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Page last updated at 13:22 GMT, Friday, 16 May 2008 14:22 UK

Ian Holloway Mandaric sets Holloway deadline
Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric will decide by the second week in June whether to sack manager Ian Holloway following their relegation.

David Jones Preston and Wolves chasing Jones
Derby County midfielder David Jones could be on his way to Wolverhampton Wanderers or Preston North End.

Tony Pulis Stoke consider pitch alterations
Stoke City could make their pitch smaller next season as they prepare for life in the Premier League.


Mowbray wants to shed yo-yo tag
West Brom boss Tony Mowbray wants the club to shed their reputation for bouncing between the top two divisions.

Charlton release defender Sankofa
Charlton decide not to renew defender Osei Sankofa's contract.

Lockwood fee agreed by Colchester
Colchester United have a bid for Nottingham Forest's Matt Lockwood accepted.

Hull 4-1 Watford (agg 6-1)
Hull face Bristol City in the Championship play-off final after thrashing Watford.


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BARNSLEY

Loan man Nardiello returns to QPR
FA Cup semi-finalists Barnsley release five players, as well as returning loan striker Daniel Nardiello to QPR.


NORWICH CITY

Norwich backroom staff released
Norwich's summer rebuilding plans continue with the departure of a number of their Colney backroom staff.


BLACKPOOL

Grayson wary over player futures
Blackpool manager Simon Grayson is expecting speculation over the futures of some of his best players.


PLYMOUTH ARGYLE

Pilgrims looking for new players
Plymouth Argyle boss Paul Sturrock says he and his coaches are looking hard for new players.


BRISTOL CITY

Lansdown 'fed up' with money talk
Bristol City chairman Steve Lansdown says he wants to put aside financial issues and enjoy the sporting side of the play-off final.


PRESTON NORTH END

Preston and Wolves chasing Jones
Derby County midfielder David Jones could be on his way to Wolverhampton Wanderers or Preston North End.


BURNLEY

Burnley's Jensen agrees new deal
Burnley goalkeeper Brian Jensen verbally agrees to sign a new two year contract.


QPR

QPR bring in Dowie as new coach
QPR appoint Iain Dowie as their first-team coach following the departure of Luigi de Canio.


CARDIFF CITY

Portsmouth v Cardiff
Team news and big match stats ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final.


SCUNTHORPE UNITED

Scunthorpe 3-3 Colchester
Relegated Scunthorpe and Colchester bid farewell to the Championship with a goal-filled draw at Glanford Park.


SHEFFIELD UNITED

Blades set to join Earnshaw hunt
Sheffield United could attempt to hi-jack Nottingham Forest's bid for Derby striker Rob Earnshaw.


SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY

Wednesday aim to bolster midfield
Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws is already in talks with potential signings as he looks to strengthen his midfield.


COVENTRY CITY

Coventry hope for Eastwood deal
Coventry City chairman Ray Ranson reveals the club are hoping to sign Wolves striker Freddy Eastwood.


SOUTHAMPTON

Lowe completes Southampton return
Former chairman Rupert Lowe returns to the Southampton boardroom.


CRYSTAL PALACE

Bristol C 2-1 C Palace (agg 4-2)
Goals from Lee Trundle and Michael McIndoe put Bristol City in the Championship play-off final as they beat Crystal Palace 4-2 on aggregate.


STOKE CITY

Stoke consider pitch alterations
Stoke City could make their pitch smaller next season as they prepare for life in the Premier League.


HULL CITY

Windass emotional about Wembley
Hull City striker Dean Windass says he is "overwhelmed" by his first ever Wembley appearance for the Tigers in the play-off final.


IPSWICH TOWN

Magilton hopeful Garvan will stay
Ipswich Town boss Jim Magilton hopes midfielder Owen Garvan will decide to sign his contract extension this summer.


LEICESTER CITY

Mandaric sets Holloway deadline
Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric will decide by the second week in June whether to sack manager Ian Holloway following their relegation.



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