Chris Smalling determined to impress Sir Alex Ferguson and secure Manchester United starting spot
Smalling faces competition from Jones, Evans, Ferdinand and Vidic
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Lee Johnson admits letting Robbie Simpson leave Oldham Athletic is hardest decision of short career
Simpson is one of five to be released
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Benchwarmer Scott Sinclair certainly ain’t no Manchester City flop, insists former teammate Neil Taylor
Winger has found opportunities limited with the Blues
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‘It makes me laugh’: Manchester United’s Michael Carrick shrugs off one-season wonder tag
Midfielder was nominated for PFA Player of the Year
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The future’s bright for Sale Sharks as Steve Diamond pin down quartet with ‘right culture’ to new deals
Renewals include Mark Easter and Tom Brady
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Craig Dawson ‘disappointed’ not to finish Bolton Wanderers play-off job, but insists loan spell made him better
The former Rochdale player was on-loan at the Reebok
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Bury’s Season in Review 2012/13: Doom and gloom for Blackwell’s boys after problems on and off the pitch
The Shakers faced administration and the drop
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Momentum men: Proud Altrincham boss Lee Sinnott admits power of ‘belief’ edged win over Brackley Town
Second leg of play-off at St James Park on Saturday
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Brian Noble delighted as Salford City Reds tempt Jordan Davies to switch codes and leave Sale Sharks
Davies follows former teammate Andy Powell into rugby league
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Way to go, Jose: Baxter lands players’ player of the year at Oldham Athletic’s end-of-season awards
The former Everton man won three awards overall
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The perfect fit: Steve Diamond believes right players signed as Sale Sharks make triple boost
Andy Forsyth, Phil Mackenzie and Dan Baines all check in