On Coventry City’s last visit to Wembley five years ago, the air conditioning on the team coach conked out en route, hardly ideal preparation for players and staff suited and booted in 33C heat for the biggest game of the season, if not longer. Most removed their ties and opened
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‘My friends ask: are you going here?’ Bristol City’s Alex Scott, transfer target of the elite
Burnley promoted to Premier League after Kompany’s claret revolution
Dozy Mmobuosi takeover questions hang over Sheffield United
Problem solving 100%, management 98%, decision making 99%, communication 99%. Who wouldn’t want an owner with this skillset? These are the attributes of the Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi as stated on his website, giving little margin for improvement. The EFL, however, wanted more information from the prospective buyer of Sheffield United
Who has made it into our Football League 2021-22 teams of the season?
Championship Goalkeeper: Mark Travers (Bournemouth) Made a name for himself on his Premier League debut against Tottenham three years ago and established himself as Bournemouth’s No 1 en route to promotion, staving off competition from the Newcastle loanee Freddie Woodman. The 23-year-old has had an interesting 12 months. Last May, five
FA and EFL condemn Millwall fans for booing as players take a knee
Championship roundup: Pukki and Norwich knock Bournemouth off top
Norwich claimed the lead in the Championship with a 1-0 win at Middlesbrough after Bournemouth came from two goals down to beat Reading 4-2 in the early kick-off at the Vitality Stadium to knock the Royals off top spot. Famara Diedhiou hits winner for Bristol City against Wayne Rooney's Derby Watford
Sheffield Wednesday appoint Tony Pulis as new manager
Sheffield Wednesday have announced the appointment of Tony Pulis as their new manager. The 62-year-old succeeds Garry Monk, who was sacked by the club earlier this week. Pulis returns to management after leaving Middlesbrough in May 2019 and having previously managed Gillingham, Stoke, Crystal Palace and West Brom, among others. The job
Championship roundup: Chris Hughton enjoys winning start with Forest
Chris Hughton marked his first game in charge of Nottingham Forest with a late 1-0 win at Blackburn. The former Newcastle and Brighton manager, who replaced Sabri Lamouchi after Forest’s four-game losing start to the season, will have been extremely encouraged by the performance of his new charges at Ewood