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Bolton: Bolton have become the first Premier League club to cut season ticket prices for next season after growing criticism of the cost of attending matches across the English top flight. "We are sensitive to the economic demands on our fans. For that...

Bolton: Bolton have become the first Premier League club to cut season ticket prices for next season after growing criticism of the cost of attending matches across the English top flight. "We are sensitive to the economic demands on our fans. For that reason, we are committed to rolling back the price of watching football at the Reebok stadium," Bolton manager Sam Allardyce said.

Chinese pride: Sun Xiang became the first Chinese player to appear in the UEFA Champions League after he came on as a substitute in PSV 1-0 win over Arsenal on Tuesday. The 25-year-old left-back said: "I know a lot of people were watching at home. It is good for the game in China to have players in the biggest competitions," he said.

Kosmina: Adelaide Utd coach John Kosmina can keep his job despite criticism of his conduct after his side lost the A-League grand final 6-0 to Melbourne Victory on Sunday. Kosmina, an assistant to Australia coach Graham Arnold, has been told by club owner Nick Bianco that he can stay in the post if he acts more professionally in future.

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