Middlesbrough have it coming to them in Capital One Cup, says Oldham boss Lee Johnson
Johnson says his side took confidence from Saturday’s 2-2 opening draw away to Colchester as they prepare to face Middlesbrough in the Capital One Cup first round.
We’re going to Bolton to represent: Bury’s David Flitcroft has League Cup road message for his troops
Bury suffered defeat at home to Cheltenham in League Two on Saturday while neighbours Bolton also fell at the first hurdle, losing 3-0 to Watford in the Championship.
Don’t panic: No Hart attack for Pellegrini over starting line-up after limp Community Shield defeat
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has refused to confirm Joe Hart’s number one spot after Arsenal humbled his side 3-0 in the Community Shield.
Wigan Athletic just need two more signings, says ‘prepared’ boss Uwe Rosler
Wigan kick off their championship season against former Premier League opponents Reading, as Rosler hopes to banish the gloom after May’s play-off heartache.
A boss with an ‘aura’: Nicky Butt claims Van Gaal brings charisma Man Utd have missed since losing Sir Alex
The Dutchman has overseen a perfect pre-season record in the aftermath of last season’s disastrous campaign under David Moyes that saw the club finish seventh in the league
Seek and destroy: Bury out to ‘devastate’ League Two opposition and justify favourites tag, says Flitcroft
The Shakers face Cheltenham at home on Saturday for their opening game, Bury’s 4-1 victory the last time the teams met in August 2013 still fresh in the mind.
Hunter becomes the hunted: Rochdale hope tables won’t be turned as they embark on League One adventure
While Rochdale’s past campaign was all about securing promotion, the focus of the former FA Cup winners’ League One bow is likely to be staving off relegation as they prepare to welcome Peterborough on Saturday.
Search for the new Class of ’92: FREE Bury trials give youngsters the chance to fill their football heroes’ boots
Manchester’s Soccer ProFormance Academy is on the lookout for the next Class of ‘92 as they hold free trials for promising young footballers at their Whitefield centre in Bury this August.
Suit you, sir! Manchester City dress to impress as they look to kick off season in style ahead of Community Shield
The Blues have spent the day getting themselves ready to grace the Wembley catwalk in style, being measured and prepped ahead of the big day
Judgement day: Louis van Gaal to tell Manchester United troops whether their services will be terminated
The Dutchman has overseen a successful pre-season tour, tracking up wins against Los Angeles Galaxy, Roma, Inter Milan and Real Madrid
Just jealous: Class of ’92 lay the foundations to help Salford City FC rise – while others plot their downfall
Salford City have been in the eighth tier of English football since the 2008/09 season, and with the takeover there is now a real feeling that they can begin to make a genuine push through the divisions