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OPINION: Ahead of the visit of one of the game's truly historic clubs, perhaps Reading are better off without VAR, regardless of the decisions vs Brentford
18.09.26Opinion
Welcome to The Hat-Trick, your bite-sized weekend preview as we take a look at three key questions we’re hoping we’ll all get answers to on Matchday 7.
18.09.26Features
As Blues prepare to face Middlesbrough, the Blues manager speaks about the stylistic give and take that has altered his side
18.09.26News
Bolton Wanderers will remain without three players as they head to Norwich City this weekend. The Canaries are also expected to be without several players for the Championship matchup.
West Bromwich Albion youngster Harry Whitwell has agreed, as anticipated, a new contract with the club after an excellent start to the season
With the Os having not won a game at home so far this season, Stevenage being our next visitors may feel less than ideal for breaking our duck. We try to look on the bright side and assess our chances of pulling off a win. Our Chief Analyst Sam Griffin also provides some tactical analysis.
Goalkeeper Jack Bonham has signed a new one-year deal with Bolton Wanderers, after helping them to promotion last season. The shot stopper recently lost his place in the side, but still wants to remain at the club.
Midfielder Tommy Doyle’s family derby history has ensured the midfielder knows what rivalries mean to supporters.
Paternity, captaincy, identity ... and why Richie is the most passionate Manager he's known. Orient's new captain tells us about the training ground, the charm of old stadiums, and why footballers are retiring younger.
It's been way too long...
Matthew Rhodes looks ahead to Saturday afternoon's League Two fixture between Chesterfield and York City at the SMH Group Stadium.
18.09.26Matchday
Lean into the crowd, or treat it like any other week?
The director of football/sporting director role is close to be filled
Why Sam Vokes' return to Wycombe Wanderers as a member of the coaching staff is a step in the right direction.
Bolton Wanderers head to Norwich City on Sunday, looking to exercise some demons at Carrow Road and head into the international break on a winning note. Here's all you need to know, from head-to-head record, key statistics, to who we think will start the Championship clash.
Cesar Peixoto’s problems in attack have made Sunday’s Black Country derby a trickier proposition, as a renewed local hostility stirs both sets of supporters.
Albion's 25 year-old skipper has blossomed since manager James Morrison moved him from right back to the centre of defence for last season's vital draw at Sheffield United
Leicester City travel to Barnsley on Saturday lunchtime, with the Foxes looking to build on their thrilling victory at Stockport County and finally put together a run of positive results. Rob Hayes considers five things to look out for.
The training centre for the men's, women's and academy - plus the women's stadium - are to be moved to a different site. A Forever Blues long read
17.09.26News
The Moonraker looks at four theories which might explain why the Robins have been carrying such a lengthy casualty list for such a long period of time.
17.09.26Features
Leicester City travel to Oakwell this Saturday at 12:30pm to face Barnsley. Honey Hicks has the lowdown on everything you need to know about this weekend's opponents.
17.09.26Matchday
The Albion boss has seen an extra sharpness in his squad this week and will only believe Jimenez out of the derby when he sees the teamsheet
Watford's two-time Player of the Season has died suddenly at the age of 57, but he belongs in the Hornets' pantheon of special goalkeepers. A personal tribute to one of the club's most under-rated legends
The Blues boss was asked about the end-of-game celebrations at Pride Park and the videos and still pictures doing the rounds
