Michael Appleton
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Swansea City closing in on appointing new manager
Graham Potter has left the Swans for Brighton.
Jun 4, 13:54
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Tuesday's papers: Declan Rice, Nicolas Tagliafico, Thorgan Hazard
Rice, Tagliafico and Rondon make headlines on Tuesday.
Apr 9, 09:15
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Michael Appleton leaves role as Leicester City assistant manager
Leicester City confirm that assistant manager Michael Appleton has left the role amid a restructure of Claude Puel's coaching staff.
Jun 30, 19:14
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Michael Appleton 'flattered by links to Sunderland job'
Leicester City assistant coach Michael Appleton admits that it is flattering to be linked to the Sunderland managerial position.
May 9, 22:17
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Brentford boss Dean Smith addresses West Bromwich Albion rumours
Brentford manager Dean Smith says that "the grass is not always greener" in response to recent talk that he is wanted by West Bromwich Albion.
May 7, 19:59
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West Bromwich Albion 'narrow manager hunt to three candidates'
West Bromwich Albion reportedly narrow their manager hunt down to three candidates.
May 3, 16:34
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Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder becomes Sunderland's top target?
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder reportedly emerges as Sunderland's top target to replace Chris Coleman at the Stadium of Light.
May 3, 10:45
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West Bromwich Albion 'to approach Dean Smith'
Championship-bound West Bromwich Albion reportedly plan to approach Brentford's Dean Smith over their vacant managerial position.
May 3, 09:49
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Michael Appleton emerges as new favourite for Sunderland job?
Leicester City assistant Michael Appleton reportedly emerges as the new favourite to replace Chris Coleman as manager of Sunderland.
May 2, 16:44
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Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray in contention for West Brom return?
Manager Tony Mowbray - currently at Blackburn Rovers - is reportedly in contention for a return to West Bromwich Albion.
Apr 16, 18:36
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West Bromwich Albion 'not interested in Mick McCarthy'
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly unwilling to consider former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Mick McCarthy as a candidate for their managerial vacancy.
Apr 6, 14:09
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Leicester City boss Claude Puel: 'Michael Appleton is remaining focused'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel says that assistant Michael Appleton is remaining focused on the Foxes, despite allegedly being in contention for the West Brom job.
Apr 5, 16:43
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Mick McCarthy linked with West Bromwich Albion job
Ipswich Town's outgoing boss Mick McCarthy is linked with the vacant manager post at West Bromwich Albion.
Apr 4, 14:50
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Michael Appleton, Dean Smith tipped as frontrunners for West Bromwich Albion job
Leicester City assistant manager Michael Appleton and Brentford boss Dean Smith are tipped as the frontrunners for the West Bromwich Albion job.
Apr 3, 13:51
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Tony Cottee 'surprised' by Alan Pardew exit
Former West Ham United forward Tony Cottee was 'surprised' to learn of Alan Pardew's departure from West Bromwich Albion.
Apr 2, 16:24
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Leicester City assistant Michael Appleton favourite for West Brom job?
Leicester City assistant Michael Appleton is currently regarded as the favourite to be named as the new head coach of West Bromwich Albion.
Apr 2, 13:35
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West Bromwich Albion considering move for Michael Appleton?
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly considering appointing former coach Michael Appleton as the club's new boss during the summer.
Mar 17, 09:58
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Alan Pardew 'to be sacked by West Bromwich Albion in summer'
West Bromwich Albion will reportedly wait until the end of the season before sacking Alan Pardew, despite a run of seven consecutive defeats across all competitions.
Mar 13, 10:05
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Claude Puel excited by Leicester City opportunity
New manager Claude Puel says that he is excited by the opportunity that has been given to him at Leicester City.
Oct 27, 18:15
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Leicester City appoint former Southampton boss Claude Puel as manager
Leicester City confirm the appointment of former Southampton boss Claude Puel as their new manager on a three-year deal following the departure of Craig Shakespeare.
Oct 25, 19:39
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Claude Puel in advanced negotiations with Leicester City?
Southampton will reportedly announce Claude Puel as their new manager on Wednesday afternoon, a little over a week on from sacking boss Craig Shakespeare.
Oct 25, 11:27
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Michael Appleton: 'Managerial situation remains unclear'
Leicester City caretaker boss Craig Shakespeare admits that the past week has "been a bit of a rollercoaster", as he prepares his side for the visit of Everton.
Oct 25, 10:23
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Leicester City see off Leeds United to reach EFL Cup quarter finals
Leicester City claim a 3-1 win over Leeds United in Tuesday night's EFL Cup fourth-round encounter at the King Power Stadium.
Oct 24, 21:42
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Wes Morgan: 'Leicester City need to build momentum'
Captain Wes Morgan says that Leicester City can start to build momentum with a victory over Leeds United in the EFL Cup.
Oct 23, 17:35
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Report: Manuel Pellegrini tops Leicester City managerial wishlist
A report claims that Hebei China Fortune manager Manuel Pellegrini has been lined up by Leicester City chiefs to succeed Craig Shakespeare at the King Power Stadium.
Oct 22, 16:58
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Michael Appleton happy "to honour" Leicester City contract
Leicester City caretaker manager Michael Appleton insists that talk of succeeding Craig Shakespeare as permanent boss is 'out of his control'.
Oct 22, 09:57
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Leicester City return to winning ways with victory at Swansea City
Leicester City return to winning ways thanks to a 2-1 victory over Swansea City in Saturday's Premier League encounter at the Liberty Stadium.
Oct 21, 16:54
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Team News: Swansea City's Renato Sanches in for Leroy Fer against Leicester City
Renato Sanches has been handed a start as Swansea City host Leicester City this afternoon.
Oct 21, 14:09
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Live Commentary: Swansea City 1-2 Leicester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's blow-by-blow coverage of Leicester City's 2-1 win over Swansea City in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium.
Oct 21, 13:59
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Report: Leicester City interested in former Southampton boss Claude Puel
Former Southampton manager Claude Puel is believed to be a candidate for the vacant Leicester City job, according to reports.
Oct 20, 20:17
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Michael Appleton: Craig Shakespeare "a bit raw" over Leicester City sacking
Leicester City caretaker boss Michael Appleton reveals that Craig Shakespeare is feeling "a bit raw" over being sacked as manager of the Foxes.
Oct 19, 13:51
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Michael Appleton "a little surprised" by Craig Shakespeare dismissal
Leicester City caretaker boss Michael Appleton says that he was "a little surprised" by the club's decision to sack manager Craig Shakespeare.
Oct 19, 13:37
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Roberto Mancini 'not interested in Leicester City job'
Zenit St Petersburg manager Roberto Mancini is not interested in replacing Craig Shakespeare as head coach of Leicester City, according to a report.
Oct 19, 09:53
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Leicester City keen on Oxford United winger Marvin Johnson?
Leicester City reportedly emerge as favourites to complete the surprise signing of Oxford United winger Marvin Johnson.
Jul 13, 13:40
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Pep Clotet determined to repay Oxford United faith after being named new manager
Former Swansea City and Leeds United assistant Pep Clotet aims to 'ensure Oxford United's faith is repaid' after being named the League One club's new manager.
Jul 1, 10:31
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Frank Lampard 'in talks over vacant Oxford United job'
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is being considered by Oxford United to succeed Michael Appleton as their new manager, according to a report.
Jun 27, 19:23
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Barnsley sign Partick Thistle defender Liam Lindsay on three-year deal
Barnsley confirm the signing of Partick Thistle defender Liam Lindsay on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
Jun 22, 22:00
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Leicester City bring in Oxford United manager Michael Appleton as assistant
Leicester City confirm the appointment of Oxford United boss Michael Appleton as their new assistant manager.
Jun 20, 20:11
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Leicester City 'poised to appoint Michael Appleton as assistant'
Leicester City will reportedly unveil Michael Appleton as their new assistant manager in the next 48 hours, bringing an end to his stint in charge of Oxford United.
Jun 18, 22:34
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Report: Partick Thistle defender Liam Lindsay turns down Oxford United move
Partick Thistle defender Liam Lindsay is reportedly no longer keen on a move to Oxford United due to uncertainty over manager Michael Appleton's future.
Jun 17, 19:12