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Charlton Athletic are close to striking a deal for Preston North End striker Jayden Stockley, according to Richard Cawley of London News Online. The highly sought-after frontman has caught the attention of a whole host of third-tier clubs, but it now seems that Charlton are set to win the race. The 27-year-old spent the second […] READ MORE
In a week where the transfer window opened, Oxford United saw one in and one out. Ryan Williams became the club’s second signing of the summer, arriving on a free transfer after leaving Portsmouth, but the U’s lost defender Josh Ruffels to Huddersfield Town as he penned a two-year deal with the Championship club. Oxford […] READ MORE
Portsmouth have confirmed manager Danny Cowley and his assistant Nicky Cowley have signed long term deals at the club. Both arrived in March after Kenny Jackett left the club initially on deals until the end of the season. Despite missing out on a play-off spot, the Portsmouth hierarchy have been impressed with the Cowley brothers […] READ MORE
On a dramatic afternoon, Oxford United claimed the final League One playoff spot. The U’s needed to better Portsmouth’s result to be in with a chance and as they won 4-0 against Burton Albion, Pompey suffered a home defeat to Accrington Stanley. Also this week, the U’s signed Marcus McGuane on a permanent basis ahead of […] READ MORE
The League One playoff race is perhaps the most entertaining battle left in English football this year. A mere nine points separate Lincoln City in fourth and Fleetwood Town in 13th, with all ten clubs within that range, hopeful of securing a place in the top six. Assessing the League One Playoff Race Current Occupiers […] READ MORE
Welcome back to Last Word on Football’s ‘Returning Players’ series. In this edition, we take a look at the well-travelled Peter Crouch. Crouch turned out for several football clubs during his career. Unsurprisingly, he did return to former sides on more than one occasion. Crouch spent time in the Brentford, Queens Park Rangers and Tottenham […] READ MORE
Welcome to Last Word on Football’s ‘Returning Players’ series. In this edition, we take a look at former Tottenham Hotspur defender Younes Kaboul. The centre-back turned out for Spurs in the 2007/08 season before returning to north London in 2010. Returning Players – Younes Kaboul First Spell at Tottenham Hotspur An £8 million fee saw […] READ MORE
Portsmouth have confirmed that they have appointed Danny Cowley as their new manager. The former Lincoln City manager takes over from Kenny Jackett, who departed Fratton Park following the Papa John’s Trophy final defeat to Salford City. His first game will come against fellow play-off contenders Ipswich Town on Saturday. Danny Cowley: Portsmouth Appoint Former […] READ MORE
Former Lincoln City and Huddersfield Town boss Danny Cowley is being chased by managerless League One pair Portsmouth and Charlton Athletic, according to Will Rooney of the Portsmouth News. Pompey are without a boss after they parted company with Kenny Jackett following defeat to Salford City in the delayed 2020 final of the Papa John’s […] READ MORE
Portsmouth have confirmed that Kenny Jackett has departed his role as first-team manager. His final game came against Salford City, as Pompey were defeated on penalties by the League Two side in the 2020 Papa John’s Trophy Final. Kenny Jacket Departs as Portsmouth Manager Time for Change While Jackett enjoyed a fair amount of success […] READ MORE