Hello and welcome to my latest look at what has been passing through the football filter this week. Not wanted. That seemed to be the message from the Premier League chairman when they decided that the Premier League didn’t want Rangers and Celtic to join and form a new two tier structure. THE SCOTSMAN gives the view from north of the border.

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Football Filtered #20

Wes Brown believes the clash with Brazil will show England what to expect from the latter stages of the World Cup.

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Brown braced for Brazil test

Kevin Gallen scored twice to give Luton Town a 2-0 win at Rochdale in their FA Cup first round replay.

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Luton down Dale

Swansea’s Ashley Williams has been named Wales Footballer of the Year.

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Williams grabs Welsh honour

Charlton’s miserable week continued as they lost 2-1 to Southampton in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.

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Addicks bow out to Saints

Newcastle forward Peter Lovenkrands has revealed that off the field issues have prevented him from playing as much as he would like.

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Lovenkrands reveals problems

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has admitted he may have to rethink his approach for away matches.

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Bruce ponders tactical change

Hull City’s Jimmy Bullard has hailed the club’s medics for making sure he returned when it was right.

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Bullard thankful

FC Groningen coach Ron Jans has informed the club he will be leaving at the end of the season.

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Groningen coach to leave

Chelsea defender Alex has revealed why he decided to sign a new four-year contract with the club.

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Alex happy at Chelsea