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West Ham United v Wrexham - Sky Bet Championship 2026/27

Sullivan sues BBC for £150m over Panorama documentary

Billionaire former West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan is taking legal action against the BBC, seeking a massive £150 million in damages. The lawsuit follows the broadcast of a Panorama documentary in June, which accused Sullivan of historical sexual misconduct. Sullivan strongly denies the allegations and demands the permanent removal of the programme.

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‘Entertaining’ - Jackman welcomed to EFL with Brady & Reynolds

Hugh Jackman joining Ryan Reynolds and Tom Brady in the Championship’s A-list stakeholder group will help to make the Football League even “more entertaining”, ex-Birmingham winger Jermaine Pennant has told GOAL. The Wolverine actor, who is good friends with the ownership team at Wrexham, has revealed that he is in talks with Norwich regarding potential investment opportunities.

Birmingham City v Southampton - Sky Bet Championship 2026/27

Southampton boss slams 'unheard of' Spygate sanctions

Southampton are bracing for a fresh legal battle this week as coach Tonda Eckert faces a Football Association misconduct hearing following the explosive Spygate scandal. The club is already reeling from historic sanctions that cost them a shot at the Premier League, but the governing body could yet impose further penalties on the individuals involved.

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Townsend jokes after bizarre pitch roller collision in Thailand

Former England winger Andros Townsend made light of a terrifying ordeal after being struck by an out-of-control pitch roller ahead of a Thai League 1 fixture on Saturday. The 35-year-old miraculously escaped catastrophic damage before coming off the bench for PT Prachuap, later joking that visits to Stoke City were preferable to the freak accident.

West Ham United v Wrexham - Sky Bet Championship 2026/27

Castellanos accused of spitting at Marschall

West Ham United forward Taty Castellanos has found himself at the centre of a storm following allegations of unsportsmanlike conduct during a heated London derby. The Argentine striker is accused of spitting at Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall in a match that saw old rivalries reignite in the Championship.

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Rob & Ryan missed out! ‘Was something there’ in Vardy to Wrexham

Jamie Vardy has been linked with Wrexham on a couple of occasions when hitting free agency, and Danny Simpson has told GOAL that there “was something there” when talk of joining Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac in North Wales resurfaced. No deal was done, with the evergreen frontman - who is being backed to play well beyond the age of 40 - now on the books at Burnley.

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Antonio found guilty over Lamborghini offence

Watford striker Michail Antonio has been found guilty of a motoring offence after failing to identify the driver of his Lamborghini supercar. The veteran forward, who recently completed a move to Watford, now faces the prospect of a mandatory driving ban following the verdict at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court.

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Reynolds and Mac mock Saints over 'Spygate'

Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have reignited their rivalry with Southampton by poking fun at the infamous 'Spygate' scandal. The Hollywood duo released a comedic social media clip ahead of the Saints' visit to the Racecourse Ground this Saturday.

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Walker makes Burnley rallying cry

Burnley defender Kyle Walker has issued an emotional rallying cry as the Clarets look to end a disastrous winless run that has left them rooted to the bottom of the Championship. The veteran full-back, who arrived at Turf Moor following a trophy-laden spell at Manchester City, admitted he is desperate to taste victory once again as the pressure mounts on the Lancashire club.