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"This is very unique for British players but my boys have been fantastic to a man and they've given absolutely everything."
17.08.26News
"It's perfect, he allows me to do my job and he doesn't interfere in anything at all. It's great, he's put good people into the right positions and he's letting them get on with their jobs."
The Foxes could only take a point in their opening game of the season in an uninspiring draw at Notts County, with Jayden Joseph on target. Andy Moore takes a look at five things we learned from the game, including thoughts on both the defence and striker situation.
17.08.26Matchday
Toby Collyer in the frame as Morrison seeks to strengthen after Norwich victory despite losing captain Alex Mowatt on the eve of new season
17.08.26Opinion
LaLiga's opening weekend saw four games take place across two days, but despite the reduced schedule, there was no shortage of drama as every game delivered goals, controverisal refereeing decisions and moments of outstanding quality.
It took just four minutes for Derensili Sanches Fernandes to introduce himself to the Huddersfield Town faithful. As he pulled on his golden mask and posed in front of the Riverside Stand, it was hard not to believe that Huddersfield may have landed on a potential superstar.
17.08.26Features
The Robins have been actively searching for midfield recruits following the unfortunate injury to Gavin Kilkenny. And they appear to be about to at least partially fill the void left by the Irishman's absence, thanks to the arrival of a highly-rated teenager.
Matthew Rhodes reflects on an excellent opening day of the 2026/27 season for Chesterfield FC Women at the Steel City Stadium.
Few signings have stirred the emotions as much as this one. Jimenez has been reflecting on the long road back from injury and why Wolves was always the club for him, despite global interest in his services.
MATCHDAY 1: Gills 365 assesses the performances of Gillingham's players in their 3-0 opening-day defeat to Walsall at Priestfield.
ANALYSIS: Northampton Town versus Swindon Town was uncomfortable viewing. Not for any particularly nefarious reason; it was just very hard to shake the feeling that doing almost anything else would have been a better use of a sunny Saturday afternoon.
Ben Smith takes a closer look at how Chesterfield slipped to a 1-0 loss on League Two’s opening day.
When Dave Boddy arrived at Coventry City in early 2017, it was difficult to imagine where the club was heading.
Bart Verbruggen believes that Brighton have enough quality to go all the way in the UEFA Europa Conference League, despite a summer of significant change.
The Black Cats are set to complete the signing of Dayann Methalie, with the full-back flying into the North East on Sunday evening to undergo a medical at the Academy of Light.
Former Birmingham City captain Curtis Davies played alongside Max Bird and tells us why he can enhance the Blues side
16.08.26Features
Birmingham City open the Championship season with a 0-0 draw at Sheffield United showing plenty of fortitude on the road
16.08.26Analysis
Chris Davies has spoken about Academy starlet Romelle Donovan's departure from Birmingham City - as the winger prepares to face his old club
16.08.26News
Birmingham City have made Max Bird their sixth signing of the summer
It has been more than two decades since Jody Craddock last pulled on the famous red and white shirt, yet time has done little to diminish the affection he has for the club, the city or the people who made his years at Sunderland so memorable.
In the last seven days, Leicester City Women have signed a midfielder and a striker, as well as playing a friendly against WSL side Liverpool. Here's our latest roundup of the Foxes' pre-season so far.
MACHEL HEWITT: It's not how much of the ball you have; it’s what you do with it. Bromley excel at that game.
16.08.26Matchday
Programme collectors just love holding a programme from a memorable cup run. Sunderland’s 1973 FA Cup triumph will always remain forever etched in the history of this great club – and programmes from the cup run will bring a source of excitement and nostalgia.
16.08.26History
Watford clung on to open their League campaign with a thrilling win against 'Spygate' bad guys Southampton, but new head coach Alessio Dionisi faces a familiar predicament: Will he be given the tools to take us on a memorable funfair ride?
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