Former Blackpool boss Michael Appleton is eager for a return to management, admits you have to be more cautious when talking to modern players and backs Leicester and Leeds for promotion from the Championship
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Fans will now get to see the amount of added time on stadium screens at the end of each half in EFL matches
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Premier League clubs want FIFA to bring forward Saudi Arabia's transfer deadline after Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola voiced concerns their stars could be plundered after the European window closes
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EFL SPECIAL REPORT: Mail Sport speaks to a player, manager, executive, sporting director and a fan to get the lowdown on what the Football League - which starts TONIGHT - has to offer this season
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Mauricio Pochettino is JUST what Chelsea need after last season's chaos and confusion... he will bring calm in his bid to 'build something special'
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