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Oxford chief's fury over Atkins switch

Oxford chairman Firoz Kassam has accused his Bristol Rovers counterpart Geoff Dunford of “back-door business” following the suspension of manager Ian Atkins.

Oxford chief's fury over Atkins switch

Sat, 20 Mar, 2004 - 14:00

Oxford chairman Firoz Kassam has accused his Bristol Rovers counterpart Geoff Dunford of “back-door business” following the suspension of manager Ian Atkins.

Atkins has been suspended by the Nationwide League Third Division promotion hopefuls for today’s clash at Mansfield following Rovers’ announcement he will be their new manager next season.

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