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Versatile forward Diego Gomez has penned a new long-term contract at the Amex Stadium.
14.08.26News
The Board calculates the deal is worth losing the player identified by new boss as the key man in a re-shaped midfield. The fee is thought to be in the region of £750,000.
Blues under-21s campaign includes participation in the National Cup, for the first time
Gareth Ainsworth's new group of locker-room leaders will drive standards in the dressing room and, hopefully, success on the pitch this season. But fans will have to wait until matchday to learn the identity of Gillingham's new skipper.
The League One season kicks off on Saturday lunchtime as Leicester City make the short trip to face Notts County at Meadow Lane. As we prepare for only our second season in the third tier, here are five things to think about ahead of the weekend.
14.08.26Matchday
It's shaping up to be arguably the most demanding Championship campaign ever - here's what Chris Davies thinks
Birmingham City's second season in the Championship under Chris Davies is upon us. What's likely in store for Blues in 2026/27?
14.08.26Analysis
A settled Blues is a happy Blues is a better Blues - why continuity has 'great strength' for Chris Davies
13.08.26News
The new head coach has been answering questions about a squad of players he is still in the process of changing as the Championship season begins.
A second Brighton youngster is set to spend next season at the King Power Stadium.
Over his time in Wiltshire, Glatzel has morphed from being an out-and-out number nine into a versatile forward, who can also play in midfield and, occasionally, at wing-back.
Celta Vigo's opening weekend clash with Osasuna has been postponed, and LaLiga have now been criticised by the away side over the manner in which they have dealt with the situation.
MATCHDAY 1: Gillingham centre-back is encouraged by the club's summer refresh, and is looking forward to the start of the new League Two campaign.
13.08.26Matchday
Our editor Robbie Stelling believes Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark could be tempted to make changes ahead of Saturday's mammoth trip to Aldershot Town. Is this how Pools will line up in Hampshire?
13.08.26Opinion
"We know how it felt last season not even finishing in the play-offs, so we don't want to replicate that. We want to do as well as we can."
With the start of the 2026/27 League Two campaign in sight, Matthew Rhodes takes a look at Chesterfield's most recent opening day league games.
13.08.26Features
AFC Bournemouth have announced the departure of Enes Ünal. The Turkish striker offered Cherries something different - just as Kieffer Moore did, with the same expected of summer signing Álvaro Rodríguez. Bournemouth now have a lineage of target men.
"It's a long journey to Aldershot, it feels like it's a long journey almost every time. I enjoy it, I'm used to it now and I think the lads are as well. We're just looking forward to our first away trip."
Ruben Rodrigues is set to miss up to six weeks with damage in his ligaments whilst one midfielder will be available this weekend. Bolton Wanderers also want to bring in one more player before Saturday, but it is unlikely to be their original target.
Chris Davies outlines his plans for Birmingham City during the remainder of the transfer window
Luis Vazquez won't be copying what went before after the Argentine striker's move to Blues
13.08.26Analysis
A 'slow' transfer window is sure to hot up as the deadline approaches, reckons Birmingham City manager Chris Davies
"We don't want that to turn into a hamstring issue, it's just a bit of stiffness in there at the moment. He's got a good chance of being available as well."
EXCLUSIVE: Robins manager Ian Holloway is keen to bring in new recruits to bolster the squad, following a spate of pre-season injuries. And The Moonraker can reveal the identity of one of the targets being pursued by Town.
