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Information and stories from English football outside of the Premier League

The FA Cup 3rd round draw

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FA Cup third round draw:

Burnley v Port Vale
Coventry v Crystal Palace
Bristol City v Sheffield Wednesday
Fulham v Peterborough
Doncaster v Wolves
Brighton or FC United of Manchester v Portsmouth
Huddersfield v Dover Athletic
Crawley Town or Swindon v Derby
West Ham v Barnsley
Reading v West Brom
Arsenal v Leeds
Sheffield Utd v Aston Villa
Leicester v Man City
Bolton v York
Blackburn v QPR
Swansea v Colchester
Wycombe v Hereford or Lincoln
Stevenage v Newcastle
Burton Albion v Middlesbrough
Millwall v Birmingham
Southampton v Blackpool
Watford v Hartlepool or Yeovil
Chelsea v Ipswich
Sunderland v Notts County or Bournemouth
Scunthorpe v Everton
Man Utd v Liverpool
Hull v Wigan
Stoke v Cardiff
Tottenham v Charlton or Luton
Preston v Nottingham Forest
Norwich v Droylsden or Leyton Orient
Torquay v Carlisle

Edgar Davids Ends His “Journey” With Crystal Palace

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Crystal Palace have confirmed that Edgar Davids has left the club, after coming out of a two-year semi-retirement to join the Eagles on a pay-as-you-play deal back in August.

A brief statement posted on the club’s official site reads:

“The club would like to thank Edgar for his time here and wish him all the best of luck for the future.”

37-year-old Davids also posted a message on his personal site saying that, alongside winning Champions League titles with Ajax, scudetto titles in Italy with Juventus and almost single-handedly igniting Barcelona’s current(ish) dominance of European football, his two months and seven starts at Palace rank up their with the ‘greatest experiences’ of his life:

“Today I have decided that my journey as a player of Crystal Palace FC has come to an end.

“I want to thank all the people who supported me and gave me one of the greatest experiences of my life.”

Alas, the glorious cheese dream is over

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Are Liverpool the most boring club in England?

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Following Liverpool’s dire goalless draw with FC Utrecht last night, Sport.co.uk is asking whether we have witnessed Liverpool quickly become the county’s most boring club.

Particularly harsh you may shout. What about Blackburn Rovers? Or Stoke City? These teams don’t come close. Although many take issue with their often direct, no-nonsense style, they make no apologies for it, use it in the main to great effect, and regularly provide shock results. Is there a more entertaining sight than seeing Arsene Wenger flailing his arms in the air as Sam Allardyce plants his latest obstacle in the path of Manuel Almunia? You wouldn’t find one at Anfield.

With Fernando Torres continuing to perform a poor portrayal of an out of form Martin Dahlin, and Steven Gerrard struggling with a back infliction, Hodgson’s two world-class performers have been hindered thus far. Joe Cole has had somewhat of an eventful but by no means world-beating start to his career on Merseyside, while Paul Konchesky and Christian Poulsen aren’t going to add the touch of flair and guile they have been crying out for ever since the oppressive Benitez reign.

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Gascoigne given managerial chance at Garforth

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Gascoigne has suffered from much-publicised personal problems in recent years but Garforth owner Simon Clifford says he felt compelled to offer Gascoigne the chance to resurrect his career in football.

“Everyone says they love Paul but nobody does anything about it,” Clifford told the News of the World. “This is not a publicity stunt. When we signed Socrates and Careca, that was.

“I want Paul to be an inspiration to someone who might have depression or problems in their lives. He’s walked through hell but he has kept on walking.”

Gascoigne’s previous spell as a manager saw him last seven games and 39 days as Kettering boss, before owner Imraan Ladak sacked him and claimed he was drinking too much. The former Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio and Rangers midfielder is now looking forward to the new challenge ahead of him.

“I feel strong right now,” Gascoigne said. “For me personally it’s a big challenge. It’s whether the players want to join me in that challenge.

“I never knew when I’d get back into football. I want to take the club forward and I want the players to develop. I will give commitment to the club. Going to a club like this does not bother me one bit. I love this type of football. It is not flash and the players won’t be flash.

“I will get the same publicity at Garforth as if I was at a Premier League club and I don’t want the players to get carried away with it. I am excited. I can’t wait to get in and get started but of course I will be nervous.

“It went really well there

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Wenger laments “unlimited funds” of rivals

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Arsene Wenger believes that inexperience is no excuse for his youthful Arsenal side as the French tactician looks to secure his first trophy in five years.

The Gunners have not tasted domestic success since lifting the FA Cup in 2005 after  a penalty shootout victory over Manchester United. Analysing the reasons behind the drought Wenger highlighted a number of factors including the monetary restraints placed on him by the move from Highbury and the financial muscle accumulated by the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City.

Speaking in the aftermath of Arsenal’s 4-1 Carling Cup victory Tottenham Hotspur, the French tactician told esteemed French publication L’Equipe that he was still proud of the club’s recent achievements.

“People are always saying that we haven’t won anything for five years. This is true, but we have always remained at the highest level, even during difficult periods in the club’s life.

“Arsenal built a new stadium and we have to pay for that, while also building a new team which had reached the end of a cycle.

“What would you say to Manchester City if they did not win any trophies this season after investing £200million?

“To me, the main reason why we have not won anything in five years is the fact we play in the best league in the world against club that have unlimited funds.

“Of course I want to win trophies. Our hopes for the season are always the same – we are fighting for the Premier League title and want to win the Champions League.

“The plan is to continue our improvement with the strength of our team and their youth.

“My players don’t have the excuse of inexperience any more. They are eager for titles. I believe they are capable, but they have to show it.”

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