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Patrick Eames

Patrick covers the EFL, Scottish football, and the National League. MatchdayReport's authority on the leagues most football media skip past.

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Guardian — Championship · image
CHAMPIONSHIP

Four clubs, one place: the Championship playoffs begin

Millwall, Hull City, Middlesbrough and Southampton contest the final route into the Premier League, with Coventry and Ipswich already up.

7 May
BBC — Championship · image
CHAMPIONSHIP

Eric Steele steps down from BBC Radio Derby

A long career behind the microphone ends as the former Derby County goalkeeper takes his leave from local radio.

7 May
BBC — Scottish Premiership · image
SCOTTISH PREM

Five places, one final push: Scotland's European picture

Scotland's allocation of five UEFA berths hangs in the balance as the Scottish Premiership enters its closing rounds.

7 May
BBC — Championship · image
CHAMPIONSHIP

Four managers nominated for Championship's April award

Southampton, Coventry, Portsmouth and Blackburn are each represented in this month's manager of the month shortlist.

7 May
3. Liga (Official) · image
3. LIGA

Niklas Süle to retire from football at 30

The Germany international will leave the professional game when his Borussia Dortmund contract expires at the end of the season.

7 May
2. Bundesliga (Official) · image
2. BUNDESLIGA

Niklas Süle to retire from football at 30

The Germany international will leave the professional game when his Borussia Dortmund contract expires at the end of the season.

7 May
BBC — League Two · image
LEAGUE TWO

Walsall release Flint and eleven others at season's end

The League Two club have confirmed a dozen departures, though talks continue with forward Albert Adomah over a new deal.

6 May
BBC — League One · image
LEAGUE ONE

Kerr departs Wigan after almost five years as captain

Jason Kerr is leaving Wigan Athletic, bringing an end to a near five-year stint that included the captaincy.

6 May
BBC — Championship · image
CHAMPIONSHIP

Eckert expects full-strength Southampton for play-offs

The Saints manager has indicated his squad should be fully available as the play-off campaign approaches.

6 May
BBC — Scottish Premiership · image
SCOTTISH PREM

Celtic's double remains possible, but change looms

A turbulent domestic campaign may still end in silverware, yet the summer is shaping up to be one of significant transition.

6 May
BBC — League Two · image
LEAGUE TWO

Cesay commits to Salford City on fresh two-year contract

The midfielder has agreed terms that will keep him at the Peninsula Stadium until the end of the 2027-28 season.

6 May
BBC — League One · image
LEAGUE ONE

Sheffield Wednesday cleared to start next season on zero points

The club had faced the prospect of a 15-point deduction heading into next season, but will now begin the campaign on level terms.

6 May
BBC — Championship · image
CHAMPIONSHIP

Sheffield Wednesday to start next season on zero points

The club had faced the prospect of a 15-point penalty heading into the new Championship campaign, but will now begin level.

6 May
3. Liga (Official) · image
3. LIGA

Brandt to receive Signal Iduna farewell in final BVB fixture

After seven years and a debut goal within fifteen minutes of arriving, Julian Brandt prepares to say goodbye to Dortmund.

6 May
2. Bundesliga (Official) · image
2. BUNDESLIGA

Brandt to receive Signal Iduna farewell in final BVB fixture

After seven years and a debut goal within fifteen minutes of arriving, Julian Brandt prepares to say goodbye to Dortmund.

6 May
BBC Sport — Football · image
FOOTBALL

Barcelona to visit Birmingham in pre-season fixture

*A summer friendly between the Championship club and the Catalan giants signals an eye-catching addition to both clubs' pre-season calendars

6 May
BBC — Championship · image
CHAMPIONSHIP

Barcelona to visit Birmingham in pre-season fixture

*A summer friendly between the Championship club and the Catalan giants signals an eye-catching addition to both clubs' pre-season calendars

6 May
BBC — League One · image
LEAGUE ONE

Huddersfield release midfielder Mickel Miller

The Yorkshire club have parted ways with Miller after two seasons, the BBC reports.

6 May
BBC — Championship · image
CHAMPIONSHIP

Derby supporters map the road to promotion contention

Rams fans reflect on what genuine Championship progress will require when the transfer window opens.

6 May
BBC — League Two · image
LEAGUE TWO

Morrison departs Cambridge after promotion to League One

The club captain leaves Abbey Road having helped secure the promotion that ends his time with the club.

6 May
BBC — Championship · image
CHAMPIONSHIP

Oxford United appoint new chairman in board reshuffle

The Championship club have restructured their board, with Grant Ferguson stepping down as chairman.

6 May
BBC — Championship · image
CHAMPIONSHIP

Dozzell to leave Portsmouth for DC United this summer

The midfielder has declined a new contract at Fratton Park and will join the MLS side when his deal expires.

6 May
BBC — League One · image
LEAGUE ONE

Blackpool part ways with Husband after seven years

The left-back and former club captain leaves Bloomfield Road when his contract expires this summer.

6 May
BBC — League Two · image
LEAGUE TWO

George Miller commits future to Cheltenham Town

The striker has signed a new contract with the League Two club, extending his stay beyond the current season.

6 May
BBC — Championship · image
CHAMPIONSHIP

West Brom face summer decisions on out-of-contract players

Several key figures at The Hawthorns reach the end of their deals this summer, leaving the club with difficult choices.

6 May
BBC — National League · image
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Harfield commits to Aldershot with one-year extension

The defender has signed on for another season at the EBB Stadium, securing his place in the club's plans.

6 May
BBC — Scottish Championship · image
SCOTTISH CHAMP

Naysmith set for Ayr United role after Stenhousemuir play-offs

The former Scotland full-back will take charge at Somerset Park once his obligations at Stenhousemuir are fulfilled.

6 May
BBC — Scottish Premiership · image
SCOTTISH PREM

Hearts and Celtic remain as Rangers fall away

A defeat at Tynecastle has left Rangers trailing, with supporters of all three clubs now expecting a two-horse title race.

6 May
BBC — National League · image
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Eric Perez departs Truro City following relegation

The chairman and chief executive has left the Cornish club after their drop from the National League.

6 May
BBC — National League · image
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Hartlepool release thirteen as club searches for manager

A significant squad overhaul is under way at Victoria Park after a ninth-place National League finish.

6 May
BBC — National League · image
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Carlisle United: a season measured in what might have been

A second consecutive campaign in the National League prompts honest questions about progress at Brunton Park.

6 May
2. Bundesliga (Official) · image
2. BUNDESLIGA

Schick's late-season form lifts Leverkusen in UCL race

The Czech striker has been in compelling form as Bayer Leverkusen push for a Champions League return.

5 May
3. Liga (Official) · image
3. LIGA

Schick's late-season form lifts Leverkusen in UCL race

The Czech striker has been in compelling form as Bayer Leverkusen push for a Champions League return.

5 May
BBC — Scottish Championship · image
SCOTTISH CHAMP

Kane goal gives Dunfermline first-leg edge over Arbroath

A single Chris Kane strike settles the quarter-final opener as Dunfermline take a narrow advantage into the second leg.

5 May
BBC — Scottish Premiership · image
SCOTTISH PREM

Kane goal gives Dunfermline first-leg edge over Arbroath

A single Chris Kane strike settles the quarter-final opener as Dunfermline take a narrow advantage into the second leg.

5 May
3. Liga (Official) · image
3. LIGA

Freiburg carry German football's European hopes alone

Bayern Munich's Champions League exit leaves Freiburg as the Bundesliga's last representative in continental competition this season.

5 May
2. Bundesliga (Official) · image
2. BUNDESLIGA

Freiburg carry German football's European hopes alone

Bayern Munich's Champions League exit leaves Freiburg as the Bundesliga's last representative in continental competition this season.

5 May
BBC — National League · image
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Piatak vows Carlisle will emerge stronger from difficult season

The Carlisle United chairman has spoken of using this season's disappointment as a foundation for rebuilding the club.

5 May
BBC — National League · image
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Six Halifax Town players to depart as contracts expire

A significant turnover is coming at The Shay this summer as six first-team contracts reach their conclusion.

5 May
BBC — League One · image
LEAGUE ONE

Port Vale offer Garrity new deal amid relegation rebuild

The Vale captain is wanted by the club despite their drop to League Two, as seven players depart Burslem.

5 May