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Financial strife fails to dim smiles at high-flying Rayo Vallecano

This is a club that, despite all it's off-the-field financial problems, is currently flourishing in ...

Hertha Berlin and the Skibbe saga – a depressing tale

Perhaps, in a few decades time, some German writer will transform Michael Skibbe's excruciatingly br...

Top 14: Day of reckoning looms for Racing Metro

By the middle of Wednesday afternoon we should have the first indication of what lies ahead for Raci...

Portsmouth prepare for 10-point administration penalty

14 February 2012 10:38 AM

Portsmouth are set to go into administration for the second time in two years leaving the club facing a 10-point penalty.

Portsmouth heading for administration

13 February 2012 05:03 PM

Portsmouth are facing a 10-point deduction after the club's advisors confirmed they are seeking to go into administration.

Paul Cook named manager of Accrington

13 February 2012 03:18 PM

Accrington have appointed Paul Cook as their new manager after reaching an agreement with Sligo Rovers for his release.

Round-Up: Leeds not professional enough, says Redfearn

13 February 2012 12:00 AM

Leeds United's caretaker manager, Neil Redfearn, suggested a paucity of professionalism has affected his players this season after the team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Elland Road on Saturday.

JASON ROBERTS: Reading’s new signing has brought them the intelligence of a Premier striker

Roberts has spring in his step with Reading

13 February 2012 12:00 AM

Reading 2 Coventry 0: Blackburn cast-off has a quick return to the Premier League in sight after finding a work ethic that suits him

Championship round-up: Richards'tweets end after abuse

12 February 2012 12:00 AM

Micah Richards, the Manchester City defender, has closed his Twitter account after receiving further racial abuse, his agent has confirmed. Lincolnshire Police opened an investigation after the 23-year-old was sent an abusive tweet last November. Richards chose not to close his account then, but has now done so after more incidences of the problem. His spokesman said: "Micah is upset about closing his account because he enjoyed the banter and engaging with fans."

The stadium which the club hopes to expand

Demin funds redesign to make lowly Bournemouth fashionable

11 February 2012 12:00 AM

After years of struggle, the Cherries are thriving due to Russian millionaire, so why isn't everyone happy?

Championship betting preview: Tangerines look a tasty proposition

10 February 2012 01:10 PM

Nothing can invigorate belief within a dressing room like coming from behind to win and Blackpool have managed it three times in as many weeks, so it could be worth siding with the Seasiders to put unstable Portsmouth to the sword at Bloomfield Road on Saturday evening.

League One betting preview: Spireites deserve another chance

10 February 2012 01:09 PM

Five months, five-and-a-half matches or 15 minutes: on what sample do you focus when weighing up the value in the 10/3 quote on bottom-club Chesterfield to to beat leaders Charlton at the B2net Stadium on Saturday?

League Two betting preview: Cobblers can close out with Carlisle

10 February 2012 01:08 PM

The best ideas in the world don't count for a great deal if you haven't got players big enough to hold their nerve when the going gets tough, so it's just as well for Northampton that Aidy Boothroyd was able to recruit a couple of new faces before the January window shut.

'We know what talent he has got – hopefully,' says Paul Scholes of the wayward prospect, Ravel Morrison

Ravel Morrison faces 'homophobic' tweet inquiry

09 February 2012 12:00 AM

West Ham United said yesterday that the Football Association had asked the midfielder Ravel Morrison to explain a comment on Twitter that included a homophobic slur.

Burnley chairman forced out by cancer fight

09 February 2012 12:00 AM

The Burnley chairman, Barry Kilby, has said that a battle with cancer is behind his decision to stand down. Kilby will end his 13-year stint as chairman of the Championship club in May but will stay on the board.

Inquest opened on Forest owner Doughty

08 February 2012 02:59 PM

An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty.

Plymouth probe crowd racism claims

06 February 2012 05:10 PM

Plymouth have launched an investigation into allegations a Southend player was abused by a spectator during the npower League Two clash between the two sides on Saturday.

SAM ALLARDYCE: The West Ham manager was delighted by his team’s desire in beating Millwall

West Ham's character will prove key, says Allardyce

06 February 2012 12:00 AM

Sam Allardyce believes his West Ham team "answered every question" about them with a 2-1 win with 10 men over Millwall on Saturday. West Ham are now four points clear of second-placed Southampton, and Allardyce was obviously delighted with the character his players showed, given Kevin Nolan's dismissal just eight minutes in.