Eddie Howe’s surprise return to Bournemouth at the back end of 2012 soon developed into a major exception to the ‘never go back’ rule. Heavily bankrolled by League 1 standards, the Cherries cut a swathe through the upper reaches of the division and more than a few commentators were starting to regard one of the promotion places as tied up and dusted.
But a five match losing streak that …
Our first Great Teams post of 2013 features Lincoln City, one of several clubs we have featured in the series who now find themselves outside the Football League - see also our look back to famous Cambridge United and Stockport County sides of the past. Tom Clarke is a sports journalist with The Daily Mail and can be found on Twitter here, while some of his previous grumblings …
On Sunday, Brentford were left with the acutely tantalising knowledge that a win over Southend in their FA Cup reply will mean a visit from locals rivals Chelsea in Round 4, but having assessed the Bees in the wake of their victory over Boreham Wood in the Autumn, it’s really the League that is beginning to get the club’s fans excited. Here’s Phil Evans:
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The packed …
Ben: Sounds like an interesting read - and a useful companion-piece to Tony...
sean smith: Brilliant article. Shared. COYS...
Steve: C.f. Phil Neville on MOTD2 talking about Rosicky's audacious blind pas...
Steve: Excellent article....
Winch: An enjoyable read. I'm not sure they bring back any good memories, but...
