How do things stand? Following this week’s executive committee meeting, the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) eventually released a statement applauding Fifa for the “progress achieved over the last decade”. All six continental bodies have now responded to the controversy surrounding the World Cup commercial deal, which has deeply divided international football. On the central question […]
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An earlier proposal to introduce salary limits in League One and League Two was abandoned in 2021 after the PFA claimed the regulations would be illegal and impossible to enforce. The PFA continues to oppose the latest measures because it believes they could reduce the earnings of its members. Birch said the union believes the […]
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Enzo Maresca anticipates plenty of activity before the transfer window closes, although he says Manchester City will not comply with Chelsea’s Friday 5pm deadline for a deal involving Enzo Fernández. Maresca will oversee City in a major fixture for the first time when they face Arsenal in Sunday’s Community Shield in Cardiff, but his squad […]
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Ultimately, the situation will be determined by the length of any suspension. Eckert’s contract at St Mary’s runs only until the end of this season, so a lengthy punishment could prompt the club to consider appointing another head coach. Group technical director Johannes Spors recently offered an indication of the board’s position during a Southampton […]
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Jimmy Rimmer, the former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper who lifted the European Cup, has passed away aged 78. Born in Southport, Rimmer was among the substitutes when Manchester United defeated Benfica to claim the European Cup in 1968. He was in Aston Villa’s starting line-up for their 1-0 victory against Bayern Munich in […]
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Coventry Twenty-five years after last competing in the Premier League, Coventry have completed a remarkable journey back to the top. Their long absence included financial collapse, temporary moves to Northampton and Birmingham, and a period in League Two. The celebrations are now over, however, and the club must demonstrate that it can compete at this […]
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Manager: James Morrison Previous season: 21st Notable arrivals: Barney Stewart (Falkirk), Jimmy-Jay Morgan (Chelsea, loan), Conor Townsend (Ipswich), Matt Ingram (Oxford United), Felix Horn Myhre (SK Brann), Rabby Nzingoula (Strasbourg) Notable departures: Jed Wallace (Bristol City), Karlan Grant (Charlton), Josh Maja (Le Havre), Daryl Dike (Orlando City), Josh Griffiths (Stoke). What should supporters expect? The […]
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Head coach: Andy Woodman Previous season: League Two title winners Notable arrivals: Shamal George (Wycombe, free), Kamil Conteh (Bristol Rovers, undisclosed), Jacob Mendy (Peterborough, free), Chanse Headman (Harrogate Town, undisclosed), Deon Woodman (Wealdstone, undisclosed), Victor Adeboyejo (Mansfield, free), Ethon Archer (Luton Town, loan), Richard Taylor (Bolton Wanderers, loan), JJ McKiernan (Lincoln City, undisclosed) Notable departures: […]
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Head coach: Ian Watson Previous season: Finished second in the National League and secured promotion by winning the play-off final Notable arrivals: Laurence Maguire (MK Dons, free), Sam Sherring (MK Dons, free), Zain Silcott-Duberry (Sheffield Wednesday, free), Dajaune Brown (Derby County, loan), Jonny Smith (Wigan Athletic, free), Kaiden Wilson (Chelsea, loan), Nils Ramming (Brighton, loan), […]
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City secured the title with one match remaining, finishing six points ahead of runners-up Chelsea last season. The triumph brought Chelsea’s six-year reign to an end and gave manager Andree Jeglertz his first major honour with City during his debut season in England. Having no European fixtures, a talented squad and the good fortune to […]
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