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Blues 3, Millwall 0 - reaction to the taming of the Lions and going second

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What the managers had to say following Blues comprehensive victory

04.11.26 Colin Tattum

Team celebration Millwall

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Members Aston Villa
Unai Emery: "I am not blaming him", and the pressing plan behind Villa's costly mistake

A manager protecting his midfielder in public while making it perfectly clear what he had seen.

04.11.26News
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Ousmane Diakite (17) during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Burnley at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, UK on 23 August 2026.
Members West Bromwich Albion
Diakite powers to another MOM: Player ratings from Albion's highly entertaining 1-1 draw with Southampton

Albion's dominant first half display against Southampton was more proof they can sustain a challenge for the top eight this season. There were several man of the match contenders with Rabby Nzingoula producing his best form yet in an Albion shirt. But it was Chris Mepham, Jayson Molumby and Ousmane Diakite who once again stood out over the 90.

03.11.26Matchday
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Members Bolton Wanderers
"I am delighted": Steven Schumacher lauds winning in a different way as Bolton Wanderers prove they can do the hard yards in 1-0 win over Charlton Athletic

Bolton Wanderers secured a hard fought win over Charlton Athletic on Tuesday night. Steven Schumacher's team had to do things the difficult way, holding onto a 1-0 lead after Sam Dalby's first-half goal.

03.11.26News
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Members Aston Villa
Barcelona 3-0 Aston Villa: 1 shot on target, and a 240-minute record gone in 7

Nine shots, one on target, and the misplaced pass that started Villa's joint-heaviest European defeat.

03.11.26Analysis
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Members Bolton Wanderers
The Overreaction: Charlton Athletic 0-1 Bolton Wanderers - The hard yards for three points

Bolton Wanderers secured a far from pretty 1-0 win on against Charlton Athletic at The Valley. Steven Schumacher's team had to work hard in defence for this one as Sam Dalby pounced on a Charlton mistake to give the Whites a lead they would hang onto for the rest of the game.

03.11.26News

Premier League

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My Sunderland Story: Martin Smith

From watching Sunderland on the terraces at Roker Park to scoring on his senior debut, Martin Smith enjoyed a career that many Sunderland youngsters could only dream of.

03.11.26Features

Premier League

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Members Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton loan watch: Amario Cozier-Duberry shines with another assist as Kamari Doyle scores and Matias Orozco sees red

Amario Cozier-Duberry continued to impress at Middlesbrough, but Matias Orozco endured a frustrating afternoon after being sent off for Castellón against Burgos.

03.11.26Features
You can hear every pass and tackle but the players are largely silent
Members Fulham
Chilled fizz, scented loos and a seat behind Arbeloa for £179 a pop - but where is the passion?

WILL BROOKS takes a look at how the other half live as he witnesses Fulham's Carabao Cup exit from the posh seats in the Riverside.

03.11.26Features

EFL Championship

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Three Things We Learned - QPR 1-1 Burnley
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Baggies 1-1 Saints - LIVE! Albion have to settle for a good point against one of promotion favourites after dominant first half
Members Bolton Wanderers
Josh Sheehan is the heart of this team, so give him the ball: Opinion
Members Watford
THERE'S ONLY ONE GRAHAM TAYLOR! A cup in his name is fitting tribute, but why was it announced at last minute?

Premier League transfers

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Members Brighton & Hove Albion
Bart Verbruggen: How Brighton's £16m signing developed into one of Europe's most highly rated goalkeeping talents

Bart Verbruggen has established himself as one of Europe's most highly rated goalkeepers in recent years, with his performances at Brighton attracting interest.

03.11.26Features

Championship transfers

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Members Burnley
Three Things To Look Out For - QPR v Burnley

Burnley face a long journey down to West London to take on QPR on Tuesday as they await the first win of the Fabio Celestini era. Here are three things to look out for.

03.11.26Matchday
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Members Bolton Wanderers
Match Preview: Charlton Athletic - Head-to-Head, Key Statistics, Team News and Predicted XI

After two straight home defeats, Bolton Wanderers travel down to struggling Charlton Athletic looking to get back to winning ways on the road. Steven Schumacher will expect his team to rise to the challenge against Addicks side out-of-form. Here's everything you need to know, from head-to-head record to team news and who we think will start.

03.11.26News

League Two transfers

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Talking Points: Let's Hear It For Newport
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When does 'unacceptable' actually become unacceptable?
Members Swindon Town
Is the season starting to turn? Swindon Town emerge through ominous October in better shape... despite late Halloween scare against nine-man Rotherham
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The One-Two: Gills tame the Shrews

Premier League

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Members Manchester United
Inside United - Weekly Review, Monday 2nd November

A busy week across United’s loan network and academy, with a particularly strong run from the Under-18s. André Onana kept a clean sheet in Turkey, Will Murdock helped Hednesford to a clean-sheet win, and Jayce Fitzgerald and Dan Gore both added valuable minutes.

02.11.26News
Inside Old Trafford before the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Stoke City at Old Trafford, Manchester, England on 2 February 2016. Photo by Phil Duncan.
Members Manchester United
‘I’ll be sorry to see it go’ – Martin Edwards on Manchester United’s plans to leave Old Trafford

Former Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards has admitted that the club’s planned move to a new stadium represents ‘progress’ even though he is reluctant to see them move from Old Trafford.

02.11.26News
Lisandro Martinez (6) of Manchester United runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, Manchester, UK on 10 October 2026.
Members Manchester United
WAYNE BARTON ON MONDAY: A moment of madness too far from Martinez?

In a recent interview, Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel spoke about the past affiliations of Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox and wondered aloud if they had the right motivation for the club to succeed.

02.11.26Opinion

EFL Championship

Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Cesar Peixoto applauds fans after the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Watford at Molineux, Wolverhampton, UK on 24 October 2026.
Members Wolverhampton Wanderers
COMMENT: The search for balance - on and off the pitch.

The early months of the season have come with a tension and frustration that is likely to linger well into the New Year.

03.11.26Opinion
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Members Birmingham City
August Priske - "He is a player we should rightly be excited about having"

Chris Davies sings the praises of Blues top-scorer, saying he can only get even better

02.11.26News
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Members Birmingham City
Blues can take another couple of giant strides this week

Blues could do themselves a power of good in St. Andrew's fixtures against Millwall and Swansea City

02.11.26News
QPR
Members Burnley
"Very difficult to play against" - The Inside Track on QPR

Burnley face a long journey down to the capital on Tuesday to take on QPR. We caught up with R's fan Ben Jacobs to get a better insight into what to expect of QPR.

02.11.26Features

EFL League One

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Members Leicester City
Leicester City 2-2 Stevenage: Five Things We Learned

The Deja Vu is prospering down at the King Power Stadium as the Foxes twice threw away a lead to take a point against Stevenage that leaves them outside the play-off, heading into the FA Cup and International break. We take a look at 5 things we learned from the 2-2 draw.

03.11.26Matchday
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In Review: Wigan Athletic 3 - 2 Bromley

MACHEL HEWITT: The human condition operates on the notion of hope and a brighter tomorrow. Any statement selling that dream might go a long way to restoring the feeling. 

01.11.26Matchday
The Leicester City crest above the main stand before the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Leicester City and Oxford United at the King Power Stadium, Leicester, UK on 5 September 2026.
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Lowdown on the Opposition: Stevenage

Leicester City return to the King Power Stadium this afternoon, looking to continue their good recent form. Honey Hicks has the lowdown on the opposition.

31.10.26Matchday
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Leyton Orient v Cambridge United — Live Blog

Good afternoon from Brisbane Road, and happy Halloween to all who celebrate. Leyton Orient hosted a Cambridge United side enjoying an impressive return to League One under Neil Harris. After back-to-back away defeats, Richie Wellens’ side responded with a vigorous and hard working performance and treated themselves to three points in E10.

31.10.26News

EFL League Two

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Members Gillingham
The big question from Gillingham's win at Shrewsbury: What on earth was Andy Smith doing in the six-yard box?

MATCHDAY 14: Nobody seems to know how the Gills defender found himself in the six-yard box to score the winner at Shrewsbury, but everyone's happy he did.

02.11.26Matchday
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How The Spireites Suffered Shock Defeat In South Wales | Newport County (A) Analysis

Ben Smith takes a detailed look back after Chesterfield were heavily beaten in their most recent League Two fixture.

31.10.26Opinion
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Gillingham
Shrewsbury Town 1-2 Gillingham: Andy Smith's late strike wins it as Gareth Ainsworth's much-changed side does the business on the road

MATCHDAY 14: Gareth Ainsworth rang the changes, and got the performance he wanted as his reshuffled Gills side won 2-1 away at Shrewsbury Town.

31.10.26Matchday
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Port Vale 4 Dale 2 - pick your Halloween pun...

Another game that was over by half time...

31.10.26Matchday

England

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Harry Kane: 2026 Ballon d'Or Winner

From humble beginnings to England's all-time leading goal scorer, and now recognised as the best player in the world. Harry Kane is at the peak of his powers.

27.10.26News

Opinion

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Members West Bromwich Albion
Albion's M&M partnership shows promise as Morrison once again re-jigs his front men to good effect

The Albion boss has been perming his forwards all season in an attempt to find the best winning formula. Sending out JJ Morgan to play the lone striker role at West Ham was his boldest move yet -and it paid off with the help of Felix Horn Myhre.

02.11.26Opinion
Pod61 Land
Birmingham City
Forever Blues podcast - episode 61

Colin Tattum and Paul Tait are back to review a big win at Lincoln City and an equally big week ahead

01.11.26Opinion

Opinion

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Last Five: Chesterfield In The FA Cup First Round
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Phil Neal's Coventry City: Dressing-room rows, 'Yes boss' and smashing the club transfer record
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Demarai Gray feature: "Does he really want to be here? Is he back just to be back home? Is he still motivated?"
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Alaves Win for FC Barcelona Again Shows Off Power of La Masia Through Fariñas

Women's Football

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Burnley Women's dismal run continues as Manchester United hit Clarets for three

Struggling Burnley faced Manchester United at the Progress with Unity Stadium in Leigh in the Women's League Cup but lost comfortably to the Red Devils.

28.10.26Matchday
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Members Leicester City
What We Learned: Leicester City 2-2 Southampton

Leicester City Women welcomes Southampton to the King Power Stadium last weekend, earning a point with a late Alisha Lehmann goal to salvage a point and end their 3 match losing streak. Honey Hicks picks out some of the key things we learned.

28.10.26Matchday
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Members Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton Women’s player ratings, analysis and reaction as Seagulls cruise to impressive 3-0 victory over West Ham

Brighton Women cruised to a 3-0 victory over West Ham at the Amex Stadium on Saturday evening.

25.10.26Matchday