BLACKBURN Rovers defender Kevin Hird became the hottest property in English football when three division one clubs battled for his signature.
Leeds United led the bidding with a £357,000 offer for the Colne born player.
The coldest winter for 16 years brought council building work to a stand still when the freezing weather caused a burst pipes repair backlog.
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