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Sheffield United: Finished highest out of the three relegated teams, but eighth place was not even good enough for a playoff place and the Blades have remained in the second tier of the league for each of the 12 seasons since their relegation - although they were losing playoff finalists in 1997 and 2003. Oldham Athletic: Finished 14th in their first season following relegation. Despite keeping virtually the same squad as they had fielded in the Premiership, the departure of manager Joe Royle marked the end of an era at Boundary Park ...

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Premiership-Football League gulf, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1992-93, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1993-94, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1994-95, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1995-96, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1996-97, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1997-98, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1998-99, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1999-2000, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2000-01, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2001-02, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2002-03, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2003-04, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2004-05, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2005-06, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1992-93/1993-94, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1993-94/1994-95, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1994-95/1995-96, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1995-96/1996-97, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1996-97/1997-98, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1997-98/1998-99, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1998-99/1999-2000, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1999-2000/2000-01, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2000-01/2001-02, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2001-02/2002-03, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2002-03/2003-04, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2003-04/2004-05

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Sunderland: Ended their first season at the Stadium of Light by finishing third in Division One and having to navigate the playoffs. They drew 4-4 with Charlton in the final but were eliminated after a pulsating penalty shoot out which they lost 8-7. Some compensation for this disappointment was the fact that Kevin Phillips scored a club record 34 league goals in one season for the Wearsiders. Middlesbrough: As one of the biggest clubs in Division One, Bryan Robson's Middlesbrough were expected to achieve promotion and that is just what they did - by finishing runners-up. The only disappointme ...

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Premiership-Football League gulf, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1992-93, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1993-94, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1994-95, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1995-96, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1996-97, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1997-98, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1998-99, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1999-2000, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2000-01, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2001-02, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2002-03, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2003-04, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2004-05, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2005-06, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1992-93/1993-94, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1993-94/1994-95, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1994-95/1995-96, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1995-96/1996-97, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1996-97/1997-98, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1997-98/1998-99, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1998-99/1999-2000, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1999-2000/2000-01, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2000-01/2001-02, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2001-02/2002-03, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2002-03/2003-04, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2003-04/2004-05

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Bolton Wanderers: Lost the Division One playoff final to Watford. This meant that none of the newly-relegated teams would return to the Premiership at the first attempt. Barnsley: Failed to get anywhere near the playoffs in the season that followed their only top division season to date. Have since plunged into the third tier of the league and have yet to make a serious push for promotion. Crystal Palace: Almost went out of business after ambitious owner Mark Goldberg turned his back on the club and most of the club's staff had their contracts paid up by the official receiver. But the club was rescue ...

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Premiership-Football League gulf, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1992-93, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1993-94, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1994-95, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1995-96, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1996-97, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1997-98, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1998-99, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1999-2000, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2000-01, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2001-02, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2002-03, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2003-04, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2004-05, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2005-06, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1992-93/1993-94, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1993-94/1994-95, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1994-95/1995-96, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1995-96/1996-97, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1996-97/1997-98, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1997-98/1998-99, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1998-99/1999-2000, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1999-2000/2000-01, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2000-01/2001-02, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2001-02/2002-03, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2002-03/2003-04, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2003-04/2004-05

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Wimbledon: Just missed out of the Division One playoffs and manager Terry Burton was disappointed, but it was about as good as Wimbledon's fortunes would get over next few seasons. Sheffield Wednesday: Financial problems had finally contributed to Sheffield Wednesday's relegation from the Premiership, and they almost went down again in 2000-01. But the key success of the season was avoiding bankruptcy rather than avoiding relegation. Watford: An excellent start to the season gave hope for Watford, but they slipped to mid-table ...

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Premiership-Football League gulf, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1992-93, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1993-94, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1994-95, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1995-96, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1996-97, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1997-98, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1998-99, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1999-2000, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2000-01, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2001-02, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2002-03, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2003-04, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2004-05, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2005-06, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1992-93/1993-94, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1993-94/1994-95, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1994-95/1995-96, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1995-96/1996-97, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1996-97/1997-98, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1997-98/1998-99, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1998-99/1999-2000, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1999-2000/2000-01, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2000-01/2001-02, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2001-02/2002-03, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2002-03/2003-04, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2003-04/2004-05

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Charlton Athletic: Won the Division One title and got back to the Premiership at the first time of asking. Have remained there ever since and quickly established themselves as a strong Premiership club on and off the pitch. Blackburn Rovers: Had a disappointing campaign in 1999-2000 but a revival the following season saw Rovers get back into the Premiership where they have remained since and achieved some success. Nottingham Forest: David Platt's hopes of getting Forest back to the Premiership in his first season as manager were ruined by financial problems. Their 14th place finish was the ...

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Premiership-Football League gulf, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1992-93, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1993-94, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1994-95, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1995-96, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1996-97, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1997-98, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1998-99, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1999-2000, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2000-01, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2001-02, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2002-03, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2003-04, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2004-05, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2005-06, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1992-93/1993-94, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1993-94/1994-95, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1994-95/1995-96, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1995-96/1996-97, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1996-97/1997-98, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1997-98/1998-99, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1998-99/1999-2000, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1999-2000/2000-01, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2000-01/2001-02, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2001-02/2002-03, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2002-03/2003-04, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2003-04/2004-05

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Crystal Palace: Alan Smith's first season of management ended in success as he secured Palace the Division One title and returned them to the Premiership at the first time of asking. Middlesbrough: Finished ninth in Division One the season after losing their Premiership place. The club's directors felt it was time for a change and replaced Lennie Lawrence with Manchester United legend Bryan Robson, who accepted the role of player-manager. Nottingham Forest: Frank Clark succeeded the legendary Brian Clough and returned Forest to the Premiership at the first time of asking, although in the long term he ...

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Premiership-Football League gulf, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1992-93, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1993-94, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1994-95, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1995-96, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1996-97, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1997-98, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1998-99, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1999-2000, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2000-01, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2001-02, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2002-03, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2003-04, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2004-05, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2005-06, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1992-93/1993-94, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1993-94/1994-95, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1994-95/1995-96, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1995-96/1996-97, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1996-97/1997-98, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1997-98/1998-99, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1998-99/1999-2000, Premiership-Football League gulf - 1999-2000/2000-01, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2000-01/2001-02, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2001-02/2002-03, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2002-03/2003-04, Premiership-Football League gulf - 2003-04/2004-05

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Football records in England - Championships. Most championships: 8 Manchester United 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2002-03 Most championships, consecutive: 3 Manchester United 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01 Football records in England - Wins. Most wins, season, 38 games: 29 (95 points) Chelsea (2004-05) Fewest wins, season, 38 game ...

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Football records in England, Football records in England - League, Football records in England - Championships, Football records in England - Wins, Football records in England - Losses, Football records in England - Appearances, Football records in England - Goals, Football records in England - Attendance, Football records in England - Transfers, Football records in England - FA Premier League, Football records in England - Championships, Football records in England - Wins, Football records in England - Losses, Football records in England - Goals, Football records in England - FA Cup, Football records in England - Final, Football records in England - All rounds, Football records in England - League Cup, Football records in England - Final, Football records in England - All rounds, Football records in England - Non-league

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Ferguson joined Aberdeen as manager in June 1978. Although Aberdeen was one of Scotland's major clubs, they had not won the league since 1955. The team had been playing well, however, and had not lost a league match since the previous December, having finished second in the league the previous season.[8] Ferguson had now been a manager for four years, but was still not much older than some of the players and had trouble winning the respect of some of the ...

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Alex Ferguson, Alex Ferguson - Playing career, Alex Ferguson - Early managerial career, Alex Ferguson - East Stirlingshire, Alex Ferguson - St Mirren, Alex Ferguson - Managing Aberdeen, Alex Ferguson - Managing Manchester United, Alex Ferguson - First seasons at United, Alex Ferguson - First trophy in England, Alex Ferguson - European success but a disappointment in the league, Alex Ferguson - 1992–1993: Champions at Last, Alex Ferguson - 1993–1994: The Double, Alex Ferguson - 1994–1995: Trophyless season, Alex Ferguson - 1995–1996: The Double Double, Alex Ferguson - 1996–1997: Another Title, Alex Ferguson - 1997–1998: A great start but a disappointing end, Alex Ferguson - 1998–1999: 'The Treble', Alex Ferguson - 1999-2000: Title number 6, Alex Ferguson - 2000-01: Title number 7, Alex Ferguson - 2001-02: A rare trophyless season, Alex Ferguson - 2002-03: Title number 8, Alex Ferguson - 2003-04: FA Cup Glory, Alex Ferguson - 2004-05: Trophyless, Alex Ferguson - 2005–06, Alex Ferguson - Awards and trophies in English football, Alex Ferguson - Misc. Facts, Alex Ferguson - Famous Quotes, Alex Ferguson - Notes

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Alex Ferguson - East Stirlingshire. In June 1974, Ferguson was appointed manager of East Stirlingshire, at the comparitively young age of 32. It was a part-time job that paid £40 per week, and the club didn't have a single goalkeeper at the time.[6] He immediately gained a reputation as a disciplinarian, with one of his players later saying he had "never been afraid of anyone before but [Ferguson] was a frightening bastard from the start". His players admired his tactical decision ...

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Alex Ferguson, Alex Ferguson - Playing career, Alex Ferguson - Early managerial career, Alex Ferguson - East Stirlingshire, Alex Ferguson - St Mirren, Alex Ferguson - Managing Aberdeen, Alex Ferguson - Managing Manchester United, Alex Ferguson - First seasons at United, Alex Ferguson - First trophy in England, Alex Ferguson - European success but a disappointment in the league, Alex Ferguson - 1992–1993: Champions at Last, Alex Ferguson - 1993–1994: The Double, Alex Ferguson - 1994–1995: Trophyless season, Alex Ferguson - 1995–1996: The Double Double, Alex Ferguson - 1996–1997: Another Title, Alex Ferguson - 1997–1998: A great start but a disappointing end, Alex Ferguson - 1998–1999: 'The Treble', Alex Ferguson - 1999-2000: Title number 6, Alex Ferguson - 2000-01: Title number 7, Alex Ferguson - 2001-02: A rare trophyless season, Alex Ferguson - 2002-03: Title number 8, Alex Ferguson - 2003-04: FA Cup Glory, Alex Ferguson - 2004-05: Trophyless, Alex Ferguson - 2005–06, Alex Ferguson - Awards and trophies in English football, Alex Ferguson - Misc. Facts, Alex Ferguson - Famous Quotes, Alex Ferguson - Notes

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He began as an amateur at Queen's Park, making his debut at 16 as a striker. He described his first match as a "nightmare"[1] but scored Queen's Park's goal in a 2-1 defeat against Stranraer. Although he scored 15 goals in his 31 games for Queen's Park, he could not command a regular place in the side and moved to St Johnstone in 1960. Although he continued to score regularly at St Johnstone, he was still unable to command a regular place and re ...

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Alex Ferguson, Alex Ferguson - Playing career, Alex Ferguson - Early managerial career, Alex Ferguson - East Stirlingshire, Alex Ferguson - St Mirren, Alex Ferguson - Managing Aberdeen, Alex Ferguson - Managing Manchester United, Alex Ferguson - First seasons at United, Alex Ferguson - First trophy in England, Alex Ferguson - European success but a disappointment in the league, Alex Ferguson - 1992–1993: Champions at Last, Alex Ferguson - 1993–1994: The Double, Alex Ferguson - 1994–1995: Trophyless season, Alex Ferguson - 1995–1996: The Double Double, Alex Ferguson - 1996–1997: Another Title, Alex Ferguson - 1997–1998: A great start but a disappointing end, Alex Ferguson - 1998–1999: 'The Treble', Alex Ferguson - 1999-2000: Title number 6, Alex Ferguson - 2000-01: Title number 7, Alex Ferguson - 2001-02: A rare trophyless season, Alex Ferguson - 2002-03: Title number 8, Alex Ferguson - 2003-04: FA Cup Glory, Alex Ferguson - 2004-05: Trophyless, Alex Ferguson - 2005–06, Alex Ferguson - Awards and trophies in English football, Alex Ferguson - Misc. Facts, Alex Ferguson - Famous Quotes, Alex Ferguson - Notes

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Ferguson was made an Inaugural Inductee of the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002 in recognition of his impact on the English game as a manager. Ferguson's 1000th game as manager of Manchester United was a Champions League match against Lyon on 23 November 2004. The breakdown of those matches is as follows: League games: 707 Charity/Community Shield: 11 League Cup: 65 FA Cup: 78 Euro Cup/Champions League: 116 Cup Winners Cup: 13 UEFA Cup: 4 Super ...

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Alex Ferguson, Alex Ferguson - Playing career, Alex Ferguson - Early managerial career, Alex Ferguson - East Stirlingshire, Alex Ferguson - St Mirren, Alex Ferguson - Managing Aberdeen, Alex Ferguson - Managing Manchester United, Alex Ferguson - First seasons at United, Alex Ferguson - First trophy in England, Alex Ferguson - European success but a disappointment in the league, Alex Ferguson - 1992–1993: Champions at Last, Alex Ferguson - 1993–1994: The Double, Alex Ferguson - 1994–1995: Trophyless season, Alex Ferguson - 1995–1996: The Double Double, Alex Ferguson - 1996–1997: Another Title, Alex Ferguson - 1997–1998: A great start but a disappointing end, Alex Ferguson - 1998–1999: 'The Treble', Alex Ferguson - 1999-2000: Title number 6, Alex Ferguson - 2000-01: Title number 7, Alex Ferguson - 2001-02: A rare trophyless season, Alex Ferguson - 2002-03: Title number 8, Alex Ferguson - 2003-04: FA Cup Glory, Alex Ferguson - 2004-05: Trophyless, Alex Ferguson - 2005–06, Alex Ferguson - Awards and trophies in English football, Alex Ferguson - Misc. Facts, Alex Ferguson - Famous Quotes, Alex Ferguson - Notes

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Alan Hansen: "I'd say that overhauling Arsenal this season is your greatest achievement, don't you think?" Ferguson: "No Alan, knocking Liverpool off their fucking perch is my greatest achievement" Journalist: "Sir Alex, do you really think that £27m Juan Veron is suitable for this club..." Ferguson: "He's a fucking great player and you're all fucking idiots...this conference is finished" ...

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Alex Ferguson, Alex Ferguson - Playing career, Alex Ferguson - Early managerial career, Alex Ferguson - East Stirlingshire, Alex Ferguson - St Mirren, Alex Ferguson - Managing Aberdeen, Alex Ferguson - Managing Manchester United, Alex Ferguson - First seasons at United, Alex Ferguson - First trophy in England, Alex Ferguson - European success but a disappointment in the league, Alex Ferguson - 1992–1993: Champions at Last, Alex Ferguson - 1993–1994: The Double, Alex Ferguson - 1994–1995: Trophyless season, Alex Ferguson - 1995–1996: The Double Double, Alex Ferguson - 1996–1997: Another Title, Alex Ferguson - 1997–1998: A great start but a disappointing end, Alex Ferguson - 1998–1999: 'The Treble', Alex Ferguson - 1999-2000: Title number 6, Alex Ferguson - 2000-01: Title number 7, Alex Ferguson - 2001-02: A rare trophyless season, Alex Ferguson - 2002-03: Title number 8, Alex Ferguson - 2003-04: FA Cup Glory, Alex Ferguson - 2004-05: Trophyless, Alex Ferguson - 2005–06, Alex Ferguson - Awards and trophies in English football, Alex Ferguson - Misc. Facts, Alex Ferguson - Famous Quotes, Alex Ferguson - Notes

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Blackburn Rovers F.C. - Players out on loan. ...

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Blackburn Rovers F.C., Blackburn Rovers F.C. - History, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - The early years, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - The Football League and Ewood Park, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - Early 20th century, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - Mid 20th century, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - 1970s and 1980s: More frustration, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - 1990s: The Jack Walker revolution, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - The new millennium, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - Blackburn in the Premiership, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - Current squad, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - Players out on loan, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - Grounds, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - Club honours, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - Performance in the top division, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - Club managers, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - Famous players, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - Contact details, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - Address, Blackburn Rovers F.C. - Phone numbers

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Football records in England - Final. Most wins: 7 Liverpool 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1995, 2001, 2003 Football records in England - All rounds. Biggest win, goal difference: 10 West Ham United 10-0 Bury (2nd round, 2nd leg, 25 October 1983) Liverpool 10-0 Fulham (2nd round, 1st leg, 23 September 1986) Biggest aggregate win, goal difference: 11 13-2: Liverpool vs Fulham See also:

Football records in England, Football records in England - League, Football records in England - Championships, Football records in England - Wins, Football records in England - Losses, Football records in England - Appearances, Football records in England - Goals, Football records in England - Attendance, Football records in England - Transfers, Football records in England - FA Premier League, Football records in England - Championships, Football records in England - Wins, Football records in England - Losses, Football records in England - Goals, Football records in England - FA Cup, Football records in England - Final, Football records in England - All rounds, Football records in England - League Cup, Football records in England - Final, Football records in England - All rounds, Football records in England - Non-league

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England have qualified for the Football World Cup 2006, after finishing top of European Qualifying Group 6. * England score given first Key H = Home match A = Away match N = Neutral site match F = Friendly WCQ6 = FIFA World Cup 2006 Qualifying, European Zone Group 6 WC1B = FIFA World Cup 2006 First Round, Group B ...

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2005-06 in English football, 2005-06 in English football - Overview, 2005-06 in English football - Events, 2005-06 in English football - National team, 2005-06 in English football - Honours, 2005-06 in English football - Transfer deals, 2005-06 in English football - Summer transfer window, 2005-06 in English football - January transfer window, 2005-06 in English football - Deaths

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The rebuilt Wembley Stadium is due to open, in time for the FA Cup final in May, although the Football Association has reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup as there is some doubt whether Wembley will be ready. Two clubs opened new stadiums this season: Coventry City - Ricoh Arena Swansea City - Liberty Stadium F.C. United of Manchester, formed by disgruntled Manchester United fans play their first competitive season, competing in the North West Counties Football League Divisi ...

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2005-06 in English football, 2005-06 in English football - Overview, 2005-06 in English football - Events, 2005-06 in English football - National team, 2005-06 in English football - Honours, 2005-06 in English football - Transfer deals, 2005-06 in English football - Summer transfer window, 2005-06 in English football - January transfer window, 2005-06 in English football - Deaths

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"10 heroic lions, one stupid boy" — Daily Mirror headline after Beckham's sending off against Argentina. "David Beckham is Britain's finest striker of a football not because of God-given talent but because he practises with a relentless application that the vast majority of less gifted players wouldn't contemplate" — Sir Alex Ferguson (1999)[19] "He cannot kick with his left foot, he cannot head a ball, he cannot tackle and he doesn't score many goals. Ap ...

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David Beckham, David Beckham - Childhood and early career, David Beckham - Manchester United, David Beckham - Becoming a first team player 1995-98, David Beckham - World Cup 1998, David Beckham - The treble season 1998-99, David Beckham - Wedding, David Beckham - 1999-2000 season, David Beckham - Euro 2000: abuse from England fans, David Beckham - Captain of England, David Beckham - Metatarsal injury, David Beckham - World Cup 2002, David Beckham - Leaving United 2002-03, David Beckham - Real Madrid, David Beckham - 2003-04 season, David Beckham - 2004-05 season, David Beckham - 2005-06 season: three sendings off, David Beckham - Milestones, David Beckham - Miscellaneous, David Beckham - Quotations, David Beckham - Notes

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Early on in his career Beckham secured a number of lucrative sponsorship deals including Brylcreem, Adidas, Vodafone (which ended in July 2005) and Diesel. Despite the USA's uneven acceptance of soccer, Beckham's recognition in the USA is strong enough to enable him to appear in print and television advertising for various sponsors, including Gillette razors. Following his move to Real Madrid and the disappointment of Euro 2004, British media interest in the Beckham's has faded despite an alleged affair with Rebecca Loos, his former personal assistant. For the fi ...

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David Beckham, David Beckham - Childhood and early career, David Beckham - Manchester United, David Beckham - Becoming a first team player 1995-98, David Beckham - World Cup 1998, David Beckham - The treble season 1998-99, David Beckham - Wedding, David Beckham - 1999-2000 season, David Beckham - Euro 2000: abuse from England fans, David Beckham - Captain of England, David Beckham - Metatarsal injury, David Beckham - World Cup 2002, David Beckham - Leaving United 2002-03, David Beckham - Real Madrid, David Beckham - 2003-04 season, David Beckham - 2004-05 season, David Beckham - 2005-06 season: three sendings off, David Beckham - Milestones, David Beckham - Miscellaneous, David Beckham - Quotations, David Beckham - Notes

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On June 17, 2003, Beckham signed a four-year contract with Real Madrid of Spain, potentially worth up to €35 million (£25 million, USD 41 million). The transfer was completed on 1 July and made him the third Englishman to ever play for the club after Laurie Cunningham in the 1980s and Steve McManaman in the late 1990s to early 2000s. It was speculated that Real's desire to sign him came from the merchandising opportunities he would bring as well as from his football ability. For example, Real Madrid shirts bearing his name and numb ...

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David Beckham, David Beckham - Childhood and early career, David Beckham - Manchester United, David Beckham - Becoming a first team player 1995-98, David Beckham - World Cup 1998, David Beckham - The treble season 1998-99, David Beckham - Wedding, David Beckham - 1999-2000 season, David Beckham - Euro 2000: abuse from England fans, David Beckham - Captain of England, David Beckham - Metatarsal injury, David Beckham - World Cup 2002, David Beckham - Leaving United 2002-03, David Beckham - Real Madrid, David Beckham - 2003-04 season, David Beckham - 2004-05 season, David Beckham - 2005-06 season: three sendings off, David Beckham - Milestones, David Beckham - Miscellaneous, David Beckham - Quotations, David Beckham - Notes

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2001-02 in English football - UEFA Champions League. Arsenal Liverpool Manchester United Newcastle United 2001-02 in English football - UEFA Cup. Chelsea (FA Cup finalist; winners Arsenal qualified for Champions League) Blackburn Rovers (League Cup) Leeds United Fulham ...

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2001-02 in English football, 2001-02 in English football - Events, 2001-02 in English football - Honours, 2001-02 in English football - English national team, 2001-02 in English football - Tables, 2001-02 in English football - FA Premier League, 2001-02 in English football - Football League Division One, 2001-02 in English football - Football League Division Two, 2001-02 in English football - Football League Division Three, 2001-02 in English football - European qualifiers, 2001-02 in English football - UEFA Champions League, 2001-02 in English football - UEFA Cup, 2001-02 in English football - Promoted teams, 2001-02 in English football - Relegated teams, 2001-02 in English football - Transfer deals, 2001-02 in English football - Managerial changes, 2001-02 in English football - Deaths

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From Division One to The Premier League: Manchester City West Bromwich Albion Birmingham City From Division Two to Division One: Brighton & Hove Albion Reading Stoke City From Division Three to Division Two: Plymouth Argyle Luton Town Mansfield Town Cheltenham Town From The Football Confe ...

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August August 3, 2001 - Roy Evans and Neil Ruddock take over at Swindon Town, replacing Andy King (sacked August 1) September September 13 - Colin Addison takes over at Swansea City, replacing John Hollins (sacked September 12) October October 8 - Dennis Smith takes over at Wrexham, replacing Brian Flynn October 8 - Colin Todd takes over at Derby County, replacing Jim Smith (resigned same day) October 10 - Dave Bassett takes over at Leic ...

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2001-02 in English football, 2001-02 in English football - Events, 2001-02 in English football - Honours, 2001-02 in English football - English national team, 2001-02 in English football - Tables, 2001-02 in English football - FA Premier League, 2001-02 in English football - Football League Division One, 2001-02 in English football - Football League Division Two, 2001-02 in English football - Football League Division Three, 2001-02 in English football - European qualifiers, 2001-02 in English football - UEFA Champions League, 2001-02 in English football - UEFA Cup, 2001-02 in English football - Promoted teams, 2001-02 in English football - Relegated teams, 2001-02 in English football - Transfer deals, 2001-02 in English football - Managerial changes, 2001-02 in English football - Deaths

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