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Hartlepool United president Jeff Stelling believes new owner Landon Smith has "made a lot of the right steps" since taking charge of Pools.
22.06.26News
Hartlepool United and the wider footballing community are mourning the passing of Alan Murray after the former Pools boss died aged 76.
Tottenham Hotspur's interest in Brighton this summer may not end with Jan Paul van Hecke, with another Seagulls player now under consideration in north London.
Former Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield has been sacked by Oxford United.
20.06.26News
"He's a dedicated young man who wants to better himself and progress, but as we sit here now, he's a Halifax Town player."
Brighton are continuing their search for defensive reinforcements after the departure of Jan Paul van Hecke, with a Serie A centre-back now firmly on their radar.
Former Hartlepool United manager Nicky Featherstone has responded to criticism surrounding his side's style of play last season.
Jeff Stelling has been discussing his role as Hartlepool United's honorary president.
Gillingham FC boss Gareth Ainsworth has moved to strengthen his back line with the addition of experienced former Motherwell and St Johnstone centre-half.
19.06.26News
Brighton have stepped up their pursuit of a new centre-back following Jan Paul van Hecke's departure to Tottenham
Whilst we're all enjoying the World Cup for the spectacle that it is in its own right, it has also been interesting to watch current and former Leicester City players taking to the field for their countries. Here's how they all got on after the first round of group games.
The 2026/27 Premier League fixture list has been announced, with Brighton hosting Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the campaign.
New Hartlepool United assistant head coach Adam Clayton has vowed to do "everything I can" to help Pools succeed after signing a two-year contract at Victoria Park.
The midfielder joined the Robins last summer following his release by Chesterfield. He arrived with a reputation as a ball-playing advanced midfielder but was asked to take on a variety of roles by Ian Holloway last term.
18.06.26News
Fresh European reports have fuelled speculation over another Brighton exit this summer, but Albion's stance is understood to be the complete opposite.
Charlie Summers, who was due to enter the second year of his scholarship at the County Ground next season, has been rewarded for his excellent progression with his first professional contract – as predicted by The Moonraker last month.
Legendary Hartlepool United captain Micky Barron feels former owner Raj Singh's legacy will be "shrouded in negativity".
"I think it's a stark contrast to the previous ownership, where it felt like the club went from crisis to crisis."
EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have 19 players under contract ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, but The Moonraker has previously reported that they would be happy to listen to offers for as many as four. And one of that quarter is now expected to leave Swindon in the coming days.
EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have yet to make their first signing of the off-season, with the free agent market unusually slow. However, The Moonraker understands they will begin the rebuild with the acquisition of a former Aston Villa trainee.
17.06.26News
The Brighton Base previously revealed that Bundesliga side Schalke were keen on signing Igor Julio.
EXCLUSIVE: The Robins have yet to add to their squad since confirming their retained list at the end of the ultimately disappointing 2025/26 campaign. However, movement in and out of the club could start to be seen in the not-too-distant future.
Hartlepool United player-coach Adam Smith has hailed "a real feeling of optimism" after committing his future to Pools for another season.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi shortlisted Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke as a top target this summer.
16.06.26News
