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Dickov aiming high with Doncaster

PAUL Dickov believes there is no limit to what he can achieve as the new manager of Doncaster.

The 40–year–old former Athletic boss was named Brian Flynn’s successor on a one–year rolling contract. Welshman Flynn opted to revert to his former development role following Rovers’ npower League One title–winning campaign.

Dickov, who left Boundary Park in February, will lead the South Yorkshire outfit in the Championship next season — and believes

Date published: 21/05/2013

Fergie tells managers to learn their trade

SIR Alex Ferguson has warned young managers to learn their trade at the lower levels of football if they want to make it to the top.

Ferguson - named LMA manager of the year for an unprecedented fourth time in London last night, said he was against the fast-tracking of players into management at top clubs.

The outgoing Manchester United boss started his coaching career...

Date published: 21/05/2013

Keith’s Tips

CHRONICLE racing tipster Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards

Date published: 21/05/2013

Paul Sculthorpe receives his MBE from the Prince of Wales

Proud Paul receives his MBE

OLDHAMER Paul Sculthorpe received the MBE in the New Years Honours List for his services to rugby and his charity work.

The 35-year-old, a former pupil at Counthill School, started his...

Date published: 20/05/2013

Sir Alex signs off with 10-goal thriller

ROBIN van Persie wishes Manchester United could have found a "Fergie Time" winner at West Brom to give Sir Alex Ferguson the perfect send–off.

Instead, Ferguson had to make do with an incredible 5–5 draw as the final act of a career unsurpassed in the British game.

"I was waiting for some Fergie time at the end," Van Persie joked....

Date published: 20/05/2013

Canaries calamity as City sunk by Norwich

MANCHESTER City caretaker boss Brian Kidd wanted to look forward after a flat end to a disappointing season and an emotionally draining week.

City slumped to a 3–2 defeat by Norwich in the final league match of the season.

Having already won second spot in the table, City lacked spark as they were edged out by a more enterprising Canaries side.

Kidd said:...

Date published: 20/05/2013

Keith’s Tips

CHRONICLE racing tipster Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards

Date published: 20/05/2013

Keith’s Tips

CHRONICLE racing tipster Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards

Date published: 17/05/2013

Vieira’s new role at City

Manchester City's blueprint for the future has become clearer following the appointment of Patrick Vieira as elite development squad coach.

Vieira moves from an admin role to take over what is effectively the reserve team from Attilio Lombardo, who has left the club following Roberto Mancini's departure.

The 36–year–old former City, Arsenal and France...

Date published: 17/05/2013

BALTIC BEAUTY: Latvia could be one destination for Athletic in the build-up to next season. Picture: BBC

Wish you were here?

Latics have pre-season trip options

KEEP the dates free in your diary... and prepare for a European adventure, Athletic manager Lee Johnson is telling supporters.

He is busy nailing...

Date published: 16/05/2013

Ferguson attacks sacking culture

Retiring Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has lashed out at the hire–and–fire culture of the club’s Barclays Premier League rivals.

While Ferguson has been in charge at Old Trafford for over 26 years, he has watched a huge number of

adversaries come and go.

This week Manchester City sacked Roberto Mancini, while Chelsea will be looking...

Date published: 16/05/2013

Keith’s Tips

CHRONICLE racing tipster Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards


YORK


1.45 Quatuor

2.15 Sir John Hawkwood

2.45 Joshua Tree

3.15 How’s Life

3.50 The Art Of Racing

4.25 Rye House (nb)

5.00 Wyldfire



NEWMARKET

2.25 Prisca

2.55 Testa Rossa

3.30 Split Rock

4.05 Commend (nap)

4.40 Riposte...

Date published: 16/05/2013

off you go: Athletic defender Jean-Yves Mvoto gets his marching orders at Crawley — one of five red cards for the club last season.

Clean up your act

LEE Johnson is determined there will be no repeat of the club’s shocking disciplinary record next season; player contracts could even include new penalties for poor match behaviour....

Date published: 15/05/2013

Kidd still in a state of shock

MANUEL Pellegrini remains overwhelming favourite to become Manchester City manager following the sacking of Roberto Mancini.

The Italian saw his three–and–a–half–year reign at the Etihad Stadium brought to an abrupt end on Monday – a year to the day after bringing City their first league title in 44 years.

It was also announced yesterday...

Date published: 15/05/2013

Sinfield backed to go beyond World Cup

RUGBY:

KEVIN Sinfield has his heart set on leading England to World Cup glory this year, but head coach Steve McNamara believes his captain has another global gathering left in him.

At 32 and having won virtually everything possible at club level, the World Cup this year should be the perfect swansong for the former Waterhead prospect.

The England team for the...

Date published: 15/05/2013

Keith’s Tips

CHRONICLE racing tipster Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards


YORK

1.45 Dungannon

2.15 Dalkala

2.45 Indian Chief (nb)

3.15 Two For Two

3.50 Sound Of Guns

4.25 Tanseeb

5.00 Mashaari (nap)



SALISBURY

1.30 Fanzine

2.00 Heading North

2.35 Tax Enough

3.05 Zeyran

3.40 A Ladies Man

4.15 Top Trail...

Date published: 15/05/2013

Mavericks clash too close to call

NETBALL:

THUNDER are in great shape for tomorrow’s Fiat Superleague play-off encounter against Hertfordshire Mavericks, which is being shown live on Sky Sports (7.30pm).

Tracey Neville’s side finished top of the Challenger League after they swept aside Yorkshire Jets 62-47.

Attention now switches to what should be an intriguing clash at the University...

Date published: 17/05/2013

Don’t expect Kiwis to roll over

SPORTS BETTING:

NEW Zealand pushed England all the way in the Test series during the winter and there’s no obvious reason why they should not do the same again over the next fortnight.

The first of two Tests against the Kiwis starts at Lord’s tomorrow and, with virtually the same personnel involved, a tight contest is in prospect.

Admittedly, England...

Date published: 17/05/2013

ATHLETIC boss Lee Johnson wants to enlist the help of The Courteneers to lift the ground atmosphere.

Wanted: drummer to pump up the Boundary Park volume!

ATHLETIC are hoping to drum up support for next season — with the help of top-selling local rock heroes The Courteeners.

Manager Lee Johnson wants to find a talented Athletic...

Date published: 14/05/2013

Mystery surrounds Rooney future

MANCHESTER United declared they had "got their trophy back" at the end of the Premier League title–winning parade – but there was no word on whether Wayne Rooney will still be around for the start of their defence.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Rooney submitted a transfer request, though confirmed it had been turned down.

Rooney received a mixed...

Date published: 14/05/2013

Mancini ‘failed to meet targets’

MANCHESTER City finally ended three days of intense speculation by announcing the sacking of manager Roberto Mancini late last night.

Just before 10.30pm City posted a statement announcing the Italian had been relieved of his duties for failing to achieve this season’s “stated targets”.

The news came on the first anniversary of City’s dramatic...

Date published: 14/05/2013

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