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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk > sport > national > 25811888.michael-carrick-taking-fulham-lightly-dream-start-out-order

Michael Carrick: Taking Fulham lightly after dream start would be ‘out of order’

Michael Carrick: Taking Fulham lightly after dream start would be ‘out of order’2+ hour, 44+ min ago   (589+ words) Michael Carrick has told Manchester United it would be "bang out of order" to assume his dream return will continue with a win against Fulham. The former Red Devils midfielder, captain and coach has brought hope back to Old Trafford…...

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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk > sport > 25774041.ismaels-verdict-blackburn-rovers-form-referee-calls

Valerien Ismael's verdict on Blackburn Rovers form and angry referee rant

Valerien Ismael's verdict on Blackburn Rovers form and angry referee rant1+ week, 6+ day ago   (538+ words) Valerien Ismael rued two key referee decisions that went against Blackburn Rovers but admitted the first 15 minutes cost them against Ipswich Town. An own goal from Eiran Cashin and a Jack Taylor strike put the hosts 2-0 ahead inside 12 minutes. It…...

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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk > sport > 25761088.ismael-facing-big-decision-blackburn-rovers-reminder

Valerien Ismael facing crucial decision after Blackburn Rovers reminder

Valerien Ismael facing crucial decision after Blackburn Rovers reminder2+ week, 3+ day ago   (551+ words) Valerien Ismael faces a headache in goal this weekend after Balazs Toth's return from injury. The Hungarian international has been first choice since April, dislodging Aynsley Pears. However, a nine-week lay-off gave Pears an opportunity to re-stake his claim and…...

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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk > sport > 25757829.blackburn-rovers-boss-urges-fa-cup-change-hull-clash

Valerien Ismael boss urges FA Cup rethink after Blackburn Rovers criticism

Valerien Ismael boss urges FA Cup rethink after Blackburn Rovers criticism2+ week, 4+ day ago   (639+ words) Valerien Ismael has urged for extra-time to be scrapped in The FA Cup after putting a lack of quality in Blackburn Rovers' goalless draw with Hull City down to fatigue. It was a game that will only be remembered for…...

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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk > sport > 25654593.qpr-stephan-miracle-save-win-blackburn-rovers

'Miracle' - QPR boss Stephen reveals ‘most important’ moment against Rovers

'Miracle' - QPR boss Stephen reveals ‘most important’ moment against Rovers2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (380+ words) QPR boss Julien Stephan says Paul Nardi's "miracle" save to deny Andri Gudjohnsen was the "most important" moment of their victory at Rovers. Nardi came off the bench after an injury to Ben Hamer and made a heroic stop low…...

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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk > sport > 25613671.hannibal-charged-allegedly-spitting-leeds-utd-fans

Burnley midfielder Hannibal charged after allegedly spitting at Leeds fans

Burnley midfielder Hannibal charged after allegedly spitting at Leeds fans2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (185+ words) Burnley midfielder Hannibal has been charged by the FA after allegedly spitting at Leeds United fans. The incident took place during the second half of the clash at Turf Moor last month, which the Clarets won 2-0. It is alleged that…...

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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk > news > 25561023.fa-investigating-burnleys-hannibal-mejbri-spitting-incident

FA now investigating Burnley midfielder after 'spitting incident' claims

FA now investigating Burnley midfielder after 'spitting incident' claims3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (253+ words) The Football Association is looking into claims that a Burnley midfielder spat at away fans over the weekend. Hannibal Mejbri has been accused of spitting at a Leeds United fan during the Clarets" win at Turf Moor. It is now…...

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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk > sport > 25434608.blackburn-rovers-windfall-delayed-adam-wharton-injury

Blackburn Rovers' transfer windfall delayed by Adam Wharton injury

Blackburn Rovers' transfer windfall delayed by Adam Wharton injury4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (352+ words) Adam Wharton has withdrawn from the England senior squad, delaying Blackburn Rovers' potential windfall from Crystal Palace. The 21-year-old left Ewood Park 18 months ago in a club-record sale. Since, Wharton has shone in the Premier League and earned himself recognition…...

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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk > sport > national > 25397969.liverpool-pass-200m-player-sales-summer-ben-doak-joins-bournemouth

Liverpool pass £200m in player sales this summer as Ben Doak joins Bournemouth

Liverpool pass £200m in player sales this summer as Ben Doak joins Bournemouth5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (241+ words) Liverpool have passed the "200million mark in player sales this summer after teenage winger Ben Doak completed his move to Bournemouth. The 19-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Cherries in a deal worth "25m to the champions. Doak, signed from…...

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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk > sport > national > 25399739.bournemouth-sign-liverpool-winger-ben-doak-deal-worth-25million

Bournemouth sign Liverpool winger Ben Doak in deal worth up to £25million

Bournemouth sign Liverpool winger Ben Doak in deal worth up to £25million5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (240+ words) Bournemouth have completed the signing of winger Ben Doak from Premier League rivals Liverpool in a deal worth up to "25million. The 19-year-old Scotland international has agreed a five-year contract at Vitality Stadium. Doak spent last season on loan at Championship…...