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Cardiff City: a class apart
If you’re looking for the experts of throwing away promotion opportunities on a yearly basis, then Cardiff City are your men.
Losing play-off finalists last year to unfancied Blackpool, 7th place finishers in the previous season after being top six certainties and mid-table also-rans the year before despite topping the table at Christmas - it’s easy to see why Cardiff have not had things their way when it comes to …
Pass the Mic: Life with local radio commentary
In the current financial climate, with hundreds of thousands under the threat of losing their jobs and millions more contemplating the effects of the coalition’s economic approach, many more match-going supporters may turn to the wireless in order to get their Football League fix - particularly when their team is playing away from home. So what awaits them on the airwaves?
“The ball goes into the penalty area and it’s …
Do home bankers exist in the Championship?
When Norwich City, Leeds United and Millwall were promoted back to the Championship at the end of last season, each had a point to prove.
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Norwich v Leicester
Norwich, in particular, were immediately burdened with the weight of expectation that is now foisted upon every club that go up as champions. Paul Lambert’s side were viewed by many as play-off contenders, mostly due to the recent tendency for Football …
The return of Football League fan power?
There have been many high-profile additions to the second tier this summer. But while David James and Edgar Davids are seemingly winding down their careers outside of the top flight, Craig Bellamy is arguably still at his peak. Japanese international midfielder Yuki Abe, now of Leicester City, is 28 and enjoyed a decent tournament in South Africa.
Record Scottish Premier League goalscorer Kris Boyd should be in the prime of …