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KEY: - <%team#1-short> will be due compensation of <%cash#1-long-roundlarge>
STR-328: - <%team#1-short> must be compensated with <%cash#1-long-roundlarge>
KEY: - Assistant Manager <%person#1> believes that we don't have the budget available to attract <%person#2>to the club.
STR-8807: - Assistant Manager <%person#1> believes that we don't have the budget available to attract <%person#2> to the club.
STR-8807: - Assistant Manager <%person#1> doesn't believe that we have the resources available to entice <%person#2> to the club.
KEY: \n\n<%number#1-Text> other players including <%string#1 - list of players> are also said to be concerned at this news.
STR-13884: \n\n<%number#1-Text> other players, including <%string#1 - list of players>, are also said to be concerned at this news.
KEY: {upper}<%string#1> has included a story suggesting that the <%team#1> fans are far from happy with current events on and off the field at <%stadium#1>.\n\nThe recent sub-standard results have undoubtedly concerned many, whilst a spokesman for the supporters' club also voiced anger at manager <%person#1> for his criticism of the popular <%person#3>.\n\nThis condemnation of a fans' favourite was slammed as particularly poorly timed in the light of recent displays which have suggested that the <%position#1-lowercase> is returning to form.
STR-13057: {upper}<%string#1> has included a story suggesting that the <%team#1> fans are far from happy with current events on and off the field at <%stadium#1>.\n\nThe recent sub-standard results have undoubtedly concerned many, whilst a spokesman for the supporters' club also voiced anger at manager <%person#1> for his criticism of the popular <%person#3>.\n\nThis condemnation of a fans' favourite was slammed as particularly poorly timed in the light of recent displays which have suggested that the <%position#1-lowercase> is returning to form.
STR-13057: A <%team#1> supporters' club spokesman has spoken of the fans' unhappiness at the club's current predicament.\n\nAt the supporters' club's recent meeting, fans expressed concern with the club's current lack of form and also found manager <%person#1>’s recent criticism of <%person#3> unfair, given that the player's performances have been improving of late.\n\nFans feel that the manager has had enough time at the club to improve their form and are awaiting evidence of an improvement in the club's fortunes.
STR-13057: A spokesman for supporters of <%team#1> have pointed out in a recent newspaper interview that <%person#1> should perhaps take a look at his own failings before criticising star player <%person#3>.\n\nThe fans believe the boss is partly to blame for the recent drop in form and they can see <%person#3>{s} performances are on the up again.
KEY: {upper}<%string#1> has reported that <%team#1> fans are satisfied with the start that manager <%person#1> has made at the club.\n\nThey feel the new manager is taking the club forward in many areas, but did state that they felt <%person#1-surname> should be asking for more from <%person#3>, a player fans know is capable of a lot more than his recent performances have suggested.
STR-9953: {upper}<%string#1> has reported that <%team#1> fans are satisfied with the start that manager <%person#1> has made at the club.\n\nThey feel the new manager is taking the club forward in many areas, but did state that they felt <%person#1-surname> should be asking for more from <%person#3>, a player fans know is capable of a lot more than his recent performances have suggested.
STR-9953: Speaking to a journalist from <%string#1>, a spokeswoman for <%team#1>{s} supporters’ club has expressed her disappointment at the praise of her favourite player <%person#3>, who has shown no improvement recently.\n\nHowever, she added that <%person#1-surname> is doing much better than the club’s previous boss.
KEY: {upper}<%string#1> is today reporting that <%team#2-short> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#5> has pledged his future to the club.\n\nThis news scuppers recent rumours that have linked the player with a move to <%team#1-short>.
STR-9826: {upper}<%string#1> is today reporting that <%team#2-short> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#5> has pledged his future to the club.\n\nThis information scotches recent reports that have associated the player with a move to <%team#1-short>.
STR-9826: {upper}<%string#1> is today reporting that <%team#2-short> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#5> has pledged his future to the club.\n\nThis news scuppers recent rumours that have linked the player with a move to <%team#1-short>.
STR-9826: {upper}<%string#1>has reported that <%team#2-short> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#5> has pledged his future to the club.\n\nThis news effectively quashes suggestions that the player was considering a move to <%team#1-short>.
KEY: {upper}<%team#1-nickname>{s} recent defeat, their first in a long while, has had managers of their closest rivals hoping that it could undermine the club's title aspirations.\n\nThough <%team#1-nickname> remain top of the table,their main competitors are hoping this single result could unsettle the team in the run-in to the end of the season.
STR-13366: {upper}<%team#1-nickname>{s} recent defeat, their first in a long while, has had managers of their closest rivals hoping that it could undermine the club's title aspirations.\n\nThough <%team#1-nickname> remain top of the table, their main competitors are hoping this single result could unsettle the team in the run-in to the end of the season.
KEY: <%club#1-short> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#1> has told <%string#1> that he is unhappy at his manager's decision to reject a bid him from <%club#2-short>.
STR-8246: <%club#1-short> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#1> has told <%string#1> that he is unhappy at his manager's decision to reject a bid for him from <%club#2-short>.
KEY: <%club#1-short> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#1> is deeply unhappy at being taken off in the recent game against <%club#2-short>.
STR-8315: <%club#1-short> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#1> has declared himself upset at being substituted during the recent game against <%club#2-short>.
STR-8315: <%club#1-short> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#1> is deeply unhappy at being taken off in the recent game against <%club#2-short>.
STR-8315: <%club#1-short> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#1> is said to be extremely displeased at being substituted in the recent game against <%club#2-short>.
KEY: <%club#1-short> supporters gathered outside the training ground today to protest against <%person#1>{s} poor handling of club affairs.
STR-7668: <%club#1-short> supporters demonstrated outside the club's ground today, voicing their anger at <%person#1>{s} poor handling of club affairs.
STR-7668: <%club#1-short> supporters gathered outside the training ground today to protest against <%person#1>{s} poor handling of club affairs.
STR-7668: <%club#1-short> supporters held a demonstration outside the ground today to express their disgust at <%person#1>{s} bad handling of club affairs.
KEY: <%club#1-short>{s} <%person#1> has made it known that he is unhappy with manager <%person#2>{s} recent decision to sell star player <%person#3>.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase> said that no club can hope to be successful if they sell their best players.
STR-13279: <%club#1-short>{s} <%person#1> has made it known that he is unhappy with manager <%person#2>{s} recent decision to sell star player <%person#3>.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase> said that no club can hope to be successful if they sell their best players.
STR-13279: <%club#1-short>{s} <%person#1> has told the press in no uncertain terms that he is less than happy with <%person#2>{s} decision to sell the club's star player <%person#3>.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase> stated that the club was limiting its ambitions with their selling policy.\n
STR-13279: <%person#1> has expressed his disgust at his manager's decision to sell one of the club's best assets, <%person#3>.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase> said that <%person#2> was showing a limited ambition that would certainly disappoint the fans and could even lead to the club's demise.
KEY: <%club#1-short>{s} <%person#1> yesterday met with his manager <%person#2> to register his disappointment at his decision to reject his transfer request.\n\n<%person#1-surname> explained that he realised why the manager wanted to keep him at <%stadium#1>, but iterated that he feels he is stagnating and needs a move to reinvigorate his career.
STR-13156: <%club#1-short>{s} <%person#1> arrived for a meeting with his manager yesterday, determined to discuss his disappointment at <%person#2>{s} decision to reject his transfer request.\n\nSpeaking on behalf of his client outside <%stadium#1>, <%person#1-surname>{s} agent told journalists that the player realised why <%person#2-surname> wanted to keep him at the club, but still felt that a move was essential if he was to reignite his career.
STR-13156: <%club#1-short>{s} <%person#1> yesterday met with his manager <%person#2> to register his disappointment at his decision to reject his transfer request.\n\n<%person#1-surname> explained that he realised why the manager wanted to keep him at <%stadium#1>, but iterated that he feels he is stagnating and needs a move to reinvigorate his career.
KEY: <%person#1> has been sacked from his role as <%team#1> team manager by the <%nation#1-nationality> Football Association.\n\nThe Football Association were disappointed by the teams awful performance in the <%comp#1-long> and feel that a new manager is required if the team is to improve in the future.
STR-10472: <%person#1> has been sacked from his role as <%team#1> team manager by the <%nation#1-nationality> Football Association.\n\nThe Football Association were disappointed by the team's awful performance in the <%comp#1-long> and feel that a new manager is required if the team is to improve in the future.
KEY: <%person#1> has been sacked from his role as <%team#1> team manager by the <%nation#1-nationality> Football Association.\n\nThe Football Association were disappointed by the teams failure to qualify for the <%comp#1-long> and feel that a new manager is required if the team is to improve in the future.
STR-10470: <%person#1> has been sacked from his role as <%team#1> team manager by the <%nation#1-nationality> Football Association.\n\nThe Football Association were disappointed by the team's failure to qualify for the <%comp#1-long> and feel that a new manager is required if the team is to improve in the future.
KEY: <%person#1> has been sacked from his role as <%team#1> team manager by the <%nation#1-nationality> Football Association.\n\nThe Football Association were disappointed by the teams poor performance in the <%comp#1-long> and feel that a new manager is required if the team is to improve in the future.
STR-10471: <%person#1> has been sacked from his role as <%team#1> team manager by the <%nation#1-nationality> Football Association.\n\nThe Football Association were disappointed by the team's poor performance in the <%comp#1-long> and feel that a new manager is required if the team is to improve in the future.
KEY: <%person#1> has been sacked the <%club#1> Board of Directors.\n\nHe will remain at the club in his capacity as a player.\n<%club#2-short> will now be looking for a new manager.
STR-6757: <%person#1> has been sacked by the <%club#1> Board of Directors.\n\nHe will remain at the club in his capacity as a player.\n<%club#2-short> will now be looking for a new manager.
KEY: <%person#1> has caused controversy among <%team#1> fans with his praise of the out-of-form <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3>.\n\nWhilst <%person#3-surname> is a popular figure among the supporters at <%stadium#1>, it is clear to many that his recent indifferent performances have not been satisfactory.\n\nFortunately for <%person#1-surname> it appears that these remarks have not altered his standing with the <%team#1-short> faithful, who still consider him a superior manager to his predecessor.
STR-10694: <%person#1> has caused controversy among <%team#1> fans with his praise of the out-of-form <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3>.\n\nWhilst <%person#3-surname> is a popular figure among the supporters at <%stadium#1>, it is clear to many that his recent indifferent performances have not been satisfactory.\n\nFortunately for <%person#1-surname> it appears that these remarks have not altered his standing with the <%team#1-short> faithful, who still consider him a superior manager to his predecessor.
STR-10694: A local newspaper reports that <%team#1> fans are confused by their new manager <%person#1>{s} recent praise of out-of-sorts <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3>.\n\nA straw poll of fans in the article seemed to state that whilst the supporters were right behind <%person#3-surname>, his recent performances have not been up to the standard they have come to expect.\n\nMany fans now believe that the manager's praise was either totally misguided or a clever attempt to bolster the player's fragile confidence.
STR-10694: A spokesperson speaking on behalf of <%team#1> fans told local radio that supporters were hopeful the club's fortunes would be on the up with the appointment of <%person#1>.\n\nHowever, regarding comments in the press by <%person#1-surname> praising <%person#3>, he did say that the boss must have been watching different matches to the crowd as there was no way the player deserved praise for his such inept performances.
KEY: <%person#1> has indicated he is not interested in moving to <%team#1-short>, although he might be tempted if the contract offer was too good to refuse.\n
STR-11084: <%person#1> has indicated he is not interested in moving to <%team#1-short>, although he might be tempted if the contract offer was too good to refuse.\n
STR-11084: <%person#1> has indicated he is not interested in moving to <%team#1-short>.\n\nHe did add however that he would be more likely to be tempted should the contract offer suddenly become too good to refuse.\n
KEY: <%person#1> has not made the best of starts to his tenure at <%stadium#1>.\n\nEarly poor results have disappointed the <%team#1-short> faithful, whilst recent criticism of <%person#3> has also been cause for concern.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase>{s} improvement has in fact been one of the few positives to take out of recent games and <%person#1>{s} comments have consequently failed to impress these supporters.
STR-13056: <%person#1> has not made the best of starts to his tenure at <%stadium#1>.\n\nEarly poor results have disappointed the <%team#1-short> faithful, whilst recent criticism of <%person#3> has also been cause for concern.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase>{s} improvement has in fact been one of the few positives to take out of recent games and <%person#1>{s} comments have consequently failed to impress these supporters.
STR-13056: <%team#1>{s} newly-appointed manager <%person#1> faces disenchantment in the stands according to a local radio phone-in.\n\nSeveral fans called the station to express disappointment with the team's recent form and also with the manager's odd criticism of the in-form <%person#3>.\n\nFans are hoping that these events are isolated and not signs of things to come under the new managerial regime.
STR-13056: Opinion amongst <%team#1-short> supporters appears mixed regarding <%person#3>.\n\nMost feel <%person#1>{s} criticism was misplaced and wouldn’t have happened under the old boss, but a significant number did say <%person#3-surname> hadn’t been living up to expectations.
KEY: <%person#1> wants <%string#1 - wage> until in addition to a signing on fee of <%cash#1-roundlarge-long - signing on fee>.\n
STR-11197: <%person#1> wants <%string#1 - wage> in addition to a signing on fee of <%cash#1-roundlarge-long - signing on fee>.\n
KEY: <%person#1> was a commanding figure in <%team#1>{s} easy <%scoreline#1-winner_loser> win over <%team#2-notype>.\n\n<%person#1-surname> is proving to everyone what a quality player he is with his recent superb form
STR-12259: <%person#1> was an imposing figure in <%team#1>{s} easy <%scoreline#1-winner_loser> win over <%team#2-notype>.\n\n<%person#1-surname> is proving to everyone what a great player he is with such excellent displays
KEY: <%person#1>{s} derogatory remarks about <%person#3> have clearly disappointed some <%team#1> fans.\n\nMessageboards at <%string#2> illustrated the supporters' displeasure at the criticism of a player who many feel is currently performing well.
STR-9919: <%person#1>{s} derogatory remarks about <%person#3> have clearly disappointed some <%team#1> fans.\n\nMessageboards at <%string#2> illustrated the supporters' displeasure at the criticism of a player who many feel is currently performing well.
STR-9919: A spokesperson for the <%team#1> supporters' club has backed <%person#3> by saying that <%person#1>{s} comments were totally unfounded as <%person#3-surname> has been showing excellent form of late and contributing well to team performances.
STR-9919: Disgruntled <%team#1> fans have been chatting on the official website, complaining about manager <%person#1>{s} criticism of <%person#3>.\n\nMost fans feel that <%person#3-surname> has been a key player for the club this season and that the criticism levelled at the player was poorly judged.
KEY: <%person#1>{s} proposed transfer from <%team#1-short> to <%team#2-short> has been cancelled.
STR-3857: <%person#1>{s} proposed move from <%team#1-short> to <%team#2-short> has been cancelled.
STR-3857: <%person#1>{s} proposed transfer from <%team#1-short> to <%team#2-short> has been cancelled.
KEY: <%person#1>{s} proposed transfer from <%team#1-short> to <%team#2-short> has collapsed as he has been released from the club.
STR-9520: <%person#1>{s} proposed move from <%team#1-short> to <%team#2-short> has collapsed as he has been released from the club.
STR-9520: <%person#1>{s} proposed transfer from <%team#1-short> to <%team#2-short> has collapsed as he has been released from the club.
KEY: <%person#1>{s} proposed transfer from <%team#1-short> to <%team#2-short> has collapsed due to him not being given a work permit.
STR-3853: <%person#1>{s} proposed move from <%team#1-short> to <%team#2-short> has collapsed due to the player not receiving a work permit.
KEY: <%person#1>{s} proposed transfer to <%team#2-short> has been cancelled.
STR-3858: <%person#1>{s} proposed move to <%team#2-short> has been cancelled.
STR-3858: <%person#1>{s} proposed transfer to <%team#2-short> has been cancelled.
KEY: <%person#1-surname> transfer delayed
STR-8657: <%person#1-surname> move delayed
STR-8657: <%person#1-surname> transfer delayed
KEY: <%person#1-surname> transfer delayed due to work permit
STR-1842: <%person#1-surname> move delayed due to work permit
STR-1842: <%person#1-surname> transfer delayed due to work permit
KEY: <%person#2> has only recently joined the club and <%person#1> is unable to file a comprehensive report on the player just yet.
STR-6573: <%person#2> has not been at the club very long and <%person#1> does not feel able to file a comprehensive report on the player just yet.
STR-6573: <%person#2> has only recently joined the club and <%person#1> is unable to file a comprehensive report on the player just yet.
KEY: <%person#3> has reacted angrily to <%person#1>{s} recent criticism.\n\nSpeaking to assembled journalists outside the club's training ground, <%person#3> said that he has been more than happy with his own performances and that his manager should treat him with a little more respect.
STR-9860: <%person#3> has reacted angrily to <%person#1>{s} recent criticism.\n\nSpeaking to assembled journalists outside the club's training ground, <%person#3> said that he has been more than happy with his own performances and that his manager should treat him with a little more respect.
STR-9860: A certain tabloid reports that passionate football star <%person#3-surname> has been angered by his manager's criticism of his recent performances.\n\nThe fans’ favourite feels that his performances this season have not warranted such an ill-judged and poorly-timed outburst, especially when he feels he has been one of the most consistent performers at his club this season.\n\n<%person#3-surname> added that the personal nature of the criticism made him believe that wants him out of the club.
STR-9860: Speaking exclusively to his official website, <%person#3> admitted that he was surprised by criticism levelled at him by manager <%person#1>.\n\nHe went on to advise the manager that the team would be in a better position if the rest of the team were performing as well as he was.
STR-9860: Today’s tabloid newspapers are reporting that <%person#3> is far from happy with his manager’s continued criticism.\n\n <%person#3-surname> feels that his performances on the pitch have been good this season and that <%person#1> should criticise other players in the team that have been performing below par.
KEY: <%person#3> has urged fans to stay off his back after a recent run of below-par performances.\n\nThe <%team#1-short> <%position#1-lowercase> has told fans that he is trying hard to rediscover his best form, but that the constant criticism of his performances from some quarters is undermining his best efforts.
STR-10662: <%person#3> has urged fans to stay off his back after a recent run of below-par performances.\n\nThe <%team#1-short> <%position#1-lowercase> has told fans that he is trying hard to rediscover his best form, but that the constant criticism of his performances from some quarters is undermining his best efforts.
STR-10662: Guesting on a local radio show last night, <%person#3> has accepted that his current form has been below his best.\n\nHowever, the <%team#1> star said that he would be looking to improve on his recent performances to help boost his team-mates’ morale.
STR-10662: In an exclusive interview with a local paper, <%team#1> star <%person#3> stated that he realises that his current form is way below the standard expected of him, but insists that his form will improve in the near future and the fans will once again be singing his name from the terraces.
KEY: <%string#2><%team#1> could count themselves highly unlucky to only draw in their <%fixture_name#1-long> match at <%stadium#1>.\n\nDespite controlling the game against a less than impressive <%team#2> side, <%team#1-main_short>{s} players failed to convert their massive superiority into goals scored.
STR-10510: <%string#2><%team#1> could count themselves highly unlucky to only draw in their <%fixture_name#1-long> match at <%stadium#1>.\n\nDespite controlling the game against a less than impressive <%team#2> side, <%team#1-main_short>{s} players failed to convert their massive superiority into goals.
KEY: <%string#2><%team#1> could only manage a <%number#1>-<%number#2> victory over <%team#2> at <%stadium#1> this <%string#3> .\n\nAs had been widely expected, <%team#1-main_short> maintained the lion's share of possession throughout, but were let down by their inability to convert this dominance into a comfortable win.
STR-9241: <%string#2><%team#1> could only manage a <%number#1>-<%number#2> victory over <%team#2> at <%stadium#1> this <%string#3>.\n\nAs had been widely expected, <%team#1-main_short> maintained the lion's share of possession throughout, but were let down by their inability to convert this dominance into a comfortable win.
KEY: <%team#1> comfortably beat <%team#2-notype> <%scoreline#1-winner_loser> with <%person#1> in particularly sensational form.\n\n<%person#1-surname> is proving to everyone what a quality player he is with his recent superb form
STR-12254: <%team#1> comfortably beat <%team#2-notype> <%scoreline#1-winner_loser> with <%person#1> in particularly sensational form.\n\n<%person#1-surname> is certainly proving his credentials as a quality player with such superb performances
KEY: <%team#1> fans are beginning to seriously question the appointment of <%person#1> as the new boss at <%stadium#1>.\n\nThe poor form coupled with critical remarks made of the improving <%person#3> have angered the <%team#1-short> faithful and led many to wish for the return of former boss <%person#5>.
STR-9926: <%team#1> fans are beginning to seriously question the appointment of <%person#1> as the new boss at <%stadium#1>.\n\nThe poor form coupled with critical remarks made of the improving <%person#3> have angered the <%team#1-short> faithful and led many to wish for the return of former boss <%person#5>.
STR-9926: <%team#1> fans are calling for former boss <%person#5> to be reinstalled at <%stadium#1>, a local TV station has claimed this week.\n\nSeveral supporters have stated that current boss <%person#1> does not have what it takes to manage the club and point to the club's disastrous recent form and the massively unfair criticism of hard working <%person#3> as proof that <%person#1-surname> should not be in the job.
STR-9926: In comments to a local radio station, a key member of the <%team#1-short> supporters' club said fans accepted that <%person#3> had started playing better but really needed to up his efforts that little bit more.\n\nHe said the majority of fans thought <%person#1>{s} comments relating to <%person#3-surname> were at best unhelpful and it wasn’t the sort of thing their old boss <%person#5> would have aired in public.
KEY: <%team#1> fans have besieged the club's official website asking why new manager <%person#1> is still keeping faith with <%person#3>, when it is obvious to everyone that the player is not playing well enough to warrant a place in the side.\n\nThe online <%team#1-short> community have urged the new manager to take a look at some of the other players in the squad whom they feel could do a better job in the team than the out of form <%position#1-lowercase>.
STR-10698: <%team#1> fans have besieged the club's official website asking why new manager <%person#1> is still keeping faith with <%person#3>, when it is obvious to everyone that the player is not playing well enough to warrant a place in the side.\n\nThe online <%team#1-short> community have urged the new manager to take a look at some of the other players in the squad whom they feel could do a better job in the team than the out of form <%position#1-lowercase>.
STR-10698: Despite having only been appointed manager recently, <%person#1>{s} recent praise of <%person#3> has disappointed the <%team#1> fans.\n\nIn an interview with a local newspaper, a spokesperson for the supporters said that <%person#3-surname>{s} recent poor form was definitely not worthy of such praise.
KEY: <%team#1> supporters' club official website reported this week that the vast majority of the club's fans were firmly behind the new manager <%person#1>.\n\nHowever, there were a few concerns over the team's recent lacklustre displays and the manager's recent criticism of <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3>.\n\nMany fans agree that <%person#3-surname> has been one of the better performers for the club this season and that the criticism of him was unwarranted, especially when so many other players are the real reasons behind the club's recent poor spell.
STR-10677: <%team#1> supporters' club official website reported this week that the vast majority of the club's fans were firmly behind the new manager <%person#1>.\n\nHowever, there were a few concerns over the team's recent lacklustre displays and the manager's recent criticism of <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3>.\n\nMany fans agree that <%person#3-surname> has been one of the better performers for the club this season and that the criticism of him was unwarranted, especially when so many other players are the real reasons behind the club's recent poor spell.
STR-10677: Despite <%team#1>{s} recent below par displays and <%person#1>{s} outspoken opinion on <%person#3> which, considering his recent solid performances came as a surprise to many fans, a supporters' club spokesman told a local newspaper that he was confident the club was in a better position under the new manager.
STR-10677: Supporters of <%team#1> have expressed their disappointment with the recent form of the team and also the criticism of <%person#3> by their new manager <%person#1>.\n\nSpeaking to a local newspaper, a supporters' club spokesman felt that it was wrong to criticise <%person#3-surname> whose form had been good in recent matches, particularly when considering the team’s poor form.\n\nHowever, the appointment of <%person#1-surname> was still viewed favourably as the fans felt he was better than the club’s last manager.
KEY: <%team#1>{s} <%person#1> was in sensational form in a match that ended as a <%scoreline#1-winner_loser> draw against <%team#2>.\n\n<%person#1-surname> is proving to everyone what a quality player he is with his recent superb form
STR-12258: <%team#1>{s} <%person#1> was in sensational form in a match that ended as a <%scoreline#1-winner_loser> draw against <%team#2>.\n\n<%person#1-surname> is certainly showing everyone what quality performances he is capable of
KEY: <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> admitted in an interview with <%string#1> that his frustration with his recent performances was getting the better of him and promised to redouble his efforts in order to get back to the form he was showing not so long ago.
STR-9881: <%person#3> is quoted in <%string#1> as saying that he realises his recent form has been poor compared to that of previous months and that he is absolutely determined get on top of his game again.
STR-9881: <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> admitted in an interview with <%string#1> that his frustration with his recent performances was getting the better of him and promised to redouble his efforts in order to get back to the form he was showing not so long ago.
STR-9881: At a club press conference <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> has revealed to journalists that he is dissatisfied personally with recent performances but has pledged he will soon be back to his best.\n\n<%person#3-surname> suggested that a dip in performance was inevitable at some point during a long campaign but insisted that he remained confident in his own ability and was working hard to return to the superior form he showed earlier in the season.
KEY: <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> has admitted on the back page of <%string#1> that his recent run of below-par performances is disappointing.\n\nThe player has moved to assure everybody that his current form is only temporary and that he is hoping to rediscover the better form he was showing earlier this season, especially if he can get increased support from his manager <%person#1> and his team-mates.
STR-9883: {upper}<%string#1> has printed an interview with <%team#1> star <%person#1> revealing that the player is very disappointed with his current form.\n\n<%person#1-short> knows that a lot is expected of him by the fans at <%team#1-short>and he has been reported as saying he hopes to recapture form which he displayed earlier in the season.
STR-9883: <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> claimed in <%string#1> today that he was aware that his recent form was not exceptional, adding that he would strive to improve.\n\nHe did however say that it was difficult to play well at a time when his team-mates were not giving their all.
STR-9883: <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> has admitted on the back page of <%string#1> that his recent run of below-par performances is disappointing.\n\nThe player has moved to assure everybody that his current form is only temporary and that he is hoping to rediscover the better form he was showing earlier this season, especially if he can get increased support from his manager <%person#1> and his team-mates.
KEY: <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> refused to comment yesterday when asked about the recent criticisms his manager, <%person#1>, had made of him.\n\nSpeaking outside the club's training ground, <%person#1-surname> said that the manager was entitled to his opinion and that he would continue to give one hundred percent for the club and its fans.
STR-9866: <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> refused to comment yesterday when asked about the recent criticisms his manager, <%person#1>, had made of him.\n\nSpeaking outside the club's training ground, <%person#1-surname> said that the manager was entitled to his opinion and that he would continue to give one hundred percent for the club and its fans.
STR-9866: A clearly puzzled <%person#3> refused to be drawn on critical remarks made by manager <%person#1> yesterday.\n\nThe <%team#1> player suggested that the media would perhaps be better served to ask <%person#1-surname> for an explanation of the comments and confirmed he was more than satisfied with his own recent displays.
STR-9866: In a local newspaper a short article on <%person#3> points to the fact that the recent criticism of him by his manager <%person#1> has not gone unnoticed by the <%team#1-short>{s} star.
KEY: <%team#1>{s} improved recent results are firmly linked to the impressive form of the talented <%person#3>, claim fans of the <%stadium#1> club.\n\nThe player's importance to the team in recent weeks cannot be understated according to a supporters' club spokesperson.
STR-10671: <%team#1> supporters are delighted to see that <%person#3> is starting to play at the level they know his is capable of.\n\nA supporters’ club spokesman told the press that he believes <%person#3-surname>{s} improvement has had a positive effect on the rest of the team and the side's recent good results are no coincidence.
STR-10671: <%team#1>{s} improved recent results are firmly linked to the impressive form of the talented <%person#3>, claim fans of the <%stadium#1> club.\n\nThe player's importance to the team in recent weeks cannot be understated according to a supporters' club spokesperson.
STR-10671: According to a local radio phone-in, the improvement in form of fan’s favourite <%person#3>, has been the catalyst for <%team#1>{s} recent good results.\n\nSeveral callers pointed out that the start of the team's good run had coincided with the upturn in form of <%person#3-surname>.
KEY: <%team#1>{s} new manager <%person#1> has stirred up a hornets' nest with his recent criticism of <%position#1-lowercase> star <%person#3>, according to an article in <%string#1>.\n\nMany fans have leapt to the defence of the player and accused the manager of a severe lack of judgement.\n\nSeveral supporters have also commented that they feel a more skilled and experienced manager would not have criticised one of the club's most consistent performers without a great deal more justification.
STR-10679: <%team#1>{s} new manager <%person#1> has stirred up a hornets' nest with his recent criticism of <%position#1-lowercase> star <%person#3>, according to an article in <%string#1>.\n\nMany fans have leapt to the defence of the player and accused the manager of a severe lack of judgement.\n\nSeveral supporters have also commented that they feel a more skilled and experienced manager would not have criticised one of the club's most consistent performers without a great deal more justification.
STR-10679: A <%team#1> supporters' club spokesman has told <%string#1> that they are stunned by new boss <%person#1>{s} recent comments about fans' idol <%person#3>.\n\nHe wanted to place on record the fans' appreciation of the <%position#1-lowercase>{s} recent rich vein of form and also suggest that the club was better off under the previous management.
STR-10679: In a recent interview with <%string#1>, a spokesperson for the <%team#1> Supporters' Club talked of the disappointment at the criticism of fans' favourite <%person#3> by the club’s recently appointed boss <%person#1>.\n\nThe fans felt that <%person#3-surname> had played well recently and such criticism was both unfair and unnecessary.\n\nThe spokesperson added that questions were already being asked about the appointment of <%person#1-surname> who it was felt was worse than his predecessor.
KEY: <%team#1>{s} new manager <%person#1> is reported to have upset some supporters with his disparaging remarks aimed at <%person#3>.\n\nDuring a radio debate it became clear that the majority of fans believed <%person#3>{s} form had improved immeasurably during recent games and that in future <%person#1-surname> should perhaps think more carefully before sounding off against his players.
STR-9931: <%team#1> manager <%person#1>{s} recent criticism of <%person#3> has not gone down too well with the <%team#1> faithful.\n\nSupporters of the club admitted that whilst <%person#3-surname>{s} form was not too impressive earlier this season, in recent games he has worked hard to put that right.\n\nThe feeling amongst fans is that the manager's inexperience at the club was the reason behind this rash criticism.
STR-9931: <%team#1>{s} new manager <%person#1> is reported to have upset some supporters with his disparaging remarks aimed at <%person#3>.\n\nDuring a radio debate it became clear that the majority of fans believed <%person#3>{s} form had improved immeasurably during recent games and that in future <%person#1-surname> should perhaps think more carefully before sounding off against his players.
STR-9931: In an article in a local newspaper, a journalist summed up the <%team#1> fans' disappointment that <%person#1> has been talking to the press about <%person#3>.\n\nTheir unhappiness reflects their opinion that <%person#3-surname> is improving game by game and would not be encouraged by criticism from the new boss.
KEY: <%team#1-short - selling team>{s} <%person#1> has rejected the contract offer from <%team#2-short - buying team>.\n\nHe is removed from <%team#1-short>{s} offer for <%person#4 - main player> with the transfer fee being increased to <%cash#1-long-roundlarge>.
STR-2721: <%team#1-short - selling team>{s} <%person#1> has rejected the contract offer from <%team#2-short - buying team>.\n\nHe is removed from <%team#1-short>{s} offer for <%person#4 - main player> with the transfer fee being increased to <%cash#1-long-roundlarge>.
STR-2721: <%team#1-short - selling team>{s} <%person#1> has turned down the contract offer from <%team#2-short - buying team>.\n\nHe is hereby withdrawn from <%team#1-short>{s} offer for <%person#4 - main player> with the transfer fee being increased to <%cash#1-long-roundlarge>.
KEY: <%team#1-short> <%position#1-lowercase>, <%person#3>, has admitted that he was slightly surprised at <%person#1>{s} criticism of his recent performances but stated that he would remain totally committed in his efforts to give his best for the club and its fans.
STR-10648: <%team#1-short> <%position#1-lowercase>, <%person#3>, has admitted that he was slightly surprised at <%person#1>{s} criticism of his recent performances but stated that he would remain totally committed in his efforts to give his best for the club and its fans.
STR-10648: A television interview given to a TV highlights show has added weight to reports suggesting that <%team#1-short>{s} <%person#3> is incensed at recent comments from his manager <%person#1>. Despite refusing to criticise his boss, <%person#3-surname> was clearly uncomfortable at being asked for his opinion on <%person#1-surname>{s} remarks and admitted that he was very surprised at the timing considering the media have generally been praising the his recent performances.
STR-10648: An unofficial <%team#1-short> website is reporting that <%person#3> was slightly irritated by his manager's comments at a recent press conference.\n\nHe believes he is playing well at the moment and declared that he would continue in his efforts to prove this to his boss.
KEY: <%team#1-short> <%position#1-lowercase>, <%person#3>, has lashed out at his manager after <%person#1>{s} decision to criticise him was made public.\n\nA statement from the player's agent which appeared in <%string#1> stated that his client's recent performances had been of a high standard and that such vilification was completely unmerited.
STR-10649: <%person#3> launched a scathing attack on the critics who have questioned his level of performance in recent games.\n\nSpeaking to journalists, <%person#3-surname> pointed out that he was playing particularly well and suggested that people look at the contribution of other members of the team.
STR-10649: <%team#1-short> <%position#1-lowercase>, <%person#3>, has lashed out at his manager after <%person#1>{s} decision to criticise him was made public.\n\nA statement from the player's agent which appeared in <%string#1> stated that his client's recent performances had been of a high standard and that such vilification was completely unmerited.
STR-10649: <%team#1-short>{s} <%person#3> has vented his fury at his critics via the sports pages of <%string#1>.\n\nThe controversial <%position#1> has blasted his detractors, including manager <%person#1>, claiming that if the rest of the staff at the club been doing as well as he had, then the team would be in a far better position.\n\n<%person#3-surname> then warned that if things do not improve he would have to consider moving to a club where his talents would be more appreciated.
KEY: <%team#1-short> are looking to smash the club's transfer fee record by making a bid for <%team#2-short>{s} <%person#1>.
STR-14461: <%team#1-short> are intent on smashing the club's transfer fee record by making a bid for <%team#2-short>{s} <%person#1>.
STR-14461: <%team#1-short> are looking to smash the club's transfer fee record by making a bid for <%team#2-short>{s} <%person#1>.
KEY: <%team#1-short> are looking to smash the club's transfer fee record with a bid of <%cash#1-long-roundlarge> for <%team#2-short>{s} <%person#1>.
STR-1693: <%team#1-short> are keen to smash the club's transfer fee record with a bid of <%cash#1-long-roundlarge> for <%team#2-short>{s} <%person#1>.
STR-1693: <%team#1-short> are looking to smash the club's transfer fee record with a bid of <%cash#1-long-roundlarge> for <%team#2-short>{s} <%person#1>.
KEY: <%team#1-short> currently do not have the funds to complete the transfer.
STR-8620: <%team#1-short> currently do not have sufficient funds to complete the transfer.
STR-8620: <%team#1-short> do not currently have the necessary funds to complete the transfer.
KEY: <%team#1-short> have completed the signing of <%player_description#1> <%person#1> from <%team#2-short> on a free transfer.
STR-8629: <%team#1-short> have completed the signing of <%player_description#1> <%person#1> from <%team#2-short> on a free transfer.
STR-8629: <%team#1-short> have completed the transfer of <%player_description#1> <%person#1> from <%team#2-short> on a free.
KEY: <%team#1-short> have delayed <%person#1>{s} transfer for a week.
STR-8653: <%team#1-short> have decided to delay <%person#1>{s} transfer for a week.
STR-8653: <%team#1-short> have delayed <%person#1>{s} transfer for a week.
KEY: <%team#1-short> have made an approach to sign <%person#1> on a free transfer.
STR-1686: <%team#1-short> have made an approach to sign <%person#1> on a free transfer.
STR-1686: <%team#1-short> have made an approach to sign <%person#1> on a free.
KEY: <%team#1-short> have rejected the offer of a delay from <%team#2-short> for the part exchange transfer of <%person#1>.\n\nThe transfer has now been cancelled.
STR-1784: <%team#1-short> have rejected the offer of a delay from <%team#2-short> for the part-exchange transfer of <%person#1>.\n\nAs a result the transfer has been cancelled.
STR-1784: <%team#1-short> have rejected the offer of a delay from <%team#2-short> for the part-exchange transfer of <%person#1>.\n\nThe transfer has now been cancelled.
KEY: <%team#1-short> have snapped up <%player_description#1> <%person#1> from <%team#2-short> on a free transfer.
STR-8628: <%team#1-short> have landed <%player_description#1> <%person#1> from <%team#2-short> on a free transfer.
STR-8628: <%team#1-short> have snapped up <%player_description#1> <%person#1> from <%team#2-short> on a free transfer.
KEY: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has moved to criticise <%person#3> for his recent poor performances.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase> has been singled out as one of the weakest links in a team who are stuttering somewhat in the table and whose league form is currently fairly average.
STR-13009: <%person#3> has been criticised by his manager <%person#1> for his recent poor performances, thereby labelling the <%position#1> as one of the weakest links in the <%team#1-short> side.\n\nThe team are not doing too well in the league at the moment and the manager has made it clear that he will not tolerate the fairly average form that has been witnessed in recent matches.
STR-13009: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has decided to criticise <%person#3> for his recent poor performances.\n\nThe <%team#1-nickname_no_the_english_only> boss has singled out the <%position#1-lowercase> as one of the weakest links in a team who are stuttering somewhat in the table and whose league form is currently fairly average.
STR-13009: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has moved to criticise <%person#3> for his recent poor performances.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase> has been singled out as one of the weakest links in a team who are stuttering somewhat in the table and whose league form is currently fairly average.
STR-13009: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has publicly criticised <%person#3> for his poor performances over the past few weeks.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase> is seen as one of the weakest links in a team who are stuttering somewhat in the table and whose league form is currently fairly average.
KEY: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has moved to criticise <%person#3> for his recent poor performances.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase> has been singled out as one of the weakest links in a team who are well-placed in the league but are currently performing badly on the pitch.
STR-13013: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has criticised <%person#3> for the below-par performances he has been turning in recently.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase> has been labelled as one of the weakest links in a team who are well-placed in the league but are currently performing badly on the pitch.
STR-13013: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has decided to criticise <%person#3> for his lack of desire in recent matches.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase> has come under fire for not working hard enough for a team who are well-placed in the league but are currently performing badly on the pitch.
STR-13013: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has moved to criticise <%person#3> for his recent poor performances.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase> has been singled out as one of the weakest links in a team who are well-placed in the league but are currently performing badly on the pitch.
KEY: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has moved to praise <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3>, saying that his recent performances had been of a good standard and that <%team#1>{s} current league position was not a true reflection of the performances the whole team had been turning in recently.
STR-10623: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has moved to praise <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3>, saying that his recent performances had been of a good standard and that <%team#1>{s} current league position was not a true reflection of the performances the whole team had been turning in recently.
STR-10623: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has today decided to commend <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3> for the standard of his recent performances.\n\n<%person#1-surname> also added that the team's current league position was not a fair reflection of the battling performances the whole team had been turning in recently.
KEY: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has moved to praise <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3>, saying that his recent performances had been of a good standard and that if all the players followed his example, <%team#1> wouldn't be in the league position they currently find themselves.
STR-10632: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has decided to praise <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3> for his recent performances, saying that they had been of a good standard.\n\nHe also added that if all the players were to follow his example, the team wouldn't be in the league position they currently find themselves.
STR-10632: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has moved to praise <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3>, saying that his recent performances had been of a good standard and that if all the players followed his example, <%team#1> wouldn't be in the league position they currently find themselves.
KEY: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has moved to praise <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3>, saying that his recent performances have been head and shoulders above the rest of his team-mates who have combined to produce a fairly average set of results for the club.
STR-10627: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has moved to praise <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3>, saying that his recent performances have been head and shoulders above the rest of his team-mates who have combined to produce a fairly average set of results for the club.
STR-10627: In what may be seen as a jibe at the rest of the team, <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has decided to praise <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3>, saying that his recent performances have been head and shoulders above those of his team-mates.\n\nSome may feel <%person#1-surname> has every right to condemn his team, who have recently combined to produce a fairly average set of results for the club.
KEY: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has praised <%person#3>{s} recent performances, stating that he had not only played a vital part in <%team#1>{s} current form, but that he was also partly to thank for their excellent league position.
STR-9831: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has praised <%person#3>{s} recent performances, stating that he had not only played a vital part in <%team#1>{s} current form, but that he was also partly to thank for their excellent league position.
STR-9831: <%team#1-short> manager <%person#1> has thanked <%person#3> publicly for his recent performances.\n\n<%person#1-surname> was adamant that the player had been an integral part of <%team#1> which has pushed the club into an excellent league position.
KEY: <%team#1-short> would like to delay <%person#1>{s} transfer from <%team#2-short> by a week as they currently cannot afford the transfer fee.
STR-8654: <%team#1-short> have asked to delay <%person#1>{s} transfer from <%team#2-short> by a week as they cannot meet the transfer fee at the moment.
STR-8654: <%team#1-short> would like to delay <%person#1>{s} transfer from <%team#2-short> by a week as they currently cannot afford the transfer fee.
KEY: <%team#1-short>{s} <%person#1> did not secure a professional contract after coming through from the youth team.\n\nHe has been released from the club and is now available upon a free transfer.
STR-10407: <%team#1-short>{s} <%person#1> did not do enough to secure a professional contract after coming through the youth system.\n\nHe has been released from the club and is now available on a free transfer.
STR-10407: <%team#1-short>{s} <%person#1> did not secure a professional contract after coming through from the youth team.\n\nHe has been released from the club and is now available on a free transfer.
KEY: <%team#1-short>{s} <%person#3> has confessed to <%string#2> that he has found <%person#1>{s} criticism hard to accept.\n\nAlthough being of the opinion that he had enjoyed good form of late, the <%position#1-lowercase> concluded that <%person#1-surname> would have had their reasons for saying what they did and that his job now was to do his utmost to prove them wrong.
STR-10650: <%team#1-short>{s} <%person#3> has confessed to <%string#2> that he has found <%person#1>{s} criticism hard to accept.\n\nAlthough being of the opinion that he had enjoyed good form of late, the <%position#1-lowercase> concluded that <%person#1-surname> would have had their reasons for saying what they did and that his job now was to do his utmost to prove them wrong.
STR-10650: Rumours are circulating in today’s media that <%person#3> is a little disappointed with his manager <%person#1>.\n\nHaving recently been criticised by the <%team#1> boss, <%person#3-surname> has remained the consummate professional in public and refused to condemn the remarks.\n\nHowever, sources close to the <%position#1-lowercase> claim he is upset at the comments and indeed many pundits are expressing surprise at <%person#1-surname>{s} views considering <%person#3>{s} strong recent form.
KEY: <%team#2-short> have informed <%team#1-short> that although they are interested in <%person#1>, they do not want to consider a transfer at this time.
STR-14491: <%team#2-short> have informed <%team#1-short> that although they are interested in <%person#1>, they do not want to consider a transfer at this time.
STR-14491: <%team#2-short> have informed <%team#1-short> that although they are interested in <%person#1>, they do not wish to discuss a transfer at this point in time.
KEY: <%team#2-short> have rejected the offer of a delay from <%team#1-short> for the transfer of <%person#1>.\n\nThe transfer has now been cancelled.
STR-3838: <%team#2-short> have rejected the offer of a delay from <%team#1-short> for the transfer of <%person#1>.\n\nAs a result the transfer has been cancelled.
STR-3838: <%team#2-short> have rejected the offer of a delay from <%team#1-short> for the transfer of <%person#1>.\n\nThe transfer has now been cancelled.
KEY: A <%team#1> supporters' club spokesman has indicated the fans' growing dissatisfaction with manager <%person#1>.\n\nThe manager's recent criticism of <%person#3>, a player who many fans feel has played a vital part in the side this season, is evidence enough that the manager is already failing to live up to the standards set by his predecessor.
STR-9911: A <%team#1> supporters' club spokesman has indicated the fans' growing dissatisfaction with manager <%person#1>.\n\nThe manager's recent criticism of <%person#3>, a player who many fans feel has played a vital part in the side this season, is evidence enough that the manager is already failing to live up to the standards set by his predecessor.
STR-9911: A <%team#1> supporters' club spokesman has indicated the fans' growing dissatisfaction with manager <%person#1>.\n\nThe manager's recent criticism of <%person#3>, a player who many fans feel has played a vital part in the side this season, is evidence enough that the manager is already failing to live up to the standards set by his predecessor.
STR-9911: In an interview with a local newspaper, a spokesperson for <%team#1> supporters explained how disappointed they were with the club's new management.\n\nIn particular <%person#1>{s} shock criticism of <%person#3> has caused a great deal of unrest amongst the fans.
STR-9911: Supporters of <%team#1> spoke of their disappointment at the criticism of <%person#3> by the club’s newly appointed manager <%person#1>.\n\nDuring a local radio phone-in, callers commented that <%person#3-surname> had been playing at the top of his game in recent matches and felt that the criticism was uncalled for.\n\nThe recent appointment of <%person#1-surname> was also debated, with some supporters claiming that he was not as good as his predecessor.
KEY: a competant penalty taker
STR-15654: a competent penalty taker
KEY: A fans' representative speaking on a local radio show declared that the <%team#1> supporters were far from satisfied with new manager <%person#1>.\n\nThe fan used <%person#1>{s} recent criticism of <%person#3> as an example of why the <%team#1> faithful have reservations about his ability to follow in the footsteps of previous boss <%person#5>, stating that such comments were surely misplaced at a time when <%person#3> was beginning to show signs of improvement.
STR-10686: A fans' representative speaking on a local radio show declared that the <%team#1> supporters were far from satisfied with new manager <%person#1>.\n\nThe fan used <%person#1>{s} recent criticism of <%person#3> as an example of why the <%team#1> faithful have reservations about his ability to follow in the footsteps of previous boss <%person#5>, stating that such comments were surely misplaced at a time when <%person#3> was beginning to show signs of improvement.
STR-10686: A fans’ spokesperson told a local radio station that new <%team#1-short> boss <%person#1> wasn’t living up to his predecessor <%person#5>, adding that he wasn’t helping himself in the fans’ eyes by criticisng <%person#3> when the player was clearly showing an upturn in form.
STR-10686: Who would be a football manager? <%team#1-short> boss <%person#1> has talked himself into trouble with certain sections of the <%team#1-nickname> faithful after he criticised the contribution of <%person#3> following a recent game.\n\nThat the manager has overlooked the <%person#3-surname>{s} recent overall improvement in performance in order to take a cheap shot at the player is something that fans have claimed previous manager <%person#5> would never have considered.
KEY: a freekick which hit the inside of the post before crossing the line
STR-12497: a freekick which hit the inside of the post before crossing the line
STR-12497: a freekick which smacked against the inside of the post before crossing the line
KEY: A local journalist has reported that fans are already growing impatient with new <%team#1> manager <%person#1>.\n\nThe team's poor recent form and the manager's recent criticism of <%person#3> have been major factors in the fans' dissatisfaction.\n\nThe journalist reports that many fans are already questioning the board's wisdom in appointing the new manager and feel that the club has only regressed since <%person#3-surname> took the helm.
STR-13047: <%team#1> supporters spoke of their disappointment with the team’s recent form and also new manager <%person#1>{s} criticism of <%person#3>.\n\nIn a local radio phone-in, several callers commented that it was not right to criticise <%person#3-surname> when he had performed well in recent games, especially since the team’s form was so poor.\n\nDespite having only just joined the club, some callers even questioned the appointment of <%person#1-surname>, adding that on the evidence so far he wasn’t as good as the club’s last manager.
STR-13047: A local journalist has reported that fans are already growing impatient with new <%team#1> manager <%person#1>.\n\nThe team's poor recent form and the manager's recent criticism of <%person#3> have been major factors in the fans' dissatisfaction.\n\nThe journalist reports that many fans are already questioning the board's wisdom in appointing the new manager and feel that the club has only regressed since <%person#3-surname> took the helm.
STR-13047: It appears new <%team#1> manager <%person#1> has a fight on his hands if he is to win over the club's supporters.\n\nMany believe that he is not in the same league as his predecessor and the team’s performances on the pitch reflect this.\n\nHis decision to criticise <%person#3> has also done him no favours whatsoever.
KEY: A local radio phone-in saw fans of <%team#1> quick to pay compliment to the in-form <%person#3>.\n\nWhilst some fans admitted that they had doubts about the player's value to the team, even the hardened sceptics conceded that his recent performances have been vital to the team's excellent run of results.
STR-10673: A local radio phone-in saw fans of <%team#1> quick to pay compliment to the in-form <%person#3>.\n\nWhilst some fans admitted that they had doubts about the player's value to the team, even the hardened sceptics conceded that his recent performances have been vital to the team's excellent run of results.
STR-10673: A spokesman for the <%team#1> supporters' club has indicated in an interview with a local radio station that the club's promising results of late have been largely due to some much better performances from <%person#3>.
STR-10673: On a local radio phone-in, <%team#1> fans praised the recent improvement in form of <%person#3>.\n\nThe general consensus of opinion was that the performances of <%person#3-surname>had made a significant contribution to the team’s recent good results.
KEY: A national newspaper yesterday printed an article questioning the decision to sign <%person#1>.\n\nThe report asserted that the <%position#1-lowercase> is unable to fit into the <%team#1-short> tactical system and said they would be better off trying to recoup his transfer fee.
STR-8012: A national newspaper yesterday printed an article questioning the decision to sign <%person#1>.\n\nThe report asserted that the <%position#1-lowercase> is unable to fit into the <%team#1-short> tactical system and said they would be better off trying to recoup his transfer fee.
STR-8012: A national newspaper yesterday questioned the decision to sign <%person#1>.\n\nThe author of the article declared that he could not see <%position#1-lowercase> fitting into the <%team#1-short> tactical system and said they would be better off trying to recoup his transfer fee.
KEY: A new issue of a <%team#1> fanzine has slammed manager <%person#1> for his criticism of fans' favourite <%person#3>.\n\nWhilst an editorial freely acknowledged that <%person#3-surname> has suffered from poor form at times this season, it was angrily questioned why <%person#1-surname> should choose to slaughter the <%position#1-lowercase> at a time when his recent performances had been far more impressive.
STR-10691: <%team#1> manager <%person#1> received several items of mail this week from disgruntled fans unhappy at the manager's recent treatment of fan favourite <%person#3>, so reports an article in a local newspaper.\n\nUnnamed sources at the club have claimed that fans are growing unhappy with <%person#1-surname>{s} confrontational managerial style and that many supporters are unhappy at the critical treatment meted out to certain players by the manager.
STR-10691: A new issue of a <%team#1> fanzine has slammed manager <%person#1> for his criticism of fans' favourite <%person#3>.\n\nWhilst an editorial freely acknowledged that <%person#3-surname> has suffered from poor form at times this season, it was angrily questioned why <%person#1-surname> should choose to slaughter the <%position#1-lowercase> at a time when his recent performances had been far more impressive.
STR-10691: From the comments on a recent phone-in, it is clear that <%team#1-short> fans are more than a little disenchanted with <%person#1>{s} comments condemning the recent performances of hero <%person#3>.\n\nCallers obviously feel the player is showing greater consistency of late and is undeserving of his manager’s criticism.
KEY: A source close to <%club#1-short> player <%person#1> has revealed that the <%position#1-lowercase> finds team-mate <%person#3> an irritation.
STR-8372: A close friend of <%club#1-short> player <%person#1> has revealed that the <%position#1-lowercase> is not on good terms with his team-mate <%person#3>.
STR-8372: A source close to <%club#1-short> player <%person#1> has revealed that the <%position#1-lowercase> finds team-mate <%person#3> an irritation.
KEY: A source close to <%person#5> has admitted that the <%team#2-short> <%position#1-lowercase> is considering his options in the light of <%team#1-short>{s} interest in him.
STR-9483: A source close to <%person#5> has admitted that the <%team#2-short> <%position#1-lowercase> is considering his options in light of <%team#1-short>{s} interest in him.
KEY: According to a member of <%team#1>{s} ancillary office staff, the club has been receiving a lot of letters from concerned fans of late about the club's lack of form.\n\nThe unnamed member of staff told a reporter from <%string#1> that it is obvious fans are growing tired with manager <%person#1>{s} inspid tactics in recent games and that they want to see a big improvement.\n\nThey are also concerned that the manager is showing too much faith in some players, such as <%person#3>, who are under performing and seem to be selected on past reputation, rather than actual current form.
STR-9948: According to a member of <%team#1>{s} ancillary office staff, the club has been receiving a lot of letters from concerned fans of late about the club's lack of form.\n\nThe unnamed member of staff told a reporter from <%string#1> that it is obvious fans are growing tired with manager <%person#1>{s} insipid tactics in recent games and that they want to see a big improvement.\n\nThey are also concerned that the manager is showing too much faith in some players, such as <%person#3>, who are under performing and seem to be selected on past reputation, rather than actual current form.
STR-9948: In an article for <%string#1>, a <%team#1> supporters’ club representative has revealed the fans' disappointment at the mediocre form of <%person#3>.\n\nHe said matters had been made worse by manager <%person#1>{s} decision to praise the fans’ favourite for his recent form.
KEY: According to the press, <%person#3> is aware that his form of late for <%team#1> hasn't been great.\n\nDuring an interview in <%string#1> however, <%person#3-surname> made clear his intention to improve.
STR-9896: <%team#1> player <%person#3> opened up after a recent game and admitted he was personally disappointed with his own level of performance.\n\nHe aims to work with the coaching staff to put things right as quick as possible and get over what he sees as a temporary lapse in form.
STR-9896: According to the press, <%person#3> is aware that his form of late for <%team#1> hasn't been great.\n\nDuring an interview in <%string#1> however, <%person#3-surname> made clear his intention to improve.
STR-9896: In a candid interview appearing in the press today, <%person#3> admitted that he was concerned that his game has lost its edge recently.\n\nMaintaining that he was working as hard as ever, <%person#3-surname> remarked that a dip in performance was experienced by every player at some point in their career, but conveyed his determination to regain his own form as soon as possible.
KEY: After weeks of sustained transfer speculation, <%person#1> has said that he has learned to ignore the papers and concentrate on playing for <%club#1-short>.
STR-8475: After weeks of sustained transfer speculation, <%person#1> has said that he has come to ignore the papers and focus fully on playing for <%club#1-short>.
STR-8475: After weeks of sustained transfer speculation, <%person#1> has said that he has learned to ignore the papers and concentrate on playing for <%club#1-short>.
KEY: After your extravagant spending last season the <%club#1-short> board have chosen to limit this seasons transfer funds to <%cash#1-short-roundlarge>.
STR-1038: After your extravagant spending last season the <%club#1-short> board have chosen to limit this season's transfer funds to <%cash#1-short-roundlarge>.
KEY: Although <%team#1> lost <%scoreline#1-winner_loser> to <%team#2-notype>, <%person#1> was a commanding force throughout the game.\n\n<%person#1-surname> is proving to everyone what a quality player he is with his recent superb form
STR-13832: Even though <%team#1> lost <%scoreline#1-winner_loser> to <%team#2-notype>, <%person#1> was a commanding force throughout the game.\n\n<%person#1-surname> is proving to everyone what a quality player he is with his recent superb form
KEY: Although <%team#1> lost to <%team#2-notype>, <%person#1> was a commanding force throughout
STR-12281: <%person#1> was a commanding presence for <%team#1> even as they lost to <%team#2-notype>
STR-12281: Although <%team#1> lost to <%team#2-notype>, <%person#1> caught the eye with a good performance
STR-12281: Although <%team#1> lost to <%team#2-notype>, <%person#1> put in a commanding performance for much of the game
STR-12281: Although <%team#1> lost to <%team#2-notype>, <%person#1> was a commanding force throughout
STR-12281: Despite losing to <%team#2-notype>, <%person#1> caught the eye with a good performance for <%team#1>
KEY: Although he has not been in the job long, <%team#1> manager <%person#1> is already starting to feel the heat, according to a report in <%string#1>.\n\nThe article states that fans are growing increasingly concerned with the lack of form shown by the club in recent weeks and question the manager's ability to pick a winning side, especially after his recent praise of a clearly out of form <%person#3>.\n\nFans fear the manager's dogged insistence to select certain players above others is having an adverse effect on the team.
STR-9946: <%person#3>{s} recent bad form has not gone down well with the <%team#1> fans, but they are just as unhappy with manager <%person#1>{s} praise of him.\n\nIt is not the best of starts for <%person#1-surname>, who has only just joined the club.
STR-9946: Although he has not been in the job long, <%team#1> manager <%person#1> is already starting to feel the heat, according to a report in <%string#1>.\n\nThe article states that fans are growing increasingly concerned with the lack of form shown by the club in recent weeks and question the manager's ability to pick a winning side, especially after his recent praise of a clearly out of form <%person#3>.\n\nFans fear the manager's dogged insistence to select certain players above others is having an adverse effect on the team.
KEY: An unofficial <%team#1> Fans Forum website has questioned new manager <%person#1>{s} wisdom in criticising the performances of <%person#3>.\n\nMany fans feel that while the manager is having a far more positive impact at the club than his predecessor, his criticism of <%person#3> was totally misjudged.
STR-13045: Although many <%team#1-short> supporters feel that <%person#1>{s} recent comments about <%person#3> leave a lot to be desired, the general feeling in the crowd is that the club will move forward under his management.
STR-13045: An unofficial <%team#1> Fans Forum website has questioned new manager <%person#1>{s} wisdom in criticising the performances of <%person#3>.\n\nMany fans feel that while the manager is having a far more positive impact at the club than his predecessor, his criticism of <%person#3> was totally misjudged.
STR-13045: During a local radio phone-in, supporters of <%team#1> spoke of their disappointment at the criticism levelled at <%person#3> by the club’s new manager <%person#1>.\n\nSeveral callers commented on how well <%person#3-surname> had been playing and felt that the criticism was unjust.\n\nDespite this, the recent appointment of <%person#1-surname>still has support as he is viewed as a better manager than his predecessor.
KEY: An unofficial <%team#1> Internet site is questioning the wisdom of manager <%person#1>{s} recent comments expressing dissatisfaction with <%person#3>.\n\nConsidering that <%person#3>{s} form had improved of late, the webmaster has questioned why the <%team#1> boss singled him out for criticism and suggested that <%person#1-surname> should spend more time trying to end the unacceptable run of results instead of making such foolish remarks.
STR-9934: {upper}{an}<%team#1> supporters' liaison group spokesperson has confirmed rumours that many of the club's supporters are growing restless with current manager <%person#1>. \n\nHe confirmed that the fans are very disappointed with recent form and the manager's criticism of <%person#3>, a player who has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise bleak period at the club recently.\n\nHe also added that they felt that <%person#1-surname> had been at the club long enough now to make a better impression and that fans wanted to see a vast improvement in results quickly.
STR-9934: An unofficial <%team#1> Internet site is questioning the wisdom of manager <%person#1>{s} recent comments expressing dissatisfaction with <%person#3>.\n\nConsidering that <%person#3>{s} form had improved of late, the webmaster has questioned why the <%team#1> boss singled him out for criticism and suggested that <%person#1-surname> should spend more time trying to end the unacceptable run of results instead of making such foolish remarks.
STR-9934: Judging by the jeers at a recent <%team#1> game, it is clear that the fans still aren’t happy with the performances of <%person#3>.\n\nAfter the game in an interview for local radio, a supporters' club spokesperson accepted the player’s form was improving but that the crowd wanted him to show more heart and work for the team.\n\nAt the same time he did say that the heavy-handed treatment of the player by manager <%person#1> wasn’t something he liked to see aired in public.
KEY: An unofficial <%team#1> website has reported this week that although many supporters can see some positive signs under new boss <%person#1>, they are a little disappointed with the club's lack of form in recent games.\n\nFans have also stated that the form of <%person#3> is only half of what the player is capable of, believing that the manager should be expecting more from the player and not praising him for very average performances.
STR-9952: <%team#1> fans have expressed their disappointment with <%person#1>{s} praise of fans' favourite <%person#3> who has failed to improve in recent weeks.\n\nHowever, they did add that <%person#1-surname> was still doing a better job than the club’s previous manager.
STR-9952: An unofficial <%team#1> website has reported this week that although many supporters can see some positive signs under new boss <%person#1>, they are a little disappointed with the club's lack of form in recent games.\n\nFans have also stated that the form of <%person#3> is only half of what the player is capable of, believing that the manager should be expecting more from the player and not praising him for very average performances.
KEY: As predicted by the bookmakers at the start of the campaign, <%team#1-nickname> sit atop the table after a great recent run.\n\nAlthough only mid-way through the season many experts feel that it is going to take a massive effort from their rivals to dislodge <%team#1-nickname> from their dominant position.
STR-17485: As predicted by the bookmakers at the start of the campaign, <%team#1-short> sit atop the table after a great recent run.\n\nAlthough only mid-way through the season many experts feel that it is going to take a massive effort from their rivals to dislodge <%team#1-nickname> from their dominant position.
KEY: Ask Assistant To Pick
STR-15101: Ask Assistant To Pick
STR-15101: Ask Assistant To Pick
KEY: Callers besieging a local radio phone-in have condemned <%person#1> for his slating of fans' favourite <%person#3>.\n\nMany pointed to the fact that <%person#3-surname> had been one of the few players performing consistently well in recent weeks and suggested that the <%team#1> boss should take a good look at his own tactics as well as saving his criticism for some of those players that were clearly letting the side down.
STR-9916: <%team#1>{s} recent run of less than impressive form has turned up the heat on manager <%person#1>.\n\nOn an unofficial fan website, supporters have been quick to criticise the manager for a string of below-par displays and for his recent criticism of <%person#3>, who the fans feel has been one of the few positives in an otherwise disappointing run of results.
STR-9916: Callers besieging a local radio phone-in have condemned <%person#1> for his slating of fans' favourite <%person#3>.\n\nMany pointed to the fact that <%person#3-surname> had been one of the few players performing consistently well in recent weeks and suggested that the <%team#1> boss should take a good look at his own tactics as well as saving his criticism for some of those players that were clearly letting the side down.
STR-9916: On a recent radio phone-in, <%team#1> fans were united in defence of club favourite <%person#3>.\n\nMost accepted his form of late has not been the greatest but all said that <%person#1> should stick by him.
KEY: Character and team building. Passing the ball between players, whilst players try to win the ball back. Improves stamina, teamwork, decision making, creativity, agility, tackling, stamina, flair, influence.
STR-16957: Character and team building. Passing the ball between players, whilst players try to win the ball back. Improves stamina, teamwork, decision making, creativity, agility, tackling, flair, influence.
KEY: Defeat in this last game could not have come at a worse time for <%team#1-nickname>.\n\nRecent results had given their long suffering fans slight optimism that they may be able to stage a Houdini act and avoid the drop, but the defeat in their last game was a sickening blow for the supporters.\n\nMany now remain convinced that a certain manager has totally failed the team and that relegation is now inescapable given the players' fragile confidence.
STR-14103: Defeat in this last game could not have come at a worse time for <%team#1-nickname>.\n\nRecent results had given their long-suffering fans slight optimism that they may be able to stage a Houdini act and avoid the drop, but the defeat in their last game was a sickening blow for the supporters.\n\nMany now remain convinced that a certain manager has totally failed the team and that relegation is now inescapable given the players' fragile confidence.
KEY: Despite a good start to the campaign, <%team#1-nickname> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3>{s} form has deserted him somewhat in recent weeks.\n\nThe talented star believes his poor recent performances are due partly to a lack of support from his team-mates.\n\nHe stated that he is working very hard in training with the <%team#1> players and also manager <%person#1>, in order to rediscover his impressive form from earlier in the season.
STR-10659: <%person#1> is determined to recapture his early season form after his recent displays had proved rather disappointing.\n\nAlthough one of <%team#1>{s} star players, he has not been living up to expectations and this news is set to give his fans hope that he will soon be playing to the ability they all know he is capable of.
STR-10659: Despite a good start to the campaign, <%team#1-nickname> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3>{s} form has deserted him somewhat in recent weeks.\n\nThe talented star believes his poor recent performances are due partly to a lack of support from his team-mates.\n\nHe stated that he is working very hard in training with the <%team#1> players and also manager <%person#1> in order to rediscover his impressive form from earlier in the season.
STR-10659: In a candid interview with a local radio station, <%person#1> accepted that his recent form was short of the standards he set himself.\n\nHe added that he would strive to rediscover the form that had <%team#1-short> fans saying that the team was not as effective when he wasn’t performing well.
STR-10659: In a recent interview with the club's website, <%person#3> conceded that his recent performances have not reached the standards expected of him.\n\nThe <%team#1> star said he was resolute in his desire to rediscover his earlier form which had fans declaring that the team couldn’t function without him playing well.
KEY: Despite decent form of late, fans of <%team#1> are still not convinced by the antics of their new manager <%person#1>.\n\nHis recent praise of <%person#3>, a player most <%team#1-short> supporters feel is not worthy of a place in the current side, means he is yet to win over many die-hard fans, who believe the club has only gone backwards under the current manager's stewardship.
STR-9943: Despite decent form of late, fans of <%team#1> are still not convinced by the antics of their new manager <%person#1>.\n\nHis recent praise of <%person#3>, a player most <%team#1-short> supporters feel is not worthy of a place in the current side, means he is yet to win over many die-hard fans, who believe the club has only gone backwards under the current manager's stewardship.
STR-9943: Despite having only just joined the club, <%person#1> has already come under fire from the <%team#1> fans.\n\nThey are believed to be disappointed with the manager’s praise of <%person#3>, whose form in recent games has not been good.\n\nThe fans are also questioning whether Keegan is really the man for the job, saying he’s yet to match up to the club’s previous manager.
STR-9943: New <%team#1> supremo <%person#1> came in for some stinging criticism in last night’s Fans' Forum event.\n\nHe had to field some critical questions about his player-management, and left the meeting in no doubt that the supporters felt he was failing to fill the boots of his predecessor.
KEY: Despite their manager's recent overly-enthusiastic approval of <%person#3>{s} performances, <%team#1> supporters remain confident that their new manager <%person#1> can take the club a lot further than his predecessor, remaining confident he can continue the good work that he has started at the club.
STR-9955: A spokesperson for the <%team#1-short> fans has revealed the supporters’ disappointment at <%person#1>{s} recent praise of <%person#3>, even after the player had shown no sign of improvement in recent games.\n\nThe spokesperson was quick to add however that <%person#1-surname> was doing a better job than the club’s previous manager.
STR-9955: Despite their manager's recent overly-enthusiastic approval of <%person#3>{s} performances, <%team#1> supporters remain confident that their new manager <%person#1> can take the club a lot further than his predecessor, remaining confident he can continue the good work that he has started at the club.
KEY: During a tabloid newspaper interview <%club#1-short> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#1> has indicated that he needs to move to a bigger club if he is to further his career.
STR-8222: During a tabloid newspaper interview, <%club#1-short> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#1> has indicated that he needs to move to a bigger club if he is to further his career.
KEY: Fans are remaining hopeful that new <%team#1> boss <%person#1> can turn things around, despite the current lack of form around <%stadium#1> at the moment.\n\nAn article in <%string#1> reports that many fans feel <%person#1-surname> has had a difficult start and whilst he has made some mistakes, notably the public praise of the obviously out of sorts <%person#3>, they are reserving judgement until he has had more time to change things at the club.
STR-9944: A spokeswoman for the <%team#1> fans has revealed that they are not only disappointed with the form of fans' favourite <%person#3>, but also with manager <%person#1>{s} praise of the player.
STR-9944: Fans are remaining hopeful that new <%team#1> boss <%person#1> can turn things around, despite the current lack of form around <%stadium#1> at the moment.\n\nAn article in <%string#1> reports that many fans feel <%person#1-surname> has had a difficult start and whilst he has made some mistakes, notably the public praise of the obviously out of sorts <%person#3>, they are reserving judgement until he has had more time to change things at the club.
KEY: Feels he is to good to be loaned out
STR-14926: Feels he is too good to be loaned out
KEY: Following <%team#1>{s} <%scoreline#1-winner_loser> win over <%team#2>, <%team#1-short>{s} chairman <%person#2> expressed his pleasure with the result.\n\n
STR-13906: Following <%team#1>{s} <%scoreline#1-winner_loser> win over <%team#2>, <%team#1-short>{s} chairman <%person#2> declared himself extremely pleased with the result.\n\n
STR-13906: Following <%team#1>{s} <%scoreline#1-winner_loser> win over <%team#2>, <%team#1-short>{s} chairman <%person#2> expressed his pleasure with the result.\n\n
KEY: Following the publication of an article in <%string#1> in which <%person#3> was roundly criticised by <%person#1>, the <%team#1> <%position#1-lowercase> has expressed disbelief at his manager's words.\n\nHe feels that his recent performances have been of a good standard and certainly not worthy of criticism.
STR-10652: Following the publication of an article in <%string#1> in which <%person#3> was roundly criticised by <%person#1>, the <%team#1> <%position#1-lowercase> has expressed disbelief at his manager's words.\n\nHe feels that his recent performances have been of a good standard and certainly not worthy of criticism.
STR-10652: Speaking exclusively to the <%team#1> website, <%person#3> stated that he was very happy with the way he was currently playing and was upset by criticism from his manager <%person#1>.\n\nHe added that he was considering talks with <%person#1-surname> with regard to his future at the club.
STR-10652: Volatile <%team#1-short> star <%person#3> has expressed his total bemusement at criticism levelled at him by his manager <%person#1>.\n\n<%person#3-surname> feels that he has been playing well in recent games and, whilst he is the first to admit he can improve still further, he feels that <%person#1-surname> has failed to recognise his talent and his impact on the team.\n\nHe has accused the manager of having some kind of personal vendetta against him and says <%person#1-surname> is trying to push him out of the club by attempting to turn fans against him.
KEY: Folowing <%person#1>{s} recent outburst over the sale of a key first team player, <%club#1> boss <%person#3> revealed to journalists at the club's training ground that he understood the player's concerns and would be looking to rectify the situation in the near future.
STR-12745: Following <%person#1>{s} recent outburst over the sale of a key first team player, <%club#1> boss <%person#3> revealed to journalists at the club's training ground that he understood the player's concerns and would be looking to rectify the situation in the near future.
KEY: Folowing <%person#1>{s} recent outburst over the sale of a promising youngster, <%club#1> boss <%person#3> revealed to journalists at the club's training ground that he understood the player's concerns and would be looking to rectify the situation as soon as he could.
STR-12746: Following <%person#1>{s} recent outburst over the sale of a promising youngster, <%club#1> boss <%person#3> revealed to journalists at the club's training ground that he understood the player's concerns and would be looking to rectify the situation as soon as he could.
KEY: Folowing <%person#1>{s} recent revelations that he has become unsettled by media speculation linking him with a move away from the club, <%club#1> boss <%person#3> has revealed to journalists at the club's training ground that <%person#1-surname> should grow up and learn to ignore such rumours.
STR-12755: Following <%person#1>{s} recent revelations that he has become unsettled by media speculation linking him with a move away from the club, <%club#1> boss <%person#3> has revealed to journalists at the club's training ground that <%person#1-surname> should grow up and learn to ignore such rumours.
KEY: Folowing <%person#1>{s} recent revelations that he has become unsettled due to the recent media speculation linking the club with potential signings who could come in and jeopardise his own future at the club, <%club#1> boss <%person#3> revealed that thinks <%person#1-surname>{s} concerns are unfounded.
STR-12758: Following <%person#1>{s} recent revelations that he has become unsettled due to the recent media speculation linking the club with potential signings who could come in and jeopardise his own future at the club, <%club#1> boss <%person#3> revealed that thinks <%person#1-surname>{s} concerns are unfounded.
KEY: Greivance
STR-16205: Grievance
KEY: has doubts that he could develop a professional working relationship with <%person#1>
STR-10891: has doubts that he could develop a professional working relationship with <%person#1>
KEY: Having played pretty poorly of late, <%team#1-short>{s} slightly disappointing league position has perhaps not been the only reason behind manager <%person#1>{s} decision to criticise <%person#3> for his poor form.\n\n<%person#1-surname> is sure to be demanding more from both <%person#3-surname> and his team in the next few weeks.
STR-9853: Having played pretty poorly of late, <%team#1> manager <%person#1> has criticised <%person#3> for his poor form.\n\nGiven that <%team#1-short> are also in a slightly disappointing league position at the moment, <%person#1-surname> is sure to be demanding more from both <%person#3-surname> and his team in the next few weeks.
KEY: he is over the moon to be joining a club that is so close to his heart.
STR-11009: he is over the moon to be joining a club that he has supported since he was a child.
STR-11009: he is over the moon to be joining a club that is so close to his heart.
KEY: In a interview with a local fanzine, <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> says he is disappointed with a few of his recent performances.\n\nHe hasn't been playing well and he owes it to the fans to improve.
STR-9887: After a series of disappointing displays, <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> has admitted that he is concerned with the way he is playing at the moment.\n\nIn an exclusive interview that appeared on the club's official website, <%person#3-surname> admitted he isn’t at his best and has resolved to improve his performances as well as to continue giving 100% for the cause.
STR-9887: In a interview with a local fanzine, <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> says he is disappointed with a few of his recent performances.\n\nHe hasn't been playing well and he owes it to the fans to improve.
STR-9887: In an interview for a local newspaper, <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> owned up to his own disappointment of his recent performances and went on to say he is hoping the next game will be the first step towards the form he knows he is capable of showing.
KEY: In a meeting today, <%club#1-short>{s} <%person#1> told his manager <%person#2> that he has become stale playing at <%stadium#1>.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase> asserted that to keep playing at the peak of his talents he requires a new challenge.
STR-8251: In a meeting today, <%club#1-short>{s} <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#1> told his manager <%person#2> that he has become stale playing at <%stadium#1>.\n\nHe said that in order to keep playing at the peak of his career, he requires a new challenge at another club.
KEY: In a recent local radio interview, the chairperson of the <%team#1> supporters' club has called for fans to rally behind new boss <%person#1>.\n\nShe stated that the team's recent form was not the best and that if the manager was to expect more from his players then they would respond with improved performances.\n\nAn example, she claimed, was the manager's recent praise of <%person#3> which was well intended, but not really justified by the player's recent form.
STR-9954: <%person#1>{s} recent praise of <%person#3> has disappointed the <%team#1> fans.\n\n<%person#3-surname>{s} form has been some way short of what is expected of him and he has failed to improve in recent games.\n\nHowever, the consensus is that <%person#1-surname>, who has only recently joined the club, is doing a better job than the club’s previous boss.
STR-9954: In a recent local radio interview, the chairperson of the <%team#1> supporters' club has called for fans to rally behind new boss <%person#1>.\n\nShe stated that the team's recent form was not the best and that if the manager was to expect more from his players then they would respond with improved performances.\n\nAn example, she claimed, was the manager's recent praise of <%person#3> which was well intended, but not really justified by the player's recent form.
KEY: In an exclusive interview with <%string#1>, <%team#2-short> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#5> has firmly stated that the speculation linking him with a move away has no basis in reality.
STR-8165: In an exclusive interview with <%string#1>, <%team#2-short> <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#5> has firmly stated that the speculation linking him with a move away has no basis on reality.
KEY: In an interview for <%string#2>, <%team#1-short>{s} <%person#3> admitted that he had been quietly pleased with his recent improvement in form, but insisted that his manager should take some of the credit.
STR-9858: <%person#3>, quoted in the press, says he is happy with the way his form is improving and that he hopes that the next couple of weeks will see him really firing on all cylinders.
STR-9858: In a recent interview, <%person#3> told <%string#2>that he was over the moon with his improved performances and wanted to express his gratitude to his team-mates and his manager for always sticking by him.
STR-9858: In an interview for <%string#2>, <%team#1-short>{s} <%person#3> admitted that he had been quietly pleased with his recent improvement in form, but insisted that his manager should take some of the credit.
KEY: In an interview with <%string#1>, <%team#2-short>{s} <%person#5> has professed his loyalty to his current employer.\n\nHowever, the <%position#1-lowercase> did concede that were <%team#1-short> to make an offer for him it would be very hard to resist the move.
STR-8149: In an interview with <%string#1>, <%team#2-short>{s} <%person#5> has declared his loyalty to his current employer.\n\nHowever, the <%position#1-lowercase> did admit that should a club like <%team#1-short> come in for him it would be very hard to resist.
STR-8149: In an interview with <%string#1>, <%team#2-short>{s} <%person#5> has professed his loyalty to his current employer.\n\nHowever, the <%position#1-lowercase> did concede that were <%team#1-short> to make an offer for him it would be very hard to resist the move.
KEY: In what has been the major shock of the season, title favourites <%team#1-nickname> lie in the relegation places after a string of defeats saw the side plunge into the drop zone.\n\nWhile many critics feel that the squad has enough talent to easily lift themselves out of trouble, many wonder if there are deeper-lying problems at <%stadium#1>.
STR-13395: In what has been the major shock of the season, title favourites <%team#1-nickname> lie in the relegation places after a string of defeats saw the side plunge into the drop zone.\n\nWhile many critics feel that the squad should have enough talent to easily lift themselves out of trouble, many wonder if there are deeper-lying problems at <%stadium#1>.
KEY: It has not all been plain sailing with the fans for the recently-appointed <%team#1> manager <%person#1>.\n\nDespite being praised for doing a superior job to that of his predecessor, recent remarks aimed at <%person#3> by the new boss have irritated many supporters.\n\nOne fan calling a radio phone-in voiced the feelings of many when he pointed out that the criticism was surely ill-directed, especially when <%person#3-surname>{s} recent performances indicate that he has in fact turned the corner after his poor spell of form.
STR-9923: A supporters' club meeting at <%team#1-short> this week gave new manager <%person#1> a strong show of support.\n\nHowever, many fans expressed puzzlement at the manager's recent outburst regarding <%person#3>{s} recent form.\n\nThe general feeling was that <%person#3-surname> has improved significantly in recent weeks and was not deserving of the criticism aimed in his direction.
STR-9923: In a recent phone-in, the <%team#1> fans’ relief that <%person#1> was starting to turn things round was clearly tempered with displeasure at the new boss’ criticism of <%person#3>.\n\nThey all felt <%person#3-surname> deserved praise for his recent performances.
STR-9923: It has not all been plain sailing with the fans for the recently-appointed <%team#1> manager <%person#1>.\n\nDespite being praised for doing a superior job to that of his predecessor, recent remarks aimed at <%person#3> by the new boss have irritated many supporters.\n\nOne fan calling a radio phone-in voiced the feelings of many when he pointed out that the criticism was surely ill-directed, especially when <%person#3-surname>{s} recent performances indicate that he has in fact turned the corner after his poor spell of form.
KEY: It has not been an easy start for the new <%team#1> boss <%person#1>.\n\nIt seems the club's supporters are already starting to turn on the new manager after a string of poor results and his recent praise for the lackadaisical <%person#3>.\n\nIn an article in <%string#1>, many fans have stated that they feel the new manager may not be up to the task of managing the club and that the team looked a lot better under the leadership of <%person#5>.
STR-9940: <%team#1> fans have expressed their disappointment at <%person#3>{s} recent bad form and also at <%person#1>{s} praise of the popular player.\n\nWriting in the letters pages of <%string#1>, the supporters added that, although <%person#1-surname> has just joined the club, he has yet to match up to the club’s previous boss, <%person#5>.
STR-9940: <%team#1> fans have slammed new boss <%person#1> with a supporter’s club spokesperson telling <%string#1> that since the new manager came in, form has been awful.\n\nThe fans were also mystified by the new manager’s insistence on praising <%person#3>, despite the player’s obvious poor displays, feeling that a sting of criticism would have been more likely to spur the player on.\n\nThe spokesperson ended by saying that, in the opinion of the supporters, <%person#1> is not fit to lace the boots of previous boss <%person#5>.
STR-9940: It has not been an easy start for the new <%team#1> boss <%person#1>.\n\nIt seems the club's supporters are already starting to turn on the new manager after a string of poor results and his recent praise for the lackadaisical <%person#3>.\n\nIn an article in <%string#1>, many fans have stated that they feel the new manager may not be up to the task of managing the club and that the team looked a lot better under the leadership of <%person#5>.
KEY: Long suffering <%team#1-short> fans had something to smile about at last after they recorded this first win in a while.\n\nDespite the welcome points, the team still sit in the relegation zone and fans remain ill at ease about the club's future.
STR-14183: Long-suffering <%team#1-short> fans at last had something to smile about after they recorded this first win in a while.\n\nDespite the welcome points, the team still sit in the relegation zone and fans remain ill at ease about the club's future.
KEY: mid-way through the season and against all expectations, <%team#1-short> find themselves near the top.\n\nThe prospect of an unlikely title challenge may have taken a knock with their recent defeat, but fans still seem optimistic that this immensely enjoyable season will have an incredible ending.
STR-14054: Mid-way through the season and against all expectations, <%team#1-short> find themselves near the top.\n\nThe prospect of an unlikely title challenge may have taken a knock with their recent defeat, but fans still seem optimistic that this immensely enjoyable season will have an incredible ending.
KEY: New <%team#1> boss <%person#1> appears to have dropped a clanger with his recent remarks directed at <%person#3>.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase>, a firm favourite at <%stadium#1>, has come under fire from the new manager but fans have responded angrily at the criticism, especially in the light of <%person#3>{s} recent improved performances.
STR-10688: <%team#1> fans are reported as saying that new boss should take more time to get his feet under the table before badmouthing stars like <%person#3> who is clearly working hard for the team if not yet producing the form he expects.
STR-10688: New <%team#1> boss <%person#1> appears to have dropped a clanger with his recent remarks directed at <%person#3>.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase>, a firm favourite at <%stadium#1>, has come under fire from the new manager but fans have responded angrily at the criticism, especially in the light of <%person#3>{s} recent improved performances.
STR-10688: Several <%team#1-short> fans have been beavering away at their computer keyboards in the past week to offer their support to under-fire star <%person#3>.\n\nThe <%position#1-lowercase> was publicly criticised by new manager <%person#1> recently but many <%team#1-short> fans feel that the criticism was unjust and have flooded the club's messageboards to let their feelings be known.
KEY: New <%team#1> boss <%person#1> has faced a baptism of fire since taking charge at <%stadium#1>.\n\nFans flooded a radio phone-in after the latest setback to express their fury at the run of poor form since <%person#1-surname> took charge.\n\nThe added criticism from the new manager of the popular <%person#3>, whose form many have cited as improving markedly in recent matches, has also contributed to the wistful calls from some to bring back <%person#5>.
STR-9924: Despite only being manager of <%team#1> a short time, <%person#1> has seemingly upset many of the <%team#1-short> faithful.\n\nFans had already turned on <%person#1-surname> due to a dismal slump in form, and he has since apportioned part of the blame on <%person#3>, who remains a firm favourite with the home crowd and whose performances this season have drawn plaudits from many quarters.\n\nMany fans are already questioning the chairman’s wisdom of replacing the club's former boss <%person#5> with the current manager.
STR-9924: In an interview with a local newspaper, a spokesperson for <%team#1-short> fans explained that the feeling around the ground was one of anger towards <%person#1> for his criticism of club idol <%person#3>.\n\nSupporters were already disheartened by the start made by the new manager and his negative comments about players weren’t helping.
STR-9924: New <%team#1> boss <%person#1> has faced a baptism of fire since taking charge at <%stadium#1>.\n\nFans flooded a radio phone-in after the latest setback to express their fury at the run of poor form since <%person#1-surname> took charge.\n\nThe added criticism from the new manager of the popular <%person#3>, whose form many have cited as improving markedly in recent matches, has also contributed to the wistful calls from some to bring back <%person#5>.
KEY: New <%team#1> boss <%person#1> is seemingly in for a rough ride.\n\nThe letters pages of the <%string#1> were awash with fans' comments, many critical of the manager's leadership in recent weeks.\n\nThey feel that unwarranted criticism of one of the club's better players, <%person#3>, has contributed to the club's poor recent form and many supporters are questioning whether the new boss has what it takes to make a positive impact at this level.
STR-9908: A number of <%team#1> fans believe that their side's recent form would have been better under their previous manager.\n\nThe new man in charge, <%person#1>, did himself no favours this week with his comments about the popular <%person#3>, who has produced some performances of the highest quality in recent weeks.
STR-9908: Fans of <%team#1> have expressed their disappointment with the recent form of the team and the criticism levelled at fans' favourite <%person#3> by new manager <%person#1>.\n\nDuring a local radio phone-in, callers said it was wrong to criticise <%person#3-surname> who had been playing well during the team’s recent run of bad form.\n\nAs well as these views, the recently appointed <%person#1-surname> came in for criticism as some suggested he was not as good as the man he replaced.
STR-9908: New <%team#1> boss <%person#1> is seemingly in for a rough ride.\n\nThe letters pages of the <%string#1> were awash with fans' comments, many critical of the manager's leadership in recent weeks.\n\nThey feel that unwarranted criticism of one of the club's better players, <%person#3>, has contributed to the club's poor recent form and many supporters are questioning whether the new boss has what it takes to make a positive impact at this level.
KEY: New <%team#1> manager <%person#1> has met with a mixed reaction from fans.\n\nEarly results have certainly disappointed the supporters whilst praise of the popular <%person#3> has also mystified many.\n\nWhilst undoubtedly pleased that <%person#1-surname> realises the importance of the <%position#1-lowercase> to the club, the <%team#1> faithful are concerned that <%person#3-surname> is under-performing and not meeting his usual high standards.\n\n However, it is also clear that the new boss has done enough to convince them that he is a better man for the job than the previous incumbent of the <%stadium#1> hot seat, <%person#5>.
STR-10693: Fans of <%team#1> have written letters to a club fanzine declaring absolute astonishment at new manager <%person#1>{s} comments about <%person#3>.\n\nThe supporters cannot believe their idol merits such praise for his current showings on the pitch.\n\nMost of the letter writers did however add that <%person#1-surname> was a promising appointment and would be good for the club given time to work with the players.
STR-10693: New <%team#1> manager <%person#1> has met with a mixed reaction from fans.\n\nEarly results have certainly disappointed the supporters whilst praise of the popular <%person#3> has also mystified many.\n\nWhilst undoubtedly pleased that <%person#1-surname> realises the importance of the <%position#1-lowercase> to the club, the <%team#1> faithful are concerned that <%person#3-surname> is under-performing and not meeting his usual high standards.\n\n However, it is also clear that the new boss has done enough to convince them that he is a better man for the job than the previous incumbent of the <%stadium#1> hot seat, <%person#5>.
STR-10693: The antics of <%team#1> boss <%person#1> is confusing a lot of the club's fans, according to {an} <%team#1-short> fanzine.\n\nWhilst the editor of the magazine was quick to point out that the new manager was a big improvement on <%person#5>, they feel that the current lack of form could be, in part, blamed on the manager's praise of players like %person#3>, who many supporters feel has contributed very little in recent games.
KEY: New boss <%person#1> faces an uphill slog to convince fans that he is the man for the job after a stormy meeting of the <%team#1> supporters' club.\n\nMany present expressed their disenchantment with the current manager who compares less than favourably to the previous boss <%person#5>.\n\nThey also called into question his recent praise of <%person#3-surname>, a player they feel is dreadfully out of form and not worthy of his place in the current side.\n\nThis combined with a run of miserable form has left <%person#1-surname> in a very difficult position at the club.
STR-10696: In his short time at the club, <%team#1> manager <%person#1> has failed to win round the majority of supporters.\n\nIn an interview on local radio yesterday, a fans’ spokesman said that the team were not performing, the new manager didn’t seem to have a clue who is playing well and who is not, and on the whole they were far better off under the previous manager, <%person#5>.
STR-10696: New boss <%person#1> faces an uphill slog to convince fans that he is the man for the job after a stormy meeting of the <%team#1> supporters' club.\n\nMany present expressed their disenchantment with the current manager who compares less than favourably to the previous boss <%person#5>.\n\nThey also called into question his recent praise of <%person#3-surname>, a player they feel is dreadfully out of form and not worthy of his place in the current side.\n\nThis combined with a run of miserable form has left <%person#1-surname> in a very difficult position at the club.
STR-10696: Speaking to a local newspaper, a spokesman for the <%team#1> fans has admitted his disappointment at the form of <%person#3> and also at the praise of the player by manager <%person#1>, who has so far failed to convince the fans he’s the right man for the job.
KEY: New boss <%person#1> has not earned the unanimous approval of the <%team#1> faithful.\n\nWhilst most freely concede that he is an improvement on ex-manager <%person#5>, a local radio phone-in showed that supporters are deeply concerned about recent form.\n\nA number of callers also expressed anger at <%person#1>{s} criticism of <%person#3>, pointing out that the form of the popular <%position#1-lowercase> has in fact improved significantly in recent games.
STR-10683: {upper}{an}<%team#1> supporters' club spokesman has voiced fans concerns over certain recent events at the club.\n\nWhilst the fans recognise that new boss <%person#1> is making every effort to improve the general well-being of the team and that he has made progress since taking the helm, supporters feel recent form has been poor compared to the standard fans have come to expect.\n\nFans also feel the manager's recent public rebuke of <%person#3> was unnecessary with many feeling that <%person#3-surname> has worked very hard to improve his performances of late, something that the manager has singularly failed to give the player any sort of recognition for.
STR-10683: New boss <%person#1> has not earned the unanimous approval of the <%team#1> faithful.\n\nWhilst most freely concede that he is an improvement on ex-manager <%person#5>, a local radio phone-in showed that supporters are deeply concerned about recent form.\n\nA number of callers also expressed anger at <%person#1>{s} criticism of <%person#3>, pointing out that the form of the popular <%position#1-lowercase> has in fact improved significantly in recent games.
STR-10683: On a local radio phone-in, <%team#1> fans accepted that one of their heroes, <%person#3>, hasn’t been playing as well as he can recently but that the criticism heaped on him by <%person#1> wasn’t helpful.\n\nA significant number of callers did however accept that the new manager was a breath of fresh air for the club after the reign of <%person#5>.
KEY: On a late night local radio show, fans of <%team#1> have expressed their disappointment at the club's recent form and surprise at new manager <%person#1>{s} criticism of <%person#3>.\n\nThe consensus of opinion was that the player had been playing quite well of late and that the manager's criticism was a little harsh when so many others were obviously not performing to their full capability.\n\nDespite these reservations, many fans were quick to point out that they feel <%person#1-surname> is still a big improvement on the previous manager and that perhaps the criticism may just be part of some managerial ploy to elicit even better performances from the player and team.
STR-10675: <%team#1> supporters have expressed their disappointment with the team’s recent form and the criticism of fans' favourite <%person#3> by the newly-appointed manager <%person#1>.\n\nIn a local radio phone-in, callers said that given the poor form of the team as a whole, it was wrong to criticise <%person#3-surname> who had been playing well during recent games.\n\nDespite these views, <%person#1-surname>{s} appointment was still believed to the right decision as he was perceived to be an improvement on the club’s previous manager.
STR-10675: A spokesperson for <%team#1> supporters has told a radio phone-in that he cannot understand the recent comments that <%person#1> has made about fans' favourite <%person#3>.\n\nHe continued to say that the player's contribution in recent games has been one of the few positive points to come from a negative run of results.\n\nHowever, the spokesperson added that he was confident that <%person#1-surname> will have a successful spell in charge of the club.
STR-10675: On a late night local radio show, fans of <%team#1> have expressed their disappointment at the club's recent form and surprise at new manager <%person#1>{s} criticism of <%person#3>.\n\nThe consensus of opinion was that the player had been playing quite well of late and that the manager's criticism was a little harsh when so many others were obviously not performing to their full capability.\n\nDespite these reservations, many fans were quick to point out that they feel <%person#1-surname> is still a big improvement on the previous manager and that perhaps the criticism may just be part of some managerial ploy to elicit even better performances from the player and team.
KEY: On a local radio phone-in, <%team#1> fans expressed their bewilderment at new manager <%person#1>{s} praise of <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3> recently.\n\nMany fans felt that whilst <%person#3-surname> is a popular member of the team, his recent performances have not been up to the usually high standard that he sets and feel that he has a lot more to offer the team than he has shown in his recent performances.\n\nThey are hoping the new manager's praise of the player is an indication of his faith in his ability and not a serious lack of judgement from an inexperienced manager.
STR-10697: On a local radio phone-in, <%team#1> fans expressed their bewilderment at new manager <%person#1>{s} praise of <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3> recently.\n\nMany fans felt that whilst <%person#3-surname> is a popular member of the team, his recent performances have not been up to the usually high standard that he sets and feel that he has a lot more to offer the team than he has shown in his recent performances.\n\nThey are hoping the new manager's praise of the player is an indication of his faith in his ability and not a serious lack of judgement from an inexperienced manager.
STR-10697: Recently appointed <%team#1> manager <%person#1> has come under fire from the club’s fans.\n\nSpeaking exclusively to a local radio station, a spokesperson for the supporters’ club admitted that the fans are disappointed with <%person#1-surname>{s} praise of <%person#3> who, despite being a popular player, has been playing badly in recent games.
KEY: On an unofficial <%team#1> website, fans have been unanimous in their praise of the in-form <%person#3>.\n\nMany fans agree that the player's excellent recent performances are well-deserved and that <%person#3-surname> is having a very positive impact on the team's overall display.
STR-10672: Fans of <%team#1> are said to be delighted with <%person#3>{s} recent top drawer performances.\n\n<%person#3-surname> is held in very high esteem by the majority of fans and this has been reflected by many comments in the media recently.
STR-10672: On an unofficial <%team#1> website, fans have been unanimous in their praise of the in-form <%person#3>.\n\nMany fans agree that the player's excellent recent performances are well-deserved and that <%person#3-surname> is having a very positive impact on the team's overall display.
STR-10672: On the letters page of a local newspaper, <%team#1> fans expressed their delight at the current form of fan’s favourite <%person#3>.\n\nIt was felt that with <%person#3-surname> playing so well, the team were heading in the right direction.
KEY: Perivian Nuevo Sol
STR-16762: Peruvian Nuevo Sol
KEY: Puzzled <%team#1> fans are wondering if manager <%person#1> is watching the same player as they are after his recent praise of <%person#3>.\n\nMany fans are unhappy with the player's contribution this season, which they see as being less than satisfactory and certainly not worthy of such fulsome praise, reports an article in <%string#1>.
STR-9951: Puzzled <%team#1> fans are wondering if manager <%person#1> is watching the same player as they are after his recent praise of <%person#3>.\n\nMany fans are unhappy with the player's contribution this season, which they see as being less than satisfactory and certainly not worthy of such fulsome praise, reports an article in <%string#1>.
STR-9951: Speaking to a journalist from <%string#1>, <%team#1> fans have expressed their disappointment with the praise for <%person#3> that has been forthcoming from manager <%person#1>.\n\nSupporters believe he has clearly failed to notice the player’s poor form and unimpressive contribution to the team.
KEY: Receivers have been brought in to deal with the financial problems at <%club#1>.\n\nAll transfer funding has been withdrawn and the receivers have indicated that they will consider any reasonable transfer offers which are made for the club's players.
STR-12602: Receivers have been brought in to deal with the financial problems at <%club#1>.\n\nAll transfer funding has been withdrawn and the receivers have indicated that they will consider any reasonable transfer offers which are made for the club's players.
STR-12602: Receivers have been brought in to sort out the financial mess at <%club#1>.\n\nAll transfer funding has been withdrawn and the receivers have indicated that they will consider any reasonable offers which are made for the club's players.
KEY: Recent appointee <%person#1> is considered to be an improvement on previous boss <%person#5> by <%team#1> fans, but the new man has had a far from easy introduction to the job.\n\nEarly results have been disappointing, whilst <%person#1>{s} praise of <%person#3> has mystified many supporters who question why the manager is taking time out to pay tribute to a player who clearly isn't delivering the goods.
STR-9938: A recent <%team#1-short> supporters' club meeting has ended with fans showing support for new manager <%person#1>, but also expecting a lot more.\n\nIn a local radio interview, a spokesperson for the supporters' club stated that whilst the new manager is a vast improvement on <%person#5>, they feel that the club's lack of form in recent games and some odd decisions, like the recent praise of an obviously out of form <%person#3>, are undermining the good start he has made at the club.
STR-9938: Recent appointee <%person#1> is considered to be an improvement on previous boss <%person#5> by <%team#1> fans, but the new man has had a far from easy introduction to the job.\n\nEarly results have been disappointing, whilst <%person#1>{s} praise of <%person#3> has mystified many supporters who question why the manager is taking time out to pay tribute to a player who clearly isn't delivering the goods.
STR-9938: The general feeling amongst <%team#1> fans is that <%person#3> may well be the catalyst the team need to start winning silverware, but a recent radio phone-in was jammed by callers who couldn’t believe the new manager was singing the praises of <%person#3>{s} recent performances when they left so much to be desired.
KEY: Recent praise of <%team#1> star <%person#3> by manager <%person#1> has led some fans to question the judgement of the new manager.\n\nFans have been discussing his performance on the messageboards of <%string#2> and many are now worried that the new boss does not have what it takes to take the club further, especially after this recent lapse in judgement.
STR-9957: In an interview for <%string#2>, a spokesperson for the <%team#1> supporters’ club has expressed disappointment at <%person#1>{s} praise of fans' favourite <%person#3>, who has shown very little improvement in recent games.\n\nThe spokesperson also added that <%person#1-surname> has yet to match up to the club’s previous boss.
STR-9957: Recent praise of <%team#1> star <%person#3> by manager <%person#1> has led some fans to question the judgement of the new manager.\n\nFans have been discussing his performance on the messageboards of <%string#2> and many are now worried that the new boss does not have what it takes to take the club further, especially after this recent lapse in judgement.
KEY: Reports from <%stadium#1> suggest that <%person#2> has told <%person#1> that he no longer figures in his plans and that he is willing to listen to any offers that might come in for the <%position#1-lowercase>.
STR-7997: Reports from <%stadium#1> suggest that <%person#2> has told <%person#1> that he no longer figures in his plans and that he is willing to listen to any offers that might come in for the <%position#1-lowercase>.
KEY: Rumours on an unofficial club website are circulating that <%team#1>{s} <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3> is less than happy with his manager's recent comments.\n\nHe believes that his form has improved of late and that his manager should be encouraging him and not publicly putting him down.
STR-10667: <%person#3> is at the centre of media speculation today, suggesting that he is upset at criticism from his manager.\n\nWhilst the <%team#1-short> man has been the first to admit that his form at times had been disappointing, stronger recent displays had attracted praise from the fans and commentators alike.\n\n<%person#3>{s} public response to his manager's remarks has only been to suggest that he must be prepared to work even harder if he is to impress the manager, but the timing of the criticism appears to have also disappointed the <%position#1-lowercase> and baffled many in the game.
STR-10667: In a recent television interview, <%person#3> revealed that he is still being insulted for his performances in some quarters when things have been going much better for him on the pitch of late.
STR-10667: Rumours on an unofficial club website are circulating that <%team#1>{s} <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#3> is less than happy with his manager's recent comments.\n\nHe believes that his form has improved of late and that his manager should be encouraging him and not publicly putting him down.
KEY: Speaking to a journalist from <%string#1>, <%team#1-short>{s} <%person#3> declared that there was no way his manager could fail to be impressed by his recent performances.
STR-9857: <%person#3> has told <%string#1> that he is delighted with his recent improvement in form.\n\nIn an exclusive interview he put his resurgence down to his professionalism, dedication and passion for <%team#1-short>.
STR-9857: In today’s edition of <%string#1>, <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> was reported to be delighted with his recent improvement on the pitch.\n\n<%person#3-surname> also stated that <%team#1-short> supporters will soon see him at his very best.
STR-9857: Speaking on his own website, <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> spoke of his delight with his recent improvement in form.\n\nHe hopes that this progression in performance will see his team-mates be duly inspired to raise the level of their game in an attempt to try and match his current level of performance.
STR-9857: Speaking to a journalist from <%string#1>, <%team#1-short>{s} <%person#3> declared that there was no way his manager could fail to be impressed by his recent performances.
KEY: Speaking to a local radio station, <%club#1> player <%person#1> has publicly apologised to his manager <%person#3>.\n\n<%person#1-surname> was disappointed however with his manager's comments regarding the club's poor league position.\n\nThe player went on to confirm that he was willing to buckle down and help the club inprove it form on the pitch.
STR-12790: Speaking to a local radio station, <%club#1> player <%person#1> has publicly apologised to his manager <%person#3>.\n\n<%person#1-surname> was disappointed however with his manager's comments regarding the club's poor league position.\n\nThe player went on to confirm that he was willing to buckle down and help the club improve it form on the pitch.
KEY: Speaking to journalists at the end of a training session, <%person#3> admitted that he had not been happy with his performances for <%team#1-short> so far.\n\nHe stated that it was his job as a professional footballer to find form and he would continue to work as hard as possible for <%team#1-short>, <%person#1> and the fans.
STR-9872: <%person#3> refused to pull any punches when asked at a press conference about his indifferent recent performances.\n\n<%person#3-surname> candidly admitted that he was extremely disappointed with how the season had gone so far, but the <%team#1-short> player impressed the media when speaking of the determination to regain his form, underlining his reputation as the consummate professional.\n\nOne journalist concluded that it would surely only be a matter of time before the player was back to his best.
STR-9872: <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> enhanced his reputation as one of the most professional men in the game today.\n\nSpeaking at a fans’ forum, the player spoke frankly and sincerely about his frustration with the way he has played so far this season, but impressed everybody present with his resolution and commitment to regain his form.\n\nAs he departed, <%person#3-surname> thanked the fans and his manager <%person#1> for their support and reiterated that he would continue to work as hard as possible for the cause.
STR-9872: In a interview with a local paper, <%person#3> has indicated that he is determined to improve his game over the next couple of outings.\n\nHe is disappointed that his recent form hasn't been what he would normally expect it to be and he feels that he has let down his manager and the fans
STR-9872: Speaking to journalists at the end of a training session, <%person#3> admitted that he had not been happy with his performances for <%team#1-short> so far.\n\nHe stated that it was his job as a professional footballer to find form and he would continue to work as hard as possible for <%team#1-short>, <%person#1> and the fans.
STR-9872: Whilst appearing as a guest on a local radio phone-in, <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> admitted that he was far from happy with his own performances this season.\n\nMaintaining that he was fully 100% confident in his own ability to come through this difficult spell, <%person#3-surname> declared that he was working as hard as possible in training and firmly believes that things will turn around for him soon.
KEY: Supporters of <%team#1> are growing impatient with the poor form of the team coupled with manager <%person#1>{s} recent criticism of fans' favourite <%person#3>.\n\nSince the manager is new to the job however, most fans are prepared to withhold judgement for a little while, at least until he has had enough time at the club to make a real impact on the players and staff.
STR-9912: <%team#1> supporters have expressed their dissatisfaction at the team’s recent form and also the criticism of fan’s favourite <%person#3>, by the newly-appointed manager <%person#1>.\n\nIn an interview with a local radio station, a supporters' club spokesperson said that the criticism of <%person#3-surname> was wide of the mark as he had performed at the top of his game during the team’s recent bad run of form.\n\nDespite this, the spokesperson pointed out that as <%person#1-surname> had only recently joined the club, the fans would give him time before making a judgement on his managerial ability.
STR-9912: Already upset by their side's recent below-par performances on the pitch under the guidance of <%person#1>, many fans have been angered by the new manager’s decision to use fans’ favourite <%person#3> as a scapegoat.
STR-9912: Supporters of <%team#1> are growing impatient with the poor form of the team coupled with manager <%person#1>{s} recent criticism of fans' favourite <%person#3>.\n\nSince the manager is new to the job however, most fans are prepared to withhold judgement for a little while, at least until he has had enough time at the club to make a real impact on the players and staff.
KEY: Talking exclusively to <%string#1>, <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> has admitted that he was delighted to receive the support of his manager in the light of his recent run of poor form.\n\nHe remained adamant however that if he didn't find form soon, <%person#1> would have every right to drop him from the <%team#1-short> first-team squad.
STR-9869: <%person#3>, quoted in <%string#1> said that he was slightly disappointed by his recent form, though he is absolutely delighted by recent comments from his manager.
STR-9869: <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> has admitted in an interview given to <%string#1> that he was surprised at recent praise from <%person#1>.\n\nWhilst confirming that he appreciated his manager’s support, <%person#3-surname> declared that he was far from satisfied with his current performances and insisted that he has a long way to go before he reaches anything approaching peak form.
STR-9869: Sceptical journalists who ridiculed <%person#1>{s} praise of <%person#3>{s} recent indifferent form have been backed up by the views of the player himself.\n\nAt a club press conference the <%team#1-short> player admitted that he was far from happy with his current performances and confessed that although it was reassuring to have <%person#1-surname>{s} support, he was slightly surprised at the compliments received from the manager.
STR-9869: Talking exclusively to <%string#1>, <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> has admitted that he was delighted to receive the support of his manager in the light of his recent run of poor form.\n\nHe remained adamant however that if he didn't find form soon, <%person#1> would have every right to drop him from the <%team#1-short> first team squad.
KEY: Talking to <%string#1>, <%person#3> confirmed that recent comments from his manager had made him even more determined to get back to the form he knows that he can produce.\n\nHe said he had redoubled his efforts in training and he is glad his manager has at last noticed the difference on the pitch.
STR-9890: In a recent interview for <%string#1>, <%person#3> has revealed that he is satisfied with his own recent displays.\n\nAdmitting that he had previously gone through a difficult spell, the player confirmed that it was pleasing to note his manager had noted the improvement and thanked him for his support.\n\n<%person#3-surname> concluded the interview by insisting that, although he was reasonably pleased with his form, there was still a lot more to come from him in future matches.
STR-9890: Talking to <%string#1>, <%person#3> confirmed that recent comments from his manager had made him even more determined to get back to the form he knows that he can produce.\n\nHe said he had redoubled his efforts in training and he is glad his manager has at last noticed the difference on the pitch.
KEY: Talking to the club's official website, <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> admitted that he hasn't been on top of his game recently, but that he is working hard in training and that he is confident he can get back to the way things were.
STR-9884: After a recent game, <%person#3> told the club's official website that he is worried about his own contribution to the team of late but hopes that through continued hard work he can turn things around and show the manager he is still worthy of his place in the side.
STR-9884: Speaking after a recent game <%person#3> has admitted that he is unhappy with his own recent displays.\n\nAdmitting to his frustration after playing so well earlier in the season, the <%team#1-short> player has resolved to continue giving everything to the cause and is looking to be back to his best soon.
STR-9884: Talking to the club's official website, <%team#1>{s} <%person#3> admitted that he hasn't been on top of his game recently, but that he is working hard in training and that he is confident he can get back to the way things were.
KEY: The <%club#1-short> board are delighted with your continued loyal service to the club.
STR-11424: The <%club#1-short> board are absolutely thrilled with the level of commitment you continue to show the club.
STR-11424: The <%club#1-short> board are delighted with your continued loyal service to the club.
KEY: The <%club#1-short> board are disappointed by your performance as manager this season.
STR-2502: The <%club#1-short> board are disappointed by your managerial performance this season.
STR-2502: The <%club#1-short> board are disappointed by your performance as manager this season.
KEY: The <%club#1-short> board are unsatisfied by your performance as manager this season.
STR-2501: The <%club#1-short> board are unsatisfied by your managerial performance this season.
KEY: The <%club#1-short> board can only give you a paltry transfer budget of <%cash#1-short-roundlarge> because of the club's financial limitations.
STR-9329: Due to the club's financial problems, the <%club#1-short> board can only afford to give you a paltry transfer budget of <%cash#1-short-roundlarge>.
STR-9329: The <%club#1-short> board can only give you a paltry transfer budget of <%cash#1-short-roundlarge> because of the club's financial limitations.
KEY: The <%club#1-short> supporters are cautiously optimistic about your reign at the club.
STR-2488: The <%club#1-short> supporters are cautiously optimistic about the way you are managing the club.
STR-2488: The <%club#1-short> supporters are cautiously optimistic about your reign at the club.
KEY: The <%team#1> fans are clearly upset with recent comments made about <%person#3> by manager <%person#1>.\n\nSupporters interviewed outside the ground by <%string#1> were mystified by <%person#1>{s} condemnation of one of the few players performing consistently well at a time when the team's disappointing form is under the spotlight.
STR-9918: <%team#1> manager <%person#1> came in for some harsh words at a recent fans' forum.\n\nMany fans were disappointed with the club's recent slump in form and pointed out that the manager's criticism of <%person#3> was ill-judged given that he has impressed with his consistency.\n\nFans are now looking to the manager to turn things around quickly.
STR-9918: In a recent match programme <%team#1> fans voiced their opinion that <%person#1>{s} comments about <%person#3> left them bemused.\n\nThe letters page contained a number of items from supporters agreeing that <%person#1>{s} form wasn’t top notch but didn’t merit the criticism it had received.
STR-9918: The <%team#1> fans are clearly upset with recent comments made about <%person#3> by manager <%person#1>.\n\nSupporters interviewed outside the ground by <%string#1> were mystified by <%person#1>{s} condemnation of one of the few players performing consistently well at a time when the team's disappointing form is under the spotlight.
KEY: The agent for <%club#1-short>{s} <%person#1> has said his client is satisfied with the terms of his contract.
STR-15386: The agent for <%club#1-short>{s} <%person#1> has said his client is satisfied with the terms of his contract.
STR-15386: The agent for <%club#1-short>{s} <%person#1> has stated that his client is now happy with the terms of his contract.
KEY: The knives are being sharpened already for <%team#1>{s} new manager <%person#1>, according to an article in <%string#1>.\n\nThe report stated that many fans are growing disillusioned with the manager after his recent praise of <%person#3>{s} performances, especially as most agree that the player has not done anything spectacular of late.\n\nThis combined with a recent slump in form has led some to comment that the situation was better under previous boss <%person#5>.
STR-10700: <%person#1>{s} praise of the form of <%person#3> has disappointed some <%team#1> fans.\n\nThe supporters feel that the popular player has failed to show any improvement in recent games and <%person#1-surname>{s} decision has lent weight to the general feeling that he is not matching up to the club’s previous boss.
STR-10700: The knives are being sharpened already for <%team#1>{s} new manager <%person#1>, according to an article in <%string#1>.\n\nThe report stated that many fans are growing disillusioned with the manager after his recent praise of <%person#3>{s} performances, especially as most agree that the player has not done anything spectacular of late.\n\nThis combined with a recent slump in form has led some to comment that the situation was better under previous boss <%person#5>.
KEY: The match between <%team#1> and <%team#2> ended as a <%scoreline#1-winner_loser> draw with <%person#1> a commanding presence throughout.\n\n<%person#1-surname> is proving to everyone what a quality player he is with his recent superb form
STR-12263: The match between <%team#1> and <%team#2> ended as a <%scoreline#1-winner_loser> draw with <%person#1> a commanding presence throughout.\n\n<%person#1-surname> is proving to everyone what a quality player he is with this recent spell of superb form
KEY: The recent criticism of <%team#1> star <%person#3> is totally unwarranted according to the player himself.\n\nThe less than impressed <%team#1-nickname_no_the_english_only> <%position#1-lowercase> was happy to admit that his form had not been the best earlier in the season, but that recently he had turned things around with a succession of strong displays.\n\nHe felt that the criticism of his recent performances had been totally unjust and unprofessional.
STR-10666: <%team#1> firebrand <%person#3> has hit out at his critics who claim he is not contributing enough to the team.\n\nIn an interview which appeared in a popular fanzine, <%person#3-surname> stated that his form had improved recently, adding that it wasn’t his fault his team-mates weren't up to matching his natural ability.
STR-10666: A local newspaper today carried an interview with <%team#1-short> star <%person#3> in which the player blasted the critics who have recently labelled him as “poor”.\n\nHe stated that he had been pleased with his recent return to form and is amazed and shocked by recent comments made by various sources devaluing his performances.\n\n<%person#3-surname> declared furiously that these critics were either watching the wrong games or they were useless at their jobs.
STR-10666: The recent criticism of <%team#1> star <%person#3> is totally unwarranted according to the player himself.\n\nThe less than impressed <%team#1-nickname_no_the_english_only> <%position#1-lowercase> was happy to admit that his form had not been the best earlier in the season, but that recently he had turned things around with a succession of strong displays.\n\nHe felt that the criticism of his recent performances had been totally unjust and unprofessional.
KEY: The supporters appear sceptical that an experienced and respected manager has been replaced by a relative unknown. Voices of dissent have already been heard against your appointment.
STR-2486: The club's supporters appear sceptical that an experienced and respected manager has been replaced by a relative unknown. Voices of dissent are already being heard against your appointment.
STR-2486: The supporters appear sceptical that an experienced and respected manager has been replaced by a relative unknown. Voices of dissent have already been heard against your appointment.
KEY: The supporters are disappointed that the team failed to win the <%comp#1-short - competition name> this season.
STR-2454: The supporters are disappointed that the team failed to win the <%comp#1-short - competition name> this season.
STR-2454: The supporters have declared themselves disappointed that the team failed to win the <%comp#1-short - competition name> this season.
KEY: The supporters are looking forward to an improvement in the team's performance next season.
STR-11435: The supporters are looking forward to an improvement in the team's performance next season.
STR-11435: The supporters expect nothing less than an improvement in the team's performances next season.
KEY: The supporters are pleased with the team winning the <%comp#1-short - competition name> title this season.
STR-11441: The supporters are pleased that the team has won the <%comp#1-short - competition name> title this season.
STR-11441: The supporters are pleased with the team winning the <%comp#1-short - competition name> title this season.
KEY: The supporters aren't satisfied by the team's final league position.
STR-11453: The supporters are by no means pleased by the team's final league position.
STR-11453: The supporters are far from happy with the team's final league position.
STR-11453: The supporters aren't satisfied by the team's final league position.
KEY: The supporters expect you to invest in new players and start rebuilding the team during this season.
STR-2424: The supporters expect you to invest in new players and start rebuilding the team during this season.
STR-2424: The supporters want you to invest in new players and start rebuilding the team during this season.
KEY: The team is expected to improve upon last season's disappointing league performance and achieve a mid-table position within the <%comp#1-short - competition name> in the coming season.
STR-8976: The team is expected to improve upon last season's disappointing league performance and achieve a mid-table position within the <%comp#1-short - competition name> in the coming season.
STR-8976: The team is expected to put last season's disappointing league performance behind them and achieve a mid-table position within the <%comp#1-short - competition name> in the coming season.
KEY: The team is expected to qualify with ease from this stage of the <%comp#1-short - competition name>.
STR-8977: The team is expected to qualify with ease from this stage of the <%comp#1-short - competition name>.
STR-8977: The team is expected to qualify without any problems from this stage of the <%comp#1-short - competition name>.
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KEY: \n\nThe <%number#1 COMMENT: player's age>-year-old youngster remains convinced that he will eventually establish himself as part of the first team at the club, regardless of what you may think.<COMMENT: CONTRACT_TERMINATION_OFFER_NEWS; extra info>
STR-0: \n\nThe <%number#1 COMMENT: player's age>-year-old youngster remains convinced that he will eventually establish himself as part of the first team at the club, regardless of what you may think.<COMMENT: CONTRACT_TERMINATION_OFFER_NEWS; extra info>
KEY: [%team#1-short] boss [%person#1] has given his full backing to [%person#2] and says that despite the result in their last meeting,[%person#2-surname] will never be forced out of [%stadium#1].<return/><return/>His vocal support comes just hours after sources in the media suggested that [%number#2-text COMMENT - manager's age] year old [%person#2-surname]{s} days at [%team#2-short] were numbered by his side losing ground in the promotion race.
STR-0: [%team#1-short] boss [%person#1] has given his full backing to [%person#2] and says that despite the result in their last meeting, [%person#2-surname] will never be forced out of [%stadium#1].<return/><return/>His vocal support comes just hours after sources in the media suggested that [%number#2-text COMMENT - manager's age] year old [%person#2-surname]{s} days at [%team#2-short] were numbered by his side losing ground in the promotion race.
KEY: [%team#1-short] boss [%person#1] has given his full backing to [%person#2] and says that despite the result in their last meeting,[%person#2-surname] will never be forced out of [%stadium#1].<return/><return/>His vocal support comes just hours after sources in the media suggested that [%number#2-text COMMENT - manager's age] year old [%person#2-surname]{s} days at [%team#2-short] were numbered by his side losing ground in the title race.
STR-0: [%team#1-short] boss [%person#1] has given his full backing to [%person#2] and says that despite the result in their last meeting, [%person#2-surname] will never be forced out of [%stadium#1].<return/><return/>His vocal support comes just hours after sources in the media suggested that [%number#2-text COMMENT - manager's age] year old [%person#2-surname]{s} days at [%team#2-short] were numbered by his side losing ground in the title race.
KEY: The <%comp#1-short> friendly competition has been cancelled due to a clash with other fixtures.
STR-o: The <%comp#1-short> friendly competition has been cancelled.
KEY: Scout <%person#1> believes that schoolboy <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#2> will go on to become a promising player.\n\nThe youngster hasn't been picked up by a club yet and so could be signed without any expense.
STR-o: Scout <%person#1> believes that schoolboy <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#2> has the raw talent to become a very good player.\n\nThe youngster hasn't been picked up by a club yet and so could be signed without any expense.
KEY: Scout <%person#1> believes that <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#2> will go on to become a promising player.\n\nThe player hasn't been picked up by a club yet and so could be signed without any expense.
STR-o: Scout <%person#1> believes that <%position#1-lowercase> <%person#2> has the potential to become a very good player.\n\nThe player hasn't been picked up by a club yet and so could be signed without any expense.
KEY: Feels burdened by the expectation surrounding him
STR-0: Feeling the pressure of public expectation
STR-0: Feels pressurised by the demands of the media
STR-0: Feels burdened by the expectation surrounding him
KEY: A total of {lower}<%number#1-Text> people responded to your advert for a new {lower}<%string#1 - job title(e.g.physio)>.\n\nYou can now begin contract negotiations with the person{s} you feel best suited to the job. The applicants were:\n\n<COMMENT: job_centre; ADVERT_RESPOND_NEWS>
STR-0: A total of {lower}<%number#1-Text> people responded to your advert for a new {lower}<%string#1 - job title(e.g.physio)>.\n\nYou can now begin contract negotiations with the person you feel is best suited to the job. The applicants were:\n\n<COMMENT: job_centre; ADVERT_RESPOND_NEWS>
