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BIZARRE: Alan curbishley - What They Never Told You

The Earliest Sackings In Premier League History

Clubs have given up on managers for a variety of reasons at the start of a new season.

Sports Illustrated

‘I’m sure we’d have finished in the top four or five if he hadn’t joined Chelsea in January. Him leaving damaged the team, but we couldn’t stand in his way’: Alan Curbishley reflects on failed Champions League dream after selling key player

Alan Curbishley believes Charlton could have qualified for Europe if they had kept onto a key man 20 years ago...

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‘There was a lot of noise about Liverpool. West Ham also came in for me when Redknapp left. I felt I needed more experience before taking on a bigger club’: Ex-Premier League boss reveals turning down opportunities to manage high-profile clubs

West Ham were rejected by a Premier League boss in 2001, who didn't want to relinquish control at their current side

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‘I didn’t get the same interview for the England job as the other boys, because my meeting clashed with an FA Cup tie. It wasn’t ideal, but what could I do?’: English manager reveals failed opportunity to manage Three Lions in 2006

England held an interview day for managers in 2006 - but one boss had to take charge of his own team instead of attend

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Guess the Premier League season from the nationality of the managers – quiz

The flags signal the nationality of each club’s manager on the final day of the season in the order the teams finished. Good luck!

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Notable player-managers in English football

A look at some of the stars who did two jobs at once

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Best Premier League managers ever

From the title winners to the relegation specialists and those who achieved success on a shoestring budget, these are the best coaches to have managed in England's top flight

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Charlton woes worsen as fed-up fans wonder if the magic will ever return

Anonymous owners and another disastrous managerial appointment have the Addicks fearing relegation to League Two

Evening Standard

‘That’s their big priority’: Alan Curbishley urges West Ham to sign a striker

Former West Ham manager Alan Curbishley feels his old club need to add more firepower in the winter window

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‘I got him pissed on Blue Nun’: Peter Reid and Alan Curbishley swapped stories in the tunnel before their teams played out the greatest play-off final ever in 1998

The opposing managers were relaxed before kick-off in the First Division play-off final, though that soon switched once the first whistle sounded

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Charlton legend Alan Curbishley sends warning to Manchester United ahead of Carabao Cup clash

Man Utd face League One side Charlton Athletic at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday night.

Manchester Evening News

Ex-Premier League boss praises Bristol Rovers fans in criticism of Charlton Athletic atmosphere

Charlton Athletic legend Alan Curbishley had some home truths to share about the atmosphere at The Valley as Bristol Rovers beat the Addicks in League One on Saturday

Bristol Post

Alan Curbishley speaks out on Liverpool and Manchester United rumours

Before Rafa Benitez was appointed Liverpool manager, Charlton boss Alan Curbishley was in the mix for the Anfield hot seat

Liverpool Echo

Alan Curbishley reveals how close he came to getting Liverpool job before Rafa Benitez

Former Charlton Athletic and West Ham United manager Alan Curbishley was linked with the Liverpool job in 2004

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Next season League One verdict as Bolton Wanderers, Sheffield Wednesday & Derby County prepare

Former Charlton Athletic boss Alan Curbishley has had his say on the competitiveness of the division

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