EFL

MATCHDAY 12: Despite taking the lead via a first-half penalty, Gillingham had to hang on for a point against Port Vale at Priestfield.

It's time for our first book review of the new era - and what finer way to kick it off than with Julian Lloyd-Webber's absorbing autobiography, which is every bit as charming as the man himself

MACHEL HEWITT: This isn’t the time to feel in awe about the occasion or the game

Ben Smith looks ahead as Chesterfield prepare to host Colchester United in a midweek League Two meeting.

26 years ago, Bolton Wanderers brought Sam Allardyce back to the club. A man who had played for the club, but managed just two other teams before arriving, would go on to take the Whites on one of their most successful periods, delivering top flight and European football to Bolton.

The Robins might have hoped for relatively easy progression to the next round, in the hope of generating some on-field success, useful prize money and possibly a route to a big boy in the third round.

Luca Stephenson returned to the Bolton Wanderers team, helping them to secure a point at St Mary's against Southampton. The defender help solidify the Whites backline and continue to instil more confidence into a growing Steven Schumacher-led team.

Chris Davies outlines the reasons for such improvement in his full-backs