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Premier League leaders Arsenal will travel to Championship Portsmouth, and Chelsea will visit Charlton Athletic. Ali Rampling64 Danny Higginbotham was afraid to fly. Then he tried hypnosis Rustin Dodd55 Decoding the secret semaphore at corners: One arm raised, hand gestures, and 'bounce ball system' Greg O'Keeffe30 English Championship considering promotion play-off expansion to six teams Matt Slater234 Championship season preview: Can Wrexham reach the Premier League? Will relegated clubs bounce back? The Athletic UK Staff147 Advertisement The Uruguayan striker continued his impressive start to pre-season having also netted in last weekend’s 3-1 win at Preston. James Pearce93 Liam Delap has made a name for himself in the top flight this season - as his dad, Rory, and Stoke did with a bullet like long throw Nick Miller53 POWERED BY NO CONDITION LISTED Stoke City Flag 3ft by 2ft - Brand New Stoke City Football Flag Sealed Packaging 1 available $14. 70 View Listing NO CONDITION LISTED STOKE CITY V NORWICH CITY CHAMPIONSHIP & TEAMSHEET 1 available $7. 02 View Listing USED 2009-10 STOKE CITY SHIRT L Football / Soccer Championship Stoke 1 available $49. 25 View Listing NO CONDITION LISTED Stoke City Flag 5ft by 3ft - Brand New Stoke City Football Flag 24 Hour Post 1 available $21. 39 View Listing Five clubs were fighting to stay in the second tier - so The Athletic went to watch them all on the final day of the season Philip Buckingham, Nick Miller and more49 What Matt Slater is hearing about the business side of the beautiful game from the Premier League, EFL and beyond Matt Slater21 Advertisement Easter can be pivotal in the Championship and this year was no different - we sent reporters around the country to sample the drama Nancy Froston, Gregg Evans and more36 Holland, 54, won just one of his 11 league games in charge of the side, leaving them Japanese side in 19th position in the 20-team J-League. Nnamdi Onyeagwara22 We investigate how wind, rain and extreme temperatures have impacted Premier League players and teams down the years Conor O'Neill55 Defender Chester had the "most enjoyable" time of his career captaining Aston Villa to Wembley success - he's ready for future challenges Jacob Tanswell17 Leicester City striker Tom Cannon has joined Sheffield United in a £10million transfer.
The 22-year-old joined Leicester in a £7. 5m move from Everton in the summer of 2023 but only made 16 appearances under Enzo Maresca, although he missed the first few months of the season after a fracture in his back was discovered during his medical.
The Republic of Ireland international was sent out on loan to Stoke City by Steve Cooper this season.
Cannon scored 11 goals in 25 appearances for Stoke and after Cooper departed, Cannon was recalled last week by new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy as several. .. Rob Tanner25 The gossip from the world of football finance - including regulator rows and more EFL spending headaches Matt Slater83 Advertisement Our weekly round-up of soccer's sillier side, featuring the oh-so prestigious Globe Soccer Awards — and Stoke City Tim Spiers36 Millwall have appointed Alex Neil as their new head coach following the resignation of Neil Harris earlier this month.
The 43-year-old Scot joins the club as one of the most experienced managers in the Championship, having previously managed Norwich City, Preston North End, Sunderland and Stoke City in the division.
He has signed a long-term contract, the club say, and will be joined by assistant head coach Martin Canning.
Millwall are currently 13th in the Championship with 28 points from their opening 23 matches; eight points above the relegation zone and eight points from the promotion. .. Colin Millar17 Arsenal scored from two set-pieces against Manchester United on Wednesday, leading to TV pundit Berbatov's comments Elias Burke141 Pep Guardiola lost again at Anfield on Sunday — but where do other title-winning managers struggle the most? Elias Burke24 Liverpool have been drawn against Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after thrashing West Ham United on Wednesday evening.
West Ham took the lead after Jarell Quansah put through his own net but two goals either side of half-time from Diogo Jota put the hosts in command. Mohamed Salah scored off the bench before Cody Gakpo netted a quickfire brace of his own to complete a resounding 5-1 victory for the holders.
Newcastle United’s third-round match against AFC Wimbledon was postponed on Tuesday due to flooding and will now take place at St James’ Park. .. Callum Davis64 Tim Spiers' weekly look at the lighter side of football, featuring an old rivalry and the same old Chelsea Tim Spiers28 Advertisement Richard Sutcliffe visits the newest destination for fans out to tick off visits to all 92 stadiums in English football's top four divisions Richard Sutcliffe40 Arsenal's former home is now the site of plush flats but there are some sorry sights where footballing cathedrals once stood Richard Sutcliffe61 Xherdan Shaqiri has rejoined Basel on a three-year contract following his departure from Chicago Fire.
32-year-old Shaqiri and the Chicago Fire confirmed they had mutually agreed to terminate the Switzerland international’s contract on Wednesday. His deal had been due to expire at the end of the 2024 MLS season.
“It fills me with pride and I am very happy that I can return to my hometown of FCB today, ” Shaqiri said. “I have had a deep connection with the club and the region since I was a child. As a fan and of course as a player.
“I completed my football training in Basel. .. Ali Rampling45 Where out-of-contract players, including Dwight Gayle and Ciaran Clark, go to get their pre-season training. .. Elias Burke30 See More