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MATCHDAY 1: Gillingham boss wasn't happy with the manner of his side's Carabao Cup first-round exit to Luton Town, but said he's grateful for the chance to address the problems before the EFL season gets underway.
13.08.26Matchday
Inwood will miss the first League Two game of the campaign this weekend, and will likely not be seen for the rest of August, after suffering the problem during the EFL Cup defeat by Cardiff City.
13.08.26News
Rochdale and Ian Watson are about to break new ground - but they will do so without several key players
The Australian is now eligible for inclusion in manager Ian Holloway’s matchday squad, and he will certainly be involved at Sixfields. In fact, The Moonraker understands Majekodunmi stands a chance of starting the match at the heart of the back four, following injury to Sam Inwood.
EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have endured a difficult pre-season, with a range of fitness issues affecting all parts of the pitch. And now The Moonraker understands another likely starter may have to sit out the opening League Two game of the campaign.
12.08.26News
Gills fans are used to travelling long distances, so it should be no surprise to see them featuring high up in this season's League Two awayday mileage list.
EXCLUSIVE: There is no obligation on the part of academy players to take the pro offer – Botan Ameen declined the same sort of deal a year ago in an effort to hurry through his switch to Norwich. Swindon, however, are hopeful that sort of situation will not develop for either player this time around.
EXCLUSIVE: Swindon remain in the market for midfielders and a utility forward, although moves for recruits in these areas could be complete before the Town chairman touches down.
It's prediction time and first up we have League Two. Last time out, Bromley reigned supreme, with MK Dons and Cambridge not far behind. With some serious spending being done in the window, this season promises to be just as dramatic at both ends of the division.
11.08.26Opinion
That knock is not expected to keep the midfielder out of action for too long, however, and with Swindon in the market for ball-playing creators, Holloway is keeping his options open.
11.08.26News
Enfield announced the arrival of Hart on a temporary deal on Friday (August 7), sparking raised eyebrows in Wiltshire. The Moonraker has since followed the Swindon Advertiser in confirming that Hart has a contract for 2026/27.
10.08.26News
Gills young gun admits he's been 'flattered' by the positive reaction he's had from the fans, but said he knows better performances are coming.
10.08.26Features
The CounterPress app has now officially launched, giving you an easy way to access Pearl Street Post content from your mobile.
09.08.26News
Back-to-back or straight back down? The consensus among bookmakers appears to be something in between
Rochdale are about to start an EFL season for the first time in four years, but they do so with several questions to answer
09.08.26Opinion
Baba Adeeko's signing addresses a key issue for Rochdale - but there's more still to do
Author, journalist and Dale fan Chris Fitzgerald talks us through his new book "Survival To Silverware"
09.08.26Features
One of only three players remaining from the Rochdale side relegated from League Two in 2023, Devante Rodney has been a key part of The Dale's 'way back'
"Meet the new boss, same as the old boss?" Maybe not quite, but Ian Watson was certainly an admirer of his predecessor's work
The Moonraker runs the rule over the individuals performances of the Swindon Town players during their 3-2 defeat by Cardiff City in the League Cup.
09.08.26Matchday
SIMON HEAD: The manner of Gillingham's EFL Cup defeat to Luton Town set the alarm bells ringing among certain sections of the Gills fanbase, but without a ball kicked in anger in the league, it's way too early to hit the panic button.
ANALYSIS: It is very easy to point to a 12th straight League Cup first-round exit and make the usual jokes. But there have been many worse first-hurdle falls in this competition since 2015. This was not a fall, in fact Swindon were barely unseated.
A little over an hour before the team's first competitive game of the season, Gillingham have announced the emergency-loan signing of a new goalkeeper.
08.08.26News
New Rochdale manager Ian Watson speaks exclusively to The Pearl Street Post about the years that made him and put him on the path to the Crown Oil Arena
08.08.26Features
