Birmingham’s Vassell an ‘absolute diamond’ says Cotterill

The new Blues boss was thrilled with the 24-year-old's full league debut against Cardiff last Friday.

Wigan in takeover talks with Chinese investors

Latics owner Dave Whelan has been open to selling the club for some time, and is now reportedly in talks to...

Grimsby sign former Norwich defender Hall-Johnson

The Mariners bring in versatile defender Reece Hall-Johnson, who has been training with them since last month.

Wycombe’s Ainsworth provides Akinfenwa backing after Exeter misses

The Chairboys boss was happy with his striker's display against Exeter, despite the veteran missing three glorious chances.

‘No excuses’ for Forest’s Derby loss – Warburton

The Forest manager was disappointed by the manner of his side's defeat to rivals Derby this weekend.

Wigan forward Jacobs signs new contract at DW Stadium

The former Wolves man has been a mainstay since moving to Wigan, and now signs through to 2020.

BARBET IS HAPPY TO WIN UGLY

CHAMPIONSHIP BRENTFORD’S Yoann Barbet admits he would happily see his side chalk up a few ugly wins to propel themselves up...

ASPIN IN WITH A FLOURISH

LEAGUE TWO NEW Port Vale manager Neil Aspin has settled into life at Vale Park quickly, according to Tom Pope. The...

LONG LIVE THE QUEENSY AS RICHIE’S LATICS SLAY ROVERS

Star Game By Matt Chambers NO WAY THROUGH: Oldham’s Kean Bryan, right, blocks Blackburn’s Dominic Samuel AFTER making it four straight...

Frustrated pair unite to criticise ‘bad calls’

By Michael Beardmore REFEREE Tom Nield was not in the good books of either manager as both blasted bad calls in...

BENTLEY LOVEFOR SHRIMPS GOESON AND ON

LEAGUE TWO By Charlie Peat DELIGHTED: Jim Bentley JIM Bentley admits there is a special place in his heart for Morecambe...

I’d love to be taking the bullets as a boss

SPIREITES SPELL HAS GIVEN ME TASTER… THE LAST WORD FORMER ROTHERHAM DEFENDER Guy Branston MY main aim after retiring in 2014...

PATIENCE NEEDED WITH MAC

LEAGUE ONE FLEETWOOD fans will be excited to have Conor McAleny fighting fit once again, but Uwe Rosler has urged expectations...

SKIPPER JASON CLAIMS HIS PRIZE

By Dan Barnes CALL-UP: Jason Demetriou, left, tangles with Greece’s Konstantinos Stafylidis and, inset, the Cyprus team before the match against...

FINE AUDITION RUMBLES ON

Match Verdict PAUL who? Scholes may have been the talk of the national media in the leadup to this entertaining derby...

BEEVERS PLEA TO THE FANS

CHAMPIONSHIP MARK Beevers is imploring Bolton fans to get behind their team as they look to carve out an escape route...

SOARES CLOSE TO FULHAM DEBUT

CHAMPIONSHIP By George Hallam EAGER: Rafa Soares FULHAM full-back Rafa Soares is ready to finally get going in the first team...

ATCH FOR THESE YOUNG TALENTS

EYE-CATCHERS: Crewe’s George Cooper and, right, Ben White, on loan at Newport I’M always looking for players who can make the...

TISDALE IN NO RUSH TO SIGN UP

LEAGUE TWO EXETER boss Paul Tisdale says he is in no rush to complete negotiations over a new contract. Tisdale, 44,...

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