"We have achieved what we set out to do, " said Team GB chief Andy Hunt.

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Andy Hunt worked on the Academy audit for PwC as a senior manager.

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British Olympic Association chief executive Andy Hunt welcomed the announcement.

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The inclusion of the two sports was welcomed by British Olympic chief Andy Hunt, who added that both would provide medal opportunities for Great Britain in Rio de Janeiro.

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The Toffees fell behind when Stephen Hunt, Andy Dawson and Dean Marney scored for Hull in the first 28 minutes.

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Two more MacLeod penalties kept Sale in the hunt, but Andy Goode kicked two conversions and a penalty of his own.

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The only previous winner in the shortlist is Newcastle captain Alan Shearer, with Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia and Manchester United striker Andy Cole also in the hunt.

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Following the decision in February Andy Slaughter, Labour MP for Hammersmith, said he had requested Jeremy Hunt to refer the decision to an independent panel and was told one of the affected councils needed to vote for that to happen.

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