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Huddersfield Town have appointed Martin Drury as head coach following a competitive recruitment process. The 40-year-old takes over after caretaker spells by Liam Manning and Lee Grant amid a turbulent year for the League One side.
Two clubs with contrasting recent histories meet at Wembley on Saturday with a place in the Championship on the line. Stockport seeks to end 25-year exile while Bolton chases a first return to the second tier since 2019.
Southampton Football Club faces a historic ban from the Championship play-off final after a secret scouting operation targeted three rival clubs. The Premier League has imposed a £100,000 fine and ordered an internal review while investigating the extent of the breach.
Rotherham United has named Steve McClaren as head of football, a role combining strategy and recruitment. The appointment signals a bold shift in the club’s leadership structure just weeks before the January transfer window.
Northampton Town have appointed ex-Norwich assistant Chris Hogg as manager on a two-year deal, aiming to rebuild form after a disastrous run that saw them flirt with relegation. Hogg arrives with a mandate to shift the club’s culture and restore fan trust in League One.
Xavier Simons struck a dramatic 88th-minute winner as Bolton Wanderers edged past Bradford 2-1 on aggregate to reach the League One play-off final. The victory sets up a clash with Stockport County at Wembley on May 24.
Exeter City have named Matt Taylor as their permanent manager, ending a turbulent season with a familiar face. The club faces financial constraints but pins hopes on the academy and local talent under his leadership.
Rotherham United Football Club terminated manager Matt Hamshaw’s contract on Friday following a 5-0 defeat to Peterborough United, the club’s worst loss in 36 years. Board members met within hours of the match to enforce the decision, citing 'unacceptable standards' in performance.