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Swansea City v West Bromwich Albion

Barclays Premier League Venue: Liberty Stadium Date: Saturday, 26 December TEAM NEWS Swansea winger Wayne Routledge has overcome the minor knee problem that sidelined him last week. Defender Angel Rangel sprained his ankle against West Ham but is fit to play on Saturday. West Brom will be without suspended pair James McClean and Salomon Rondon,…

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Swans unaffected by Wales – Williams

Ashley Williams made his debut for Wales before joining Swansea City in 2008 Ashley Williams: Wales success did not affect Swans, says skipper Swansea City captain Ashley Williams denies there is any link between their Premier League struggles and Wales qualifying for the Euro 2016 finals. The Swans were fourth in the Premier League on…

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Exiles' Hando to get New Year honour

David Hando's beloved Newport County were promoted back to the Football League in 2013 David Hando: New Year's Honour for Newport County president Newport County honorary president David Hando has been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours List. The former chairman of the Exiles will receive a British Empire Medal for services to football…

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Dundee v Dundee United

The Tayside rivals drew 2-2 early in the season Scottish Premiership Venue: Dens Park, Dundee Date: Saturday, 2 January Kick-off: 12:30 GMT Coverage: Listen on Golsicilia.it Radio Scotland 810MW/DAB/online; live text commentary on Golsicilia.it Sport website Continue reading the main story Dundee forward Greg Stewart is banned for Saturday lunchtime's derby against Dundee United at…

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Was Benitez doomed from the start?

Rafael Benitez lasted just seven months as Real Madrid manager Real Madrid sack Rafael Benitez: Was he doomed from the start? By Andy West Spanish football writer Rafael Benitez was probably a dead man walking from the moment he was controversially appointed Real Madrid manager in the summer. Seven months after becoming Florentino Perez's 10th…

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Kawashima: United can avoid the drop

Kawashima played in Belgium for Lierse and Standard Liege Kawashima: Dundee United can avoid relegation from the Premiership Dundee United goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima believes his side can still beat the drop, despite being 11 points adrift at the foot of the Premiership. United have won only two league fixtures this season, and are without a…

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Dundee Utd secure Finnish forward

Riku Riski has signed for Dundee United Dundee United secure Finnish forward Riku Riski on loan Dundee United have signed Finnish international forward Riku Riski on loan from Norwegian side Rosenborg until the end of the season. The 26-year-old has previously worked with Terrors boss Mixu Paatelainen at club and international level. "I've known the…

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Carlisle United 2-2 Yeovil Town

Yeovil striker Francois Zoko celebrates his equaliser against former club Carlisle Shaun Jeffers' late strike meant Yeovil secured an FA Cup third-round replay against fellow League Two side Carlisle by coming from behind twice. The Blues looked to be on course for the fourth round for the first time in 19 years after Mark Ellis'…

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No more Leicester signings – Ranieri

Demarai Gray made his debut in Sunday's 2-2 FA Cup third-round draw at Tottenham Claudio Ranieri: Leicester boss says no more signings in January Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri says he does not plan to make any more signings in January following the capture of winger Demarai Gray. The Foxes are second in the Premier League…

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New Villa chairman plans 'shake-up'

Randy Lerner previously owned American football team the Cleveland Browns Aston Villa: New chairman Steven Hollis promises 'shake-up' New Aston Villa chairman Steven Hollis says the Premier League's bottom club needs a "shake-up". Hollis, a business leader in the West Midlands, has been appointed by Villa owner Randy Lerner and will work alongside chief executive…

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