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      The Championship Thread

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      whyohwhyohwhy
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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #92: Sep 28, 2012 07:23:16 pm
      Guardian sport ‏@guardian_sport
      Steve Kean has resigned as Blackburn Rovers manager according to reports.

      BBC Sport ‏@BBCSport
      Blackburn manager Steve Kean has been "forced to resign" with immediate effect, he said in a statement through his lawyers this evening.

      Just seen that as BREAKING NEWS on the beeb's website mate.

      Steve Kean 'forced to resign' as Blackburn Rovers manager

      Steve Kean says he has been "forced to resign" as manager of Championship side Blackburn Rovers.

      The Scot has left Ewood Park with immediate effect because his position had become "untenable", he said in a statement.

      More to follow.


      http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19766783

      What a mess that whole saga was.
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      Reply #93: Sep 28, 2012 07:30:37 pm
      Just seen that as BREAKING NEWS on the beeb's website mate.

      Steve Kean 'forced to resign' as Blackburn Rovers manager

      Steve Kean says he has been "forced to resign" as manager of Championship side Blackburn Rovers.

      The Scot has left Ewood Park with immediate effect because his position had become "untenable", he said in a statement.

      More to follow.


      http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19766783

      What a mess that whole saga was.

      I'm surprised Steve Kean lasted this long. I thought he would have been sacked before or at the end of last season.
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      Reply #94: Sep 28, 2012 07:37:05 pm
      I'm surprised Steve Kean lasted this long. I thought he would have been sacked before or at the end of last season.

      After the way Venky's have handled the situation, I wonder who on earth would want the job now.  It's been a proper circus!
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      Reply #95: Sep 28, 2012 07:45:13 pm
      After the way Venky's have handled the situation, I wonder who on earth would want the job now.  It's been a proper circus!

      Proper circus is right. I've just seen this:

      juliette ferrington ‏@juliette_grace
      It would appear the club had no idea this was going to happen. MD Derek Shaw: "This is the first I have heard of it." #BRFC #bbcfootball

      Edit - and this:

      juliette ferrington ‏@juliette_grace
      There was certainly no sign of this coming at Kean's press conference today. He said he had positive & constructive talks with the owners.
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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #96: Sep 28, 2012 07:46:33 pm
      Was well deserved but this is an awful way to be treated, wasn't he reassured about his position not long ago?
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      Reply #97: Nov 07, 2012 03:59:26 pm
      Bristol City's Derek McInnes gives £300 to stranded fans

      Bristol City boss Derek McInnes helped out 17 stranded fans who had their tyres slashed after Tuesday's game at Birmingham by giving them £300 in cash.

      The Scotsman and his players chipped in to help supporters fix their minibus which was vandalised outside St Andrews following City's 2-0 loss.

      It was the club's sixth consecutive defeat in the Championship.

      "We couldn't believe what had happened and wanted to help out," McInnes told the club website.

      "It looked like they would have a three-hour wait for roadside recovery and there were a number of young lads within the group.

      "Given the fact there were 17 of them, we couldn't get them on the team bus, so everyone in the squad got together to help out and give them an option of catching the train or taxis home.

      "The fans turned up in numbers again last night and unfortunately we weren't able to give them much to cheer about.

      "It got even worse for this group and it was only right that we assisted. I'm glad to hear they returned OK."


      http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20241363

      Class from the manager and players.  :gt-happyup:
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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #98: Nov 07, 2012 04:02:18 pm
      Glenn Murray is banging in the goals this season for Palace.
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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #99: Nov 07, 2012 08:53:57 pm
      Bristol City's Derek McInnes gives £300 to stranded fans

      Bristol City boss Derek McInnes helped out 17 stranded fans who had their tyres slashed after Tuesday's game at Birmingham by giving them £300 in cash.

      The Scotsman and his players chipped in to help supporters fix their minibus which was vandalised outside St Andrews following City's 2-0 loss.

      It was the club's sixth consecutive defeat in the Championship.

      "We couldn't believe what had happened and wanted to help out," McInnes told the club website.

      "It looked like they would have a three-hour wait for roadside recovery and there were a number of young lads within the group.

      "Given the fact there were 17 of them, we couldn't get them on the team bus, so everyone in the squad got together to help out and give them an option of catching the train or taxis home.

      "The fans turned up in numbers again last night and unfortunately we weren't able to give them much to cheer about.

      "It got even worse for this group and it was only right that we assisted. I'm glad to hear they returned OK."


      http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20241363

      Class from the manager and players.  :gt-happyup:

      Looks like Birmingham City is still one of the worst away trips.  By far the worst away experience I've ever had.
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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #100: Jan 05, 2013 08:48:42 pm
      Freelance journalist ‏@indykaila
      Stale Solbakken sacked as Wolves boss. unconfirmed.
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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #101: Jan 05, 2013 09:18:40 pm
      Freelance journalist ‏@indykaila
      Stale Solbakken sacked as Wolves boss. unconfirmed.

      It's now confirmed.
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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #102: Jan 15, 2013 11:02:26 pm
      Going to Bolton @ Palace on the weekend. Buzzing for it.
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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #103: Jan 16, 2013 02:05:04 pm
      Going to Bolton @ Palace on the weekend. Buzzing for it.

      I saw that Stuart Holden is back for Bolton. They've really missed him. So unlucky with injuries.
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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #104: Jan 16, 2013 03:27:53 pm
      Going to Bolton @ Palace on the weekend. Buzzing for it.

      Selhurst Park is still a shithole!!
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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #105: Apr 06, 2013 03:29:54 pm
      Just randomly looked at the league table and saw Blackburn are 19th. What the F**k happened to them?
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      Reply #106: Apr 11, 2013 02:43:54 pm
      Just randomly looked at the league table and saw Blackburn are 19th. What the f**k happened to them?

      Bollywood have descended at Ewood Park! And it's certainly not as enjoyable as some of the movies. Can't imagine the frustration the supporters are living in with their owners. Clowns in football.
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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #107: Apr 12, 2013 03:40:01 pm
      McDermott appointed the new Leeds manager.
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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #108: May 04, 2013 11:57:35 am
      If Hull got back in the PL today that would such a travesty. Really bad team with an awful manager.
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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #109: May 04, 2013 02:50:57 pm
      Hull promoted, drew 2-2 after leading 2-1 and missing a penalty in the last minute, then conceding a penalty!

      Watford down to ten men, drawing 1-1 then concede to Leeds in the last couple of minutes.

      Pure drama!
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      Reply #110: May 04, 2013 03:27:07 pm
      Wolves have been relegated to League 1. What an absolute disaster for them.

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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #111: May 04, 2013 03:28:56 pm
      Congrats to both Barnsley (my fella's team) and Sheffield Wednesday (my kids team) for surviving another season in the Championship.

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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #112: May 04, 2013 03:38:11 pm
      Wolves have been relegated to League 1. What an absolute disaster for them.


      Sacking Mick does that to you

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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #113: May 06, 2013 06:56:58 pm
      Cracking game between Brentford and Swindon in the League One play off semi.

      3-3 extra time, Swindon down to ten men and looking like going to pens.
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      Re: The Championship Thread
      Reply #114: May 07, 2013 10:52:59 am
      Saunders sacked and Jackett resigns, business as usual in the maddest league in the world.

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