The announcement, which makes official what the media has been reporting for weeks, comes after much speculation and a closely-watched game of musical chairs at the aging no. 1 series in prime-time.

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Hutchings' future has been the subject of much speculation after Walsall's run of one point from seven league games saw them plummet to the foot of the table.

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There was much speculation about the likely outcome after oral arguments before the high court in March.

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There was much speculation that Davies would be dropped for their match against Germany four days after the defeat by Finland but he was made captain when striker Craig Bellamy and Jason Koumas were ruled out with injuries.

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