There's some good news if you're a fan of White Arkitekter's plans to redevelop Southend Pier. As revealed on Longpier.com last week, the Swedish firm beat off more than 70 architects to win a competition to redesign the Pier Head, which was ravaged by fire in 2005.
The initial blueprints have now been approved by Southend Borough Council's cabinet. Click to continue reading...

"My shoulders are fairly broad. You take this job knowing it's always going to be an easy ride." So said Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore, taking time out from making plans to ruin English football to discuss his plans to ruin English football with Sky Sports. Click to continue reading...

Happy Friday to you all, hope everyone has big plans for the weekend. A few things out there this afternoon around the league. Some teams working on deals, while others see deals fall through. Starting up in Columbus. The Crew will not be landing Polish striker Maciej Zurawski. Apparently he has signed with Greek club Larissa. Click to continue reading...