Signing of the season?

So one of the most exciting days of the season is over, and Jim White's excitable gossip-hungry clone can go back into suspended animation until next year. Yet spending is down nearly 70% versus last year's January deadline, where Torres and Carroll dominated the headlines.

English Football League One side Notts County FC has unveiled its 2012/13 home jersey. The new Fila kit is the Magpies' 150th anniversary kit. According to the Notts County website:...

Deepdale players discover they now need to be deep sleepers New Preston boss Graham Westley hasn't exactly endeared himself to some of his charges after sending a 2am text message that informed four players that they were being dropped. Westley sent the group text in the early hours of Saturday morning ahead of his side's [.

Coke-d up spot-kick row Bury captain Steven Schumacher and midfielder Giles Coke were both booked after a row over who should take a penalty during their 3-2 win over Yeovil. Having won the spot-kick, Coke grabbed the ball with the intention of taking the penalty. Skipper and usual penalty taker Schumacher attempted to pull rank, [.

Coventry City's Alex Nimely celebrates scoring their second goal of their terrific win against Middlesborough

Every week, my brother places an accumulator on various Football League results, only a few quid, but enough to make it fairly interesting. To this date, he has never won.

The big story in football this evening is that six players have been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman. Five Brighton players and a Bournemouth player are being questioned about an attack in July last year. The Brighton players are an 18-year-old man, a 19-year-old, two men aged 20 and one aged 24.

Notts County's Lee Hughes has been arrested on suspicion of a sexual assault. Hughes was arrested at a hotel in south London after police were called to an incident at 11pm on Saturday. A 35-year-old man, reportedly Hughes, was arrested at the hotel in Croydon and taken into custody. He was bailed until a date [.

Notts County's Lee Hughes has been arrested on suspicion of a sexual assault. Hughes was arrested at a hotel in south London after police were called to an incident at 11pm on Saturday. A 35-year-old man, reportedly Hughes, was arrested at the hotel in Croydon and taken into custody. He was bailed until a date [.

A musical best man's speech dedicated to the Yeovil Town-supporting groom has become a big hit after being uploaded to YouTube. Glovers mad Matt Tilley received the (mainly) tuneful tribute at his wedding to Nicola. Best man Mark Southern reworked Yeovil's 2004 FA Cup song Yeovil True, calling upon several members of the groom's friends [.

Twit-twoo for the Owls Sheffield Wednesday chairman Milan Mandaric has rejected suggestions he is on the verge of selling the club to a former Playboy model. It had been reported that former model and actress Sybil Danning and her husband Horst Lasse were preparing a takeover. Danning told The Sun: "We have been looking into [.

English Football Wages: 1984 to 2010 - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Football wages are a ridiculously easy target whether it's the high wages paid by Chelsea and then Manchester City, the astronomical wage bills of Barcelona and Real Madrid fueled by unequal TV deals or the retirement homes that front as football clubs in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, football wages have steadily increased in the last 20-25 years.

The law that rules that players must be cautioned for taking their shirts off is much-debated. Why should you not remove your shirt, is that big a deal? But the players know the rules, so why should we feel sympathy for them? The rule regarding entering the crowd to celebrate is easier to understand, because [.

Twit-twoo beat me up? Football mascots are supposed to wind-up opposition fans, but Oldham mascot Chaddy the Owl was this week punched by one of his own team's supporters. Chaddy was assaulted as he posed for a photo with a young fan ahead of the midweek match at Preston North End. The man inside the [.

Is this what Chris Waddle did? Nope, there was no sand, binge drinking and sex not on the evidence of this video at least but there was some out-of-context beach games on display at this week's match between Huddersfield and Bradford. The Terriers sidestepped a few health and safety regulations to have fans [.

At least he didn't sing Football official, football pitch, microphone: it's rarely a good combination and it certainly wasn't in this case. Bournemouth chairman Eddie Mitchell took to the mic to open a discussion with angry Cherries fans protesting against his running of the club. The south coast club's supporters are furious at Mitchell's decision [.

By Chris Wright

Here we see Charlton Athletic's Dale Stephens taking evasive action to clear a three-pronged sliding tackle (one of which appears to be of an unorthodox 'head-first' variety) from the Sheffield Wednesday backline during the two side's 1-1 draw at The Valley last night pretty cool photo, thought we'd share it.

By Chris Wright

Here we see Charlton Athletic's Dale Stephens taking evasive action to clear a three-pronged sliding tackle (one of which appears to be of an unorthodox 'head-first' variety) from the Sheffield Wednesday backline during the two side's 1-1 draw at The Valley last night pretty cool photo, thought we'd share it.

Who would've thought ten years ago that Stoke City would be splashing out an impressive £18million+ on transfer deadline day as they embark on their first year in Europe since 1975? Well how times change as this year they join a limited group of clubs that are recognised as ‘established Premier League clubs'.

Take a breather, son Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Nicky Weaver was subbed less than 90 seconds into his side's Johnstone's Paint Trophy defeat to Bradford City last night, despite not appearing to be injured. The bizarre substitution appeared to be Owls boss Gary Megson's attempt at circumnavigating rules that you must name at least six of [.

You can whistle for it Notts County boss Martin Allen has made an unusual request on his club's website: he wants someone to teach him how to whistle. Allen believes his inability to whistle is affecting his ability to communicate with his players during matches. He wrote: "I am desperately trying to find somebody that [.

Ooooh... you fat bar steward League One side Wycombe Wanderers have handed a one-year contract to a barman at their stadium. Jason Mooney, aged 22, was pulling pints at the club's Adams Park ground before joining the playing staff on non-contract terms at the start of the summer. After impressing in pre-season he has now [.

Swindon Town: esordio vincente per Paolo Di Canio Di Renato Cignoni Esordio vincente per Mister Di Canio e i suoi ragazzi che di fronte agli 8.248 spettatori del County Ground si sono imposti per tre a zero sul Crewe Alexandra. Un solo italiano in campo, l'attaccante Raffaele De Vita, nei biancorossi che nella prima frazione, forse frenati dall'emozioe dell'esordio casalingo, soffrono le pene

Getting shirty Recently retired Derby midfielder (and massive OTP fan) Robbie Savage has helped to launch the new Football League season by donning all 72 shirts of the Championship, League One and League Two clubs at the same time. Giving us an insight into what he will probably look like after six months without professional [.

Recently retired Derby midfielder (and massive OTP fan) Robbie Savage has helped to launch the new Football League season by donning all 72 shirts of the Championship, League One and League Two clubs at the same time. Giving us an insight into what he will probably look like after six months without professional football, Savage [.

Wales international in trouble Sheffield United and Wales forward Ched Evans has been charged with rape. The 22-year-old was arrested in relation to an incident in Rhyl on May 31. The striker, born in nearby St Asaph, will appear before Prestatyn magistrates on August 8. The player's legal representatives made a statement on the Blades' [.

Swindon Town, concluso il ritiro Di Renato Cignoni Con le ultime due amichevoli si è conclusa la preparazione degli uomini di Di Canio in vista dell'imminente inizio della stagione.Una vittoria ed una sconfitta, la prima dei biancorossi in questa pre stagione, il bilancio di questa ultima settimana di preparazione.

Mystic Meg appointed as The Sun's pay-per-click executive Erm... no, actually. Are you?

Swindon Town Football Club is an English soccer team based in Swindon, Wiltshire that will campaign in the Football League Two (the fourth tier of the English football pyramid) for the 11/12 season. After making the League One play-offs and contending for a spot in the Football League Championship at the end of the 2009/10 season, [.

Grande successo per il family fun day dello Swindon Town Di Renato Cignoni Seimila persone hanno partecipato al family fun day indetto dalla societ biancorossa.Nella giornata di ieri, tifosi e semplici curiosi, hanno avuto l'opportunit di incontrare i giocatori ed assistere ad un allenamento dei ragazzi di Paolo Di Canio che, nell'intervista pubblica rilasciata al termine della giornata ha

Swindon Town: Pizza Di Canio Di Renato Cignoni Non solo allenamenti e partite amichevoli per Paolo Di Canio in questo periodo ma anche attivit collaterali per cementare il suo rapporto con i supporters locali.Proprio per festeggiare in modo originale l'arrivo del nuovo mister, lo Swindon Town, in collaborazione con il ristorante Fratello's, uno dei partner ufficiali della stagione 2011-12,

Lo Swindon Tricolore vince e convince Di Renato Cignoni Swindon Supermarine – Swindon Town = 0-4 Terza amichevole estiva per la squadra di Paolo Di Canio e terza convincente vittoria.La sfida con i Supermarine ha visto la facile vittoria dei "ferrovieri" per quattro a zero con le reti siglate al 18' da J.

Swindon Town, prosegue il ritiro a Norcia Di Renato Cignoni Mercoledì scorso lo Swindon Town ha giocato la seconda gara del suo ritiro italiano.I biancorossi hanno affrontato una selezione dilettanti delle Marche, confermando il buon stato di forma:. Paolo Di Canio ha schierato la seguente formazione: Lanzano, Kennedy, Comazzi, Devera, Caddis, Ritchie, Risser (capitano), Smith, Timlin, De Vita,

English Football League One side Huddersfield Town have unveiled their Umbro 2011/12 away kit. It was modeled by the team's supporters across the West Yorkshire city during its launch earlier this month. The club describes the new kit as follows: The kit is a move away from traditional Huddersfield Town change strips but still maintains the [.

Swindon Town, Italia Di Renato Cignoni Continua lo shopping italiano di Paolo Di Canio, alla ricerca di rinforzi per il suo Swindon Town.Ha firmato un biennale per i "ferrovieri" il ventenne portiere, ex Gavorrano in lega pro, Mattia Lanzano.Lanzano si giocher il posto con gli altri due portieri a disposizione di mister Di Canio: Phil Smith e Mark Scott.

A longtime power in the English Football League Championship and an English Premier League club as recently as 2007, Sheffield United will compete in League One for the 2011/12 season. The upcoming campaign will mark The Blades' first appearance in the third tier of English soccer since 1989. As the club looks to bounce back to [.

Swindon Town: Si allarga la colonia Italiana Di Renato Cignoni Un'altro italiano sbarca allo Swindon Town: il trentaduenne difensore Alberto Comazzi ha firmato un biennale convinto da una telefonata ricevuta direttamente da mister Di Canio.Cresciuto nel vivaio del Milan, con cui esordisce in serie A appena diciottenne, la carriera di Comazzi si è svolta prevalentemente tra serie B e serie C, dove

AFC Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and has been in existence since 1899. Bournemouth has spent most of its history in the third and fourth tiers of English soccer. The club finished sixth in League One during [.

What the FA Cup's all about: free trips to Vegas! Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn has honoured a promise made in the wake of his side's shock 1-1 FA Cup draw with Arsenal and whisked the squad away to Las Vegas. Hearn had vowed to treat the players to the trip if they held the [...]

Or is that Twerry? Earlier this week we told you how Yeovil Town manager Terry Skiverton had setup a Twitter scouting network to help him find new players. His team of online scouts has already paid dividends with the Glovers completing their first "twansfer". Former Everton youngster Kieran Agard was snapped up on a free [.

Celebrate good times.

• The best of the best. (Jonathan Wilson)
• All about the children. (EFW)
• How to waste $1m. (KCKRS)
• Luca Modric needs your help. (Dirty Tackle)
• Nightmares ahead. (Fisted Away)
• PSV's plight. (ESPN)
• This should aid its legitimacy.