‘Up there with the best’: Manuel Pellegrini backed for Manchester City job by United icon Ruud van Nistelrooy
Dutch striker twice played under the Chilean
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Former Oldham Athletic boss Paul Dickov admits pride and staff sackings forced resignation
Dickov now manages Championship side Doncaster Rovers
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‘Like Humpty Dumpty fell off wall’: Brian Noble gutted as Salford City Reds collapse against Warrington
The Wolves ran in 12 tries against Salford
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Peter Moores insists declaration could have cost Lancashire result after Glamorgan draw
Double frustration for Lancashire after one-day loss to Durham
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The season ahead: MM’s ticklist for United boss David Moyes and new Manchester City manager
Resolving Wayne Rooney issue and life after Fergie
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Olympian Sir Chris Hoy ‘perfect’ choice to be Manchester’s first ever city champion, says Diane Modahl
The 800m runner is launching the charity event
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‘Not here to pussyfoot around’: Leigh MMA standout Mike Wilkinson claims he was ‘born to be’ UFC champion
Wilkinson is confident ahead of fight with Brazilian Rony Jason at UFC on Fuel TV 10
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Wigan Athletic shirt sponsor 12Bet to extend partnership ahead of Championship campaign
The gambling firm have been shirt sponsors since 2011
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Manchester-based Sir Bradley Wiggins will not defend Tour de France title due to knee injury
The 2012 Olympic gold medalist was ruled out of Giro D’Italia
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Non-league Matters: Stockport County boss Ian Bogie adds firepower and experience as clubs start rebuilding
MM rounds up the early non-league transfer action
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Marc Tierney swaps Norwich City for Bolton Wanderers as Dougie Freedman builds promotion bid
Marcus Alonso has joined Italian giants Fiorentina