That’s not a reference to how many Championship clubs that are left in the Carling Cup, but to QPR who maintained their 100% record with a straightforward 2-0 win over Scunthorpe. If you’re wondering when this run might end, it’s worth remembering that their opponents this weekend – Derby County – haven’t beaten the West [...]
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Tags: Carling Cup · Championship · nPower
Last weekend saw the second managerial casualty of the season: Kevin Blackwell parted company with Sheffield United after the Blades were soundly beaten at Bramall Lane by QPR. Blackwell had been United’s manager since February 2008 and led them to the 2009 play off final.
The club reacted quickly by giving Gary Speed the job, but [...]
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Tags: Championship · Transfer Rumours
The rather indifferent form of nPower Championship league teams in the first round of the Carling Cup this week – eight teams knocked out and four teams needing extra time to conquer opposition from lower divisions – was overshadowed on Thursday with the news of the first managerial casualty of the season. Steve Coppell resigned [...]
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The famous beer brand and regular football partner Carling has been announced as sponsor for the inaugural Carling Nations Cup – A sort of home international tournament that will take place at the new state of the art Aviva Stadium in Ireland.
The competition will be the first senior international football tournament to be hosted in [...]
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