Gary Rowett told talkSPORT he does not know why he was sacked as Stoke City boss and admits it was not an easy job to take.After Play-Off semi-final defeat to Fulham in 2018, the Derby County boss signed a three-year deal with the Potters in May to succeed Paul Lambert following the clubs relegation to the Championship.
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The biennial occurrence has seen some of the highest players in world football rise to prominence, with historical winners, including the great Diego Maradona. talkSPORT.com takes a look at the most recent Golden Ball winners at the U20 World Cup and where they are now.
From Paul Pogba to Lionel Messi, where are the Under-20 World
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Watford 2-1 Crystal Palace: Super sub Gray strikes late to send Hornets to Wembley 3 months ago Crystal Palace vs Manchester United Preview: In-form Palace side welcome Man United to Selhurst Park
FA Cup: Watford beat Crystal Palace to reach semi-finals with
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Al-Hilal striker Bafetimbi Gomis scared a ballboy with his trademark celebration, the Frenchman opened the scoring for his side against Al-Ittihad. Bafetimbi Gomis scares ball boy with goal
Bafétimbi Gomis scares ball boy with celebration, apologises
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Atletico Madrid chief executive Gil Marin claimed on Wednesday that Griezmann, 28, will be moving to Barcelona this summer. Speaking to Sport on he said: "We have known since March that Griezmann is going to Barcelona." However, according to The Sun, Barca have not yet made a formal bid and that has opened the door for United to launch a move.
Manchester United to hijack Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann bid
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Chelsea 2 Tottenham 1 LIVE on talkSPORT: Full commentary with special guests plus free live stream All the information you need to catch the Carabao Cup semi-final clash Llorente heads equaliser
Chelsea 2 Tottenham 1 LIVE on talkSPORT: Full commentary with
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MANCHESTER UNITED star Paul Pogba is the first man on Maurizio Sarri's wish list if the Chelsea boss takes over at Juventus. Daily Star 2 days ago Also reported by •The Sport Review: Manchester United news: Paul Pogba will not stay and Zinedine Zidane is the best man to manage him, says Mido
Man Utd star Paul Pogba's talks with Real Madrid 'stall over
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big plans Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils target Jadon Sancho, Declan Rice and Aaron Wan-Bissaka in triple swoop of young English talent
Man Utd transfer news: Jadon Sancho move in jeopardy after
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The French striker's trademark celebration scared a young ball boy, but Gomis gave him his jersey as an apology. The former Swansea striker, now 33, is having a renaissance of sorts in
Video: Bafetimbi Gomis scares ball boy with goal celebration
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Owen Oyston's removal from Blackpool board hailed as a 'watershed moment' for whole of football The removal of owner Owen Oyston from the Blackpool FC board is a watershed moment for football, the Blackpool Supporters' Trust claims. Mr Oyston, 85, was removed by a receiver appointed as a result.. talkSPORT - Published on February 26, 2019
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Allan McGregor kick: Rangers goalkeeper branded 'absolutely mental' as red card v Hibs ruled him out of Old Firm clash Steven Gerrard refused to defender the veteran shot-stopper after he was
~ Allan McGregor branded 'absolutely mental' after Rangers No
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Neymar is expected to miss both legs of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League tie against Manchester United. The £198million Brazil star may require surgery on a metatarsal injury which could
Neymar injury woe as PSG star set to miss both legs of Man
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GRAEME SOUNESS has hailed Fernandinho as the best midfielder in the Premier League. The Brazilian barely put a foot wrong as Manchester City blew the title race wide open with a vital 2-1 victory over Liverpool last night. Fernandinho, 33, played a pivotal role as his defensive ability helped stifle Liverpool's frightening trio in attack.
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