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Royals enjoy Fox hunting
Royals enjoy Fox hunting 29 August 2010

Matthew Mills was the hero for Reading as his prodigious leap four minutes from time secured a 2-1 win at Leicester.

The Royals' skipper produced a superb individual performance at both ends as the defender notched his third goal of the week to secure their first Championship victory of the season at the Walkers Stadium.

Although Leicester enjoyed much of the early possession, Reading took the lead through Gylfi Sigurdsson.

The Icelandic striker produced a cool and composed finish after 22 minutes. Joao Moreno's attempted foul on Long in the build-up to the goal was waved on by referee... read more about Royals enjoy Fox hunting

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Championship round-up
Championship round-up 28 August 2010

Queens Park Rangers fought back from two goals down to draw, Cardiff City made it three wins in a row while Ipswich Town also continued their promising start to the 2010/11 season.

QPR's bright beginning to... ... read more about Championship round-up

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Preston duo ink new deals
Preston duo ink new deals 05 August 2010

Preston have handed new and improved deals to promising youngsters Adam Barton and Danny Mayor.

The homegrown duo are rated highly at Deepdale and their new deals tie them to the club until 2013.
Preston duo ink new deals

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Clough rejects Hulse rumours
Clough rejects Hulse rumours 05 August 2010

Derby manager Nigel Clough has rejected talk that Rob Hulse is on the verge of leaving Pride Park.

Hulse's future at Derby has been the subject of intense speculation all summer with the striker having just... ... read more about Clough rejects Hulse rumours

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Clarke - Rule may not help
Clarke - Rule may not help 05 August 2010

Football League chairman Greg Clarke admits that some fans may end up none the wiser about the identities of the owners of their club despite new rules.

The 72 Football League clubs today agreed a number of... ... read more about Clarke - Rule may not help

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Bluebirds bring in Koumas
Bluebirds bring in Koumas 05 August 2010

Cardiff City have signed Wigan Athletic midfielder Jason Koumas on a season-long loan deal.

Koumas enjoyed a successful season loan spell at Cardiff in the 2005-06 season and he has been linked with a move... ... read more about Bluebirds bring in Koumas

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Boyd finalises Boro move
Boyd finalises Boro move 06 July 2010

Middlesbrough have completed the signing of Scottish striker Kris Boyd on a free transfer.

The Scottish Premier League's all-time top-scorer passed a medical on Teesside over the weekend and has now penned... ... read more about Boyd finalises Boro move

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Blades survive QPR rally
Blades survive QPR rally 13 January 2010

Sheffield United escaped a late scare to progress to the FA Cup fourth round after a 3-2 win over QPR at Loftus Road.

The Blades took the lead just less than 20 minutes into the match when Lee Williamson... ... read more about Blades survive QPR rally

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Boro eye French ace
Boro eye French ace 28 November 2009

Skysports.com can confirm that Middlesbrough are chasing French striker Olivier Giroud.

The FC Tours frontman has been in very good form this season and is being chased by a number of clubs from within... ... read more about Boro eye French ace

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