Fleetwood Town defender Jake Batty hailed his team-mates' resilience after the fourth-tier underdogs pulled off a monumental Carabao Cup shock by eliminating Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties. Despite sitting 84 places below Mikel Arteta's men in the football pyramid, the hosts held firm for a 1-1 draw before winning 5-3 on spot-kicks.
Former Arsenal sporting director Edu has secured an unexpected return to English football after agreeing to advise fourth-tier outfit Northampton Town following his recent departure from Nottingham Forest. The Brazilian executive links up with the League Two club shortly after a consortium featuring his compatriot Alexandre Pato completed a takeover.
League Two outfit Rotherham United have offered former Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams a fresh route back into the professional game after more than a year on the sidelines. The 26-year-old defender has signed a short-term contract with the South Yorkshire club following an extended trial period at their training ground.
The PM has heavily hinted that he wants to lift the 41-year-old ban on alcohol on the terraces, but just how realistic - and necessary - is such a seismic change?
Alexandre Pato has been making surprising headlines at Northampton, as part of a consortium that has acquired a 70 per cent stake in the club, but ex-Cobblers boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has told GOAL there is “no new Wrexham” to be found in the English Football League. Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have enjoyed considerable success in North Wales.
A consortium featuring former Chelsea and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato has received regulatory approval to acquire a shareholding in Northampton Town. The Independent Football Regulator and EFL cleared the deal as the League Two side aim to wipe out debt following relegation.
Pop superstar Robbie Williams has reached a milestone that most football fans only ever dream of by becoming an official Panini sticker. The lifelong Port Vale supporter has teamed up with the iconic collectibles brand and his beloved club to release a limited-edition "shiny" following his growing involvement with the Valiants.
Chelsea legend John Terry will not be the new owner of Colchester United after the League Two outfit confirmed that a proposed takeover bid from his consortium has officially collapsed. The former England captain had been in detailed negotiations to acquire a majority stake in the Essex-based club, but talks have ended without an agreement being reached.
Salford City co-owners David Beckham and Gary Neville have made the ruthless decision to sack head coach Karl Robinson. Despite leading the Ammies to their highest-ever league finish and a trip to Wembley, the former MK Dons and Oxford United boss has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect.
Notts County ended their 11-year wait for a return to League One with a commanding 3-0 victory over Salford City in the League Two play-off final. Influential performances from Alassana Jatta and Jodi Jones ensured a miserable afternoon at Wembley for Salford's high-profile co-owners.
Frank Lampard has been named EFL Championship Manager of the Season following his role in guiding Coventry City to promotion. The award serves as validation for a campaign that saw Coventry consistently defy expectations and outpace traditional heavyweights in the division. By winning the title, the former Chelsea midfielder has brought to an end a painful 25-year exile from the top flight of English football.
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