The Robins have been actively searching for midfield recruits following the unfortunate injury to Gavin Kilkenny. And they appear to be about to at least partially fill the void left by the Irishman's absence, thanks to the arrival of a highly-rated teenager.
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The Black Cats are set to complete the signing of Dayann Methalie, with the full-back flying into the North East on Sunday evening to undergo a medical at the Academy of Light.
Former Birmingham City captain Curtis Davies played alongside Max Bird and tells us why he can enhance the Blues side
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Chris Davies has spoken about Academy starlet Romelle Donovan's departure from Birmingham City - as the winger prepares to face his old club
Birmingham City have made Max Bird their sixth signing of the summer
In the last seven days, Leicester City Women have signed a midfielder and a striker, as well as playing a friendly against WSL side Liverpool. Here's our latest roundup of the Foxes' pre-season so far.
Watford clung on to open their League campaign with a thrilling win against 'Spygate' bad guys Southampton, but new head coach Alessio Dionisi faces a familiar predicament: Will he be given the tools to take us on a memorable funfair ride?
Bolton Wanderers returned to the Championship with a bang, beating Preston North End 2-1 in their opening game. Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale scored for the Whites in front of a sell out crowd at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. From the starting XI to the substitutes, here's our full player ratings.
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker understands that transfer has not yet been finalised, but it is expected to go through without problem.
"I would have looked at those two games last season, and we might well have ended up with one point from them. We seem to have a completely different mentality this season, there's a different mentality around the whole club."
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"It's a top squad, a top set of lads. There's a real buzz around the place, hopefully it continues."
Premier League centre forwards are like London buses. No, not intimidatingly large, cumbersome and painted red – you spend all summer waiting for one and then two come along at once.
Brighton battled to a 1-0 victory over Italian outfit Bologna on Saturday to cap off their pre-season preparations.
James Morris' 12 minutes contribution was game-changing -- but not in the way we wanted.
"It's tremendous, to have two wins from two and no goals conceded. The desire of the players, the application of the players, all the credit is on their shoulders."
Bolton Wanderers returned to the Championship in style, beating local rivals, Preston North End, 2-1. Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale netted for the host's as the Whites put three points on the board to start their league campaign.
EXCLUSIVE: While The Moonraker understands the issue is not thought to be severe, it was concerning enough for the Swindon backroom staff to take the decision not to risk aggravating the problem in a match environment.
Newly-signed Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer has returned to Priestfield on an emergency loan basis, and looks set to start against Walsall.
With Frank Lampard confirming that a quad tear will keep Haji Wright sidelined for an as-yet-unknown length of time, the Sky Blues are suddenly looking a little light up top.
Seven years. Three months. Ten days. Bolton Wanderers finally return to the Championship.
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The Sky Blues rounded off their pre-season preparations (well, other than the behind closed doors match coming on Saturday) with a 2-0 win over Monaco.
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The manner of the 2-2 draw has concerned the new Wolves head coach, who believes his side need to learn from the mistakes in an eventful Championship opener at Molineux
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