Comment: England’s lack of depth to blame for World Cup woes – but Three Lions fans should get used to it
England’s defeat to Uruguay exposed their lack of depth.
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Two jobs, gruelling training regime and UFC coaching sessions… Manchester fighter eyes second title
Javonne Morrison (5-2-0), from Manchester, is hoping notch another victory on his record by defeating Aaron Robinson (2-2-0), taking the Liverpudlian’s FCC Amateur Flyweight belt in the process
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Yaya and Kolo Toure’s younger brother dies of cancer in Manchester aged just 28
The younger brother of Manchester City’s Yaya and former Blue Kolo Toure has died in Manchester aged 28.
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Run, Geoff, Run! Wigan man undertakes half-marathon tour of Britain to raise money for the less fortunate
Geoff Glover, who works as a tax partner at the Buxton Partnership based in Northwich, decided to complete a quartet of half marathons after last year being accepted as a member of the Lord’s Taverners Club – the UK’s leading youth cricket and disability sports charity.
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Beating Hearts: Manchester City travel to Scotland for anniversary clash with Edinburgh side
Premier League champions Manchester City will hope to have the beating of Hearts of Midlothian FC in a specially-arranged pre-season commemorative match in Edinburgh next month.
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Danny Shellbeck and Phil Jagishellka? Manchester Sea Life terrapins make a World Cup splash
The pair nicknamed Phil Jagishellka and Danny Shellbeck were filmed knocking a ball about in the water at Manchester’s Sea Life Centre.
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Frank’s fear of flying: Lampard claims early exit frights keep England grounded in World Cup
Frank Lampard believes the fear of having to fly home early will motivate England in their crunch clash with Uruguay in Sao Paulo.
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Roy Hodgson backs England young guns to be firing in crunch Uruguay battle to avoid World Cup elimination
Roy Hodgson believes he has got the ‘weapons’ to still cause some damage at this World Cup.
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Butt out: Louis van Gaal’s lack of ‘confidence’ forces Alex Buttner into Manchester United exit
The arrival of Dutchman Louis van Gaal at Manchester United has forced countryman Alexander Buttner to leave the club – as he feels the new manager doesn’t rate him.
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No problem-o? Van Gaal era begins at home with Swansea… who United thumped 4-1 in Moyes’ debut
The fixtures were released at 9am, giving football fans across the region an ideal view of their post-World Cup hangover cure
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All go for Glasgow: Eight Mancunians make squad – 12 years after Manchester host Commonwealth Games
Manchester is still playing a leading role in the Commonwealth Games 12 years on with eight athletes heading to Glasgow.