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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.

13.2k

Oct 17th 2019, 5:12 AM

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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.

6.0k

Dec 20th 2018, 8:15 AM

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'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.

7.0k

Dec 8th 2018, 9:22 PM

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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.

11.5k

Oct 28th 2018, 10:15 PM

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'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.

15.9k

Apr 21st 2018, 5:31 PM

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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.

13.8k

Feb 18th 2018, 9:45 AM

# Benched

'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.

10.8k

Apr 21st 2017, 10:24 AM

# Benched

'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.

5.4k

Oct 11th 2016, 10:09 AM

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Club then country as Rooney dropped to bench for England's World Cup qualifier

Jordan Henderson will captain Gareth Southgate’s side tomorrow evening.

8.2k

Oct 10th 2016, 7:50 PM

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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.

7.6k

Sep 24th 2016, 11:48 AM

# Benched

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.

16.6k

Nov 29th 2015, 11:14 AM

# Benched

Louis van Gaal drops Dutch duo Memphis and Blind for Man United's game at Everton

Seamus Coleman, meanwhile, starts for the hosts.

5.3k

Oct 17th 2015, 2:26 PM

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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.

10.6k

Aug 16th 2015, 6:59 PM

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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.

3.1k

Dec 26th 2014, 11:08 AM

# approach the bench

Irish judges are among the best paid in Europe

A judge at the beginning of their career can expect to take home €122,512.

7.7k

Oct 10th 2014, 11:38 AM

# bright future

RG3 rested for remainder of NFL season

Time for Kirk Cousins to step up again.

4.4k

Dec 11th 2013, 11:22 PM

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'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.

11.2k

Jul 30th 2013, 3:27 PM

# room at the inn

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.

1.1k

Dec 23rd 2012, 4:49 PM

# loggerheads

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.

936

Mar 4th 2012, 1:25 PM

# Benched

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

539

Nov 8th 2011, 1:14 PM