The League Column

Accrington decline local council award

Seeded on Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:02 PM EST (BBC News)

Hyndburn Council have offered Accrington Stanley football club a 'Freedom of the Borough' award, but the league side have turned down the offer. The recognition of the club by the council has been a long time in the making, with the two parties having had differences in the past.

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Football League 2 Roundup: 5th December, 2006

Wed Dec 6, 2006 3:59 PM EST

Today 22 of the 24 league teams played in a Tuesday evening fixture. Harsh conditions almost everywhere may have played a part in the 9 wins and losses, 1 non-scoring draw and 1 scoring draw, all detailed below.

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Danny Crow signs new 2 year Peterborough deal

Seeded on Tue Dec 5, 2006 12:09 PM EST (BBC News)

Peterborough's leading scorer Danny Crow has commited himself to two more years at the League 2 side.

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Football League 2 Preview: 5th December, 2006

Mon Dec 4, 2006 4:05 PM EST

Tomorrow sees 22 of the League 2 teams play, with kick-off at 7:45pm. All the team news and recent form, for each match, detailed below.

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Ian Atkins rejects Torquay director of football role

Seeded on Sun Dec 3, 2006 3:03 PM EST (BBC News)

Ian Atkins has rejected an offer to become director of football at Torquay United. Until 27th November, Atkins was the manager of the League 2 side but was replaced by ex-Czech player Lubos Kubic.

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Football League 2 Roundup: 2nd December, 2006 (FA Cup Round 2)

Sun Dec 3, 2006 2:30 PM EST

Today saw 14 League 2 teams take part in the second round of the E.on FA Cup. 6 wins, 3 loses and 3 games to be replayed, each one detailed below.

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Paul Jewell plays down McLeod transfer rumors

Seeded on Sat Dec 2, 2006 6:48 AM EST (skysports.com)

In the ongoing speculation around MK Dons striker Izale Mcleod's possible departure, Wigan boss Paul Jewell has made it clear that he "can put some of the stories of who we are meant to be buying to bed".

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