FA bosses face a parliamentary inquiry over racism allegations

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FA bosses faced parliamentary inquiry over racism allegations
Eniola Aluko has accused ex-England boss Mark Sampson of discrimination
FA apologises over remarks to Aluko & Drew Spence

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Two looking goodpublished at 11:58 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Both sides unbeaten
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The Ninja is Readypublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Chelsea beware
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Radja - The Ninja - Nainggolan
He's nicknamed 'The Ninja' and Radja Nainggolan has been identified as a big danger man for Chelsea in their Champions League clash with Roma tonight.
Read more here.
'Everton needed him'published at 11:30 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Carragher on Toffees
Everton
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Giroud was heavily linked with a move to Goodison Park in the summer
Jame Carragher reckons Everton really missed a trick by failing to do a deal for Arsenal's Olivier Giroud.
The ex Liverpool defender turned Sky pundit said "They bought a lot of players but I do not think they actually improved because Lukaku was so important for them.
“Any team without a real, recognised, quality centre forward, no matter what you do between the boxes, is going to struggle because you have not got that man in there to finish it off.
“He scores goals and he gives you that presence. He was France’s number one striker at Euro 2016 and, given the quality that they have, that shows he is a really good player.
“He would have been a great signing for Everton.”
Everton face Lyon in the Europa League at Goodison on Thursday (20:05 BST)
Howe about it?published at 11:23 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Eddie for the Foxes?
Leicester City
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Eddie Howe
Some Leicester City fans on Twitter have championed the cause of Eddie Howe to be their next manager, after Craig Shakespeare was relieved of his duties.
Wonder what Bournemouth fans make of that?
Ashley Againpublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
This time keeper speaks out
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Mike Ashley
Shay Given was a firm fans' favourite at St James' Park.
He's become the latest Newcastle name to speak about Mike Ashley.
Given, who is publicizing his autobiography 'Any Given Saturday, had some strong things to say.
Here's his account of Ashley's lack of ambition on Tyneside.
Happy to staypublished at 10:57 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Looking positive
Seems like Kevin De Bruyne may be prepared to commit further to Manchester City.
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Euro Interestpublished at 10:52 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Listen up
This week, Mina and the Euro Leagues Podcast team look at Icardi's show-stealing performance in the Milan derby, and ask if Mourinho is being disrespectful to Man Utd with his flirtation towards PSG.
And the team also dicsuss, a good start for Heynckes and when will Monaco win again?
Here it is.
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Inter's Mauro Emanuel Icardi celebrates his third goal in the Milan derby
Vacancy herepublished at 10:33 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Social media whizzes need apply
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Not looking goodpublished at 10:31 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Dortmund on the brink
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Dortmund fans probably hoped for better
This would be a shame....
Borussia Dortmund look odds on NOT to progress to the Champions League knock-out stages.
Edin Readypublished at 10:15 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Dzeko on Chelsea
Former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has been talking about his life, career and preparing to face Chelsea with Roma on Wednesday.
“I watch the Premier League every weekend and I was impressed with them last season. Conte gave them a different dimension," he said. "I would call that an Italian dimension."
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Edin Dzeko will line-up for Roma against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League tonight
Well done Spurspublished at 10:05 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Fans wowed Bernabéu
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Tottenham fans
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Roo saved us a fortunepublished at 10:03 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
United quids in after Wayne's exit
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Rooney joined boyhood club Everton in the summer.
Manchester Unites saved a fair few quid releasing Wayne Rooney it would seem, according to the Mirror., external
Fair few being more like £31m.
Now that's a good bit of saving.
Oldham to appoint new bosspublished at 09:47 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Is Wellens the man?
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Richie Wellens
Is caretaker boss Richie Wellens set to be appointed as Oldham Athletic's new manager?
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Top Trump at Masters?published at 09:42 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Putting in the practice
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Donald Trump is a keen golfer
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Big day for FApublished at 09:37 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Aluko probe questioned
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Eniola Aluko.
FA bosses are set to face a parliamentary inquiry today over the investigations into former England women's boss Mark Sampson's alleged racism and bullying of Eniola Aluko. , external
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We will be keeping a close eye on proceedings.
Fans split on Shakespeare exitpublished at 09:31 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Failure not an option at King Power
Ian Stringer
BBC Radio Leicester Sport
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Could Allardyce be the man for Leicester?
"There seems to be a divide between Foxes fans when it comes to Craig Shakespeare’s dismissal.
"Some told last night’s Football Forum on BBC Radio Leicester that the decision was taken too soon and that circumstances out of Shakespeare’s control have contributed to his downfall, some claiming performances were conducive such that a sacking was the correct course of action.
"There’s plenty of names being spoken about in the watering holes of the former Premier League Champions.
"Sam Allardyce, Seam Dyche, Carlo Ancelotti and Rafa Benitez are a few.
"The truth, is I don’t think The Foxes management have a replacement in mind at this stage, historically they often take their time with appointments.
"So Michael Appleton looks set to take charge for the game at Swansea and coming League Cup game on Tuesday.
"It’s a job which has guaranteed player investment/funds available as well as a world class midfielder already purchased in Adrien Silva and an option when his registration goes through, but it comes with a lot of pressure, failure is not an option."
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Get Involvedpublished at 09:23 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
#bbcfootball
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Tory MP Douglas Ross
This is an intriguing tale.
- Tory MP misses vote to be assistant referee at Champions League game
What important event would you miss for the champions league?
I'll go - dental appointment.
'Shouldn't be surprised'published at 08:59 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Foxes wield axe again
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Craig Shakespeare has been sacked by Leicester
Our chief football writer Phil McNulty examined the latest twist in the tumultous Leicester City saga last night.
It's worth a read.
So it begins...published at 08:55 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Who will replace Shakespeare?
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Get rid?!! No chancepublished at 08:53 British Summer Time 18 October 2017
Pep happy to play it about
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Don't hoof it! Guardiola instructs his players
Now this is interesting...
Everyone knows Guardiola's teams play out from the back.
Last night he reiterated why his teams stick to that philosophy - even against energetic, dangerous sides like Napoli.
“We have to do it more,” he said. “You play long balls against that team in two seconds they are attacking. In football that’s how fast it goes. So you have to play that way.”
It can go wrong.
With 65 minutes gone last night an extended passage of keep-ball ended with Napoli stealing possession and John Stones blocking Hamsik’s shot at full stretch.
But Guardiola isn't for changing.