The National League
Mansfield Town face Scottish competition for top transfer target
Mansfield Town are closing in on a move for former Southend winger Stephen McLaughlin but face competition from north of the border, as reported by James Goodwin on Twitter. The
Swindon Town eye move for former Bradford City and Oxford midfielder
Swindon Town are eyeing a move for Lincoln City outcast Jack Payne, as reported by Alan Nixon. Payne scored twice in 30 outings for Michael Appleton’s Lincoln last season, but
‘Don’t change what’s not broke’ – These Sunderland fans react to Parkinson’s latest comments
Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson has been explaining to their official website why he signed former Millwall striker Aiden O’Brien today. The 26-year-old signed a two-year deal with the Black Cats
Bolton set to win chase for former Barnsley, Plymouth and Mansfield defender
Bolton Wanderers are close to securing a deal for former Everton youngster Gethin Jones, as reported by Football Insider. The Australia-born 24-year-old is currently without a club after his one year
‘Do not do this’ – These Ipswich fans react as club linked with international defender
Ipswich Town are thought to be in pursuit of experienced defender Richard Keogh, as reported by TWTD. Keogh has been without a club since being sacked by Derby County, but
Portsmouth handed significant boost in hunt for 26-year-old
Portsmouth have been handed a significant boost in their chase for 26-year-old Sean Raggett, as the free agent has joined up with them for pre-season training. As reported by Portsmouth
The National League Finally Delivers as Harrogate and Barrow are Promoted
Here at The Real EFL, we’re more than familiar with the challenges faced in the National League. It’s a division closely resembles League One, with big clubs dropping down, ambitious
‘Joke of a club’, ‘Utterly shambolic’ – These Oldham fans react to latest club announcement
Oldham Atheltic sacked manager Dino Maamria yesterday, the 14th Latics manager to depart his post in the last five years. A brief statement from the club said: “Dino Maamria has
Sunderland eye move for 26-year-old free agent
Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson is eyeing a possible swoop for former Millwall striker Aiden O’Brien, according to the Northern Echo. The 26-year-old came through the youth academy at the Den
Ipswich Town braced for significant player departure
Ipswich Town could be set to lose leading scorer Kayden Jackson after the player rejected a new contract deal, as reported by Football Insider. The Tractor Boys face a second
‘Project buy promotion, again’ – These fans clash as Mansfield Town sign L2 playmaker
Mansfield Town have continued their strengthening this summer by adding George Maris from Cambridge United to their ranks for an undisclosed fee. In a summer peppered with uncertainty for many
Bolton Wanderers eye swoop for 23-y/o former West Ham youth
Bolton Wanderers are looking to continue their busy summer with a move for central defender Manny Onariase, according to The Barking and Dagenham Post. It’s been a busy summer thus far
Bristol Rovers close in on deal for 23-year-old
Bristol Rovers are close to securing the services of Jonah Ayunga according to a report from Bristol Live. Ayunga is currently plying his trade with Havant and Waterlooville’s, having started out
‘Needs a proper leader to bring him on’ – These Bradford City fans react to swoop for 20-year-old
Bradford City have secured the services Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Scottish Under 21 star Elliot Watt on a two-year deal, as reported by their official site. The 20-year-old spent his youth career with
‘We’ve had a shocker’, ‘Big future’ – These Colchester fans react as 23-y/o joins Lincoln City
Lincoln City added 23-year-old goalkeeper Ethan Ross to their ranks yesterday, after the talented stopper turned down a new contract offer from Colchester United, as reported by their official site.
Portsmouth set to face competition in hunt for 26-year-old
Defender Sean Raggett has reportedly held talks with Gillingham as well as interest from Oxford United and Portsmouth following his release from Norwich City, as reported by D3D4. Raggett made
Opinion: Huddersfield Town and Watford are everything wrong with the modern game
Yesterday, Huddersfield Town sacked manager Danny Cowley, whilst Watford dismissed Nigel Pearson, writes Gary Hutchinson. Okay, neither are in the ‘Real EFL’ as we term it. This is a website
‘He loves a mistake’, ‘Scapegoated’ – Fans react as former Sunderland man bags L1 deal
Bristol Rovers have continued their summer recruitment by adding former Sunderland defender Jack Baldwin to their ranks. Baldwin, who has also played for Peterborough, Salford City, started his career in
‘Another player shafted by Jackett’ – These Portsmouth fans react as 24-y/o finds new club
Former Portsmouth keeper Luke McGee has today joined League Two promotion hopefuls Forest Green Rovers on a two-year deal. McGee had been offered a new deal by Pompey boss Kenny
‘Beyond a joke’, ‘Disgraceful’ – These Sunderland fans react as another player departs the club
It is hard to find anything positive around Sunderland right now. Whether it is the prospect of a third season out of the top two divisions, their uncertain ownership situation