James has eyes on a top perch

By Dave Flett James Perch has admitted that he almost quit football last season after fracturing his skull – but the...

Liam Rosenior without Jake Rooney as Derby take on Wycombe

Jake Rooney is out of Derby’s clash with Wycombe after suffering a thigh strain. The defender is expected to be out...

Ben Amos set to miss out again when Wigan take on Reading

Ben Amos could yet again be missing for Wigan’s clash with Reading at the weekend. The 32-year-old goalkeeper missed the Latics’...

Joe Rafferty and Michael Jacobs hoping to return for Portsmouth

Portsmouth hope to have Joe Rafferty and Michael Jacobs available for their clash with Plymouth. Rafferty has a stomach muscle problem...

Josh McEachran edging closer to first-team return for MK Dons

MK Dons midfielder Josh McEachran is moving closer to a first-team return as his side prepare to host Bolton. McEachran has...

Football League Paper statement regarding Issue no. 525

With the news of the Queen’s passing and subsequent postponement of EFL fixtures, the Football League Paper will not be released...

Liz Truss can be ‘saviour of football’ if independent regulator is approved – Fair Game

Incoming Prime Minister Liz Truss can be “the saviour of football” by ensuring legislation is passed to create an independent regulator...

BAGGIE BRANDON’S GOT HIS BIG CHANCE TO SHINE

IT’S always good to see players from the lower divisions get the chance to step up and show what they can...

CANARIES BAG THE TOP PERCH

Smith’s boys rise to summit DEAN Smith basked in the glory after his Norwich side made it five straight wins to...

MOWBRAY IS THE CAT WHO HAS THE CREAM

AFTER watching his Sunderland side rip through Rotherham on Wednesday night, new boss Tony Mowbray may well be thinking that he...

GREAT DANE IS POMPEY TOP DOG

TEEN STAR: Pompey’s Dane Scarlett enjoys his first goal with Ronan Curtis PICTURE: PSI/Jason Brown DELIGHTED boss Danny Cowley saluted Dane...

DEFENCE ALL WHITE FOR LOWE

IF PRESTON boss Ryan Lowe wanted to make his team hard to break down, then he’s certainly going the right way...

We accept risks, but let’s try to limit them

Guy Branston FORMER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DEFENDER AND LEICESTER CITY LOANS MANAGER During my playing days as acentre-half, I didn’t give a...

SCULLY’S CHUFFED AT LATICS CHANCE

By John Lyons SWITCH: Anthony Scully has left Lincoln for Wigan PICTURE: Alamy EXCITED Anthony Scully believes he is taking the...

Appointing Tony is just purr-fect for the Black Cats

Tony Mowbray is a top, top manager who deserves every opportunity he gets. Sunderland are lucky to have him, and I...

The Football League Paper says…

It’s great so many stars stayed put! It sounds a strange thing to say, but in some ways it felt like...

Keep the faith as Jimmy can turn tables…

Burton Albion have endured a nightmare start to the season, taking just one point from their first halfa-dozen matches in League...

Bentley plans to Rev up Dale

Manager buoyed by debut display... By Chris Dunlavy VITAL ROLE: Rochdale have brought in striker Scott Quigley on loan from Stockport...

Great Scot’s got a plan

By Dave Flett AMBITION: Scot Bennett is looking up with Newport and, inset, striker Omar Bogle PICTURE: Alamy Scot Bennett completed...

A messy divorce, but Neil exit was on cards

As the dust settles on Alex Neil’s controversial decision to ditch Sunderland in favour of Stoke, questions continue to swirl. Did...