Tesco has apologised after a promotional stand advertising a chance to meet the England women’s football team was put up at a store in Cardiff. Customers were shocked to see a Lucozade display featuring the Lionesses front and centre of the store’s entrance at Western Avenue, just weeks before Wales face England at Euro 2025...
Despite that, Mills believes Town have a “great chance” to follow the example of Burnley, rather than Luton, and gain promotion at the first attempt after relegation. And it would appear many Ipswich followers share his confidence if extra firepower can be added, despite being wary of other players including Davis and Hutchinson leaving. “As...
Oldham owner Frank Rothwell speaks of the pride he feels in his side sealing promotion to League Two with their play-off final win win over Southend. Read full article at source...
York City co-owner Julie-Anne Uggla has written an open letter to the EFL and National League about the “glaring imbalance” of the promotion system. In February the 72 clubs in the National League, including those in the North and South divisions, started the 3UP campaign that called for three teams to go up from the...
Oldham Athletic boss Micky Mellon says earning the Latics’ first promotion in 34 years will awaken his “monster of a club”. Mellon’s side scored two quickfire goals in the second half of extra-time to win an epic National League promotion final against Southend at Wembley on Sunday. It was the Scot’s third promotion to the...
The 31-year-old arrived at the club during Oldham’s ill-fated 2022 season but injuries restricted him to just two appearances. Despite the club losing its EFL status, Fondop stuck with the club and has scored 37 goals in 113 National League appearances since. But what encouraged him to stay at Boundary Park? “The manager at the...
Maynard took over at Meadow Lane in January 2024 from Notts’ National League promotion-winning boss Luke Williams, who left the club to take charge of Championship side Swansea City. The job at Notts was Maynard’s first in full-time management, having worked part-time as Wealdstone boss while juggling his long-time career as a telecommunications engineer. His...
The club’s Academy of Light has had some notable graduates down the years, including former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and current England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. This year, Rigg, still not 18 until next month, was named best young player in the Championship along with team-mate Jobe Bellingham, still only 19. The younger brother of England...
Burnley have released Nathan Redmond and Jonjo Shelvey following promotion to the Premier League – but have also completed the permanent signings of four on-loan players. Redmond, 31, had an injury-hit spell with the Clarets, missing most of 2024 with a hamstring injury along with another period out due to a calf issue. In total,...
More than a few times during the season, Maynard lamented that his side did not get the results that performances warranted. No game left the former telecommunications engineer more exasperated than their 1-0 play-off first-leg defeat by AFC Wimbledon. Conor Grant had a late goalbound effort cleared by Josh Neufville, having been repeatedly denied by...
Hamburg have earned promotion back to the Bundesliga to end a seven-year absence from the German top flight. Needing a win to confirm their return, the six-time German champions thrashed Ulm 6-1 at home on Saturday and fans engulfed the pitch at the Volksparkstadion at the final whistle to celebrate. Hamburg, who are one of...
Little did we know that in November 2023, the humility and pragmatism of Graham Alexander’s arrival would be the much-needed turning point for the club. It was apparent in the early stages of his tenure that his understanding of the club, its supporters and the Bradford area was transcending onto the pitch. An acceptance they...
Manning’s appointment as head coach in November 2023 was not universally welcomed by fans, following the controversial sacking of Nigel Pearson. At 39, Manning is a young coach who has worked his way up the ranks from West Ham’s academy, to coaching in Belgium, managing League Two MK Dons and was at then League One...
“Madness – in a good way.” That is how former Republic of Ireland international McClean describes a club who have looked a perfect fit for him since signing from Wigan Athletic last summer. Fletcher is the only outfield player older than McClean. But while the former Scotland striker has made all bar two of his...
In December 2023, London City Lionesses were bought by Kang, marking the start of a new era for the club. The South Korea-born American investor was inspired to invest in women’s sport after meeting the World Cup-winning US women’s national team in 2019. She has invested more than £40m in rugby and football, including US...