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Real Madrid recently completed a surprise move to sign striker Carlos Espí, but while many may not know too much about him, he is a player who quickly established himself as the saviour of Levante in the second half of last season.
13.08.26Features
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.
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 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
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.
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.
Danny Welbeck’s departure leaves Brighton with far more than 13 Premier League goals to replace.
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
Yasin Ayari has developed into a key player at Brighton over the past few years, but his contract situation is creating something of a headache for the Seagulls.
Caleb Yirenkyi is top signing for the Sky Blues, according to journalist Vicenc Clos Balcells. Here, he delivers his full scouting report on the new recruit.
Ben Smith takes a detailed look at Remeao Hutton's competitive debut for Chesterfield.
10.08.26Features
Chesterfield FC Women start their 2026/27 season on Sunday as they take on Barnsley Women in the FA Women's National League Division One Midlands.
12 players have joined this summer, in manager Richie Wellens' squad reset. We review the signings, including this week's additions of Oyekunle and Gilchrist.
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.
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
With the departure of Jahnoah Markelo after just over seven months at Coventry City, and the recent 28-year anniversary of Robert Jarni’s comically short stay at the club, it got me thinking about players who left the Sky Blues before they had even got settled.
Few men in football hold such a close bond with a club as Chris Coleman does with Fulham. Here, the former captain and manager tells Saturday White Fever about his extraordinary relationships with Jean Tigana, Mohamed Al Fayed and Sir Alex Ferguson, as well as the horrific car crash that ended his playing career.
One year on since we lost the voice of Leicester City Football Club, Bradley Varnam, we have been speaking to some of his former colleagues, including For Fox Sake's Pete Selby.
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
Coventry City's return to the Premier League begins at Arsenal. Twenty-seven years ago, another Coventry side travelled into battle against Arsène Wenger's Arsenal and produced one of the club's finest Premier League performances
07.08.26Features
Bolton Wanderers face Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup on Saturday. To get the lowdown on what the Whites can expect, we spoke to sports writer and lifelong Owls fan, Josh Stedman.
It's time to go again. Wycombe Wanderers' season kicks off with the visit of Stevenage in the Carabao Cup on Friday evening.
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