"What I will say, to be really open and honest with the fans, which I will be whenever I can, is we'll be using this competition for young players to gain experience. That's what it will be used for."
14.07.26News
Brighton have announced the signing of Luka Vušković from Tottenham Hotspur.
EXCLUSIVE: The report will cover the accounting period for the 12 months until May 2025 – the most recent set of accounts submitted by Swindon to Companies House. Given 14 months have subsequently passed, the analysis will not offer up-to-date insight into the club’s financial state.
13.07.26News
Brighton have confirmed that Brajan Gruda has returned to RB Leipzig on loan.
EXCLUSIVE: Town currently have Joel McGregor and Mitch Clark to operate at full-back or wing-back, with Billy Kirkman, Joe Snowdon and James Ball further possible options. However, they lack left-footers in the group, Kirkman aside.
With first-team opportunities hard to come by after moving to Luton Town, former Gills forward Joe Gbode has joined Shrewsbury on a season-long loan.
There are just two former Foxes left standing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after three were dumped out in the quarter-finals in the USA. Rob Hayes rounds up the latest action.
12.07.26News
Wycombe Wanderers are reportedly one of a host of League One clubs interested in signing Stoke City striker Nathan Lowe on loan.
11.07.26News
After welcoming several signings to their ranks, Brighton are now discussing a number of outgoings.
"He had a frustrating time at Hartlepool last season, but that works in our favour in some ways because I can sense a real hunger from him to show what he’s capable of."
10.07.26News
"They haven't jumped at any of those yet. To me, that's a good sign because it shows they aren't just going to go and sign any goalkeeper, they've probably got their eye on a certain few and I'm sure there have been plenty of conversations with them this summer."
"He's at the other end of his career now but he's certainly still got plenty to offer, it's a big statement from Pools."
Two free replica shirts are available as part of a Moonraker members competition. Everyone with an active Moonraker subscription will receive an email with details of how to enter the competition by 5pm on Friday (July 10).
Hartlepool United are set to begin their 2026/27 National League campaign at home to Barrow on Saturday, August 8.
EXCLUSIVE: Swindon’s playing budget, while competitive at around £3million, is around upper midtable among teams in League Two. That means the Robins are liable to be outbid on in-demand players.
Adam Campbell has signed for National League North side South Shields following a challenging two-year spell with Hartlepool United.
"We all knew that there needed to be changes, the resources had not been there previously. Obviously, with Landon Smith coming in now, there are big changes and the club have had the opportunity to make some really encouraging signings."
09.07.26News
Brighton's recent defensive reshuffle has paved the way for several stars to depart.
A number of National League North and Northern Premier League clubs are interested in signing young Hartlepool United striker Josh Donaldson on loan, according to reports.
Hartlepool United are "in the conversation" when it comes to National League title contenders next season, according to former Peterborough United, Hull City and Bradford City attacker Aaron McLean.
EXCLUSIVE: Town have friendlies against Chippenham Town and Crystal Palace in the week after their return from Spain, which could provide an excellent opportunity for trialists to make a further impression.
England’s World Cup has already become a test of nerve, discipline and squad depth. With Norway and Erling Haaland next, GARY JORDAN examines the players walking England’s yellow-card tightrope and what Thomas Tuchel must manage in Miami.
"Right from the start, we knew we wanted to bring back the traditional blue and white stripes that supporters instantly associate with Hartlepool United. That became the foundation for the entire design process."
08.07.26News
"I'd have loved to have been there for many years, but it's football. If someone doesn't feel like you should be there anymore, that's their decision."
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