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Jun 25
9m 47s
Revisited: Luton Town’s Manager Idol – F...
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Primetime TV would prove the inspiration for one of the most shambolic managerial appointments in football history. Help support our independent journalism at
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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Ben Fisher as Manchester United look set to win the race to sign Benjamin Sesko. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
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The state of football finance as the new season begins – Football Weekly
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Son signs off at Spurs and the Football League kicks off – Football Weekly
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