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There are football transfers, and then there are homecomings. In his first stint in the Black Country, Raul Jimenez became a club icon at Wolves and produced some of the finest football of his career. His return has been welcomed by supporters here and admirers further afield.
04.08.26Features
The season is upon us but Bolton Wanderers still have many gaps to fill. A couple of striker and wingers are the priorities but where else do the Whites need to strengthen before the season kicks-off?
In the second part of The Phoenix's investigation into the Sky Blues' financial past, we delve into how Premier League football changed things forever.
Brighton supporters once raised enough money to fund a transfer for ‘The People’s Player’, whose impact helped secure promotion and created one of the most heartwarming chapters in Seagulls folklore.
EXCLUSIVE: Development on and off the field have been key aspects of Rawlings’ progress within Wolves Academy.
Gareth Ainsworth dips into the loan market to sign teenage winger from Championship side Millwall.
04.08.26News
We take a peek behind the scenes at some of the most memorable Birmingham City transfer windows
All the talk, when Edoardo Bove rebooted his career at Watford, was of the convalescing heart patient who suffered a cardiac arrest. Now it's time to focus on what he can deliver on the pitch under new head coach Alessio Dionisi - and his pre-season was promising.
Swindon have been struggling to nail down a left-back option in recent weeks, while they have also been searching for cover for Ryan Tafazolli given his recent injury record.
03.08.26News
Never before have fans known so little about an incoming manager, does starting from scratch work in the head coach’s favour?
03.08.26Opinion
A £6m deal for Harry Amass could be the signing of the summer.
Bolton Wanderers pair Sam Inwood and David Abimbola have both departed the club. Inwood leaves temporarily whilst Abimbola leaves on a permanent basis after his cult moments of two seasons ago.
"There is an opportunity there for Barrow and I think they'll just go there and embrace it. I don't think they'll be too disappointed if they don't go and take all three points, they know that it isn't a game that's going to define their season."
The Foxes' marquee pre-season friendly ended in defeat but there was much to admire from new boss Russell Martin and his side, along with a few familiar issues that are still to be ironed out. With the competitive season around the corner, we kick-off the 2026/27 season of Five Things We Learned.
03.08.26Matchday
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The introduction to A Fine Line, Matthew Rhodes's book about Chesterfield's 1996/97 FA Cup run, is now available to read for free on The Spireite Herald.
03.08.26Features
Despite speculation that at least two of the sponsorships could be in place of services rendered, The Moonraker understands that they are cash deals - and that the three combined are of the going rate for a lead sponsor in the division.
Brighton will start their Conference League campaign in Romania or Norway after Monday's draw.
It required Town accelerating their approach to get the deal done. Hungbo only came onto Swindon's radar as being available relatively recently in the transfer window.
The winners and losers from Wycombe Wanderers' pre-season campaign.
"I think the main thing Pools are getting with Max Merrick is a really accomplished young goalkeeper."
"I think we've got a really good young player who's really flexible and can play anywhere down that right-hand side."
For Fox Sake's Lily Saunders catches up with former Fox Sophie Howard to discuss City's new signing - Howard's international team-mate Leah Eddie.
"Of course, we know where we want to be, 100 per cent. We know what our ambition is, the aim is to be competitive. We've got our targets, which we'll keep in house, but I'm sure everyone knows what we want to achieve."
