While disappointed by today's departure of colleagues and friends, we are able to draw upon the deep bench of talent to lead the business going forward.

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The Rangers striker has since said that he would not play for Burley again after he was kept on the bench during the 0-0 draw at Hampden.

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Rooney, who has been struggling for form since last summer's World Cup, last played for the club when he came off the bench in the 2-2 draw against West Brom.

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But Scolari, who left Drogba on the bench for Wednesday's Champions League draw with Bordeaux, says he believes the Ivorian is committed to Chelsea.

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Price made four substitute appearances for Carlisle at the start of the season and came off the bench to score in the 2-2 draw with Port Vale.

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It was fabulous, one of the purest great food experiences ever, even if it did draw dirty looks from a horrified local walking her dog past our bench.

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Sutton came off the bench to net an 89th minute equaliser in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Hibs.

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