William Mallard-Smith, Author at The Lower Tiers

The Lower Tiers’ Team Of The Week – GW1

William Mallard-Smith August 5, 2025 No Comments

As the 2025/26 season’s long anticipated start finally arrived, it certainly didn’t disappoint across either division. Now, with the dust settling following its return, here is the Lower Tiers’ EFL Team…

Colchester United Interview: The New Season With William Mallard-Smith

William Mallard-Smith July 27, 2025 No Comments

Colchester United finished 9th in EFL League Two last season, missing out on the play-offs. Now, with a new season inevitable, United will be looking to improve on push-on. Ahead…

Six Free Agents Who Deserve A EFL League Two Move

William Mallard-Smith July 20, 2025 No Comments

As the season gets ever closer to beginning, some players (free agents) find themselves without a club. Some serious talent remains uncontracted, and here’s a look of some of those free…

5 Key Takeaways From Colchester United’s First Pre-season Friendly

William Mallard-Smith July 13, 2025 No Comments

Colchester United kicked off their pre-season schedule on Saturday with their annual friendly versus Maldon & Tiptree, winning 3-0 thanks to goals from Teddy Bishop, Owura Edwards and a late…

Colchester United’s 24 Hours Of Transfer Mayhem

William Mallard-Smith July 10, 2025 No Comments

Within the past two days, Colchester United have welcomed new signing Will Goodwin through the door on loan from Oxford United as well as young centre midfielder Ben Perry on…

The 10 Worst Atmospheres in The EFL According to AI

William Mallard-Smith July 8, 2025 No Comments

Atmosphere is something that always strikes debates amongst EFL supporters, with chants of “football in a library” and “we forgot that you were here” regularly being heard from the stands,…

Each EFL League One Side’s Lowest Rated Performer Of The 2024/25 Season

William Mallard-Smith July 7, 2025 No Comments

Following the beginning of preseason, here’s a look at each side’s player with the lowest average rating during the last season. For context, each player begins on a 6/10 rating and…

Birmingham Set To Sign Japanese Duo

William Mallard-Smith July 5, 2025 No Comments

In addition to Birmingham’s many additions this summer transfer window, the Blues are linked to pounce on Gil Vicente midfielder Kanju Fujimoto as according to reports by Neil Moxley of…

Will’s 7 Players From The Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga To Watch Out For

William Mallard-Smith July 4, 2025 No Comments

As English football gears up for another fiercely competitive season, clubs are increasingly casting their scouting nets wider, and Germany has emerged as a fertile hunting ground. Once considered a league…

Each EFL Championship Side’s Lowest Rated Performer – 2024/25

William Mallard-Smith July 2, 2025 No Comments

Following the beginning of preseason, here’s a look at each side’s player with the lowest average rating during the last season. For context, each player begins on a 6/10 rating and…

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