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Bates rejects Eriksson application for Leeds

• Former England manager applies for vacant post, Bates says• Neil Redfearn to continue as caretaker for next three matchesThe Leeds United chairman, Ken Bates, claims he has rejected an application from Sven-Goran Eriksson to fill the vacant manag...

Warnock expresses interest in Leeds vacancy

• 'It's a great job,' says out-of-work Warnock• Former QPR manager is favourite to succeed GraysonNeil Warnock has indicated he would be interested in filling the vacant manager's job at Leeds United after the dismissal of Simon Grayson.Warnock, wh...

Simon Grayson had his faults but Leeds fans question timing of sacking | Rob Bagchi

Simon Grayson was sacked the day after the transfer window shut, so his successor must now rely on more loan signingsLeeds United's announcement on Wednesday that they had dispensed with the services of their manager, Simon Grayson, and his coaching st...

Leeds dismiss manager Grayson

• Grayson dismissed following 4-1 home defeat • Youth team manager Neil Redfearn in temporary chargeKen Bates has begun the search for the fifth manager of his seven-year reign at Elland Road. The Leeds United chairman sacked Simon Grayson in the w...

Leeds United’s sale of Jonny Howson smacks of a lack of ambition | Tom Stevens

The club's captain has taken a shortcut to the Premier League by joining Norwich and few expect Leeds to get there tooLeeds United's sale of the club captain, Jonny Howson, will do little to quell supporter unrest at Elland Road. Sidelined since Decemb...

Norwich set to complete signing of Howson

• Norwich to sign Leeds captain for undisclosed fee• 'It's no secret my ambition is to play in the Premier League'Norwich City have signed the Leeds United captain, Jonny Howson, for an undisclosed fee, with the midfielder agreeing a three-and-a-ha...

Norwich set to sign Leeds captain Jonny Howson after bid accepted

• Leeds confirm club have 'reluctantly' accepted offer• Howson refused to agree a new Elland Road contractLeeds United have confirmed they have "reluctantly" accepted a bid from Norwich City for their captain Jonny Howson.The Championship club said...

The Championship players destined for the Premier League | Rob Bagchi

As Norwich and Swansea shine with players making the step up from the Football League, here are six more who could do likewiseWith Norwich's bid for Leeds skipper Jonny Howson and the success of players like Leon Britton and Danny Graham at Swansea, so...

Look At These English Football Clubs And Badges From 1962: Collector’s Card Photos

On day three of cleaning out my garage, I found a pleasant surprise in a 1962 collection of 25 cards entitled “Football Clubs and Badges” from a company named Lamberts Of Norwich. The cards were included in packets of tea … This is a content...

ESPN thinks again after Martin Keown’s dizzy spell | Media Monkey

Sports channel ESPN is reviewing its pitchside previews for live Premier League matches after that unfortunate incident in which Martin Keown was thumped on the side of the head by a stray football. The former defender turned pundit was hit on the head...

Which footballers have degrees? | The Knowledge

Plus: the youngest players with statues; the longest run without an FA Cup victory; and managers sacked after big wins. Send your questions and answers to knowledge@guardian.co.uk and follow us on Twitter"Footballers are not generally known for their i...

Thierry Henry’s second coming gets to the heart of the matter | Rob Bagchi

Some call it sentimentality, but the return of an Arsenal hero reminds us of the joy of footballThe most refreshing aspect of Thierry Henry's fairytale return to Arsenal's colours at the Emirates on Monday night came in the sentiments he expressed in a...