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Northampton Town Announce Arrival Of Former Lincoln City Man

1 week ago | thedeck.news | Kevin Nolan |Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

Northampton Town finished just five points above the League One relegation places last season and have responded with early activity in the summer transfer window. In December, the club appointed former Notts County manager and West Ham United assistant coach Kevin Nolan and picked up 30 points from 25 matches to retain their spot in the third tier.
League Of Ireland Team Of The Season After Matchday 18

1 week ago | thedeck.news | Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

The League of Ireland Premier Division campaign has reached the halfway stage with Shamrock Rovers leading the way, six points clear of Drogheda United. The 2025 campaign has seen a host of players stand out and the quality of the league taken to a new level, and The Deck attempts to select a team of the season using a 3-4-3 formation.
League One Retained List 2025

2 weeks ago | thedeck.news | Phil Parkinson |Jon Worthington |Matt Hamshaw |Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

The EFL summer transfer window is set to open next month with a wealth of stars available on a free transfer, according to the League One Retained List 2025. The Deck picks out three excellent attacking players who are available following the expiration of their contracts at League One clubs. Each of the below forwards would prove to be a shrewd pick-up for clubs in the third tier, while sides in the EFL Championship could do worse than target a couple of these stars.
Shamrock Rovers Star Thriving After International Call-Up

2 weeks ago | thedeck.news | Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

There was a surprise inclusion in the latest Republic of Ireland squad ahead of the June friendlies, with Shamrock Rovers star Josh Honohan called up for the first time. The defender has made 67 appearances for the Hoops since arriving in January 2024 after a three-and-a-half-year spell with Cork City. His form has helped Shamrock Rovers to the top of the Premier Division table.
Birmingham City Target Deal For 25-Year-old Versatile Star

2 weeks ago | thedeck.news | Chris Davies |Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

League One champions Birmingham City had an impressive transfer window last summer and appear to be on a similar course following the conclusion of the 2024/25 campaign. It might be difficult to top last season’s window, which saw the likes of Jay Stansfield, Christoph Klarer, and Willum Willumsson among several other stars arrive. The Blues have already brought in defender Phil Neumann on a free transfer from Hannover in Germany and have made Taylor Gardner-Hickman’s loan move permanent.
Wrexham And Birmingham City Set To Compete For Midfielder

3 weeks ago | thedeck.news | Chris Davies |Phil Parkinson |Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

The top two in League One this season are set to go head-to-head again in the summer transfer window, with Wrexham and Birmingham City both looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the start of the new Championship campaign. Wrexham secured promotion after a ten-game unbeaten run seen them secure automatic promotion, while the Blues accumulated an incredible 111 points from their 46 matches on route to the title.
Portsmouth Make Transfer Decision On 23-Year-old Forward

3 weeks ago | thedeck.news | Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

Portsmouth ensured another campaign in the Championship with a five-game unbeaten run to end the season and have now reportedly turned their attention to outgoings in the transfer window this summer. Pompey have top scorer Colby Bishop in attack as first-choice and may look to further add to this area after the winter arrival of 20-year-old Thomas Waddingham. One player that has been deemed surplus to requirements is 23-year-old Christian Saydee.
Bristol Rovers Midfielder Attracting Championship Interest

3 weeks ago | thedeck.news | Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

It was a torrid campaign for Bristol Rovers as their three-year stint in League One came to a halt after a ten game winless run condemned the club to a place in the fourth tier. Three different managers were unable to turn the tide, and now the former Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke will be tasked with an instant return to League One. Clarke previously managed the club from 2014-2018 and took charge of over 200 matches.
League Of Ireland Premier Division MD 16 Stories To Watch

3 weeks ago | thedeck.news | Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

The League of Ireland Premier Division moves into matchday 16 with a host of emerging stories to keep an eye on this Friday including the release of a marquee signing. There is a full round of Premier Division fixtures set to take place with all ten teams in action, including a Connacht Derby between Galway United and Sligo Rovers. St. Patrick’s Athletic host struggling Cork City at Richmond Park.
Notts County Hit With Absence Of 36-Goal Attacking Duo

3 weeks ago | thedeck.news | Adam Norman |Ryan Whelan

It has been a difficult end to the campaign for Notts County. After their semi-final play-off first-leg defeat to AFC Wimbledon, the club have now suffered another fresh blow ahead of the decider on Saturday. Stuart Maynard’s side missed out on automatic promotion after ending the season with just one win from their final six matches. They now face a daunting task to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the play-off semi-final second leg, with the news that another star player is set to miss out.