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Monday, October 28, 2002
Chris Borg - Columns

Supporters take role of saviours
Barnsley FC were placed into administration earlier this month. It's a testing time for the Second Division strugglers - but the fans are leading the fight for survival. Chris Borg reports.

Plenty to prove in Anfield showdown
Liverpool are top, Spurs are improving rapidly - and the two clash at Anfield in Saturday's match of the day. Chris Borg looks ahead.

High-speed success story
One of the brightest prospects in Welsh football, Cardiff striker Robert Earnshaw has starred for both club and country. Chris Borg talks to him.

United facing faltering foes
Problems at Manchester United? They're nothing compared to what Champions League opponents Bayer Leverkusen are going through. Chris Borg looks ahead.

'You know exactly what you're doing!'
Italy's favourite World Cup ref has been banished for some suspicious time-keeping and penalty decisions. Chris Borg explains.

Real Wimbledon put Koppel's Dons to shame
The true spirit of Wimbledon is alive and well - as Chris Borg reports after witnessing the birth of a new football club.

The end of the Dons as we know them
Wimbledon FC have been given the green light to relocate to Milton Keynes, miles from their roots. It's a dangerous decision, says Chris Borg.

Bradford staring into the abyss
First Division Bradford City's financial plight can be blamed in part on ITV Digital - but there are other lessons to learn, argues Chris Borg.

Wimbledon: It's decision time
The long-running saga over Wimbledon FC's future location is approaching its most critical stage yet. Chris Borg reports.

Baggies bouncing back in style
Third in the First Division, notching up endless 1-0 wins - life's looking good for West Brom and boss Gary Megson. Chris Borg reports.

Lower league stars can hit heights
Ade Akinbiyi became a figure of fun during his time a Leicester - but that doesn't mean Nationwide players can't make it, says Chris Borg.

Sky Blues look towards new era
Coventry chairman Bryan Richardson has left the Division One club - a move that hasn't been mourned by fans. Chris Borg reports.

York face race for survival
Third Division York City could cease to exist at the end of this season if a buyer for the club is not found. Chris Borg reports.

Saga continues as Dons face judgement day
An FA arbitration panel will soon rule on Wimbledon's proposals to move to Milton Keynes. Chris Borg reports on the latest developments.

Making their mark at the top
As the season's halfway point looms, Chris Borg takes a look at the teams impressing in the Nationwide leagues so far.

Fans unite behind Wimbledon's fight
Fans of dozens of clubs attended Wimbledon's game against Nottingham Forest to make a crucial point. Chris Borg reports.

Coppell's lifting the Brentford blues
West London's Bees haven't had the easiest time of late - but boss Steve Coppell's work is changing the mood. Chris Borg reports.

Memorable milestone for Gresty Road great
Crewe boss Dario Gradi celebrated 1,000 games in charge of the club against Norwich on Tuesday. Chris Borg looks at a great achievement.

Managerial mayhem hits new heights
Everywhere you look, a manager is being sacked. Chris Borg says two of the week's dismissals have highlighted different extremes.

Can Vialli's revolution pay off?
He's had mixed results so far - so can Gianluca Vialli's purist passing methods guide Watford back to the top? Chris Borg reports.

Flynn departure is the end of an era
England's third longest-serving manager has left his club after 12 years in charge. Chris Borg looks at Brian Flynn's contribution to Wrexham.

Optimism makes a return to Oldham
Once in the Premiership but drifting ever since, Oldham Athletic are rediscovering what it feels like to be cheerful. Chris Borg reports.

Update 2002: No Germany return for Kirsten
With a spate of vital qualifiers looming, Chris Borg rounds up all this week's on and off-pitch news in the World Cup.

Millers fans fearing an unhappy ending
Rotherham have gone from the Third Division to the First in two seasons - but fans and manager are worried. Chris Borg reports.

Wimbledon: Home is where the heart is
Dons fans are stepping up the pace in the fight for their club's future. Chris Borg looks at the latest twists in a decade-long saga.

Video Review: Arsenal 2000-2001
Chris Borg takes a look at Arsenal's official end of season review of the ultimately disappointing 2000-2001 season.

Glory for Graydon as Walsall bounce back
Walsall's promotion to the First Division represents another triumph for their highly-rated manager. Chris Borg reports

Seasiders want to continue their upward trend
Third Division play-off Final triumph for Blackpool could mean escape from their years of recent struggle. Chris Borg reports.

Keegan returns to his natural environment
As Kevin Keegan comes back into management, Chris Borg argues that his England problems should not obscure his abilities as a club manager

Lancashire rivals chase Premiership dream
Preston and Bolton, clubs with proud histories and progressive managers, are vying for the last Premiership place. Chris Borg reports on the Lancashire rivals

Royals and Walsall continue to aim high
Ambitious Reading and Walsall - relegated from the First Division last season - are battling for promotion. Chris Borg looks ahead to their meeting

Resurgent duo fighting promotion battle
As Leyton Orient and Blackpool meet at Cardiff for a place in Division Two, Chris Borg looks at the upturn in the clubs' fortunes

Waiting for another memorable final
Chris Borg wonders whether the FA Cup final's switch of venues could inspire another classic after a succession of disappointing showpieces.

Pompey facing their moment of truth
Portsmouth face a vital match against Crystal Palace at Fratton Park - and its consequences for the often-troubled club are enormous. Chris Borg reports.

Premier Focus: Filbert Street freefall
After an encouraging start to the season, it's all gone wrong for Leicester - nine times in a row, to be precise. Chris Borg looks at City's crisis.

Insider preview - Coventry v Liverpool
The Insider takes in a clash where both sides have a desperate need for maximum points. Chris Borg previews Coventry's crunch match against Liverpool.

The fight to steer clear of that sinking feeling
Fulham and Brighton have already got their promotion parties going - but life's not so fun at the other end of the Nationwide divisions. Chris Borg reports.

Premier Focus: Sky Blues' mission impossible
Coventry and talismanic striker John Hartson are poised to make another break for safety, as Chris Borg reports.

Gunners look to maintain momentum
Arsenal will be hoping to continue their excellent week against Middlesbrough - The Insider will be there to see whether they can. Chris Borg previews.

Who wants to be a billionaire?
The Premiership is not far away from being football's first £1billion league, a new report reveals. Chris Borg reports.

The greatest escape ever?
As the battle to avoid relegation from Division Three hots up, Chris Borg recalls one of the most amazing survival stories ever.

Hoddle prepares for his second debut
Glenn Hoddle returns to Spurs in the best possible way - with an FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal. The Insider will be there

Cash claims are rocking the Darlington boat
Darlington's disappointing season has been further marred by a simmering row between the chairman and former manager. Chris Borg reports.

Insider preview - Battle in the basement
Bradford and Manchester City meet in a vital Valley Parade game - and The Insider will be there. Chris Borg previews

Getting accustomed to drama at Adams Park
Ever since they arrived in the League during the early 1990s, plenty has happened to Wycombe Wanderers. Chris Borg reports.

How the would-be Champions fared
With the latest set of Champions League matches about to begin, Chris Borg looks at the teams' weekend league fortunes.

Match of the week - Bolton v Blackburn
In-form First Division rivals Bolton and Blackburn square up in an FA Cup Lancashire derby - and the Insider will be there. Chris Borg previews the game.

Allardyce Wandering towards the top
Bolton's Sam Allardyce was named First Division Manager of the Month for January - fitting reward for his achievements, as Chris Borg reports.

While the rich get richer...
Manchester United's deal with the Yankees has seen them become even wealthier - but things aren't so rosy for some. Chris Borg reports.

Hull teeter on the edge of the abyss
Third Division Hull City stand on the brink of extinction. Chris Borg wonders how it's come to this.

Chesterfield face an uncertain future
Everything seemed to be going swimmingly for runaway Third Division leaders Chesterfield - then a storm of financial controversy broke. Chris Borg reports

Insider preview: More Hammer horror?
As if one game wasn't enough work, The Insider takes in his second in as many days when West Ham go to Old Trafford. Chris Borg previews the clash

Division Two - the rights and wrongs (part three)
Chris Borg continues his review of Soccernet's predictions for the Second Division - how close to the truth did we get?

Division Two - the rights and wrongs (part two)
So how have our pre-season thoughts about the Second Division stood up in the face of the season's harsh realities? Chris Borg continues his review.

State of the Nationwide - Battle of Yesterday's Men
state of the nationwide

Division Two - the rights and wrongs
So how have our confident pre-season predictions about the Second Division's contenders and strugglers turned out so far? Chris Borg finds out.

Oxford looking for light at the end of tunnel
Chris Borg looks at the troubled recent history of a team which has the worst record in the football league this season.

When your team just can't stop losing...
Have pity on Norwich fan Chris Borg as he watches rivals Ipswich take the Premiership by storm.

Match of the Week 2: Everton v Arsenal
Match of the Week 2: Everton v Arsenal

Pardew inspires Reading rising
Alan Pardew - a legend at Crystal Palace - could be the man to lead Reading back to Division One. He talks to Chris Borg.

Kinnear looks forward to return
Former Wimbledon boss Joe Kinnear is ready for management again after recovering from a heart attack, he tells Chris Borg.

Things are looking up in Aus
Former Premiership star Ian Crook sees a bright future for the game Down Under, he tells Chris Borg.

Looking forward to a Bright future
Brighton and Hove Albion have come a long way in three years - and plan on going a lot further. Chris Borg takes a look at the Sussex club.

Where now for Hartson?
With two big moves for John Hartson having fallen through, Chris Borg considers the striker's future.

Pitfalls on the dash for cash
Chris Borg hears financial experts warn of the perils of chasing too hard for the Premiership.



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