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Dean Saunders
Lists
9 May 2018
10 players you won’t believe were shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or
From Chelsea flops to Bulgarian centre-backs,
Jon O’Brien
looks at those unlikely candidates once considered among the world’s greatest footballers
SHARES
Jakub Błaszczykowski
29 June 2016
Euro 2016 Diary: Medals for Irish fans and Blaszczykowski inspires Wimbledon triumph
Medals for Ireland, Jakub Blaszczykowski's tennis heroics and fundraising for a Wales hero's parking woes all feature in June 29's diary.
SHARES
Dean Saunders
13 May 2015
Saunders confirmed as new Chesterfield boss
Dean Saunders has been confirmed as the man to take over from Paul Cook as manager of Chesterfield.
SHARES
Gareth Bale
3 September 2013
Saunders: Bale deal ensures Real dominance
Former Wales assistant manager Dean Saunders has backed Gareth Bale to help bring Real Madrid "world dominance".
