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Well they have called in their share of equalisers over the years. It would be a worry if they called that particular Edward Woodward though as he died 4 years ago!

When Manchester United sacked Dave Sexton in 1981, the press, fans etc wanted Brian Clough. They appointed Ron Atkinson. Their other candidates on the shortlist were Bobby Robson, Lawrie McMenemy and Ron Saunders. They didn't even consider Clough. Same in '86. Terry Venables was the favourite...

It's noticeable how Sunderland under Poyet seem to be sharing a certain parallel with his former club this season, namely they are pulling off results against top half teams, but struggling against the teams down the bottom of the table. Since Poyet has gone there, they have beaten 6 of the top...

Ferguson recommended Moyes, but it's not like they just asked him when he retired who they should appoint. David Gill, Bobby Charlton and their other board members would have been consulted too and those discussions would have happened 2-3 years before Ferguson retired. The situation of a...