Ched Evans controversy: Oldham face backlash over potential signing of rapist
Evans, who maintains his innocence, was set to join the Latics on a long-term deal until 20,000 people signed an online petition urging the club not to sign him.
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Rochdale’s own ‘Class of 92’ foil Forest to ensure FA Cup run rumbles on
Peter Vincenti’s early penalty was enough to secure Dale’s place in the hat for the next round after Saturday’s 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, with many on social media quick to point out the role played by a number of Rochdale’s youth academy graduates in securing the victory.
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Number crunching Manchester City’s 2014: The Blues’ year in stats
Manchester City statistics 2014: As we wave goodbye to 2014, here’s MM’s statistical round-up for the blue side of Manchester.
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No rest for the wicked: Red Devils face Stoke as Rooney demands quieter Xmas period
Louis van Gaal’s men, now unbeaten in nine Premier League fixtures, could only wrestle a draw from Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday, despite having confidently dispatched Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
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He’skey to Bolton success: Emile rolled back years in Blackburn win, says Lennon
After coming on at half-time for his first appearance in English football since May 2012, ex-England international Heskey slid home Eidur Gudjohnsen’s cross to cancel out Josh King’s opener.
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My goals were just like Scholes, says Rooney before targeting leaders Chelsea
Robin van Persie scored the third as Louis van Gaal’s men dominated Newcastle 3-1 to extend their unbeaten run to eight games.
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Manchester United ‘must up their game on embarrassing low pay’ for match-day staff
On a day where Manchester City was congratulated by the chancellor on its community credentials and Chelsea became the first Premiership football team to obtain full Living Wage status, the spotlight has now fallen on Manchester United to follow suit, fans have said.
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Playing for each other: Manchester’s Georgia Jones says Leicester on the up
The Riders were looking to make history as one of the first two sides to contest next month’s WBBL Trophy final when they played host to the City of Sheffield Hatters on Sunday but unfortunately lost 87-77.
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99 problems but Khan ain’t one: Bolton boxer says Mayweather showdown is ‘just a waiting game’
Recently returned from the bright lights of Las Vegas, where he defeated former two-weight world champion Devon Alexander, Amir Khan’s return to Bolton brought with it an air of celebrity.
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Anthony Crolla’s title dreams ‘in tatters’ after burglars fracture his skull with slab
Manchester boxer Anthony Crolla is “lucky to be alive” after suffering a fractured skull when he was hit by a concrete slab during a confrontation with two burglars.
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No victim mentality at Bury, time to front up to bad results – Flitcroft
Bury lost 2-1 to Oxford United on Saturday to slip to ninth in League Two but have a chance to rectify their season with an FA Cup replay against Luton Town on Tuesday.