Stoke were still keen on a winner and Delap launched another throw which saw Leon Cort land a header on the roof of the Villa net.

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Khan had declared himself keen to meet the winner before Saturday's clash with Gomez, but has changed his stance post-fight.

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With goals on the scoresheet, the match soon picked up pace and both sides looked keen to secure a winner.

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President Obama has raised it once or twice, but knows it is not a vote winner and is keen not to antagonise coal miners further - especially in Ohio - with talk of carbon taxes or cap and trade and the like.

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Despite his sorrow at losing Lambert, Bradshaw was keen to praise the impact that the former Champions League winner had on the Essex club.

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The sport's governing body Fifa is due to make a decision on a winner in December 2010 and the bid team is keen to stress English hooliganism is in decline.

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