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Fans set up a JustGiving page to support the staff who had not yet received their monthly wages, and at the time of writing, had raised over £7,000.

David Dunn has taken a frosty view of his Oldham side’s league position as Christmas approaches, but said now is not the time to dwell on the past as his side travel to Coventry.

Sale Sharks will hope to follow up a famous victory in France last week with a win over Castres in the AJ Bell this Saturday.

Brimming with enthusiasm, Emily Sarsfield’s competitive eagerness for the season ahead is refreshing.

Bury boss David Flitcroft said that he aspires for his side to be like Leicester City, as his side beat Chesterfield 1-0 despite a host of injuries.

Neil Lennon labelled the current situation the most difficult he’s ever faced in the sport, after Bolton made it one win in 20 with defeat to Hull City.

Manchester City have drawn Ukraine’s Dynamo Kiev in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Manuel Pellegrini believes his side showed great resilience in beating Swansea after their recent hectic run, with particular applause given to Yaya Toure.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits it will be difficult to turn his side’s fortunes around following their 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday.

Sale Sharks bagged a hard-fought away victory in the European Challenge Cup on Saturday night, their first win of the season out of their AJ Bell fortress.

Keith Hill was left cursing the officials after his 10-man Rochdale side went down to a 2-1 defeat at Swindon Town.