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Rochdale and Ian Watson are about to break new ground - but they will do so without several key players
13.08.26Matchday
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.
13.08.26News
Bolton Wanderers Championship campaign gets underway on Saturday, as they take on Preston North End. To get the lowdown on what the Whites can expect, we spoke Lilywhites fan, writer and co-host of the The Butter Pie podcast, Jack Tucker.
13.08.26Features
Birmingham City's season gets underway in south Wales - and they will be going all out to win
Blues win to kick-off the new season - we take a look at what was behind the away day success
13.08.26Analysis
In the second part of our special feature, we talk to Martin Grainger about his finest moment at Birmingham City - and how it all went sour
In the first of a two-part special feature, Forever Blues talks to tough-tackling Martin Grainger about his eventful time at Birmingham City
In our latest podcast, Colin Tattum is joined by Blues legend Paul Tait to discuss the win at Swansea City and preview the Championship opener. Plus, Priske, Buchanan, Beadle and Romelle Donovan - and much more
13.08.26Opinion
Frank Lampard's Coventry City fired their way to the Championship title last time out, they were followed up automatically by Ipswich Town, who bounced back at the first time of asking. At Wembley, it was Hull City who prevailed in what was a play-offs marred by controversy.
A brilliant short story from the creator of the award-winning podcast Hornet Heaven, based on real-life events at Watford FC but set in a fictional afterlife paradise where Hornets fans can carry on watching the team for eternity.
OPINION: A Luton fan's take on Jacob Brown ahead of the Scotland international's reunion with the Hatters on the opening day of the season
With confirmation this week that Leicester City Football Club is on the market for offers over £200million, Rob Hayes takes a look at how we got to this point, and what might be next for the Foxes.
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.
Ryan Hardie joins Bolton Wanderers looking to rediscover his best form. That form, came under Whites boss Steven Schumacher, who will be the key to returning the striker to goal scoring form.
12.08.26Analysis
Bolton Wanderers have gone shopping in Wrexham again, this time bringing in central defender, Lewis Brunt, on a four-year deal from the Welsh side.
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.
From 1969 to the present day, The Watford Word has compiled a list of the Hornets' best goals. Many of the names will be familiar, some you may have forgotten - but all of these made your heart soar. Any glaring omissions?
Last time out in the third-tier, Lincoln City stormed their way to a shock title win, with a young Cardiff squad following them up. In the play-offs, Bolton Wanderers finally ended their prolonged spell in League One, securing a well-earned promotion at Wembley.
12.08.26Opinion
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.
Wolves are back in the Championship after an eight-year sojourn in the top flight and they must get off to a good start following last week’s comfortable win over Port Vale.
Eight years ago, Bolton Wanderers would begin their last Championship campaign. A season that would see the Whites forfeit a game, have five winding up petitions, be relegated in April and end the season on the brink of extinction.
11.08.26Features
West Bromwich Albion have completed the permanent signing of Rabby Nzingoula for Strasbourg
11.08.26News
Bolton Wanderers have confirmed the loan signing of Ryan Hardie from Wrexham, six months after they originally attempted to secure the services of the striker.
