Investigation into Leeds ‘spygate’ remains ongoing
The English Football League has said it needs more time to complete the investigation into the Leeds ‘spygate’ furore.
Championship
Dean Smith prepares for important nine days in Aston Villa’s season
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith knows the forthcoming run of fixtures could be pivotal to his side’s Championship play-off hopes.
SFA want more referee meetings with lower league teams
The SFA are looking to set up summits with lower league managers to discuss refereeing.
Nelson Oliveira thanks medical staff for treatment on gruesome facial injuries
Reading striker Nelson Oliveira has thanked medical staff after he sustained horrific facial injuries in a clash during his home debut for the club.
New Burnley signing Peter Crouch hungry for more Premier League goals
Peter Crouch says he is still hungry for goals following his surprise deadline-day return to the Premier League with Burnley.
Peter Crouch joins Burnley until the end of the season
Burnley have signed former England striker Peter Crouch from Stoke on a deal until the end of the season – with Sam Vokes heading in the opposite direction.
Peter Crouch makes Premier League return with Burnley
Peter Crouch is back in the Premier League after completing a surprise deadline day move from Stoke to Burnley.
Peter Crouch poised for Burnley move
Peter Crouch is to undergo a medical at Burnley as he closes in on a permanent switch from Stoke, Press Association Sport understands.
Roy Keane back at Forest and reunited with Martin O’Neill
Roy Keane will once again link up with Martin O’Neill to become Nottingham Forest assistant manager, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.
Tiago Ilori heading back to Portugal
Reading defender Tiago Ilori is having a medical at former club Sporting Lisbon ahead of a permanent switch, Press Association Sport understands.
John Obi Mikel signs short-term deal at Middlesbrough
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has joined Middlesbrough until the end of the season.
Marc Pugh ‘humbled’ by support after leaving Bournemouth for Hull on loan deal
Marc Pugh said he has been left “humbled” by the flood of well-wishes after he left Bournemouth for Hull City after nine seasons and more than 300 appearances for the Cherries.
Ashley Cole expecting no special treatment from Frank Lampard at Derby
Ashley Cole will not expect any favours from new boss Frank Lampard after the former England left-back joined Derby.
Bolasie cuts short Villa stay to return to Everton
Winger Yannick Bolasie has returned to Everton early after the player decided to cut short his loan spell at Aston Villa.
Dwight Gayle urges West Brom to ignore Championship table and focus on results
Dwight Gayle has warned West Brom to ignore the Sky Bet Championship table as they attempt to claw themselves into the race for automatic promotion.
Ipswich boss Paul Lambert pays for fans’ travel to Blackburn defeat
Ipswich manager Paul Lambert paid for around 50 of the club’s fans to travel to their away game at Blackburn.
Leeds’ Championship rivals complain to EFL over spygate
Eleven Championship clubs have complained to the English Football League about Leeds spying on opposition teams, the governing body has announced.
Bristol City owner wants Leeds to lose points for spying
Bristol City owner Steve Lansdown wants a points deduction for Leeds after their head coach Marcelo Bielsa admitted to spying on other Sky Bet Championship teams.
Bolton chief Anderson: All money owed to football creditors has been paid
Bolton chairman Ken Anderson insists the club has paid all of its football creditors.
Bielsa ‘wrong’ to spy on training sessions, says compatriot Pochettino
Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino believe it is vital managers are allowed to make their final match preparations in privacy in the wake of the ‘Spygate’ row.
Jones not worried by Bielsa antics as Stoke play host to Leeds
New Stoke boss Nathan Jones has insisted the Potters have “nothing to hide” as Marcelo Bielsa’s Championship leaders Leeds prepare to visit the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday.
Stoke boss Nathan Jones has no issue with Marcelo Bielsa’s ‘spying’ tactics
New Stoke boss Nathan Jones refused to criticise Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa for his controversial spying tactics.
Boost for Blackburn as players return from injury
Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray has positive news on the injury front ahead of his side’s Championship clash with struggling Ipswich at Ewood Park.
Nottingham Forest can’t keep living in the past, says new boss O’Neill
Martin O’Neill insists Nottingham Forest need to stop living in the past.
Former Forest favourite Martin O’Neill targets Premier League return
Nottingham Forest icon Martin O’Neill is honoured to be returning to the City Ground as manager and wants to end the club’s long exile from the Premier League.
Steven Gerrard: I think Leeds have overstepped the mark
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard believes Marcelo Bielsa was wrong to watch opposition training sessions and called for football’s authorities to legislate against spying.
Crystal Palace poke fun at Marcelo Bielsa
Crystal Palace have poked fun at Leeds by tweeting a fake picture of Marcelo Bielsa secretly watching one of their training sessions.
Sport’s spying controversies
Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa upped the ante in the ‘spygate’ row on Wednesday when he admitted he had snooped on every team his side had faced this season.
Marcelo Bielsa: Leeds have spied on every rival this season
Marcelo Bielsa admitted he had sent staff to spy on every team Leeds have played this season but defended his methods and insisted they were not illegal.
Marcelo Bielsa: Leeds have observed every rival this season
Head coach Marcelo Bielsa has admitted Leeds have “observed all the rivals” they have played this season.