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      League One club unveil incredible plans to demolish part of stadium and nearly double current capacity

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      STOCKPORT have unveiled incredible plans to increase the capacity of their stadium.The League One club are looking to almost double the size of Edgeley Park to 18,000.Stockport have unveiled incredible plans to increase the capacity of Edgeley ParkCredit: Stockport CountyThe Hatters sealed their return to League One after a 14-year absence last seasonCredit: PAFollowing promotion last season, Stockport are already looking ahead to the future.The Hatters have applied to Stockport Council to demolish the east stand and replace it.Their proposal would see around 7,000 seats added to the 11,000-capacity venue.Stockport have played at Edgeley Park since 1902, with the stadium first opened 11 years earlier.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTheir home also hosted rugby union’s Sale Sharks between 2003 and 2012.Additional plans for Edgeley Park include refurbishing and extending the north stand.Meanwhile, County are seeking permission for a new south stand on the site.New food, drink and hospitalities are also part of plans, along with improving the accessibility at the stadium for disabled fans.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSStockport hope to create a stadium fit for the Championship if their proposals are approved.The stadium plans come after the club sealed a return to League One for the first time since 2010 last season.Eye-popping plans for world’s most expensive arena to open in weeks with £1.5bn bill…but it’s SMALLER than London’s O2 Their League Two title triumph clinched a third promotion in six seasons after ending their 11-year stint in non-league in 2022.Stockport had even fallen as low as the National League North during their time outside the Football League.Stockport hope to demolish and rebuild the east stand to raise the capacity to 18,000Credit: Stockport CountyEdgeley Park currently holds 11,000 supportersCredit: Getty More

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      Rob McElhenney says Wrexham in transfer talks with Arsenal wonderkid as club aim for ANOTHER promotion

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      WREXHAM co-owner Rob McElhenney has revealed that the club are chasing another promotion, after jumping from the National League to League One in just two seasons.The Red Dragons will feature in the third tier of the English football league pyramid next season.Rob McElhenney has revealed Wrexham are going to chase another promotionA possible deal for ex-Arsenal keeper Arthur Okonkwo is also on the cards for WrexhamA 2-1 win over champions Stockport on the final day meant they finished in second place ahead of Mansfield Town.That success reportedly secured the squad a monumental £509,710 in bonuses and promotion-related payments, according to the RobRyanRed Wrexham podcast.And now McElhenney and fellow owner Ryan Reynolds are eyeing up a place in the Championship.Speaking to SunSport at the Phillies vs Mets game at the London Stadium, Rob said: “I think, with a little bit of research, it’s only happened 18 times that a team has achieved back-to-back promotions.Read more football news”But I don’t think it’s ever happened in the history of English football that a team has gone back-to-back-to-back. So that’s what we’re talking about now in the very short off season to see if we can do it again next year.”One of the stars of last season’s campaign is free agent Arthur Okonkwo, who was released by Arsenal following a successful loan at the Racecourse Ground.Asked on the possibility of Okonkwo joining, McElhenney revealed: “There is a very good chance.”We’re talking to Arthur right now, we know he wants to come back to Wrexham and we definitely want him, so it’s about working out the right deal that works out for everyone.”Most read in FootballPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.

      Wrexham will face off against Birmingham City in the new season, who have NFL legend Tom Brady as an investor on their board.McElhenney joked: “I certainly do (know who the owner is). Ryan Reynolds reveals ‘absolute idiocy’ Wrexham gaffe that cost him and Rob McElhenney a fortune”The question is; are we going to get Tom to come to us or are we going to have to come to Tom? Maybe both!”In recent times, Wrexham have added former Premier League stars, including James McClean and Steven Fletcher to aid their promotion push.Asked on the club’s future transfer plans, Rob added: “We’re about to find that next week.”I go to Wrexham very soon and we’re going to talk about that very soon.”One player who is now unlikely to join is Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy who inked a new deal with the Foxes to play in the Premier League at the age of 37.While McElhenney wouldn’t be drawn on talking about the ex-England hitman, he said he is still hoping to convince Gareth Bale to come out of retirement.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “Bale’s still technically available, so I’m just going to tell Gareth the offer is on the table.”Yeah, we’ll let him off for golf whenever he needs to get off – but as long as he comes to training once or twice a week, I think we can figure out how to give him 10 minutes on the pitch.” More

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      I turned down the ‘Tom Huddlestone role’ at Tottenham to join League One team – it’s given me a new lease of life

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      TOM CARROLL has revealed he rejected a “Tom Huddlestone role” at Tottenham to join League One side Exeter.The former Spurs midfielder, 32, left North London in 2017 after injuries saw him play just 56 games across five seasons.Former Tottenham man Tom Carroll is thriving with Exeter in League OneCredit: RexCarroll left Tottenham in 2017 but returned to train with them during the 2022/23 seasonCredit: –He was part of an influx of Tottenham academy players that included Harry Kane, but Carroll’s career took a very different path to England’s No9.He signed for Swansea and went on to feature 67 times in the Premier League for the Welsh outfit, before he joined QPR in the Championship for one year.That was followed by a season with Ipswich, but Carroll’s body was still not right and in the summer of 2022 he opted to take a year out of the game.He returned to Spurs to train with their U21s and was offered a player-coach role with the team – the same position Tom Huddlestone held at Manchester United for two years until last month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNow he has revealed to The Athletic he rejected it because he did not feel his playing career was over.Shortly after that he was approached by Exeter – who he has gone on to thrive with in the third tier this season.Impressing on his debut in a 3-0 win over Wycombe, he featured in 42 of the club’s 46 League One matches.Carroll, now 32, said: “After the game [his Exeter debut], I was like, ‘I’ve missed this feeling’.Most read in EFLEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSCarroll played 42 of Exeter’s 46 League One games in the 2023/24 campaign”Winning games, you can’t really replicate it. It’s just a buzz with the boys after, going over to clap the fans. I think that’s special.”After that game, it made me realise, ‘I can still do this. I still feel good’. So I just wanted to enjoy it and get that buzz back.”Tottenham launch bizarre ad to reveal new kit with Gavin and Stacey star, Maddison playing darts and Peter CrouchCarroll is pleased he took the year off to re-charge his batteries and is now excited to see what awaits Exeter next season following their 13th place in his opening campaign at the club.He added: “Having a year out has made me realise that I should try to enjoy it.”In football, everything goes so quickly that you can get caught up in it. You win a game, you feel great for maybe that evening, and then it’s on to the next one.”But I wanted to come back in and try and enjoy it as much as I can, and I’ve done that.”We have got a pretty good squad now, so it’s just about building on that.”PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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      Major change to be introduced to EFL from next season… and fans will not be pleased with it

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      FANS of lower-division clubs can stand by for Thursday night football next term.Sky Sports’ new £895million EFL contract includes 248 matches from Leagues One and Two.EFL fixture broadcasting is set to undergo a major changeCredit: REXSome League One and League Two matches will be broadcast on a Thusday nightCredit: REXAnd the broadcasters agreed on a stand-alone Thursday night slot, bringing weekend games forward when no midweek action is scheduled.Championship matches will be mainly screened on Friday evenings and Saturday lunchtimes.The proposed Thursday night fixtures won’t be received well by some fans.Fans wanting to see their team in action on the road now face daunting and late midweek trips.READ MORE EFL NEWSSome may even be forced to take time off work in order to attend the matches.Those who do travel to the evening fixtures may likely also be forced to get hotels for the night due to train schedules.It’s unclear when EFL chiefs will officially announce the implementation of Thursday night fixtures.They have, however, already announced that all three leagues will kick-off over the same weekend.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEFL clubs will learn their fixtures for the 2024/25 season on June 26Credit: RexThe weekend of August 10/11 will play host to the return of the Championship, League One and League Two.The season will end on May 5, 2025, for teams not involved in the play-offs.EFL club supported by sporting legend set to be saved by mystery US group as buyers scramble to reach agreement in timeThe 46 Championship matches are currently slated to take place over 33 weekends, nine midweeks and four Bank Holidays.Leagues One and Two, meanwhile, will be played over 36 weekends, six midweeks and four Bank Holidays.The play-offs are tentatively slated to take place over the 2025 May Bank Holiday, which will fall on May 24-26.Fans of EFL clubs are patiently awaiting the release of their fixtures for the 2024/25 season.They’ll learn how their seasons will pan out at 9 am on June 26. More

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      Huddersfield release EIGHTEEN players including former Premier League striker after disastrous relegation to League One

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      HUDDERSFIELD TOWN have released 18 players following the club’s relegation to League One.The Terriers were demoted from the Championship earlier this month following a 2-0 defeat to Ipswich town.Jordan Rhodes has been released by HuddersfieldCredit: AlamyThe Terriers have been relegated to League OneCredit: GettyAhead of the club’s return to the third division, several players have been let go upon the end of their contracts.And among the group of stars is former Premier League striker Jordan Rhodes.The 34-year-old spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Blackpool where he scored 15 goals in 33 appearances.However, his performances failed to warrant a new deal at the John Smith’s Stadium.Read More on FootballPrior to his spell at Huddersfield, Rhodes spent time with the likes of Norwich, Sheffield Wednesday, Middlesbrough, Blackburn Rovers, Brentford and Ipswich.He also made six Premier League appearances.Brahima Diarra, Connor Mahoney, Yuta Nakayama, Aaron Rowe, Charles Ondo, Giosue Bellagambi, Mustapha Olagunju, Dylan Helliwell, Archie Sheppard, David Adewoju, Shane Maroodza, Michael Acquah, Myles Bright, Ben Midgley, Hazeem Bakre, Freddie Fletcher and Aaron Ojungu have also been let go by Huddersfield.Club officials are currently in talks with Jonathan Hogg, Michael Stoneand Donnell Garrick over new deals.Most read in ChampionshipCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd one-year contract extensions have been triggered for Neo Eccleston and Fope Deru.Huddersfield parted ways with head coach André Breitenreiter two weeks ago, marking the end of his three-month spell in charge. I’m a Premier League star and gave myself a stupid nickname after watching Cool Runnings… it’s still on back of my shirtBreitenreiter was appointed Huddersfield boss in February and signed a two-and-a-half year deal upon his arrival, but his time at the club was dramatically cut short.He was the FOURTH man to take charge of Huddersfield during the 2023-24 Championship campaign. More

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      Bolton vs Oxford LIVE: Josh Murphy puts Yellows ahead in League One play-off final – latest updates

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      BOLTON go head-to-head with Oxford in the League One play-off final this afternoon.The two sides will battle it out at Wembley for a spot in the Championship next season.Bolton beat Barnsley 5-4 over two legs to secure their final spot, while Oxford got past high-scoring Peterborough.
      Kick off time: 4.15pm BST
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event
      Live stream: NOW
      Bolton team: To follow…
      Oxford team: To follow…
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow all the latest from Wembley with our live blog below…Bolton 0-2 Oxford
      45. The board goes up to signal five minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half.
      A goal before the break for Bolton would change the complexion of this one massively – but I’m not sure they have it in them at the moment.
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      44. Who saw this coming?!
      (Maybe those of us who backed Oxford for promotion…)
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      42. Oxford United are in dreamland!
      Josh Murphy has his second and his side’s second, and they are now within touching distance of promotion.
      Ruben Rodrigues is the creator once again, punting through a measured pass for Murphy to sprint through, round Nathan Baxter and steer into the net.
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      40. Bolton are growing increasingly frustrated.
      Perhaps their best course of action is for Ian Evatt to get them back into the dressing room for half-time.
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      38. Not only has Ruben Rodrigues registered his fourth assist of the season, he also wears a shocked-at-that-decision-against-him face as well as anyone in League One.
      The midfielder can’t believe he’s been penalised for a coming together with Josh Sheehan, and gives it the full open mouthed, arms out expression.
      Casemiro, take note.
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      35. Ten minutes to half-time, and you can see that Bolton are trying to make something happen – but still they struggle to get their forwards into the match.
      And for that, you have to give Oxford credit.
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      33. Now what have these Bolton players got? A small number had regroup while they were waiting for Oxford’s Mark Harris to receive treatment ahead of the restart.
      That effort from Murphy is the first goal that Oxford have scored against Bolton this season – they drew 0-0 at home and lost 5-0 away.
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      31. First blood to the underdogs of Oxford!
      The U’s lead at Wembley thanks to wonderful work from Josh Murphy – and a little bit of luck.
      The winger – arguably the most talented player in the Oxford ranks – took over possession from Ruben Rodrigues just inside the area, cut inside and curled towards the top corner.
      Nathan Baxter in the Bolton goal may have had it covered but a slight touch off the top of captain Ricardo Santos’ head lifts it over the keeper and into the back of the net.
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      29. The television cameras cut to Cameron Jerome on the bench.
      There’s a player who knows where the goal is.
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      26. Aaron Collins – like strike partner Dion Charles – not really involved as yet, drops deep to win a free-kick in a semi-dangerous position.
      Forty yards out with the area busy, a good delivery will cause Oxford problems.
      Unfortunately, it’s nowhere near a good delivery and nowhere near the area.
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      24. Rodrigues goes for goal! Wide.
      Space opens up nicely for the Oxford midfielder, who pushes forward and attempts a left-footed curler for the top corner.
      However, it lacks the necessary direction and swerve, and ends up heading for the fans.
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      22. Midway through the first half and still no shots on target.
      The possession, meanwhile, is exactly 50-50.
      Nothing between them so far.
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      20. Branagan is certainly pumped up for this one.
      This time he grabs a handful of Maghoma’s shirt and literally throws him to the ground as Bolton consider a counter.
      Sam Barrott gives him a quick talking to, but there’s no yellow card – much to Andy Hinchcliffe’s disappointment.
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      18. Dion Charles enjoyed his trip to Wembley last year when he scored in Bolton’s 4-0 Football League Trophy win over Plymouth.
      But the 20-goal striker is not having so much fun.
      Starved of service and well-marshalled, Charles has touched the ball just once today.
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      16. Bolton apply some pressure for the first time today.
      An Ogbeta shot from just inside the box is well blocked by Long, and then Sheehan decides to try his luck from distance.
      The midfielder comes inside and hits one crisply from 25 yards. It keeps low – but it also keeps wide.
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      13. Rodrigues curls a teasing free-kick into the box that Jones does very well to deal with.
      The defender gets in front of his opponent and cooly clears behind for a corner.
      As it happens, the whistle had gone for a shirt pull on the Bolton player.
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      11. Branagan thumps into another challenge on the near side, this time dispossessing Ogbeta.
      In fact, Bolton’s Thomason is not happy with the aggressive nature of the Oxford man, and comes across to prove his point by…
      …erm…shouting and pointing his finger in Branagan’s face.
      Referee Samuel Barrott quickly deals with the matter.
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      9. Lovely play from Goodrham in midfield, who turns away from his man and then spreads play out to the right.
      Oxford have made a bright start at Wembley.
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      7. Bolton play out from the back for the first time.
      The three centre-backs pass it between themselves for a few seconds, and the decide to launch it long anyway.
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      5. Maghoma is back on, but moving very gingerly. One to keep an eye on.
      Meanwhile, Oxford have won the first corner of the game – but fail to trouble their opponents with a long delivery that is floated over the head of Elliott Moore.
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      3. There’s early concern for Bolton and their manager Ian Evatt.
      Paris Maghoma makes his first burst along the left touchline, only for Cameron Branagan to put the ball out of play.
      However, it playing it off the pitch, the Oxford midfielder thumped into Maghoma with his follow through to leave the Bolton man flat out on the turf.
      He looks in a lot of discomfort.
      Copy linkCopiedKick-off – Bolton v Oxford
      1. Game on! Referee Samuel Barrott blows his whistle and Bolton get this League One play-off final underway.
      It’s pleasing to say that both clubs are in their traditional colours for this one; Wanderers wear white shirts and navy shorts while Oxford are in yellow and blue.
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      More than 70,000 supporters inside Wembley Stadium let out a deafening roar at a first glimpse of the Bolton and Oxford players making their way out of the tunnel.
      Tracksuited and focused, the two groups line up for the pre-match formalities – and this being a final mean lining up, being introduced to a random guest of honour, and belting out the national anthem.
      Eventually, they break off to warm-up and – for many – that’s when reality sets in. This is as big as it gets.
      Captains Ricardo Santos and Elliott Moore gather with the officials for the coin toss, and then it’s time for a last get together for words of encouragement.
      It’s a beautiful day in the capital. Proper football weather, as they say. Kick-off comes next.
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      Son of Man Utd Treble winner released from League One club despite being top goalscorer

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      THE SON of Manchester United legend Andy Cole has been released by Barnsley, despite being the club’s top goalscorer.Devante Cole, 29, scored 18 goals and assisted three times in his 46 games for Barnsley this season.Devante Cole has been released by BarnsleyCredit: RexHe is the son of former Manchester United star Andy ColeCredit: GettyHis goals helped fire the Tykes to the League One Play-Offs after they finished sixth in the league.They lost the first leg of their play-off semi-final to Bolton 3-1 before winning the second 3-2 – going out 5-4 on aggregate.The club went into those matches without a manager after Neil Collins was sacked before the final game of the league season.Cole scored a total of 34 goals in 115 appearances for Barnsley across three seasons.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe is one of five players released by Barnsley this summer.Cole is joined by Jordan Williams, Robbie Cundy, Herbie Kane and Nicky Cadden in being released by the club.Despite his father’s legendary status with the red side of Manchester, Devante is a product of the Manchester City academy, having joined them as a seven year old in 2003.Hi father would also later join City, spending the 2005-06 season with the Cityzens.Most read in FootballCredit: tHE sUNCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDevante never made a senior appearance for City and left the club to join Bradford in 2015.Spells at Fleetwood, Wigan, Doncaster and Motherwell followed before joining Barnsley.I’m a Man Utd treble winner who had 23-year feud with team-mate and I nearly punched him after a game Andy Cole currently works as a Manchester United ambassador and a pundit.He won five Premier Leagues, a Champions League, two FA Cups and a League Cup during his playing career – and is a recent inductee into the Premier League Hall of Fame.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHT More

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      Bolton vs Oxford – League One play-off final: Wanderers face Yellows in huge Wembley clash – team news, kick-off time

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      BOLTON take on Oxford in the League One play-off final on Saturday afternoon.Ian Evatt’s men missed out on automatic promotion after Portsmouth and Derby County both amassed over 90 points, meaning Wanderers had to settle for third.Dion Charles scored twice against Barnsley in the first legCredit: GETTYCameron Brannagan bagged from the penalty spot against Peterborough in the semi-finalsCredit: REXBolton beat Barnsley 5-4 over two legs, while Oxford got past Peterborough to secure their Wembley spot.The Trotters got revenge on the Tykes after their semi-final exit last year – and now they will be hoping to go all the way and return to the Championship for the first time since 2019.Meanwhile, Oxford haven’t been in the second tier since 1999 after experiencing play-off heartbreak in two of the last four seasons.When is Bolton vs Oxford?
      Bolton vs Oxford will take place on Saturday, May 18.
      Kick off will be at 4.15pm BST.
      Wembley Stadium will host.
      READ MORE IN EFLWhat TV channel is Bolton vs Oxford on and can it be live streamed?
      Bolton vs Oxford will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
      You can live stream the match on the NOW app/website.
      Alternatively, you can follow all the action via SunSport’s live blog.
      Team newsFor Bolton, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson and Carlos Mendes Gomes will be unavailable as they continue to recover from long-term injuries.Star striker Dion Charles bagged two goals in the semi-final first leg and will be seeking more in Saturday’s final.Oxford are set to have a fully fit squad for their trip to Wembley, with Cameron Brannagan the key man for the Yellows.Most read in EFLWhat are the odds?Match result
      Bolton – 17/20
      Draw – 13/5
      Oxford – 3/1
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at the time of publication. More