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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 11 1993 – Chelsea #CFC #ChelseaFC sacked manager #DaveWebb, Swindon Town boss #GlennHoddle favorite as the replacement
Chelsea decided to not extend stand-in manager Dave Webb’s contract after finishing the season in 11th place. Webb had taken…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 11 1993 – QPR boss #GerryFrancis suggested that he would leave the club if #LesFerdinand was sold
Rangers boss Gerry Francis indicated that he wanted to see out his contract at QPR but mildly suggested that he…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 11 1993 – Distracted Gunners #ArsenalFC Overtaken by North London Rivals Tottenham #THFC
Arsenal 1 Tottenham Hotspur 3 – Distracted Gunners Overtaken by North London Rivals As Arsenal was preparing for the FA…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 10 1993 – Eggs thrown on Manchester City #MCFC Chairman as #PeterReid questioned players’ mentality
Manchester City fans had seen enough when Everton ran out 5-2 winners at Maine Road for the last game of…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 10 1993 – No way we are letting #RoyKeane go warned Forest chairman
Nottingham Forest chairman Fred Reacher warned the potential suitors of Roy Keane that the release clause in Roy Keane’s contract…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 10 1993 – #GraemeSouness was to stay as Liverpool #LFC manager as the club divided over the decision
Graeme Souness was set to continue as the Liverpool manager after winning the confidence of the club’s board of directors,…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 10 1993 – We will be back soon, said #LennieLawrence as Middlesbrough went down
Middlesbrough couldn’t make it in the end. Oldham leapfrogged them into safety and the tee side team couldn’t string enough…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 09 1993 – #VinnieJones Attacked by fan to ruin Manchester United’s #MUFC Victory Parade & Other #MatchDay Stories
Wimbledon 1 – Manchester United 2 – United’s big day ruined as Vinnie Jones attacked by a fan What should…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 09 1993 – #CliveAllen inspires Hammers West Ham #WHUFC to gain promotion and enter premier league #PL in next season
Welcome the Hammers! West Ham pip Portsmouth on goal difference to gain automatic promotion to Premier League The race to…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 08 1993 – Latics survived while Crystal Palace #CPFC got relegated in dramatic fashion (and other #MatchDay Stories)
Arsenal 3 – Crystal Palace 0 – Ian Wright’s goal relegated his old side Ian Wright was a prodigy at…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 07 1993 – #TonyCottee set for a new deal at Everton #BlueFamily
Everton striker Tony Cottee was set to sign a new contract with the club. Negotiations had been going on to…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 07 1993 – Forest Chairman Fred Reacher pleaded Wootton to leave the club
Nottingham Forest chairman Fred Reacher had pleaded with rebel director Chris Wootton to quit – and save the club further…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 07 1993 – QPR Slapped £10 million Fee on #AndySinton and #LesFerdinand
QPR had slapped a massive £10 million fee on England stars Andy Sinton and Les Ferdinand. Chairman Richard Thompson had…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 07 1993 – The Owls Beat Gunners Arsenal #ArsenalFC in a prelude to FA Cup Final
Sheffield Wednesday 1 – Arsenal 0 – The Owls Beat Gunners in a prelude to FA Cup Final Sheffield Wednesday…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 06 1993 – I am not retiring – #BrianClough made a u-turn as Forest was in turmoil
In a sensational statement, Brian Clough made a huge u-turn by claiming that he wasn’t going to retire. The outgoing…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 06 1993 – #IanRush calls the board to end speculation around manager speculation at Liverpool #LFC
Ian Rush urged the Liverpool board to put a speedy end to the speculation surrounding Graeme Souness’ future. The Reds’…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 06 1993 – Latics win a do or die clash between Oldham and #GraemeSouness Liverpool #LFC (and other #Matchday stories)
Oldham 3 – Liverpool 2 – Latics win a do or die clash between Oldham and Graeme Souness On a…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 05 1993 – Under Fire #GraemeSouness Calm over the situation at Liverpool #LFC as #JohnBarnes fired an exit warning
In the drama that was Anfield at the end of that season, Graeme Souness was fast becoming a divisive figure.…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 05 1993 – #NigelClough warned off a Nottingham Forest exodus
Even before the dust of two of the biggest names at Nottingham Forest had not settled down, Nigel Clough said…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 05 1993 – Tell #AlexFerguson that we are coming – Warned Newcastle United #NUFC #KevinKeegan
Promoted Newcastle United boss Kevin Keegan had thrown down a title challenge to newly crowned champions Manchester United. The old…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 05 1993 – – Disappointing end to the season for #HowardKendall ’s Men at Everton #BlueFamily
Everton 0 – Sheffield United 2 – Disappointing end to the season for Howard Kendall’s Men Everton’s home season came…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 04 1993 – #RoyKeane confirmed Nottingham Forest exit as Manchester United #MUFC closed in on £3.3 million deal
Roy Keane confirmed that day that he would play his last match for Nottingham Forest against Ipswich and rumours of…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 04 1993 – Welcome Newcastle United #NUFC The Toon Army is back in Premier League but Liverpool #LFC may get King Kev (#KevinKeegan)
Newcastle United the first team to get promoted into the premier league for the 1993-94 season after they beat Grimsby…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 04 1993 – Aston Villa #AVFC shifted Focus to #UEFA Cup and target millions of pounds in commercial revenue
Dusting off the disappointment of having lost out on the premier league title narrowly, Ron Atkinson and his Aston Villa…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 04 1993 – #GraemeSouness job Under Threat At Liverpool #LFC after marathon meeting at Anfield
Liverpool manager Graeme Souness’s future was again the subject of speculation after an emergency board meeting at Anfield where the…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 3 1993 – Don’t blame #DavidJames – Said #JamieRedknapp who came to the defense of Liverpool #LFC goalkeeper after Norwich City #NCFC mishap
Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp leapt to the defence of his teammate and dismissed goalkeeper David James and said that it…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 3 1993 – #ChrisWaddle of Sheffield Wednesday named Footballer of the year
Chris Waddle became the first Sheffield Wednesday player in 45 years to win the Footballer of the year award. He…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 3 1993 – #JoeRoyle warned, Manchester United #MUFC will rule the English game for a long time
Oldham had done a massive favour to Manchester United by beating Aston Villa and officially handing the title to the…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 3 1993 – Manchester United #MUFC confirmed as new premier league champions
Manchester United 3 – Blackburn Rovers 1 – Manchester United the Premier League Champions Manchester United ended their 26 years…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 2 1993 – Childhood Liverpool #LFC Fan #NickHenry handed #PL to Manchester United #MUFC (and other #Matchday stories)
Aston Villa 0 – Oldham 1 – Childhood Liverpool Fan Nick Henry Handed Title to Manchester United Self Confessed Liverpool…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 1 1993 – I can’t be sympathetic to my former club Oldham said #EarlBarrett of Aston Villa
As Aston Villa was preparing for a match against Oldham where anything but a win would effectively end their slim…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 1 1993 – Middlesborough Chairman resigned due to boardroom split over future operations
Middlesborough chairman Colin Henderson had resigned that day just hours before a crucial match against Sheffield Wednesday which the Teeside…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 1 1993 – #AlexFerguson finally opened up about the heartbreaking 1991-92 championship loss
As the 1992-93 title was about to be wrapped up, Alex Ferguson finally opened up about the dreaded final few…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on May 1 1993 – Devil’s at Heaven’s gate as the judgment day for premier league #PL arrives
Anything but a win for Aston Villa and the 26-year-old wait for Manchester United to win the premier league would…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 30 1993 – Manchester United #MUFC #PaulInce favourite for Footballer of the year award
According to media reports, Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince was set to be crowned the Footballer of the year award…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 30 1993 – #LesFerdinand Deserves player of the year award said QPR manager #GerryFrancis
QPR boss Gerry Francis insisted that Les Ferdinand had done enough with Rangers and England that season to deserve the…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 30 1993 – #BrianClough is Nottingham Forest for me said, #RoyKeane
Roy Keane admitted that the news of Brian Clough leaving Nottingham Forest was a tough one for him to take…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 30 1993 – Last throw of dice for Nottingham Forest as #BrianClough was set to throw caution to the wind
Nottingham Forest was set to make a last-ditch bid for premier league survival against Sheffield United at the City Ground…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 29 1993 – #GraemeSouness confirmed “clear the air” conversation with #BruceGrobbelaar
Liverpool manager Graeme Souness confirmed that day that he had a successful “clear the air” talks with popular goalkeeper Bruce…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 29 1993 – One-year extension for 37-year-old #KevinMoran of Blackburn
Kevin Moran was set to extend his playing career with Blackburn Rovers right up to the world cup finals in…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 29 1993 – I have no idea about Manchester United #MUFC or Blackburn links said, #RoyKeane
Roy Keane came out and spoke to the media about the speculation around his future with Nottingham Forest and said…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 29 1993 – Its not over said Aston Villa #AVFC boss #RonAtkinson who still had some hope of competing for the title
Ron Atkinson delivered a defiant blast at cynics who had claimed that Villa’s chances of the premiership had gone. The…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 28 1993 – Liverpool #LFC manager #GraemeSouness Protested innocence after fine and warning by FA
Graeme Souness protested his innocence last night after being fined £500 and warned about his future conduct by FA chiefs…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 28 1993 – Nottingham Forest chairman dropped a huge hint of the next manager name
Martin O’Neill’s claims to succeed Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest increased dramatically after Forest Chairman Fred Reacher gave a strong…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 28 1993 – You need to have tough skin to manage a football club said Oldham boss #JoeRoyle
As reports of drinking problem and depression came to light with regards to Brian Clough’s decision to quit Nottingham Forest,…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 28 1993 – Manchester United #MUFC frontrunners for #RoyKeane the long term successor to #BryanRobson
Alex Ferguson was ready to break the bank to ensure that he gets the best players in his team to…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 27 1993 – Tributes poured in for #BrianClough as replacement rumours lined up
The controversial champion of English Football management, Brian Clough had announced his retirement from the game at the end of…
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#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 27 1993 – I don’t want to talk about Liverpool #LFC said Aston Villa’s #AVFC #RayHoughton
There was a lot of controversies when then 30-year-old Ray Houghton was let go by Graeme Souness days after being…
Read More#PLHistory #premierleaguestories #PL on April 27 1993 – #Aston Villa’s #AVFC #RoyKeane interest as the Irishman’s demand goes International
Aston Villa was keen to bring Nottingham Forest star Roy Keane to the club and the chairman as well as…
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