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In the first of a two-part special feature, Forever Blues talks to tough-tackling Martin Grainger about his eventful time at Birmingham City

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.

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

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.

Valencia manager Carlos Corberan is currently unpopular among their fans, but is it time that the Mestalla crowd backed him, rather than continuing to shroud the club in negativity?

From 1969 to the present day, The Watford Word has compiled a list of the Hornets' best goals. Many of the names will be familiar, some you may have forgotten - but all of these made your heart soar. Any glaring omissions?

Last time out in the third-tier, Lincoln City stormed their way to a shock title win, with a young Cardiff squad following them up. In the play-offs, Bolton Wanderers finally ended their prolonged spell in League One, securing a well-earned promotion at Wembley.

Excitement is building for Cherries fans as their debut season in Europe approaches. It will all feel a little bit more real when the league phase draw for the Europa League is made on August 28th.