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Losing return for John Sheridan as Oldham Athletic are beaten at Bradford City

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BRADFORD CITY 1, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0 Connor Brown’s first-half dismissal proved a pivotal moment as Oldham Athletic lost at Bradford City in John Sheridan’s first match back as manager. It was a frustrating afternoon for Sheridan who believed his side would not have left empty handed had they had a full complement of players throughout. […]

Manchester City penalty appeal agony as they are held at home by Everton

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MAN CITY 0, EVERTON 0 Manchester City endured a disappointing night as they were held at home by Everton to remain third in the Barclays Premier League. And that frustration was epitomised by late drama when City were denied a stone-wall penalty in the third and final minute of stoppage time. Referee Roger East appeared […]

Oldham Athletic managerial homecoming for John Sheridan

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Oldham Athletic moved swiftly to appoint John Sheridan as manager, confirmation coming only 24 hours after David Dunn’s sacking. And it marked an emotional return for fans’ favourite Sheridan who was player, coach and manager between 1998/2009. Sheridan has the enormous challenge of staving off the threat of relegation from Sky Bet League One as they […]

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany may be fit for the ‘last part of the season’ as Pellegrini denies City will dip into the transfer market to bolster their title challenge

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Manuel Pellegrini has ruled out his captain, Vincent Kompany, for at least a month with a calf injury and he may not be fully fit until ‘the last part of the season’ according to the Chilean. Kompany survived a hairy moment when his chartered plane back to Manchester skidded off the runway after the Norwich […]