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Latics contract talks continue

James Wesolowski . . . Athletic boss Paul Dickov wants to keep the midfielder.

ATHLETIC have stepped up talks with some of their out-of-contract players as boss Paul Dickov shapes his squad for next season.

The Scot has had a string of meetings: the futures of Kieran Lee, Robbie Simpson, James Wesolowski and Filipe Morais top the agenda, with want-away wide man Chris Taylor’s next move still in the air.

Athletic fans still wavering over season ticket purchases will be keen to know who will - and won’t - be wearing the shirt in August.

It is

Date published: 16/05/2012

Fergie, Giggs honoured

Runners-up Manchester United have been awarded two prestigious honours for their dominance of the Premier League.

Sir Alex Ferguson was named best manager in the Premier League's 20–year history and Ryan Giggs won the best player award at a ceremony in central London.

The panel's elect team of the last 20 seasons included seven past or present United players....

Date published: 16/05/2012

Strauss to lead from front

SPORTS BETTING:

WHAT can you say about the events of Sunday?

I have never seen a Premier League finale to match it and congratulations have to go to Manchester City for snatching glory from the jaws of despair.

Two bits of fall-out from that match that won’t go away are the behaviour of Joey Barton and the subsequent actions of the misguided Carlos Tevez....

Date published: 16/05/2012

Keith’s tips

Tipster Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s racing:



SALISBURY

1.40 Red Halo

2.10 The Giving Tree

2.40 Magic Channel

3.10 Daunt

3.45 Sound Hearts

4.20 Royal Reyah

4.55 Atlantis Crossing

5.25 Dancing Welcome



NEWMARKET

5.20 Rhamnus

5.55 Burke’s Rock

6.25 Bertoliver

7.00 Morocco

7.35 Glittering...

Date published: 16/05/2012

No hiding place

CONNOR Hughes . . . the Athletic youngster is expected to get his chance next season in Paul Dickov’s first team.

ATHLETIC’S young guns have been told to steel themselves for action next season.

The four teenagers entering their second season as fully-fledged professionals — James Tarkowski, Connor...

Date published: 15/05/2012

They love a parade!

MORE than 100,000 Manchester City fans lined the streets to watch the team celebrate their first Premier League title win in 44 years.

Only one man was arrested for being drunk and disorderly. There were no major incidents.

Assistant Chief Constable Terry Sweeney said: “We estimate around 100,000 City fans came to the city centre to cheer on their team and there...

Date published: 15/05/2012

Scholes set for Reds swansong

FOOTBALL:

SIR Alex Ferguson expects next season to be Paul Scholes' last at Manchester United after the midfielder confirmed he would play on.

The Red Devils chief confirmed last night that Scholes had agreed a new one–year

contract. Ferguson said: "I think this will be Paul's last season. We know him very well. We have had him since he was a kid and we...

Date published: 15/05/2012

Keith’s tips

Tipster Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s racing:


BATH

5.40 Tidal Run

6.10 Hardy Plume

6.40 Lobelia

7.10 Strong Connection

7.40 Madam Kintyre

8.10 Madame Feu

8.40 Aegean Destiny



LINGFIELD

1.50 Spinning Ridge

2.20 Chjimes

2.50 Tenavon

3.20 Lady Mango

3.55 Sir Mike

4.30 Woolston Ferry

5.05 Star...

Date published: 15/05/2012

Pulling together

ROBBIE Simpson celebrates scoring at Anfield.

AS THE dust settles on the season, Athletic supporters remain hopeful that Robbie Simpson stays on to experience sustained highs in 2011-12.

Scorer of the opening goal in the...

Date published: 15/05/2012

Blue heaven!

PLENTY TO SMILE ABOUT: boss Roberto Mancini and captain Vincent Kompany celebrate City’s last-gasp glory.

City boss Mancini wants more silverware success
MANAGER Roberto Mancini was already looking forward to more success after Manchester City’s amazing Premier League title triumph....

Date published: 14/05/2012

Bolts from the Blues

Injury-time double settles greatest title race of all

CAPTAIN Vincent Kompany gloried in the fact "miracles do happen" to Manchester City after a phenomenal end to the Premier League season.

Overwhelming favourites before kick–off, City looked to have blown their big chance when they threw away a first–half lead against 10–man QPR.

But...

Date published: 14/05/2012

Only City could put us through this

‘TYPICAL City’ is a phrase which has been thrown about with reckless abandon over the years.

But fair enough, it can be applied with bells on after the most dramatic end to a Barclays Premier League season on record.

If I was a betting man I would place money on the words 'typical' and 'City' ringing in the ears of those donning blue at the Etihad Stadium...

Date published: 14/05/2012

My boys will come back stronger, warns Fergie

SIR Alex Ferguson has backed his Manchester United players to bounce back from the agony of seeing the title wrenched from their grasp.

For a few fleeting seconds, United thought they had pipped derby rivals City when the final whistle at Sunderland confirmed a 1–0 victory with Roberto Mancini's men drawing 2–2 at home to 10–man QPR.

However, the roar...

Date published: 14/05/2012

Keith’s tips

Tipster Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s racing:


KEMPTON

6.20 Crimson Cheer

6.50 Proper Charlie

7.20 Stir Trader

7.50 Moonglow

8.20 Wicked Spirit (nb)

8.50 Johnno (nap)

9.20 Top Diktat



BEVERLEY

2.00 Panama Cat

2.30 Red Shadow

3.00 Diamond Blue

3.30 Courtesy Call

4.00 Abidhabidubai

4.30 Courage...

Date published: 14/05/2012

All eyes on hot-shot

RED-HOT REEVES . . . striker Damien Reeves (left) averaged more than a goal a game for Altrincham last season.

Dickov runs rule over Reeves
ATHLETIC manager Paul Dickov has confirmed his interest in Altrincham striker Damien Reeves.

Described as a ‘true penalty-area poacher’, free agent Reeves...

Date published: 11/05/2012

Signing off on positive note

Latics’ assistant manager writes every week for Chron Sport
WE were delighted to end a frustrating season on a high by beating a talented Carlisle side.

It was even sweeter to do it in front of our own fans, who can at least go away for the summer with a bit of enthusiasm.

We played some very good football against a team who started the day still in with an outside...

Date published: 11/05/2012

It’s all in the mind for City

YAYA Toure has revealed that Roberto Mancini's claims last month that Manchester City had no chance of winning the Premier League were, indeed, mind games.

In the dressing room, the City boss made a stirring speech, telling the players that they would still emerge triumphant.

Mancini declared "the title race is over" after his side lost at Arsenal to fall...

Date published: 11/05/2012

Rangers’ big incentive to help United

MANCHESTER United will need a huge helping hand from QPR if they are to have any chance of clinching the Premier League title.

Managed by former United striker Mark Hughes, QPR have every incentive to pull out all the stops against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

And Rangers head into their daunting final-day clash with City convinced they can claim...

Date published: 11/05/2012

Keith’s tips

Tipster Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s racing:


ASCOT

1.55 Miss Noble

2.20 Aiken

2.50 Chatterati

3.25 Tariq Too

4.00 Janoub Nibras

4.35 Paradise Spectre

5.10 Street Power

5.40 Lordofthehouse


THIRSK

6.15 Fair Bunny
...

Date published: 11/05/2012

Simpson waits for Latics offer

wanted man: Athletic manager Paul Dickov is doing what he can to keep Robbie Simpson.

Dickov keen to keep popular forward
ROBBIE Simpson will be offered the chance to remain at Athletic next week.

The 27-year-old striker is one of nine out-of-contract players manager...

Date published: 10/05/2012

Small rise in league crowds

ATHLETIC’S attendances for league matches increased in 2011-12.

The average number of fans through the gate at Boundary Park finished on 4,432 — up on the previous season’s 4,392.

Strong away followings from both Sheffield clubs boosted the figures, as did the late-season ‘Golden Ticket’ promotion designed to swell crowds through...

Date published: 10/05/2012

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