Craig Gardner has stepped down after five years, as technical director then director of football - we analyse exactly what it means for Birmingham City
07.08.26Analysis
EFL CUP: We select our Gillingham starting XI for the EFL Cup Round One clash with Luton Town at Priestfield, with three of our young summer recruits getting their first starts in our lineup.
07.08.26Matchday
EFL CUP: Gillingham will get the 2026/27 season off and underway with a home tie against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup, and there's plenty of intrigue over who'll feature in Gareth Ainsworth's first starting XI of the campaign.
Welcome to a brand new way to follow Gillingham FC, from a brand you might just remember from a few years ago...
07.08.26News
Middlesbrough have been reaping the rewards of their big-money sales as they look to build Kim Hellberg a squad that is capable of achieving a return to the Premier League following their 10-year exile.
06.08.26Features
Majekodunmi was brought to the club by first-team coach David Carney during pre-season, after chairman Clem Morfuni expressed a desire to see an Australian within the senior squad.
06.08.26News
Gillingham midfielder struggled to break into the starting XI at Priestfield. Now he's dropping to the National League for a new challenge on loan.
EFL CUP: The season kicks off with a packed slate of Carabao Cup fixtures, with every first round game shown live.
West Bromwich Albion have sold midfielder Souleyman Mandey to Grazer AK in Austria, after the midfielder decided against signing a new contract at The Hawthorns
Despite being popular among supporters, and having put in several impressive performances for Swindon last term, Mabete has struggled to hold down a regular spot in Ian Holloway's side.
West Bromwich Albion are on the eve of their first full campaign under club legend and new boss James Morrison - how have the preparations gone?
EXCLUSIVE: Friday’s opener will provide a special moment for one of Wolves’ opponents at Molineux.
EXCLUSIVE: Whether or not they are hired before the Cardiff game, after, or not at all is of course up in the air - as is commonplace during transfer windows, which move quickly and often unpredictably.
05.08.26News
Not too shabby at the Abbey as the Os hit seven in their final pre-season friendly.
Bolton Wanderers kick-off their 2026/27 campaign against Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup. The game comes a week before the Championship season starts, an unusual first game, but one that could be perfect for the Wanderers.
05.08.26Opinion
Foxes youngster Jayden Joseph has impressed in pre-season after spending the last campaign on loan at Tranmere Rovers. We spoke to Matt from The Trip to the Moon Podcast about Joseph's time at Prenton Park last season and whether they will miss the talented right-back.
FHM's £3 million switch from SK Brann to The Hawthorns is finally a done deal
The numbers don't lie - Watford has become the spiritual home of short-termism when it comes to hiring and discarding head coaches, but four seasons in mid-table (11th, 15th, 14th and 16th) tell the story. It's time for the churn to slow down.
Forever Blues assesses Birmingham City's return to the Championship
05.08.26Analysis
The 21-year-old Golden Boot winner has been the subject of much transfer speculation this summer and has now signed with the Robins for an Os record fee.
04.08.26News
Albion's in-form academy product receives high praise as Albion manager Morrison prepares for season opener
OPINION: A difficult summer off the pitch is no match for players and coaches earning the respect of fans on it, pre-season or not.
04.08.26Opinion
An anonymous Wycombe Wanderers supporter shared their constructive feedback over the summer with The Quartermen.
The One and Only Wanderers is now live. But what is it? Who writes for it? And what can you expect from the new way to follow Bolton Wanderers? Here's everything you need to know.
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