Southampton may need to become accustomed to hostile receptions during their Championship travels this autumn, with the team involved in the spying controversy likely to attract plenty of jeers across the division. That was certainly true in Hertfordshire, where Watford supporters and players celebrated an intense victory secured by two outstanding first-half goals. Before kick-off, […]
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Will Lankshear struck twice after the interval on his debut as Middlesbrough recovered from behind to begin their Championship campaign with a battling 2-1 win, bringing newly promoted Lincoln’s extraordinary nine-month unbeaten sequence to an end. The Imps, appearing in the second tier for the first time in 65 years, began brightly and went ahead […]
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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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The combined wage bill of Championship clubs reached an unprecedented £903m in 2024-25, according to Deloitte’s newest Annual Review of Football Finance. Teams continue to spend vast amounts on players as they chase promotion to the Premier League. With more playoff places available this season, owners may be increasingly tempted to take greater financial risks […]
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When the inevitable subject is raised, Kieran Trippier is keen to clarify what happened. Dressed entirely in Wolves training gear after a session – vest, shorts and club sliders – he enters a room at the Compton Park training ground. The discussion quickly turns to the development that stunned fans and observers: only three days […]
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Ashton admits that their previous Premier League season highlighted the importance of recruiting more dynamic players who offer a broader range of physical qualities. The midfield struggled for strength and ball-recovery skills in 2024-25, so new signings Florentino Luis and Sasa Lukic must quickly make an impact. Both have considerable experience at the top level, […]
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Sullivan resigned as the club’s joint chairman in June after a collaborative investigation by Panorama and the Times newspaper examined allegations concerning his conduct. Several women have alleged that billionaire businessman Sullivan misused his position of influence and pursued them for sex, with some saying they were teenagers at the time. The investigation documented claims […]
Continue Reading“With the World Cup now on his CV, Rodri holds all the major titles: the World Cup, European Championship, Champions League and Ballon d’Or,” notes Owen Bagnall. “Has anyone else ever ticked every major box in the sport in this way?” A select group have, but it remains an exclusive club. Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd […]
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