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MATCHDAY 1: Gillingham boss wasn't happy with the manner of his side's Carabao Cup first-round exit to Luton Town, but said he's grateful for the chance to address the problems before the EFL season gets underway.
13.08.26Matchday
Welsh International midfielder’s profile fits into Cesar Peixoto’s plans for Wolves as the club works on bringing home grown players into its squad.
13.08.26News
"It wasn't all doom and gloom. It looks horrendous on paper, but you've got to take that away. You've got to think about what's best for this football club."
Wolves's new head coach believes that his side have prepared as fully as possible for a campaign that takes them into the unknown.
Inwood will miss the first League Two game of the campaign this weekend, and will likely not be seen for the rest of August, after suffering the problem during the EFL Cup defeat by Cardiff City.
Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark is expecting a difficult test when Pools make the long trip to Aldershot Town on Saturday.
Rochdale and Ian Watson are about to break new ground - but they will do so without several key players
DAVE KIDD argues that Arbeloa can make better use of Sess' clinical finishing ability, as he rounds up all the talking points from an intriguing and farcical encounter with Malaga on the Costa del Sol.
13.08.26Analysis
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.
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
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
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
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.
Danny Welbeck’s departure leaves Brighton with far more than 13 Premier League goals to replace.
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.
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