Football firsts

Former Blackpool and Leicester City midfielder Richie Wellens talks us through his football memories First match watched live? I think it...

Slow play-off system leaves clubs lagging

A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL Chris Dunlavy FAIL to prepare. Prepare to fail. Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote is tacked up on...

MOWBRAY EYES ROVERS RETURN

By Alasdair Hooper BLACKBURN may still be getting over the agony of relegation but Tony Mowbray is adamant they have the...

FLYNN’S PRIDE AT ‘GREAT ESCAPE’

By Chris Dunlavy STAYING UP: Michael Flynn is all smiles after the pressure of Newport’s survival fight PICTURE: ProSports IT had...

PREMIER LEAGUE REPLY IS PATHETIC

SHAME on the Premier League – and the soulless cretin who penned a hectoring, bullying retort to frustrated Accrington chairman Andy...

Big Interview: Derby’s Darren Bent – “I’ve had to fight to keep my cool”

John Wragg caught up with Derby striker Darren Bent to discuss his past, his future and his love of trainers...

Virgo column: My Championship XI of the Season

Adam Virgo selects his team of the season and pins Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic as the stand-out manager

Captain Roberts flourishing at Barnsley after brilliant season

WHO’S to say just how far Marc Roberts’ career will go? After all, he seems to have found life in the...

Checkatrade Trophy: League One and League Two clubs vote to stick with academy sides

Member clubs vote by majority of 67% to stick with the EFL's pilot format which ensures Premier League academies participation

Peterborough turn down big bid for Miller

Peterborough United have turned down a bid of £250,000 from another League One club for recently signed striker Ricky Miller.

Stam wary of losing Reading stars if promotion bid fails

Reading boss Jaap Stam is determined to win the Championship play-offs as he fears losing his best players if the side...

Williamson keen to stay at Wolves and play his part in resurgence under Paul Lambert

(Photo: Action Images) By James Andrew HE’S suffered an injury-hit campaign, but Mike Williamson would love to stay at Wolves –...

The best three international players in the Championship

Another league campaign may have drawn to a close but as is always the case with England’s second tier, we have...

Judgement Day: Checkatrade Trophy format to be confirmed on Friday

(Photo: Action Images) The fate of the Checkatrade Trophy will be declared on Friday when the EFL will announce the outcome...

Fleetwood’s Uwe Rosler set for talks after Norwich speculation

Fleetwood boss Uwe Rosler has said he is expecting discussions with the club over the close season regarding his contract.

EFL to assess Forest takeover amid match-fixing accusations

The EFL is assessing the takeover bid for Nottingham Forest by Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis as he looks to buy the...

Fulham full-back Malone says Fulham are play-off favourites

Fulham full-back Scott Malone believes his side have the momentum going into the play-offs, and are favourites to reach the Premier...

Mansfield determined to keep Evans amid reported Swindon interest

Mansfield Town have dispelled rumours of manager Steve Evans joining Swindon, telling the Advertiser there has been no approach for his...

Christophe Berra to leave Ipswich due to family reasons

Long-serving Ipswich Town defender Christophe Berra is to leave the club when his contract expires in the summer due to family...

Pompey’s player of the season Enda Stevens shares delight at title triumph with fans

(Photo: Action Images) By Adam Ellis Trophy-winning Enda Stevens has revealed his delight at giving Portsmouth fans something to smile about...