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Whether it’s a last-minute winner, a managerial shake-up, or a local derby thriller, we’ve got every corner of the lower leagues covered.
The risk that Portsmouth took in making John Mousinho manager in 2023 has undoubtedly paid-off, regardless of what division the Blues will be playing their football in next season.
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With the January transfer window well and truly underway, clubs have already made some big money moves. Here are the five transfers that we at the Lower Tiers believe are the transfers that have impressed…
Once a hero at Pride Park, Eiran Cashin took a leap of faith chasing Premier League glory. Instead of top-flight triumph, he’s been left fighting for minutes returning from Birmingham…
League Two side Notts County are looking to add a third new face of the January transfer window. County have already added Beck-Ray Enoru and Luke Browne to their ranks.…
According to reports, Marti Cifuentes is set to take on the manager role at recently relegated Leicester City. The Catalan left his job as Queens Park Rangers head coach by…
The Lower Tiers understands that rising star Abu Kamara is among several players now reconsidering their futures at the MKM Stadium. The 21-year-old winger is believed to be growing increasingly…
Since arriving from Burnley last summer, it is sure to say that Aro Muric has had a pretty poor opening 12 months at Portman Road, with mistakes in matches and…
Louie Barry is somewhat in purgatory at the moment. After an electric first half of last season, on loan at Stockport County in League One, Barry was hot property. Aston…
As Queens Park Rangers look to rebound from three successive relegation battles, the West London side have brought in new head coach Julien Stéphan. Momentum, or lack thereof, has been…
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,…
A season ticket offers fans a chance for fans to guarantee a place at every home game at adiscounted price. You’d like to think that displaying loyalty and getting a…
Once a wonderkid and labelled as the future of England’s attack, Rhian Brewster now finds himself without a club as the new season approaches. Not many people would have predicted…
John Eustace made the controversial switch to Derby County last season, despite his former club, Blackburn Rovers, being in and around the top six, and the Rams being in a…
Currently Sat second in League Two, Bradford City have been excelling in the league since they lost their Star man Andy Cook, but why is this? Andy Cook’s impact I…
Birmingham City, a club with a vast history was initially formed in 1875 as the Small Heath Alliance and renamed Birmingham City in 1935. The club’s home ground of St…
Peterborough United currently sit 17th in League One, joint on points with Northampton Town (18th), only being above them on goal difference. In the past five games, Peterborough have managed…
The five most memorable EFL teams to make the FA Cup Semifinals Last Saturday, Preston made the FA Cup Quarterfinals for the first time since 1966 when they beat…
Last season, Luton Town were in the Premier League battling relegation, but having some EMPHATIC wins against the likes of Brighton, Crystal Palace and even Newcastle. But after being relegated…
Nathan Jones has been in-charge at the Valley as Charlton boss for 12 months now; they currently sit 7th in League One on 53 points and sit level on points…
The English Football League (EFL) has produced a wide range of footballing talent in recent years. The likes of Dele Alli at MK Dons, Michael Olise at Reading and Eberechi…
Peterborough United’s transfer model has always been something that has been generally praised by football fans who know of it. The idea of buying cheap and selling high is the…
Crawley Town take on Swindon Town at the Broadfield Stadium this Saturday. Two teams fighting at opposite ends of the table, who will come out on top? Here are my…
