Football

"The players have been superb, to a man. Every one of them has been brilliant, I couldn't be more pleased. Me and the staff have been absolutely delighted with them."

Hartlepool United are set to begin the 2026/27 National League season with limited options in central-midfield. Are Pools strong enough in the engine room to be considered genuine contenders next term?

It's a question that will be answered in the next five to ten games, but Rob Hayes embarks on a lengthy jigsaw puzzle analogy to try to determine where new signing Liam Cullen will fit in at the club.

Bolton Wanderers want to repeat a defensive trick this season but have lost the man who helped it happen. Instead they have brought in a specialist for it, and Akin Famewo could be key to how this Wanderers defence works.

Frank Onyeka has made 75 Premier League appearances. The rest of Coventry City's squad has made just 63 between them.

Paul Fisher has the report following a 1-1 draw for Chesterfield against Scunthorpe United at The Attis Arena in a 120 minute match ahead of the new season.

The CounterPress app has now officially launched, giving you an easy way to access From Bromley with Love content from your mobile.

Ian Holloway and his coaching staff have been calling in favours to bolster their squad for the trip to Gloucestershire, following a spate of injuries at the County Ground. And four players have arrived at short notice to be a part of the group, all of whom The Moonraker can identify today.