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Kean Praises Nelsen Focus

Kean Praises Nelsen Focus

Blackburn boss Steve Kean hailed the attitude of Ryan Nelsen after the defender continued to train despite not knowing whether his family and friends were safe following the devastating earthquake that hit his home city of Christchurch this week. 26 Feb 2011

Coyle: FA Cup Must Retain Current Format

Coyle: FA Cup Must Retain Current Format

Bolton manager Owen Coyle launched an impassioned defence of the FA Cup ahead of his team's fifth-round trip to Fulham tomorrow. 20 Feb 2011

Elmander Future In His Hands - Coyle

Elmander Future In His Hands - Coyle

Bolton boss Owen Coyle is happy to leave it up to top scorer Johan Elmander to decide whether he stays at the club. 12 Feb 2011

Martinez Hails All-Round Performance

Martinez Hails All-Round Performance

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez praised his side for combining quality with resilience as they ended their eight-game winless run in the Barclays Premier League in a thrilling 4-3 victory over Blackburn. 6 Feb 2011

Squad Strength Paying Off - Coyle

Squad Strength Paying Off - Coyle

Owen Coyle believes Bolton are already reaping the rewards of a stronger squad after ending their poor run in the Barclays Premier League with victory over Wolves yesterday. 4 Feb 2011

Adam Was 'Third Choice' - Holloway

Adam Was 'Third Choice' - Holloway

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has accused Liverpool of not wanting to sign Charlie Adam enough. 4 Feb 2011

Coyle Applauds 'Brave' Sturridge

Coyle Applauds 'Brave' Sturridge

The name Jack Wilshere was never far from Owen Coyle's lips as he discussed Daniel Sturridge's loan move to Bolton today, and the Trotters manager is certain he has another future star on his hands. 2 Feb 2011

Penalty Call Angers Di Matteo

Penalty Call Angers Di Matteo

WEST Brom manager Roberto Di Matteo slammed referee Mark Clattenburg for denying his side a penalty as the Baggies slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Blackburn at Ewood Park. 24 Jan 2011

Problems Mount for Pardew

Problems Mount for Pardew

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is facing mounting injury problems after revealing Alan Smith could be out for the season while Andy Carroll's thigh strain means he is likely to miss at least the next two weeks. 21 Jan 2011

Martinez Impressed By Wigan Youngsters

Martinez Impressed By Wigan Youngsters

Roberto Martinez praised his fringe players for seizing their chance as Wigan booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 3-2 victory at Hull this afternoon. 9 Jan 2011

Kean Expects Positive Transfer Activity

Kean Expects Positive Transfer Activity

New manager Steve Kean insists Blackburn will be a buying club not a selling club after receiving assurances about the future from owners Venky's. 25 Dec 2010

Kean Plans Samba Talks

Kean Plans Samba Talks

New Blackburn manager Steve Kean today insisted "exciting times" lie ahead for the club but admitted captain Christopher Samba's future at Rovers is in doubt. 24 Dec 2010

Rovers Put Faith In Kean

Rovers Put Faith In Kean

Steve Kean has been given the chance to prove his management credentials after Blackburn owners Venky's today announced he will remain in charge until the end of the season. 23 Dec 2010

Grant Aiming to Eclipse Baggies

Grant Aiming to Eclipse Baggies

AVRAM Grant is determined that by May 2011 West Brom will no longer have the claim to fame of being the only Premier League team to have been bottom at Christmas and escaped relegation. 20 Dec 2010

Rovers Fear Jones Faces Long Lay-Off

Rovers Fear Jones Faces Long Lay-Off

STEVE Kean's start to life as Blackburn caretaker manager was marred by injuries to three key players, with teenage defender Phil Jones in danger of missing the rest of the season. 19 Dec 2010

Hull Takeover "a Gift" - Allam

Hull Takeover "a Gift" - Allam

BUSINESSMAN Assem Allam today described his £40million takeover of Hull as a gift to the city that has helped him amass his fortune. 18 Dec 2010

Bruce Unlikely To Hit January Sales

Bruce Unlikely To Hit January Sales

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce does not expect to be tempted into the transfer market in January despite the defensive injury problems currently affecting the club. 17 Dec 2010

Bruce Hopeful That Hammers Clash Will Go Ahead

Bruce Hopeful That Hammers Clash Will Go Ahead

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is hopeful Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash with West Ham will go ahead but admitted his team's preparations have been severely hampered by the weather. 4 Dec 2010

Houllier Demands More Focus From Players

Houllier Demands More Focus From Players

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier admits his players must learn to handle the pressure better after sneaking a 3-2 victory over Blackpool. 12 Nov 2010

Holloway Stands By Quit Threat

Holloway Stands By Quit Threat

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway today reiterated his threat to resign if the club are punished for his team selection against Aston Villa last night and insisted the situation is completely different to the one that saw Wolves given a suspended fine. 12 Nov 2010

Holloway Hits Out Over Rooney

Holloway Hits Out Over Rooney

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway today blasted the football authorities for allowing the Wayne Rooney situation to happen. 22 Oct 2010

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