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      Crystal Palace pair Luke Plange and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi transfer targets for League One promotion-chasing Barnsley

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      CRYSTAL PALACE pair Luke Plange and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi are targets for promotion-chasing Barnsley.Plange is currently playing for Moelenbeek in Belgium but may be recalled to give the 20-year-old a crack at domestic football.
      Rak-Sakyi is a target of BarnsleyCredit: Alamy
      Plange is also a target for the promotion-chasing sideCredit: Getty
      Fellow forward Rak-Sakyi, 20, could cut short his spell at Charlton to join League One rivals Tykes.
      Barnsley are flying in the third tier of English football.
      Michael Duff’s men are sat fourth in the table after 22 games played.
      Their next game is against fellow high flyers Bolton on January 2.
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      Ipswich, meanwhile, are looking at taking Palace winger Malcolm Ebiowei with an offer of regular games.
      Ebiowei joined Palace in the summer after breaking through the ranks at Derby.
      The 19-year-old is held in high regard at Selhurst Park and was previously being tracked by Manchester United.
      Swansea and Hull are also tracking Ebiowei, who has made just five appearances as sub for the Eagles this season.
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      Three of those appearances have come in the English top flight.
      Ebiowei featured in the games against Arsenal, Everton and Nottingham Forest. More

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      Charlie Austin, 33, completes free transfer to Swindon Town as he rejoins old club two weeks after Brisbane Roar release

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      CHARLIE AUSTIN has rejoined Swindon Town more than a decade after leaving the club.The 33-year-old striker left Brisbane Roar two weeks ago due to family reasons following a brief six-month stint with the Australian outfit.
      Charlie Austin’s return to Swindon Town has been confirmedCredit: Instagram / Swindon Town FC
      He spent two seasons with the English outfit between 2009 and 2011Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      Now he is back in England with fourth-tier side Swindon – who he previously played for in League One between 2009 and 2011.
      Austin scored a superb 37 goals in 65 appearances for the Robins before leaving for Burnley.
      Since then, he has gone on to play for QPR twice, Southampton and West Brom.
      Just 11 games for Brisbane Roar preceded the return to Swindon – who currently sit fifth in League Two, 14 points behind table toppers Leyton Orient.
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      And Austin, who was called up to the England squad back in 2015, is excited to return to the Wiltshere club.
      Speaking about his comeback, he tweeted: “Delighted to finally get the deal sorted and be able to announce it, a new chapter in the footballing book but also a revisit to another one.
      “Look forward to get started in a couple of weeks time.”
      Manager Scott Lindsey added: “I’m delighted to have Charlie onboard and this is a really top signing for the football club.
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      “His career speaks for itself and he’s a natural goal scorer with a lot still to offer.
      “His experience both on and off the pitch will be invaluable and play a key part in driving us forward for the remainder of the season.”
      The completion of Austin’s return is subject to EFL approval and international clearance.
      Austin will be hoping to hit the ground running upon his return to SwindonCredit: Instagram / Swindown Town FC More

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      Wycombe striker Tjay De Barr rushed to hospital for tests after collapsing on pitch at full-time in worrying scenes

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      WYCOMBE WANDERERS star Tjay De Barr was rushed to hospital after collapsing on the pitch at the end of his side’s 1-0 defeat at Plymouth Argyle.Fans and players were left shocked as the striker fell to the ground with no-one around him moments after the final whistle.
      Wycombe Wanderers star Tjay De Barr collapsed after his side’s 1-0 defeat at Plymouth ArgyleCredit: Getty
      The Gibraltarian striker was treated by paramedics before being stretchered off the field
      De Barr, 22, was a second-half sub for the visitors in their League One loss at Argyle’s Home Park stadium.
      Paramedics rushed over to the player as he lay on the floor as team-mates gathered around him.
      Thousands of concerned fans watched on from the stands.
      De Barr was treated on the pitch by medics before being covered in a foil blanket and placed onto a stretcher to be carried off the pitch.
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      He was taken to hospital and was accompanied in the ambulance by Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth.
      Tweeting after the game, Wanderers said: “There was a medical incident at full-time involving Tjay De Barr.
      “We thank the staff for their swift action and await news of his condition.”
      It is unknown what caused De Barr to collapse, but during the match he was reportedly left puffing after a collision with an opponent.
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      Wycombe later added: “Tjay De Barr has been treated on-site by medics and is in a good condition, but will go to hospital for further tests.
      “Thank you to everyone for their well wishes, and to the medical staff for their swift and expert assistance.”
      Wycombe’s assistant manager Richard Dobson said: “He is up and talking but obviously you don’t want to see that at the end of the game.  
      “There is obviously great concern about for him and his wellbeing. Tjay is a real fighter so for him to go down in the manner he did is totally out of character. 
      “So something is clearly not right but he is in good hands and in the right place.” 
      Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher said: “It was a brilliant result but obviously our thoughts with their player Tjay De Barr. You never want to see that on a football pitch. 
      “The games are hard fought and everybody wants to get through them and speak about the football but when something like that happens the result pails into insignificance.” 
      Fans were quick to send messages wishing the Gibraltarian well on social media after the distressing scenes.
      One said: “All thoughts this evening with Tjay De Barr.”
      Another wrote: “Argyle fan here hoping to hear good news, felt sick walking home.”
      One noted: “Not nice to see , hope he makes a speedy recovery.”
      Another added: “This is the main thing that matters most tonight, best wishes on behalf of me and all Argyle fans to the lad.”
      De Barr joined Wycombe on a free transfer in August 2021 and scored once in eight games last term.

      He spent the second half of the campaign on loan at National League side Eastleigh, playing four times.
      De Barr’s cameo against Plymouth was his fifth appearance of the current season, and the ace also has three goals in 30 games for Gibraltar. More

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      Fans fuming as Sky Sports Football technical glitch sees screens across the country go black during EFL coverage

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      EFL fans were left fuming as Sky Sports suffered a glitch that saw TV screens go black.The broadcaster had Leyton Orient vs Stevenage before Bolton vs Derby on its schedule for this afternoon’s League One action.
      Sky Sports’ feed cut out leaving fans unable to see the EFL actionCredit: Sky Sports
      But as they attempted to show a split screen with footage from both stadiums, all that could be seen were large black rectangles with no camera feeds.
      Supporters took to Twitter to voice their anger at cut-out.
      One furious user blasted: “Absolute farce @SkySports and you wonder why people don’t stay with you.
      “Standard s***e service and coverage of the Football League.”
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      Another raged: “What’s happening with Sky Sports lately? Absolute s***e.
      “Picture quality is terrible. Constant problems with sound and picture.
      “Build-up to games are boring and looks like they couldn’t care. 99 per cent of the time won’t show a game below the Championship.”
      A third posted the TV failure and added: “Paid £18 a month for this?”
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      And a final user complained: “F***ing useless as always I see.”
      Sky hold the TV rights for the EFL and put all their focus on the lower divisions because Amazon Prime are showing all ten Premier League matches for this gameweek.
      The channel recently tried to shake up their coverage with an access-all-areas day at Wycombe as they hosted Portsmouth.
      That included cameras in the dressing rooms, insight into the captains’ chat with the referee and even an interview in a bed.
      However, as revealed by SunSport, the reality is Sky Sports’ viewing figures are falling and they are considering offering less money for fewer games when it comes to negotiating their new contract for 2024 onwards. More

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      National League ‘to be offered THIRD promotion place’ in huge shake up to football league pyramid

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      A HUGE shake up in the Football League pyramid could reportedly see the National League offered an extra promotion place.Only the champions of the then-named Conference used to win promotion to the EFL until 1997.
      Stockport County celebrate winning last season’s National LeagueCredit: PA
      The National League could get an extra promotion placeCredit: National League
      A second promotion spot was then awarded in 2003, which is secured via the play-offs.
      EFL chairman Rick Parry could be about to play a role in a huge revampCredit: Getty
      However a new report in the Daily Mail states an extra one could soon be up for grabs.
      It states that the EFL are ready to offer three promotion places to the National League “as part of their contribution to the financial reset being demanded by chairman Rick Parry”.
      Talks are currently deadlocked between the EFL and Premier League for more funding from the top-flight.
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      However, this claims that there is “an acknowledgement at the EFL that they also have a responsibility to assist clubs further down the pyramid” too.
      And the “best way” of achieving in many eyes is by offering an additional promotion place.
      It is a particular favourite with clubs in the Championship – “not least as it would not affect them”. 
      However, the change will not affect anything during the current campaign.
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      The rules regarding the EFL’s promotion and relegation system needs to be approved via votes from a majority of clubs.
      And it would not be introduced until next season at the very earliest.
      Notts County are currently four points clear at the top of the National League table going into the festive campaign. More

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      Bristol Rovers star Nick Anderton to undergo chemotherapy as he reveals rare bone cancer is more aggressive than thought

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      BRISTOL ROVERS star Nick Anderton has announced he will undergo chemotherapy after discovering his cancer was more aggressive than initially thought.The 26-year-old was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer in his femur in July.
      Bristol Rovers star Nick Anderton will undergo chemo in his fight against cancerCredit: Getty
      The left-back and his club confirmed that he was suffering from Osteosarcoma – a cancer typically affecting long bones, such as legs and arms.
      He had an operation on 5 October to remove a tumour which was successful.
      But the biopsy revealed the cancerous cells are aggressive and require the ex-Blackpool, Preston, and Carlisle ace to have chemotherapy.
      And that bout of treatment is set to last several months.
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      Anderton said in a statement: “Following the recent announcement of my diagnosis with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, I have some further news that I wish to share.
      “I underwent a successful operation on Wednesday, October 5 to remove the tumorous area.
      “After the operation, the tumour was sent off for further analysis, and the biopsy revealed that the cancerous cells were more aggressive than previously thought.
      “Because of this I now need to undergo chemotherapy treatment. This process has not begun and will last for several months.
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      “I would like to thank my family, friends, fans, team-mates and the whole football community for their support – it means the world to me. Nick.”
      Tom Gorringe, the chief executive officer of League One Bristol Rovers, added: “Sadly, the prognosis Nick has received has developed over the past few months.
      “But we are all incredibly thankful that it was uncovered as early as it was and that he has been afforded such great care and support early on.
      “Nick remains an integral part of our squad and everyone has remained in constant contact with him to offer our support and to do what we can to try and help him and his family through this difficult time.
      “Nick’s response and positivity, despite the adversity he is currently facing, is admirable and he is an inspiration to us all.” More

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      League One strugglers Charlton targeted for shock takeover from leading football agency with Addicks’ owner keen to sell

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      CHARLTON are a target for a leading football agency who want to be involved with buying the club and showcasing their players.The business have talent on their books from around the world.
      Thomas Sandgaard would sell Charlton Athletic for the right priceCredit: Alamy
      And they are among the parties keen on the struggling League One outfit.
      The plan would be for them to work with a front man who would be the new owner but using their contacts and clients.
      The group looked at a couple of Championship clubs but they were too dear.
      The Addicks’ current owner Thomas Sandgaard would sell.
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      And the snag of a buyer paying a huge sum for both the club and the land would be removed as this agency only wants the football side.
      The move would need to be cleared by the EFL.
      That is because it is officially against the rules for an agency to have a financial stake in a club.
      But appointing the right team to run Charlton on their behalf could be inside the regulations.
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      Insiders claim a sale is close as Sandgaard is suffering losses.
      Charlton are currently 18th in League One having played 20 games this term. More