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  • On this Day (5th June): Football League Latics, and Schoolboy Scholes

    On this Day (5th June): Football League Latics, and Schoolboy Scholes

    Embed from Getty Images On this day 1978, Wigan Athletic held their very first meeting as an associate member of the Football League at their previous ground, Springfield Park. Chariman Arthur Horrocks and manager Ian McNeil met with the clubs directors and board members to discuss their Football League debut. It took Wigan just 29…

  • Derby County announce new manager

    Derby County announce new manager

    Embed from Getty Images Derby County today have announced Paul Clement as their new manager on a three year deal replacing Steve McClaren, after Derby missed out on promotion to the Premiership. 43-year-old Clement, who is the son of Dave Clement the ex QPR and England international and the brother of ex West Brom defender…

  • Arsenal will face Bradford City or Reading in FA Cup semi-final

    Arsenal will face Bradford City or Reading in FA Cup semi-final

    Embed from Getty Images Arsenal will face the winners of Bradford City and Reading in the FA Cup semi-final after beating Manchester United on Monday evening. Arsene Wenger’s side won the competition last season and are favourites to retain their crown this term following a 2-1 win over United thanks to goals from Nacho Monreal…