OVERSIKT: Status for L1-lagene 2007/08

[kjelvi]

<u>Fra BBC:</u>


<i><b>BOURNEMOUTH</b></i>
Nickname: The Cherries
Ground: Dean Court
Capacity: 10,200
Last season: 19th
Manager: Kevin Bond (October 2006)
- In: Jo Kuffour (Brentford), Russell Perrett (Luton), Paul Telfer (Celtic), Marvin Bartley (Hampton & Richmond), Ryan Garry (Arsenal)
- Out: James Hayter (Doncaster), Steve Fletcher (Chesterfield), Stephen Purches (Leyton Orient), Karl Broadhurst (Hereford), Marcus Browning (Weymouth), Callum Hart, James Coutts, Conal Platt, Shaun Maher, Stephen Cooke, Curtis Allen, Jack Haverson (Grays)
- BBC Sport verdict: The squad is smaller than last season, so loan signings are likely to be crucial to the club's hopes of success. However, it could be another long, hard year for the Cherries.
- Key man: Darren Anderton


<i><b>BRIGHTON</b></i>
Nickname: The Seagulls
Ground: Withdean Stadium
Capacity: 6,960
Position last season: 18th
Manager: Dean Wilkins (September 2006)
- In: Andrew Whing (Coventry), Nicky Forster (Hull)
- Out: Paul Hinshelwood (Torquay), Chris Breach, Richard Martin, Georges Santos, Lloyd Skinner, Chris Winterton
- BBC Sport verdict: With their new stadium finally being given the go-ahead, Brighton are on the up. But the play-offs may be too much to ask.
- Key man: Nicky Forster


<i><b>BRISTOL ROVERS</b></i>
Nickname: The Pirates
Ground: The Memorial Stadium
Capacity: 11,916
Last season: Sixth in League Two (promoted via play-offs)
Manager: Paul Trollope (September 2005)
- In: David Pipe (Notts County), Joe Jacobsen (Cardiff), Andy Williams (Hereford)
- Out: James Hunt (Grimsby), Darren Mullings (Torquay), Scott Shearer (Wycombe), Ollie Barnes (Salisbury)
- BBC Sport verdict: Favourites to go back down but the Pirates may just cause a surprise or two under impressive boss Trollope.
- Key man: Rickie Lambert


<i><b>CARLISLE UNITED</b></i>
Nickname: The Cumbrians/Blues
Ground: Brunton Park
Capacity: 16,651
Last season: Eighth
Manager: Neil McDonald (June 2006)
- In: Andrew Cook, Chris Howarth (Bolton), Danny Carlton (Morecambe), Marc Bridge-Wilkinson (Bradford), <b>Danny Graham</b> (Middlesbrough), Ged Dalton
- Out: Anthony Williams (Wrexham), Karl Hawley (Preston), Kevin Gray (Chesterfield), Liam Atkin, Derek Holmes (Rotherham), Paul Murray, Raphael Nade (Ebbsfleet United)
- BBC Sport verdict: Close to the play-offs last year but could find life harder without the goal threat of Karl Hawley.
- Key man: <b>Danny Graham </b>


<i><b>CHELTENHAM TOWN</b></i>Latest club news
Nickname: The Robins
Ground: Whaddon Road
Capacity: 7,407
Last season: 17th
Manager: John Ward (November 2003)
- In: Ben Gill (Watford), Lee Ridley (Scunthorpe), Aaron Ledgister (Bristol City), Andy Lindegaard (Yeovil), Craig Reid
- Out: Kayode Odejayi (Barnsley), Steve Guinan (Hereford), Craig Armstrong (Gillingham), JJ Melligan (Leyton Orient), Michael Whittington (Gloucester City), Shane Paul (Halesowen Town)
- BBC Sport verdict: Summer sales could mean a season of struggling lies ahead for the Robins.
- Key man: Paul Connor


<i><b>CREWE ALEXANDRA</b></i>
Nickname: The Railwaymen/Alex
Ground: Gresty Road
Capacity: 10,046
Last season: 13th
Manager: Dario Gradi (June 1983)
- In: Steven Schumacher (Bradford), Eugen Bopp (Rotherham), Billy Jones (Exeter), Colin Daniel (Eastwood Town), Chris McCready (Tranmere), Daniel O'Donnell (Liverpool)
- Out: Darran Kempson (Shrewsbury), Darren Moss (Shrewsbury), Luke Varney (Charlton), Jon Otsemobor (Norwich), Billy Jones (Preston), Richard Sutton (Stafford), Paul Bignot (Kidderminster), Cavell Coo (Altrincham)
- BBC Sport verdict: Will settle for mid-table and will be interesting to see how coach Steve Holland does as he begins to take over from Dario Gradi.
- Key man: Steve Holland


<i><b>DONCASTER ROVERS</b></i>
Nickname: Rovers
Ground: Keepmoat Stadium
Capacity: 15,231
Last season: 11th
Manager: Sean O'Driscoll (September 2006)
- In: James Hayter (Bournemouth), <b>Sam Hird (Leeds), Neil Sullivan (Leeds), Martin Woods </b>(Rotherham), Richie Wellens (Oldham), Gordon Greer (Kilmarnock)
- Out: Adam Brown, Rob Pacey, Jan Budtz (Hartlepool), Sean Thornton (Leyton Orient), Jon-Paul Pittman (Crawley), Liam Green (Boston)
- BBC Sport verdict: Have spent wisely in the summer and O'Driscoll will be confident of a real crack at promotion.
- Key man: James Hayter


<i><b>GILLINGHAM</b></i>
Nickname: The Gills
Ground: Priestfield Stadium
Capacity: 10,952
Last season: 16th
Manager: Ronnie Jepson (November 2005)
- In: Aaron Brown (Swindon), Barry Cogan (Barnet), Delroy Facey (Rotherham), Simon King (Barnet), Craig Armstrong (Cheltenham), Efe Sodje (Southend), Simon Royce (QPR), Derek Stillie (Dundee United), Steve Lomas (QPR)
- Out: Danny Jackman (Northampton), Matt Jarvis (Wolves), Danny Spiller (Millwall), Leon Johnson (Wycombe), Clint Easton (Hereford), Brent Sancho, Frannie Collin, Luke Howell, Dean McDonald (Inverness Caledonian Thistle), Michael Flynn (Blackpool)
- BBC Sport verdict: After big upheaval at the Priestfield, Jepson's side could fall just short of a play-off place.
- Key man: Steve Lomas


<i><b>HARTLEPOOL UNITED</b></i>
Nickname: Pools
Ground: Victoria Park
Capacity: 7,629
Last season: Second in League Two
Manager: Danny Wilson (June 2006)
- In: Arran Lee-Barrett (Coventry), Jamie McCunnie (Dunfermline), Jan Budtz (Doncaster), Godwin Antwi (Liverpool), <b>Ian Moore (Leeds), Robbie Elliott (Leeds) </b>
- Out: Dimitrios Konstantopoulos (Coventry), John Brackstone (Darlington), Michael Proctor (Wrexham), Eifion Williams (Wrexham), Darrell Clarke (Salisbury), Phil Turnbull (York), Tony Davison, Carl Jones, <b>Mark Tinkler</b>, <b>Craig Hignett</b>, Jim Provett (Bury), Darren Williams (Bradford)
- BBC Sport verdict: Back in League One and will settle for a season well away from the drop zone.
- Key man: James Brown


<i><b>HUDDERSFIELD TOWN</b></i>
Nickname: The Terriers
Ground: Galpharm Stadium
Capacity: 24,500
Last season: 15th
Manager: <b>Andy Ritchie </b>(April 2007)
- In: Frank Sinclair (Burnley), Malvin Kamara (Port Vale), <b>Danny Cadamarteri</b> (Leicester)
- Out: Adnan Ahmed (Tranmere), Mark Hudson (Rotherham), Martin McIntosh (Mansfield), John McAliskey (Mansfield), Paul Rachubka (Blackpool), John McCombe, James Hand, Adam Wilson, Gary Taylor-Fletcher (Blackpool)
- BBC Sport verdict: Will be desperate to avoid last season's struggles, but the play-offs are a big ask again.
- Key man: Matt Glennon


<b><i>LEEDS UNITED</i>
Nickname: The Whites
Ground: Elland Road
Capacity: 40,204
Last season: 24th in Championship (relegated)
Manager: Dennis Wise (October 2006)
- In: None
- Out: Sam Hird (Doncaster), Neil Sullivan (Doncaster), Ian Moore (Hartlepool), Hayden Foxe, Robbie Elliott (Hartlepool), Stephen Crainey (Blackpool), Armando Sa, Kevin Nicholls (Preston), Robbie Blake (Burnley), David Healy (Fulham), Richard Cresswell (Stoke)
- BBC Sport verdict: A torrid summer and are set to start the season 15 points adrift. Should aim for survival before even thinking of the top six.
- Key man: Jermaine Beckford </b>


<i><b>LEYTON ORIENT</b></i>
Nickname: The O's
Ground: Brisbane Road
Capacity: 5,000
Last season: 20th
Manager: Martin Ling (September 2003)
- In: Stuart Nelson (Brentford), Paul Terry (Yeovil), Tamika Mkandawire (Hereford), JJ Melligan (Cheltenham), Stephen Purches (Bournemouth), Sean Thornton (Doncaster), Wayne Gray (Yeovil), Adam Boyd (Luton)
- Out: Adam Tann (Notts County), Glynn Garner (Shrewsbury), John Mackie (Brentford), Justin Miller (Port Vale), Shane Tudor (Port Vale), Gary Alexander (Millwall), Craig Easton (Swindon), Derek Duncan (Wycombe), Donny Barnard, Phil Mulryne, Luke Guttridge (Colchester), Matt Lockwood (Nottingham Forest)
- BBC Sport verdict: Will miss the talismanic Matt Lockwood and Ling would surely settle for another season of survival.
- Key man: Adam Boyd


<i><b>LUTON TOWN</b></i>
Nickname: The Hatters
Ground: Kenilworth Road
Capacity: 9,975
Last season: 23rd in Championship (relegated)
Manager: <b>Kevin Blackwell</b> (March 2007)
- In: David Edwards (Shrewsbury), Alan Goodall (Rochdale), Darren Currie (Ipswich), Paul Furlong (QPR), Paul Peschisolido (Derby), Chris Perry (West Brom), Don Hutchison (Coventry)
- Out: Michael Leary (Barnet), Peter Holmes (Rotherham), Danny Stevens, Russell Perrett (Bournemouth), Shaun Ross, Adam Boyd (Leyton Orient), Leon Barnett (West Brom)
- BBC Sport verdict: Unlucky in his time at Leeds, Blackwell will see this season as the perfect opportunity to enhance his reputation. Need a good start though.
- Key man: Chris Perry


<b>MILLWALL</b><i></i>
Nickname: The Lions
Ground: The New Den
Capacity: 20,146
Last season: 10th
Manager: Willie Donachie (September 2006)
- In: Scott Barron (Ipswich), Andy Frampton (Brentford), Danny Spiller (Gillingham), Gary Alexander (Leyton Orient), Ryan Smith (Derby)
- Out: Tony Craig (Crystal Palace), Jack Obersteller (Tranmere), Adam Cottrell (Welling), David Amoo (Liverpool), Marvin Williams (Yeovil), Filipe Morais (Hibernian), Marvin Elliott (Bristol City), Chris Zebroski (Torquay)
- BBC Sport verdict: Have let a few players leave but boss Donachie has added some quality too and they will be pushing for the top six.
- Key man: Neil Harris


<i><b>NORTHAMPTON TOWN</b></i>
Nickname: The Cobblers
Ground: Sixfields Stadium
Capacity: 7,653
Last season: 14th
Manager: Stuart Gray (January 2007)
- In: Colin Larkin (Chesterfield), Ian Henderson (Norwich), Giles Coke (Mansfield), Danny Jackman (Gillingham), Joe Howe, Daniel Jones (Wolves)
- Out: David Hunt, Pedj Bojic, Sean Dyche, Ian Taylor (retired), Jerome Watt, Danny Green, Fred Murray
- BBC Sport verdict: The Cobblers would be delighted to repeat last season's mid-table feat and they might just do that.
- Key man: Mark Bunn


<i><b>NOTTINGHAM FOREST</b></i>
Latest club news
Nickname: The Reds
Ground: City Ground
Capacity: 30,602
Last season: Fourth
Manager: Colin Calderwood (May 2006)
- In: Neil Lennon (Celtic), Matt Lockwood (Leyton Orient), Chris Cohen (Yeovil), Arron Davies (Yeovil), Kelvin Wilson (Preston)
- Out: Spencer Weir-Daley (Notts County), Gary Holt (Wycombe), John Curtis (QPR), Jack Lester (Chesterfield), Rune Pedersen, Nicky Eaden, Kevin James, Robert Hughes, Vincent Fernandez, John Thompson (Oldham), Paddy Gamble
- BBC Sport verdict: Favourites for the third year in a row, Forest have spent big and bought well this summer and promotion this time around is crucial for the City Ground outfit.
- Key man: Neil Lennon


<i><b>OLDHAM ATHLETIC</b></i>
Nickname: The Latics
Ground: Boundary Park
Capacity: 13,624
Last season: Sixth
Manager: <b>John Sheridan</b> (June 2006)
- In: Craig Davies (Verona), Jean-Paul Kalala (Yeovil), John Thompson (Nottingham Forest), Mark Crossley (Fulham), Lee Hughes, Mark Allott (Chesterfield), <b>Michael Ricketts</b> (Preston)
- Out: Will Haining (St Mirren), Chris Porter (Motherwell), Danny Philliskirk (Chelsea), Simon Charlton, Alan Blayney, Gareth Owen, Chris Hall, Kallum Higginbotham, Paul Edwards (Port Vale), Craig Rocastle (Port Vale), Paul Warne (Yeovil), Richie Wellens (Doncaster)
- BBC Sport verdict: Have added plenty of experience to their squad and look a good bet for the play-offs again at least, despite the loss of Chris Porter.
- Key man: Craig Davies


<i><b>PORT VALE</b></i>
Nickname: The Valiants
Ground: Vale Park
Capacity: 22,356
Last season: 12th
Manager: Martin Foyle (February 2004)
- In: Shane Tudor (Leyton Orient), Justin Miller (Leyton Orient), Marc Richards (Barnsley), Paul Edwards (Oldham), Craig Rocastle (Oldham), Keith Lowe (Wolves)
- Out: Michael Walsh, Rhys Weston (Walsall), Mark Soboljew, Christian Smith, Michael Husbands (Macclesfield), <b>Nathan Lowndes</b>, George Abbey, Danny Sonner (Walsall), Malvin Kamara (Huddersfield), Leon Constantine
- BBC Sport verdict: Must replace the goals of the departed Constantine and may have to settle for another season of mid-table obscurity.
- Key man: Luke Rodgers


<i><b>SOUTHEND UNITED</b></i>
Nickname: The Shrimpers
Ground: Roots Hall
Capacity: 12,392
Last season: 22nd in Championship (relegated)
Manager: Steve Tilson (November 2003)
- In: Tommy Black (Crystal Palace), Nicky Bailey (Barnet), Charlie MacDonald (Ebbsfleet), Kerrea Gilbert (Arsenal), Garry Richards (Colchester), Zoltan Liptak (Lombard FC Papa)
- Out: Freddy Eastwood (Wolves), Efe Sodje (Gillingham), Joel Ledgister (Oxford), Justin Lawson (Grays)
- BBC Sport verdict: Striker Eastwood leaves a massive hole to fill but unless Southend tighten up at the back they could struggle once more.
- Key man: Zoltan Liptak


<i><b>SWANSEA CITY</b></i>
Nickname: The Swans
Ground: Liberty Stadium
Capacity: 20,000
Last season: Seventh
Manager: Roberto Martinez (February 2007)
- In: Guillem Bauza Mayol (Espanyol), Angel Rangel (Terrassa), Matty Collins (Fulham), Jason Scotland (St Johnstone), Ferrie Bodde (ADO Den Haag), Darryl Duffy (Hull City), Dorus de Vries (Dunfermline)
- Out: Andy Oakes (Darlington), Izzy Iriekpen (Scunthorpe), Adebayo Akinfenwa, Pawel Abbott (Darlington), Tom Williams (Wycombe), Tom Williams (Wycombe), Lee Trundle (Bristol City)
- BBC Sport verdict: Like Southend, will miss their talisman in Trundle. Need Duffy to start hitting the net to bolster their annual play-off push but may be just off the pace.
- Key man: Darryl Duffy


<i><b>SWINDON TOWN</b></i>
Nickname: The Robins
Ground: The County Ground
Capacity: 15,728
Last season: Third in League Two (promoted)
Manager: Paul Sturrock (November 2006)
- In: Barry Corr (Sheffield Wednesday), Hasney Aljofree (Plymouth), Craig Easton (Leyton Orient), Chris Blackburn (Morecambe), Miguel Comminges (Reims), Kaid Mohamed (Carmarthen Town), Steve Adams (Sheffield Wednesday), Ibon Arrieta (unattached)
- Out: Ashan Holgate, Ricky Shakes, Curtis Weston, Aaron Brown (Gillingham), Mustapha Carayol (MK Dons), Gareth Whalley (Altrincham)
- BBC Sport verdict: Sturrock's squad looks thin and they might struggle to establish themselves back in League One at the first time of asking.
- Key man: Hasney Aljofree


<i><b>TRANMERE ROVERS</b></i>
Nickname: Rovers
Ground: Prenton Park
Capacity: 16,587
Last season: Ninth
Manager: Ronnie Moore (June 2006)
- In: Antony Kay (Barnsley), Jack Obersteller (Millwall), Danny Coyne (Burnley), Adnan Ahmed (Huddersfield), Ben Chorley (MK Dons)
- Out: Kevin Ellison (Chester), Gavin Ward (Chester), Olly James (Forest Green), Jason McAteer (retired), Danny Harrison (Rotherham), Chris McCready (Crewe)
- BBC Sport verdict: Just short of the play-offs last time around, Rovers might be a good bet to go one step further this season.
- Key man: Ian Goodison


<i><b>WALSALL</b></i>
Nickname: The Saddlers
Ground: Bescot Stadium
Capacity: 9,000
Last season: Champions in League Two (promoted)
Manager: Richard Money (May 2006)
- In: Danny Sonner (Port Vale), Paul Hall (Rushden & Diamonds), Tommy Mooney (Wycombe), Carlos Carneiro (Panionios FC), Paul Boertien (Derby), Eddy Sonko (Xanthi Skoda), Rhys Weston (Port Vale)
- Out: Tony Bedeau (Torquay), Craig Pead (Brentford), Kris Taylor (Hereford), Hector Sam (Notts County), Mark Wright (MK Dons), Par Cederqvist, Geordie Lyall, Chris Westwood (Peterborough), Dean Keates (Peterborough), Tony Bedeau (Torquay)
- BBC Sport verdict: Boss Money faces an uphill battle to keep the Saddlers out of the four relegation places.
- Key man: Tommy Mooney


<i><b>YEOVIL TOWN</b></i>
Nickname: The Glovers
Ground: Huish Park
Capacity: 9,400
Last season: Fifth
Manager: Russell Slade (June 2006)
- In: Paul Warne (Oldham), Gary Dempsey (Aberdeen), Darryl Knights (Ipswich), Marc Bircham (QPR), Jerahl Hughes (Crystal Palace), Lloyd Owusu (Brentford), Curtis Ujah (Reading), Marvin Williams (Millwall), Lee Peltier (Liverpool)
- Out: Jean-Paul Kalala (Oldham), Chris Cohen (Nottingham Forest), Arron Davies (Nottingham Forest), Paul Terry (Leyton Orient), Andy Lindegaard (Cheltenham), Anthony Tonkin (Forest Green), Gavin McCallum, Danny Barker, Jake Smeeton, Bradley Thomas (Crawley), Danny Webb, Craig Pead, Wayne Gray (Leyton Orient)
- BBC Sport verdict: Will do remarkably well to repeat last season's amazing feat, especially after such an astonishing summer turnover of players.
- Key man: Marc Bircham.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/6229520.stm

[SirOlsen]

Nok en gang, av gud-vet-hvor-mange, et svært så informativt og spennende innlegg (og tråd i dette tilfelle) fra deg, kjelvi.

Dette var veldig lett oversiktlig lesning, og litt "key-info". Personlig må jeg si jeg kjenner svært lite til disse lagene i denne ligaen, bortsett fra et par som, Yeovil, Millwall, Nottingham og et par til, som jeg av og til pleide spille på gode gamle Championship Manager 2 til PC

Nok engang kjelvi, FLOTT!! STÃ... PÃ...!

[Roy]

Glimrende Kjelvi. Takk.

[agehvitstein]

Veldig bra! Har savnet en slik oversikt.

[raggen]

key player: Beckford.. sier litt om et lag i oppløsning når en spiller som ikke var god nok for laget ifjor er nøkkelspiller i år. men vi er en divisjon lavere og må bare innse vi er ikke noe storklubb lengre. KUN navnet

OOOOOHH AHHHHH DERRY IS GONNA GET YA!!!

[Læshy]

Nå skal det være sagt at Beckford spilte meget bra i League One, i sitt leieopphold. Han var en del av Scunthorpe (riktig lag?) som rykket opp, samtidig som han ble sett på som en meget lovende spiller da han kom til oss.

It´s only one United... Leeds United!

[berlin]

super intro til L1, kjelvi.
Kjenner jo knapt noen av spillerne fra før av, føler meg helt blank, det blir som å begynne å interessere seg for engelsk fotball på nytt.

Kjenner meg 12 år gammel, he-he.

[auren]

Vel... Nå som Thompson snart signer så vil vel denne spilleren være vår nøkkelspiller. Vi har jo nesten ingen kvalitet og erfarne spillere i stallen før vi nå nettopp begynte å signere. Beckford er vel den mest meriterte i denne divisjonen.

auren

Leeds
Till
I
Die!

[flynn]

Jeg er enig med BBCs valg av Beckford jeg. Om han slår til og scorer 20+ betyr det enormt mye for Leeds. Har ingen tro på at de andre spissene våre (kanskje Leon forresten ?) har det potensialet denne sesongen.

flynn

[Leedsulf]

Tør vi håpe på et par til av disse fra godeste Beckford?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4bBEwm1cyGM

[auren]

Dette målet er bare helt fantastisk! Må jo være kandidat til det flotteste målet i fjorårets sesong, uansett divisjon!

auren

Leeds
Till
I
Die!

[Asbjørn]

Hehe, denne oversikten fortjener nesten staus "sticky" i tiden fremover []



I hear the ancient footsteps like the motion of the sea
Sometimes I turn, there's someone there, other times it's only me
I am hanging in the balance of the reality of man
Like every sparrow falling, like every grain of sand
B.Dylan

[Sander]

Så akkurat målet og det første jeg tenkte var: S****n!!!

[Trond A]

quote:Originally posted by Asbjørn

Hehe, denne oversikten fortjener nesten staus "sticky" i tiden fremover []
[

Ikke bare nesten. Håper oversikten forblir sticky i god tid fremover (ut sesongen?). Flott om den kunne blitt oppdatert, i hvertfall med permanente spilleroverganger. []

Luscos medl. 338

[jarle]

Disse lagene har jo like stor tilskuerkapasitet på sine arenaer som vi har på treningsbanen vår...

FÃ... LEEDS UT AV DENNE bakgården fortest mulig... gjerne sammen med Skogvokterne... Ingen av oss er bekjent med dette surrett...


Håper på et par kanonsigninger denne uken så er vi der...

Jeg mener ærlig talt at de fleste av våre spillere er på et høyere nivå en denne ligaen...
NÃ... gjelder det å untite..bli et lag... stå sammen og blø for LEEDS...da rykker vi opp!!

Det blir mye mål og mye morro iår!!!

BRA DEKKET OPP ER VI OGSÃ......
Casper
Frazer Heath Marques Lewis
Carole Prutton Thompson Weston
Beckford Constantine

Lund
Gardner Delph Douglas Parker
Bayly Howson Westlake
Flo Kandol Elliot

[kjelvi]

League One transfers

CREWE ALEXANDRA WILL SIGN George Abbey on a one-year contract this week after the defender was released by Port Vale at the end of last season. Ryan Lynch, the former Coventry City left back, is also expected to join on a one-year deal after impressing on trial.

Gillingham are hoping to sign Chris Dickson, the Charlton Athletic striker, and Kevin O’Connor, the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfield player, on loan. Dickson joined Charlton from Dulwich Hamlet in March but was unable to play for the first team because he had been signed outside the transfer window.
“Chris is a quality finisher,” Ronnie Jepson, the Gillingham manager, said. “He played for us behind closed doors last season. Pards [Alan Pardew, the Charlton manager] knows of my interest and if he is going to let him out then hopefully he can put him in our direction.”

Alan Wright, the former Aston Villa full back, could join Oldham Athletic in the coming days after impressing on trial.

Hibernian have signed Filipe Morais from Millwall on a two-year contract. The Portuguese midfield player spent the second half of last season on loan to St Johnstone after moving to Millwall from Chelsea last summer.

Walsall have signed Edrissa Sonko, the Gambia winger, on a one-year contract.


Kilde: The Times

[kjelvi]

Flere av spillerne i L1 Transfer-oversikten ble linket til Leeds under Silly Season:

* Jon Otsemobor (Crewe --> Norwich)
* Darren Currie (Ipswich --> Luton)
* Kelvin Wilson (Preston --> Nott. Forest)
* Michael Ricketts (Preston --> Oldham)
* Marc Bircham (QPR --> Yeovil)

[kjelvi]

2007-08 Preview: F365 Focus On League One (And Two)

I wouldn't bother going to watch many League One games this season if I were you.

Instead, stay right there and follow all the interesting news on Football365. And by 'interesting news', of course I mean the utter hilariousness of Leeds United.

At the start of the summer it was difficult to imagine how Dirty Leeds could get any funnier, but then the Football League did us all proud and pulled a 15-point penalty out of the bag.

You really have to deeply sympathise with Leeds fans. They have the most despicable men in football in charge of their club, who humiliate them more and more with every passing day. Ken Bates' indignant swipes at the cheek of the Inland Revenue for pursuing more than 8p in every pound they (or rather 'You and I') are owed must make loyal Whites weep.

There are now seven league titles (proper ones too) between the sides in League One, meaning that there is likely to be more attention than ever on the division this season.

I should probably come clean and say I am a Forest fan, so you can understand why I find the debacle at Elland Road funnier than most, given that at the very least they are likely to take some of the heat off us this year.

Luckily for Forest, every 'fall from grace' story will now be about United rather than the Reds.

I for one will be stocking up on canned goods and stroke mags, Renton style, and retiring to a sealed, TV-less room for the week leading up to the Forest v Leeds match on August 25. Can you imagine the coverage? I want none of it.

And so to who will go up this season. Accusations of bias will come I'm sure, but who out there is going to argue with me that Forest should walk the division?

Colin Calderwood has made five excellent signings in Neil Lennon, Matt Lockwood from Leyton Orient, Arron Davies and Chris Cohen from Yeovil, and Kelvin Wilson from Preston, as well as securing Kris Commons for another year - there is simply no stronger squad in the division.

Of course, Forest should've gone up in each of the last two seasons, so I'm not holding my breath.

As for Leeds, their chances were slim to none before the points deduction, but now they may even face a struggle to stay up. Rotherham began last season on minus ten, and even after a blistering start featuring promotion form, they still went down. Most of Leeds' decent players have quite sensibly jumped ship, leaving the likes of Tresor Kandol to once again masquerade as footballers, and while Jermaine Beckford should do well at this level, they are struggling elsewhere.

And so to the rest. Oldham did themselves no favours by snapping up Lee Hughes, fresh from the chokey, while Latics fans won't be thrilled with the sight of Michael Ricketts lumbering into Boundary Park. However, they pulled off something of a coup by signing Craig Davies, who impressed on loan at Wolves last season.

Swansea always look threatening, although Lee Trundle's departure will be a big blow. It will be interesting to see how Crewe get on without Dario Gradi at the helm, while Luton have made some clever signings, but could be hampered by their board's insistence on selling their best players.

There is always one side that takes everyone by surprise in League One - last time it was Blackpool, but this season Doncaster could well be your team.

James Hayter has joined from Bournemouth, Richie Wellens from Blackpool, and highly-rated winger Martin Woods from Rotherham. Tina Turner lookalike Jason Price remains in their squad, but other than that Rovers look well set to challenge the big guns.

In more good news for Forest and Leeds fans, apparently there is in fact a division below ours. Called League Two apparently.

Anyway, the fourth division is usually something of a lottery, although Darlington look to have recruited well and if MK Dons somehow hold on to Izale McCleod then they should challenge again. It says here.

Nick Miller

http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,12994_2645063,00.html

[auren]

For en dust Nick Miller er! Nuff said!

auren

Leeds
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[kjelvi]

Sky Sports: League One season preview

The League One season promises to be something special with the addition of fallen giants Leeds United playing in the third tier of English football for the first time.
With none of the relegated trio (Leeds, Southend and Luton) primed for a swift Championship return, expect a fierce battle for the automatic promotion places.
Nottingham Forest are the pre-season favourites for promotion after falling in the play-off semi-finals to Yeovil Town last season.
Doncaster Rovers are being tipped to impress while the likes of Swansea City, Oldham Athletic and Millwall will all be looking to challenge for the top two.
Leyton Orient, Bournemouth and Cheltenham are likely to struggle, although Leeds' 15-point penalty means they are up against it from the start.


* Bournemouth 66/1
The Cherries' small squad means it could be a season of struggle for Kevin Bond's South Coast side, who finished just five points clear of the drop zone last term.
Bond has brought in striker Jo Kuffour and experienced midfielder Paul Telfer from Celtic, but they have also lost the likes of James Hayter, Steve Fletcher and Stephen Purches.

* Brighton 33/1
Brighton will need to improve upon their home form if they are to have any hopes of challenging for a play-off spot.
The Seagulls won just five of their 23 outings at The Withdean last term, although the capture of experienced hit-man Nicky Forster should boost their output.

* Bristol Rovers 25/1
Last season's League Two play-off winners have it all to do to avoid the drop, but underestimate Paul Trollope's Pirates at your peril.
With Trollope bringing in David Pipe, Joe Jacobsen and Andy Williams this summer expect Rovers to be fighting for their lives this season.

* Carlisle 20/1
The loss of striker Karl Hawley is likely to hit Carlisle hard, although manager Neil McDonald has brought in Middlesbrough's Danny Graham to replace the free-scoring forward.
The Cumbrians finished eighth last season and they may find it hard going to achieve a top half of the table finish this time around.

* Cheltenham 66/1
The Robins are among the favourites for relegation following the departures of Kayode Odejayi, Craig Armstrong and JJ Melligan.
Cheltenham finished in 17th last season thanks to impressive away form, but a repeat this time around could be hard to come by for John Ward's troops.

* Crewe 33/1
Crewe would settle for a mid-table finish now following a summer in which a number of first-team players have departed.
The Alex have lost the likes of Luke Varney, Billy Jones and Jon Otsemobor as Dario Gradi looks to blood the next generation of the club's production line.

* Doncaster 8/1
Astute summer captures mean Doncaster are nicely poised to mount a serious challenge for promotion this season.
The acquisition of Bournemouth's James Hayter should prove a good piece of business along with the return of veteran keeper Neil Sullivan.

* Gillingham 25/1
Gills boss Ronnie Jepson has been busy in the transfer market this summer bringing in no less than ten fresh faces.
Steve Lomas looks an astute midfield capture along with former Sheffield Wednesday striker David Graham.

* Hartlepool 25/1
Manager Danny Wilson would settle for survival if it was offered to him before the season started.
Wilson has brought in former Leeds duo Robbie Elliott and Ian Moore to what looks a squad more than capable of holding their own.

* Huddersfield 16/1
The Terriers will need to improve their away form if they are to mount a serious bid for the play-offs this season.
Andy Ritchie has bagged experienced duo Frank Sinclair and Danny Cadamarteri, although it could be season of struggle for the West Yorkshire outfit.

* Leeds 25/1
The Whites' 15-point deduction is likely to make it impossible for a swift Championship return. If anything, Leeds could be dragged into a relegation dog-fight.
Leeds boss Dennis Wise has retained keeper Casper Ankergren, although the loss of a number of experienced faces leaves the club somewhat of an unknown quantity.

* Leyton Orient 66/1
The O's have made no less than eight close-season signings, although it is the loss of Matt Lockwood which could be a key transfer.
Orient finished one place above the drop zone last term and boss Martin Ling will be hoping to avoid any relegation scares come May.

* Luton 16/1
Kevin Blackwell arrived too late to keep Luton up last term, but after a full pre-season under his belt he will be hoping for an upturn in fortunes.
Blackwell has added much-needed experience to his squad in the likes of Paul Furlong, Paul Peschisolido, Chris Perry and Don Hutchison.

* Millwall 12/1
The Lions are being tipped to have a real push for promotion this season under manager Willie Donachie.
Veteran striker Neil Harris is likely to play a key role if the South East London outfit are to challenge for a top-six place.

* Northampton 33/1
A mid-table finish beckons for The Cobblers despite a busy summer of transfer activity.
Colin Larkin, Ian Henderson and Daniel Jones have all been brought in while veteran midfielder Ian Taylor has retired.

* Nottingham Forest 11/4
The capture of Celtic midfielder Neil Lennon is surely the final piece of the puzzle for Colin Calderwood's squad.
Coupled with the captures of the dangerous Arron Davies and Matt Lockwood, it is hard to look past Forest for promotion.

* Oldham 14/1
If hit-man Michael Ricketts can return to his best then Oldham could have one of the most potent strikers in the division.
John Sheridan has also gambled on former West Brom favourite Lee Hughes while bringing in the experience of keeper Mark Crossley.

* Port Vale 40/1
Martin Foyle will be relying on Luke Rodgers to find the back of the net following striker Leon Constantine's Leeds switch.
The Valiants have brought in Shane Tudor, Justin Miller, Marc Richards, Paul Edwards and Craig Rocastle as Foyle looks to improve on last season's 12th placed finish.

* Southend 16/1
The loss of talismanic striker Freddy Eastwood was a blow for The Shrimpers, although free-scoring Charlie McDonald has been brought in.
The signing of Kerrea Gilbert on loan from Arsenal could prove an astute capture for manager Steve Tilson.

* Swansea 11/1
The Swans will parade a new strike force this term with Jason Scotland and Darryl Duffy replacing Lee Trundle and Adebayo Akinfenwa.
Along with the loss of fans' favourite Trundle the Welsh outfit also lost defender Izzy Iriekpen on a free transfer to Scunthorpe.

* Swindon 40/1
Despite a number of summer arrivals, Paul Sturrock's side might prove too small to survive in League One at the first time of asking.
Hasney Aljofree is likely to play a key role for The Robins, who finished third in League Two last season.

* Tranmere 20/1
Tranmere are the dark horses of the division this season, despite a ninth placed finish last time around.
The captures of Antony Kay, Jack Obersteller, Danny Coyne, Adnan Ahmed and Ben Chorley give Ronnie Moore's side real hope ahead of the new campaign.

* Walsall 33/1
Last season's League Two champions will be hopeful of staying up thanks to some experienced arrivals.
Tommy Mooney, Danny Sonner and Paul Boertien all have the qualities required and will fight to keep The Saddlers up.

* Yeovil 25/1
Russell Slade could find it hard going to achieve last season's lofty position of fifth following Arron Davies' exit to Forest.
Slade has made a number of close-season captures, with QPR's feisty midfielder Marc Bircham among the pick of the arrivals.

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League One Transfers

Bournemouth
In Paul Telfer  Free Transfer  Celtic  
Out Karl Broadhurst  Undisclosed  Hereford  
In Jo Kuffour  Free Transfer  Brentford  
Out Steve Fletcher  Free Transfer  Chesterfield  
Out Stephen Purches  Free Transfer  Leyton Orient  
Out David McGoldrick  Undisclosed  Southampton  

Brighton and Hove Albion
In Andrew Whing  Free Transfer  Coventry  
Out Zesh Rehman  On Loan  QPR  
Out Nick Ward  On Loan  QPR  
In Nicky Forster  Â£ 75,000  Hull City  

Bristol Rovers
In Byron Anthony  Undisclosed  Cardiff City  

Carlisle United
Out Karl Hawley  Free Transfer  Preston North End  
In Marc Bridge-Wilkinson  Free Transfer  Bradford City  
In Carlton  Free Transfer  Morecambe  
In Danny Graham  Free Transfer  Middlesbrough  
Out Anthony Williams  Free Transfer  Wrexham  
In Chris Howarth  Free Transfer  Bolton Wanderers  

Cheltenham Town
In Shane Paul  Free Transfer  Halesowen Town  
In Andy Lindegaard  Free Transfer  Yeovil Town  
In Lee Ridley  Undisclosed  Scunthorpe United  
Out Craig Armstrong  Free Transfer  Gillingham  
Out John Melligan  Free Transfer  Leyton Orient  
Out Kayode Odejayi  Â£ 200,000  Barnsley  
In Ben Gill  Free Transfer  Cambridge  

Crewe Alexandra
Out Jon Otsemobor  Free Transfer  Norwich City  
Out Billy Jones  Undisclosed  Preston North End  
In Chris McCready  Undisclosed  Tranmere Rovers  
In Billy Jones  Â£ 65,000  Exeter City  
In Steven Schumacher  Free Transfer  Bradford City  
Out Luke Varney  Â£ 2,500,000  Charlton Athletic  

Doncaster
In Gordon Greer  Undisclosed  Kilmarnock  
Out Sean Thornton  Free Transfer  Leyton Orient  
In Richard Wellens  Free Transfer  Oldham Athletic  
In Sam Hird  Free Transfer  Leeds United  
Out Jan Budtz  Free Transfer  Hartlepool United  
In Martin Woods  Free Transfer  Rotherham United  

Gillingham
Out Michael Flynn  Free Transfer  Blackpool  
Out Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu  On Loan  Bradford  
In David Graham  Free Transfer  Sheff Weds  
Out Scott Flinders  Undisclosed  C.Palace  
In Derek Stillie  Free Transfer  Dundee United  
In Simon Royce  Free Transfer  Queens Park Rangers  
In Efetobore Sodje  Free Transfer  Southend United  
Out Dean McDonald  Undisclosed  Inverness Caledonian Thistle  
Out Matt Jarvis  Undisclosed  Wolverhampton Wanderers  
In Craig Armstrong  Free Transfer  Cheltenham Town  
In Aaron Brown  Free Transfer  Swindon Town  
In Barry Cogan  Free Transfer  Barnet FC  
In Delroy Facey  Free Transfer  Rotherham United  
Out Danny Spiller  Free Transfer  Millwall  
In Simon King  Â£ 200,000  Barnet FC  
Out Danny Jackman  Free Transfer  Northampton Town  
In Simon Royce  On Loan  Queens Park Rangers  

Hartlepool United
Out Darren Williams  Free Transfer  Bradford City  
Out Jim Provett  Undisclosed  Bury  
In Jan Budtz  Free Transfer  Doncaster  
In Godwin Antwi  On Loan  Liverpool  
Out Eifion Williams  Free Transfer  Wrexham  
Out Demitrios Konstantopoulos  Free Transfer  Coventry City  
Out John Brackstone  Free Transfer  Darlington  
Out Michael Proctor  Free Transfer  Wrexham  

Huddersfield Town
Out Gary Taylor-Fletcher  Undisclosed  Blackpool  
Out John McCombe  Free Transfer  Hereford  
Out Martin McIntosh  Free Transfer  Mansfield Town  
Out Mark Hudson  Free Transfer  Rotherham United  
Out John McAliskey  Free Transfer  Mansfield Town  
Out Adnan Ahmed  Free Transfer  Tranmere Rovers  

Leeds United
In Andy Hughes  Undisclosed  Norwich  
Out Stephen Crainey  Contract Ended  Pick a Team!  
Out Armando Sa  Cancelled Contract    
In Leon Constantine  Free Transfer  Port Vale  
In Curtis Weston  Free Transfer  Swindon  
In Casper Ankergren  Undisclosed  Brondby  
Out Stephen Crainey  Undisclosed  Blackpool  
Out Richard Cresswell  Undisclosed  Stoke City  
In David Prutton  Free Transfer  Nottm Forest  
Out Danny Rose  Undisclosed  Tottenham Hotspur  
Out Robbie Blake  Â£ 250,000  Burnley  
Out David Healy  Undisclosed  Fulham  
Out Kevin Nicholls  Undisclosed  Preston North End  
Out Sam Hird  Free Transfer  Doncaster  

Leyton Orient
In Charlie Daniels  On Loan  Tottenham  
In Adam Boyd  Free Transfer  Luton Town  
In Wayne Gray  Undisclosed  Yeovil Town  
Out Matt Lockwood  Undisclosed  Nottingham Forest  
In Sean Thornton  Free Transfer  Doncaster  
In Stuart Nelson  Free Transfer  Brentford  
Out John Melligan  Free Transfer  Cheltenham Town  
In Stephen Purches  Free Transfer  Bournemouth  
In Jon Mackie  Free Transfer  Brentford  

Luton Town
Out Leon Barnett  Â£ 2,500,000  West Bromwich Albion  
In Don Hutchison  Free Transfer  Coventry City  
Out Adam Boyd  Free Transfer  Leyton Orient  
In Chris Perry  Free Transfer  West Bromwich Albion  
In Paul Furlong  Free Transfer  Queens Park Rangers  
In Darren Currie  Free Transfer  Ipswich Town  

Millwall
Out Poul Hubertz  Free Transfer  Northampton  
Out Marvin Williams  Undisclosed  Yeovil Town  
Out Tony Craig  Undisclosed  Crystal Palace  
In Danny Spiller  Free Transfer  Gillingham  

Northampton Town
In James Quinn  Undisclosed  Scunthorpe  
In Poul Hubertz  Free Transfer  Millwall  
In Daniel Jones  On Loan  Wolves  
In Joe Howe  Free Transfer  Milton Keynes Dons  
In Giles Coke  Undisclosed  Mansfield Town  
In Colin Larkin  Free Transfer  Chesterfield  
In Danny Jackman  Free Transfer  Gillingham  

Nottingham Forest
Out David Prutton  Free Transfer  Leeds Utd  
In Kelvin Wilson  Â£ 300,000  Preston North End  
Out Gary Holt  Free Transfer  Wycombe Wanderers  
In Arron Davies  Undisclosed  Yeovil Town  
In Chris Cohen  Undisclosed  Yeovil Town  
In Matt Lockwood  Undisclosed  Leyton Orient  
Out David Prutton  Loan : Expired  Southampton  
Out John Curtis  Free Transfer  Queens Park Rangers  
Out John Thompson  Free Transfer  Oldham Athletic  
In Neil Lennon  Free Transfer  Celtic  
Out Jack Lester  Free Transfer  Chesterfield  

Oldham Athletic
In Mark Allott  Undisclosed  Chesterfield  
Out Richard Wellens  Free Transfer  Doncaster  
Out Chris Porter  Free Transfer  Motherwell  
Out Will Haining  Free Transfer  St Mirren  
In Jean-Paul Kamudimba Kalala  Free Transfer  Yeovil Town  
In Craig Davies  Undisclosed  Verona  
In John Thompson  Free Transfer  Nottingham Forest  
In Mark Crossley  Free Transfer  Fulham  

Port Vale
Out Leon Constantine  Free Transfer  Leeds Utd  
Out Stefan Moore  Undisclosed  QPR  

Southend United
In Garry Richards  Undisclosed  Colchester  
In Kerrea Gilbert  On Loan  Cardiff City  
Out Efetobore Sodje  Free Transfer  Gillingham  
Out Freddy Eastwood  Undisclosed  Wolverhampton Wanderers  
In Tommy Black  Free Transfer  Crystal Palace  
In Nicky Bailey  Â£ 175,000  Barnet FC  
In Charlie MacDonald  Free Transfer  Ebbsfleet United  

Swansea City
Out Lee Trundle  Â£ 1,000,000  Bristol City  
Out Tommy Williams  Free Transfer  Wycombe Wanderers  
In Darryl Duffy  Â£ 200,000  Hull City  
Out Pawel Abbott  Â£ 100,000  Darlington  
Out Ezomo Iriekpen  Free Transfer  Scunthorpe United  
Out Andy Oakes  Free Transfer  Darlington  
In Jason Scotland  Nominal  St Johnstone  

Swindon Town
In Steve Adams  Free Transfer  Swindon  
In Steve Adams  Undisclosed  Sheff Weds  
Out Curtis Weston  Free Transfer  Leeds Utd  
In Kaid Mohamed  Free Transfer  Carmarthen Town  
In Chris Blackburn  Undisclosed  Morecambe  
Out Lucas Jutkiewicz  Undisclosed  Everton  
In Hasney Aljofree  Undisclosed  Plymouth Argyle  
Out Aaron Brown  Free Transfer  Gillingham  
In Barry Corr  Free Transfer  Sheffield Wednesday  

Tranmere Rovers
In Anthony Kay  Free Transfer  Barnsley  
Out Kevin Ellison  Undisclosed  Chester City  
Out Chris McCready  Undisclosed  Crewe Alexandra  
Out Danny Harrison  Free Transfer  Rotherham United  
In Adnan Ahmed  Free Transfer  Huddersfield Town  

Walsall
Out Kevin Cooper  Undisclosed  Cardiff City  
In Edrissa Sonko  Free Transfer  Roda JC Kerk  
In Carlos Carneiro  Free Transfer  Panionios FC  
In Tommy Mooney  Free Transfer  Wycombe Wanderers  
Out Dean Keates  Free Transfer  Peterborough United  
Out Chris Westwood  Free Transfer  Peterborough United  

Yeovil Town
In Lee Peltier  On Loan  Hull City  
In Marvin Williams  Undisclosed  Millwall  
In Curtis Ujah  Free Transfer  Tamworth  
Out Wayne Gray  Undisclosed  Leyton Orient  
Out Andy Lindegaard  Free Transfer  Cheltenham Town  
In Marc Bircham  Free Transfer  Queens Park Rangers  
Out Arron Davies  Undisclosed  Nottingham Forest  
Out Chris Cohen  Undisclosed  Nottingham Forest  
In Peter Sweeney  On Loan  Stoke City  
In Gary Dempsey  Free Transfer  Aberdeen  
Out Jean-Paul Kamudimba Kalala  Free Transfer  Oldham Athletic  
In Peter Sweeney  Loan : Expired  Stoke City  


http://www.skysports.com/football/transfers/0,20367,11718,00.html

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Stuart Gray (manager Northampton) on League One
League One looks a bit stronger this season than it was last time around.

The teams that came down from the Championship, coupled with the teams that came up from League Two and those that didn't get out last season, mean it is going to be difficult.
It will be a tough season and harder to get into the play-offs and get out.
The teams that have come down have a bit more of an advantage as they tend to carry bigger squads, whereas the teams in my league have to work with a tight budget.

The relegated teams have more choice. My own experience is that we are carrying a thin squad and you need to bring in one or two loan players.
That means you are relying on being as fit as possible but then injuries and suspensions start to bite and that is when you go out and look to bring in a loan player.
The other thing is that most of the time we play on Saturdays and in midweek, what with the Johnstone's Paint Trophy and if you have a bit of success in the League Cup, plus there are League games to fit in as well.
People say about there being only four teams able to compete for the Premier League, and in the Championship any of 12 teams could go up.
But in this division, you have three leagues - based on wage bills, budgets and attendances.
Of the teams that came down, I'm not sure about Leeds' financial situation, Southend have been in this division before and are carrying Championship players.

If somebody told me three years ago that we would be playing against Leeds and Nottingham Forest in this division, I would not have believed them.
It is going to be tough for Leeds. I know my team will certainly get a lift going to play at Elland Road, purely because of the history surrounding the place and the size of the stadium.
I think other teams will get a lift as well and Leeds might find it hard to win home games.
But they still have quality players and if they get off to a good start, you couldn't rule them out.

My old club, Nottingham Forest, came so close to getting out of the division last year when they were 2-0 up after the first-leg of their play-off semi-final against Yeovil.
Scunthorpe did a fantastic job last season to get up on their limited resources.
They did it by having two solid banks of four and two strikers who scored bags of goals. People look at what they did and say 'if they can do it, so can we'.
Blackpool also had a good run towards the end of the season and showed how a team can suddenly emerge from the pack.
Hartlepool, Walsall, Swindon and Bristol Rovers have come up and they are all good teams, with impressive managers.
If you are looking for a team to do a Blackpool and emerge from the pack, there might be a surprise package among them.

For promotion, I don't think you can look too far from Forest. Colin Calderwood still has his quality players.
I also think Doncaster will be there or thereabouts. What manager Sean O'Driscoll has done is bring in good players and he has acquired strength in depth.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/6931427.stm

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Sky Sports: League One round-up
Leeds grab late victory as life begins in third tier

Leeds United began life in League One with a 2-1 win at Tranmere.
English football's fallen giants fell behind to a Chris Greenacre goal but hit back through a Matt Heath header before Tresor Kandol bagged a late winner.
On a day lacking in goals, the most incident-packed game was at Whadden Road where three players were sent off in Cheltenham's 1-0 win over Gillingham.
Luton Town, relegated from the Championship last season, were one of only seven clubs to pick up three points, beating Hartlepool 2-1 while Crewe beat Brighton 2-1.

Cheltenham 1-0 Gillingham
Three players were sent off as Cheltenham pipped the Gills. Stephen Gillespie scored the winner but was later dismissed for two bookable offences while Steve Lomas and Ian Cox saw red for the visitors.

Crewe 2-1 Brighton
A brace from Gary Roberts saw Crewe pick up maximum points against Brighton.
Alex had to come from behind after Dean Cox gave the visitors a ninth minute lead but Roberts was on hand to clinch the victory when he slotted home a penalty 11 minutes from time.

Doncaster 0-0 Millwall
Doncaster and Millwall failed to break the deadlock as they battled for a share of the spoils.

Huddersfield 1-0 Yeovil
Luke Beckett's 17th minute strike was enough to give Huddersfield the points as they came out on top against Yeovil.

Luton Town 2-1 Hartlepool
The Hatters' return to League One began well with victory over Hartlepool.
Darren Currie opened the scoring after 36 minutes before Alan Goodall made the points safe for the hosts. Richie Barker slotted home and injury time penalty but it was too little, too late for the visitors.

Northampton 1-1 Swindon
Christian Roberts' first-half penalty was enough to earn Swindon a point at Northampton.
The visitors had fallen behind to Andy Kirk's ninth minute strike but fought back thanks to Roberts' spot-kick a minute before half-time.

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest failed to recover from their play-off hangover as they were held to a goalless home draw by Bournemouth.
Sammy Clingan twice went close to breaking the deadlock when he hit the woodwork in each half but they were rare threats on the Bournemouth goal.
And it was not until the final minute of injury time that Bournemouth's debutant goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, on loan from Portsmouth, was forced into his first save.

Oldham 2-1 Swansea City
Craig Davies grabbed a last-minute winner as Oldham began the season with an ill-tempered 2-1 win over Swansea.
Davies was brought down in the box by defender Alan Tait after just two minutes and former Bolton striker Michael Ricketts made no mistake with a well-struck spot kick.
But Swansea dragged themselves back into the game when Trinidad & Tobago international Jason Scotland hammered the ball past keeper Mark Crossley from the edge of the box.
Oldham grabbed the winner in the last minute when Davies headed home a Deane Smalley cross from two yards while boss John Sheridan was sent to the stands.
Sheridan was escorted off by two police officers after protesting too much when loan signing Neil Kilkenny was brought down in a two man tackle.

Port Vale 1-1 Bristol Rovers
Andy Williams enjoyed a dream debut as he earned promoted Bristol Rovers a deserved 1-1 draw just four minutes after coming on as a substitute against Port Vale.
The former Hereford striker headed home in a goalmouth scramble after he had replaced a tiring Rickie Lambert.
Rovers, backed by nearly 2000 vociferous followers, made a confident start as they stepped up to the higher grade.
Lambert drew a smart save from Joe Anyon and debutant David Pipe headed over from eight yards.
Vale finally sprung to life and Jason Talbot's 35-yard strike was well saved by Steve Phillips before a driving run from Luke Rodgers ended with a shot into the side netting.
Vale went ahead with Rodgers making no mistake from the spot after Phillips had stumbled into substitute Callum Willock.

Southend 1-2 Leyton Orient
Goals from debutants Sean Thornton and Adam Boyd secured Orient an opening-day win against 10-man Southend.
Southend took the lead when Alan McCormack's cross from the left was helped back in by Mark Gower and the ball went in off keeper Stuart Nelson's foot.
Orient equalised when Thornton rifled a 30-yard free kick into the top right hand corner of the net.
The Shrimpers were reduced to 10 men when McCormack was sent off for a second bookable offence after fouling Thornton.
Orient sought to press home their numerical advantage but saw strikers Wayne Gray and Boyd fire tame shots at Darryl Flahavan.
Boyd secured the points when he turned in substitute Efe Echanomi's cross from the right four minutes from time.

Tranmere 1-2 Leeds Utd
Tresor Kandol grabbed a last-minute winner for fallen giants Leeds against Tranmere at Prenton Park.
Leeds, starting their first campaign in the third tier of English football with a 15-point deduction, went behind in the 21st minute when Chris Greenacre arrived at the back post to convert a Chris Shuker cross.
Leeds fought back after the break and Matt Heath headed home a 54th-minute free-kick from skipper Alan Thompson.
Then Kandol bundled home an Andy Hughes cross a minute from time to complete Leeds' comeback.

Walsall 1-1 Carlisle Utd
Veteran striker Tommy Mooney struck in the second half to earn a point for Walsall.
Mooney struck two minutes after the break to cancel out Kevin Gall's opener.

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Oppsummering 18/8:


ABBOTT BRINGS ORDER TO CUMBRIANS

Managerless Carlisle recorded their second win in as many games since parting company with former boss Neil McDonald, as they beat Oldham 1-0 in Coca-Cola League One.
Caretaker-manager Greg Abbott oversaw his first win at the helm in midweek when the Blues beat Bury by the same score in the Carling Cup.
Danny Graham - signed on a permanent basis in the summer following a successful loan spell at the end of last season - was the scorer this time, converting from the penalty spot in the 41st minute following a foul on Joe Garner.

Leeds continued to claw back some of the 15 points they were docked before the season began, scoring three times in the closing 10 minutes to seal a 4-1 win over Southend.
Alan Thompson (three) and Adam Barrett (69) saw their goals cancel each other out but the Yorkshire side turned on the style in the latter stages with substitute Tore Andre Flo putting them ahead after 80 minutes.
Rui Marques put daylight between the sides two minutes from time when he headed home a corner and Jermaine Beckford made it four in injury-time.

Meanwhile, only Leyton Orient and Huddersfield can still boast 100% records and six points after two matches.
Orient looked to have blown their chance against Walsall when Adam Boyd wasted a 36th-minute penalty but fellow striker Wayne Gray ensured he did not rue the miss when he converted seven minutes after the break.
Huddersfield also won by the narrowest of margins, Luke Beckett's header the only thing that could separate them from hosts Bournemouth.

Nottingham Forest are still in search of their first win of the season after a second draw, this time against Swansea.
Again, scoring was the problem in a goalless outing and Forest have yet to find the net in three league and cup matches this season.

Midfielder Daniel Spiller scored the only goal of the game as Millwall took three points from Cheltenham, pouncing in first-half injury-time after good work from Neil Harris.

There was only one goal in it at Huish Park as well, with Justin Cochrane's 17th-minute strike the difference between Yeovil and Port Vale.

Brighton got off to a flying start against Northampton, opening the scoring after two minutes through a Dean Hammond penalty before Andy Kirk (23) levelled the scores.
Alex Revell then got the winner after 66 minutes, heading past Mark Bunn.

Lee Peacock and Craig Easton scored the goals that helped Swindon defeat Luton 2-1.
The pair scored either side of David Edwards' 56th-minute strike to put Swindon on four points from their two outings.

Bristol Rovers' Craig Disley and Crewe's Tom Pope scored a goal apiece to cancel each other out at the Memorial Stadium, while Tranmere ran out 2-0 winners over Gillingham - Chris Greenacre and Steve Davies scoring.

Liverpool loanee Godwin Antwi gave Hartlepool the lead at half-time in their match against Doncaster but it needed a late Richie Barker penalty to claim a 2-1 win after James Hayter had equalised.


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Around the grounds
A guide to Leeds Utd.'s 2007-08 season

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/custompages/CustomPage.aspx?pageID=67884

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PERFECT ORIENT SET THE PACE

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Leyton Orient maintained their 100% start to the Coca-Cola League One season with a 2-0 win at Crewe.

John Melligan's long-range effort after 35 minutes gave Orient the lead at Gresty Road before a late penalty from Adam Boyd with five minutes left sealed the points following Gary Roberts' foul on Adam Chambers

Carlisle are now second after they ended Huddersfield's perfect start by the same scoreline at Galpharm Stadium.

Danny Livesey's tap-in and a header from Joe Garner late in the first half were enough to take the Cumbrians above their opponents on seven points.

Tranmere are third after a 2-0 win over 10-man Brighton, who saw Andrew Whing dismissed in the dying moments.

His red card came moments before Chris Shuker's sealer in injury-time after Chris Greenacre (78) had put Rovers ahead.

The lunchtime kick-off saw a clash between two fallen giants at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest hosted Leeds.

And it was the visitors who emerged with a last-gasp 2-1 win thanks to Jermaine Beckford's close-range finish in the 89th minute.

United had led through Tresor Kandol before Kris Commons equalised.

The result means Leeds are now on -6 points after three straight wins, just eight points behind their struggling opponents.

Gillingham are a place above Leeds and still searching for their first point after a 3-1 loss at Luton.

David Bell, Paul Furlong and Matt Spring's penalty were enough for the Hatters, after Mark Bentley had levelled for the visitors.

Port Vale are only one point better off after a 2-0 loss to Hartlepool courtesy of goals by Matty Robson (six) and James Brown (88).

Walsall's 3-1 home defeat by Swansea leaves them in the same boat after Martin Butler's opener was superseded by Andy Robinson's brace and a strike from Jason Scotland.

Doncaster also took the lead through Gordon Greer, but replies from Mark-Alain Gradel and Jo Kuffour mean Rovers are still on one point after a 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth.

Northampton are the other club languishing on a point after Lloyd Owusu's injury-time goal gave Yeovil a 2-1 win at Sixfields.

Justin Cochrane had opened the scoring for the visitors before Poul Hubertz appeared to have handed the Cobblers a point.

A goal from Nick Bailey was enough to break Southend's duck with a 1-0 win over Millwall, while Joe Jacobson scored the only goal for Bristol Rovers at Oldham.

Blair Sturrock handed Swindon the lead at Cheltenham, only for substitute Ashley Vincent to level in a 1-1 draw.


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Sky: League One Round-up
Orient maintain winning start
League leaders Leyton Orient kept their 100 per cent record in tact as they beat Crewe 2-0 at Gresty Road.
Orient continue to top the League One table as Huddersfield slipped up as they were on the receiving end of a 2-0 defeat at home to Carlisle, who move up to second spot.
Southend, who had so far failed to pick up any points this season, won 1-0 at home to Millwall to earn themselves three points, whilst fellow strugglers Gillingham were beaten 3-1 at Luton and remain without a point this term.
Yeovil earned themselves a late 2-1 win at Northampton.

Cheltenham 1 Swindon 1
Blair Sturrock had fired visitors Swindon into the lead in the 35th minute, but Ashley Vincent netted in the 72nd minute to even out the score.

Crewe 0 Leyton Orient 2
JJ Melligan opened the scoring in the 35th minute for Leyton Orient before Adam Boyd converted a penalty in the 85th minute to earn Orient three points at Crewe and continue their unbeaten start to the season.

Doncaster 1 Bournemouth 2
Doncaster had taken the lead in the 24th minute thanks to Gordon Greer but Bournemouth bounced back with goals from Mark-Alain Gradel in the 28th minute and a goal from Jo-Osei Kuffour in the 46th minute to earn their first win of the new campaign.

Huddersfield 0 Carlisle 2
Huddersfield suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of Carlisle. Danny Livesey opened the scoring in the 34th minute before Joe Garner added the second after 44 minutes to move them up to second place in the table.

Luton 3 Gillingham 1
David Bell put Luton ahead in the 17th minute before struggling Gillingham equalised courtesy of a Mark Bentley goal in the 22nd minute. But Luton fired themselves ahead again in the 27th minute after Paul Furlong scored before Matthew Spring made sure of the win with an 80th minute spot kick.

Northampton 1 Yeovil 2
A last gasp winner in the 93rd minute from Lloyd Owusu handed Yeovil victory at Sixfields. Justine Cochrane had earlier fired them ahead in the 26th minute but it took Northampton just six minutes to pull themselves level as Poul Hubertz netted.

Nottingham Forest 1 Leeds 2
Leeds United scored a last-gasp winner against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground to pile more misery on winless Forest in an early kick-off.
Leeds took the lead through Tresor Kandol after 17 minutes before Kris Commons' 49th-minute free-kick levelled the scores and gave the home side their first goal of the season.
But an 89th-minute close range strike from Jermaine Beckford was enough to secure all three points for Dennis Wise's side.

Oldham 0 Bristol Rovers 1
Bristol ran out 1-0 winners at Oldham after a lone first half strike from Joe Jacobson (38) handed them all three points.

Port Vale 0 Hartlepool 2
A Matty Robson goal put Hartlepool ahead in the sixth minute but it took them a while to find the second as James Brown scored in the 88th minute.

Southend 1 Millwall 0
Nick Bailey's 55th minute strike handed Southend their first win of the season, and with it their first points in the League One table at Millwall's expense.

Tranmere 2 Brighton 0
Two late goals handed Tranmere victory at Prenton Park. Chris Greenacre opened their account in the 78th minute before Chris Shuker added the second on 94.

Walsall 1 Swansea 3
Walsall had taken the lead early on with a goal from Martin Butler in the seventh minute but their joy was shortlived as Swansea equalised in the 12th minute through Andy Robinson before going ahead in the 26th minute with a goal from Jason Scotland. Robinson added his second from the spot in the 66th minute to compound the host's misery.

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De ferier jul i Cheltenham allerede i november om av den grunn flyttes kampen til 25 november.

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"Avoid the rush" stod det på plakaten.
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