Glenn Speller

Sports Journalist at BBC Sports News

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EFL: League One and League Two final day drama

1 week ago | bbc.com | Glenn Speller

Image source, Rex Features/Getty ImagesImage caption, Graham Alexander, Mat Sadler and Stuart Maynard are hoping to seal the final automatic promotion spot from League TwoA football season is a marathon, not a sprint. How many times have we heard that? And yet here we are on the final day of the regular season with a number of teams having virtually run a marathon of 45 games but now finding themselves needing to sprint down the final straight.
Johannes Hoff Thorup: Ex-Norwich boss breaks silence on sacking

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Glenn Speller

Former Norwich City boss Johannes Hoff Thorup says he would have done things differently had he known the target was to finish in the Championship play-off places. The Dane was relieved of his duties by the Canaries last week following a run of six defeats from eight Championship games and only one win. Having signed a number of young players with the aim of developing them, Thorup said that influenced the way he managed the team. "I will always say we didn't get enough time.
EFL Preview: Points win prizes in Championship survival scrap

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Glenn Speller

Image source, Rex Features/Getty ImagesImage caption, Ruben Selles and John Eustace face a date with destiny as Hull City host Derby County this weekendNervous? Sweaty palms? Difficulty sleeping or concentrating?
MK Dons: Paul Warne named League Two club's new head coach

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Glenn Speller

MK Dons have appointed former Derby County and Rotherham United boss Paul Warne as their new head coach. The 51-year-old, who has signed a "long-term contract" replaces Scott Lindsey at the League Two club after he was sacked last month. "The potential of the team under the ownership of Fahad (Al Ghanim) and the Board is truly limitless, and I'm extremely grateful to be given the opportunity to manage the side over the coming years," Warne told the club website, external.
Elijah Adebayo: Luton Town striker out for the rest of the season

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Glenn Speller

Luton Town forward Elijah Adebyao will miss the rest of the Championship season after having surgery on a knee injury he sustained in last weekend's 1-1 draw with Leeds United. The 27-year-old had to be substituted after 49 minutes of the game at Kenilworth Road and the club have now revealed he has undergone an operation on an ACL injury.
County Championship season preview: Who can stop Surrey?

1 month ago | bbc.com | Glenn Speller

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Who can stop Surrey lifting a fourth successive title? Glenn Speller & Paul GrunillA new English cricket season is almost upon us but, once again, as we count down to the start of the opening round of County Championship games, the same old question has to be asked - can anyone stop Surrey? Rory Burns' side have lifted the trophy in each of the past three summers, winning a consistent eight out of 14 matches per season, and losing only five overall.
EFL midweek preview: Crunch time in League Two promotion race

1 month ago | bbc.com | Glenn Speller

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The top four meet in League Two on Tuesday eveningIn the footballing world there are often accusations of the overuse of hyperbole but, if you'll excuse us, Tuesday night feels massive in the League Two promotion race. Seven teams are realistically chasing the three automatic places on offer - and the top four face off under the lights.
National League: Barnet, York, Forest Green and the race for the EFL

1 month ago | bbc.com | Glenn Speller

Image source, Rex Features/Getty ImagesImage caption, Barnet manager Dean Brennan and Forest Green Rovers' Steve CotterillPromotion to the Premier League or ascent into the EFL - which is the greatest prize? While elevation to the top flight of English football may bring untold riches, recent evidence suggests it also results in almost inevitable relegation or, at least, nine months of unpleasant struggle, but not so for those gaining entry to League Two.
EFL preview: Plymouth & Derby basement battle, Sheffield derby

2 months ago | bbc.com | Glenn Speller

Image source, Rex FeaturesImage caption, Miron Muslic and John Eustace face-off in a Championship relegation battle this weekendAt this stage of the season there is something to be said for mid-table obscurity and planning your summer holidays. While those in a title race might be enjoying the run-in, the play-off bunfight and relegation scrap produces sweaty palms and furrowed brows and this weekend has thrown-up some corkers.
Danny Cowley: Colchester United boss 'turning doubters into believers'

2 months ago | bbc.com | Glenn Speller

Colchester United supporters are more optimistic than when Danny Cowley took over but are not yet completely confident, according to the head coach. The U's 2-1 win over Port Vale on Tuesday stretched their unbeaten run to 12 games and took them to within one point of the League Two play-off places with 10 games remaining. At the same stage last season only goal difference was keeping them out of the relegation zone.