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# Benched

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England drop 'disappointed' George Ford to bench for Australia quarter-final
Eddie Jones has sprung a big surprise by bringing Henry Slade into the team at outside centre.
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Oct 17th 2019, 5:12 AM
Emery refuses to guarantee Ozil's Arsenal future after Spurs reverse
The playmaker was once more forced to watch from afar as the Gunners crashed out of the Carabao Cup.
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Dec 20th 2018, 8:15 AM
'He has the potential to be a fantastic player': Mourinho challenges Pogba to improve mentality
Manchester United beat Fulham 4-1 with Paul Pogba an unused substitute but Jose Mourinho will give him his chance against Valencia.
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Dec 8th 2018, 9:22 PM
Mbappe and Rabiot dropped by PSG due to discipline issue
The France international pair were punished by head coach Thomas Tuchel as they failed to show for a team briefing on time.
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Oct 28th 2018, 10:15 PM
'We’ve got a lot of world-class players in our back three' - Zebo misses out
The experienced fullback has missed out on a start for the clash with Racing 92.
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Apr 21st 2018, 5:31 PM
Valverde defends decision to drop Coutinho as Barca equal club record
Andres Iniesta started ahead of the Brazil international for the Catalan side’s 2-0 victory over Eibar.
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Feb 18th 2018, 9:45 AM
'He must be fuming not to be brought on' - Keane reckons it's end of Man Utd road for Rooney
The club’s record goalscorer was once again overlooked last night.
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Apr 21st 2017, 10:24 AM
'I won't quit' - Wayne Rooney defiant after England axe
Rooney won’t be in the starting line-up for England’s World Cup qualifier against Slovenia on Tuesday.
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Oct 11th 2016, 10:09 AM
Club then country as Rooney dropped to bench for England's World Cup qualifier
Jordan Henderson will captain Gareth Southgate’s side tomorrow evening.
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Oct 10th 2016, 7:50 PM
Mourinho makes his first big call as Man Utd manager by dropping Wayne Rooney
The England international has to make do with a place on the bench.
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Sep 24th 2016, 11:48 AM
After on-pitch row during Champions League tie, Jose Mourinho drops Diego Costa
The pair clashed during Chelsea’s European tie with Maccabi Tel Aviv last Tuesday.
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Nov 29th 2015, 11:14 AM
Louis van Gaal drops Dutch duo Memphis and Blind for Man United's game at Everton
Seamus Coleman, meanwhile, starts for the hosts.
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Oct 17th 2015, 2:26 PM
The beginning of the end? Mourinho says Terry's half-time withdrawal was purely tactical
It was the first time Mourinho subbed his captain in a Premier League game.
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Aug 16th 2015, 6:59 PM
Balotelli set for substitute's role as Brendan Rodgers admits formation doesn't suit him
Italian striker is available for today’s clash with Burnley but is likely to start from the bench.
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Dec 26th 2014, 11:08 AM
Irish judges are among the best paid in Europe
A judge at the beginning of their career can expect to take home €122,512.
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Oct 10th 2014, 11:38 AM
RG3 rested for remainder of NFL season
Time for Kirk Cousins to step up again.
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Dec 11th 2013, 11:22 PM
'Show up and shut up' - the story of a government backbencher
In a rousing speech at the MacGill Summer School today Eoghan Murphy called for a loosening of the whip system to allow TDs to better represent their constituents.
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Jul 30th 2013, 3:27 PM
Tim Tebow set for Florida return as Jacksonville Jaguars prowl
The rarely used quarter-back and former demi-god could be on his way out of the New York Jets.
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Dec 23rd 2012, 4:49 PM
Collision course: Hughes to reprimand Macheda for Twitter outburst
‘Perhaps he has broken a watch or dropped his phone’ said Mark Hughes when posed with the grievances of his striker.
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Mar 4th 2012, 1:25 PM
Shay Given sits out Ireland squad training at Malahide
Aston Villa shot-stopper takes it easy at Malahide but is not an injury concern ahead of Estonia showdown
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Nov 8th 2011, 1:14 PM