Paul Gallagher scored two wonder goals as Leicester beat Crystal Palace 3-0 yesterday as Manager Nigel Pearson made his return to Filbert Street after a 16 month gap.

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Including two clashes of the flops Flop Strikers Undoubtedly the game of the weekend sees Chelsea take on Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. In truth, it is a game that neither side can afford to lose, as a defeat would see Chelsea potentially 12 points behind Manchester City and Liverpool six points off the top four [.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer once turned down the offer of becoming the manager of the Norwegian national team in favour of staying in charge of our Reserves.

"I work for Manchester United and my career is going in the right direction," he said. "It would have been exciting to take on a much bigger job than my current job, but I have a job at United.

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Following in the footsteps of Molde's title-winning boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Paul Scholes looks set to take over the Manchester United reserve team outright as current boss, Warren Joyce, moves back to his former club Hull City.

Phil Ascough has contributed a number of excellent pieces to The Two Unfortunates over recent months. Here, the author of Kissing the Badge attempts to get his head round the worst kept secret in this week's football league: I guess we'll find out some time today - possibly by the time you read this - whether Hull City need a new manager.

Like many celebrities these days, Sven Goran Eriksson has come to be known by his first name alone. Eriksson has one other thing in common with many others at the bottom end of that particular part of the food chain, as well he has become rather better known in recent times for proclivities that have little to do with his day job than for for what he is actually paid to do.

Gems of the Lower Leagues: Robbie Brady is a post from: Just Football

Just Football's ‘Gems of the Lower Leagues' series continues with a look at Hull City's on-loan winger Robbie Brady. James McMath explains more about the Manchester United man who is fast-becoming a fans' favourite at the KC Stadium.

Ireland U21 international Robbie Brady could have scored a hat-trick, but ended up without a goal to his name on Saturday, as Hull beat Portsmouth 1-0 at the KC Stadium.
The Manchester United on-loan winger was thwarted three times by Pompey keeper Jamie Ashdown, whose heroics were enough to limit the Tigers to just one goal, scored by the equally impressive Robert Koren early in the first-half.

Tigers to miss out on Ayala

Hull City manager Nigel Pearson has conceded defeat in his bid to sign Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala.

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Norwich Close to Ayala Deal

Norwich are believed to be close to a deal to sign Liverpool's Daniel Ayala, according to Sky Sports . Hull had already agreed a fee of £850,000 for the young centre-back, but that deal now appears to be off as the player has his heart set on a move to Carrow Road.

Hull City assistant manager Craig Shakespeare admits the club has rivals for the signature of Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala.
The Spaniard impressed during a loan spell at the KC Stadium last season and the Tigers are keen to bring Ayala back on a permanent basis.
A fee in the region of £850,000 is reported to have been agreed with Liverpool and Hull is now looking to meet the player's demands.

Pearson hopes for Ayala return

Hull City manager Nigel Pearson hopes to agree a deal to sign Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala permanently.

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Hull City has stepped up their interest in Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala.
The Spaniard spent the early part of the 2010/11 season at the KC, impressing before returning to Anfield. Despite spending the second half of last season at Derby County, Ayala has again emerged as the Tigers number one defensive target.

Hull City table bid for Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala

Hull City manager Nigel Pearson confirms they have made a bid for Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala, reports BBC Radio Humberside.

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Hull Chase Liverpool Youngster Ayala

Hull City manager Nigel Pearson wants to sign Liverpool centre back Daniel Ayala, according to the Daily Mail. The Tigers have reportedly made a £500,000 bid for the 20 year old from Seville in an effort to bolster their already young squad.

Hull City could re-sign Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala on loan to cover Paul McShane, who will be out for several weeks with a calf injury.
Boss Nigel Pearson told BBC Humberside: "To pick up an injury at this point in pre-season is disappointing for us and him. We'll have to deal with it."
Ayala, 21, made 12 appearances for Hull during a loan spell last season.

David Amoo admits he is unsure about his long-term future, but is enjoying his loan spell at Championship side Hull City.
The young striker joined Hull from Liverpool in February and has so far made five substitute appearances for Nigel Pearson' side.
He scored his first goal for the Tigers in Monday's 1-1 draw at leaders Queens Park Rangers and has been tipped to make a permanent move to the KC Stadium.

Our latest guest post comes from David Kim, creator of a brand new blog, Arshavin's Hat, a site that promises to bring us "football tactics from a height of 163cm". David wrote this assessment of Hull City's first season back among the unfortunates before today's profoundly deflating defeat at home to Middlesbrough, but draws encouragement from the management of Nigel Pearson whilst identifying

The magic of Nick Barmby is a post from: Just Football

Nick Barmby was handed his first coaching role last summer when Nigel Pearson arrived as manger at Hull City, with the intention of tapping into the ex-England forward ‘s experience and expertise on the training ground.

Make yourself at home in Leicester, Sven is a post from: Just Football

Sven Goran Eriksson. Name ring a bell? He's currently quietly going about the business of reviving a certain East Midlands outfit. David Cockcroft reports.

Saturday 16th October 2010 was a highly anticipated date on the football calendar of a Leicester City fan.

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Ireland and Leicester left-back Greg Cunningham, on loan from Manchester City, suffered a broken leg after in his side's 1-0 victory over Hull City this Saturday.
Galway born Cunningham suffered the break as a result of Liam Rosenior's late tackle on 62 minutes, which earnt him a red card.