Since the attacks on New York and Washington, British intelligence has been drawing up a list of Islamic radicals - some linked to al-Qaeda - who are regarded as a security threat to Britain and other countries.

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The most recent addition to the list, in 2011, were the Buddhism-linked gardens and temples of Hiraizumi.

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O'Hanlon was himself on Preston's short-list, along with Wales manager Mark Hughes, while Kenny Dalglish's name was also being linked with the position.

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