The League Paper

TIME FOR AN EARLY DECISION

by
The LeaguePaper Team
29 January 2023

John Lyons

THERE’S always some frustration at FLP headquarters when EFL matches are called off late in the day.
It means a quick reshoot of the paper is required and can put all the week’s planning up in the air.
However, that’s nothing compared to how clubs and their fans are left feeling when matches are called off at the last minute.
At a time when there’s a cost of living crisis, no one can afford to spend time and money criss-crossing the country for no reason.
Yes, early decisions may occasionally mean a match is postponed that could have been pla...

Continue reading...

Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day!

Already a subscriber to our website? Login

Tackle the News

- Sign Up for our weekly Football League Newsletter Today!

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.

Your subscription has been successful.

More in The League Paper

STARLETS CRUCIAL AS FOXES LOOK TO REBUILD

TALENT: Olabade Aluko OPTIMISM is in short supply at Leicester following relegation from the Championship, and understandably so. But behind the scenes, I honestly believe the future is bright. I’m a Leicester lad. I’ve played for the club, worked for the club. As an agent, I’ve got lads there now....
ED STILL KEEN TO LEAD THE WAY AT HORNETS

By Chris Dunlavy PLANS: Ed Still WATFORD boss Ed Still insists he is planning for next season - despite widespread speculation that he will be sacked. Still - the brother of former Southampton boss Will - was appointed in February following the resignation of Javi Gracia, but the 35-year-old had...
‘TO GET TO 500 GAMES MEANS A LOT, BUT I’VE MORE TO GIVE’

BIG INTERVIEW: OLLIE TURTON By John Lyons ON A HIGH: Ollie Turton, right, marks his 500th professional appearance by heading the second goal against Bromley and, inset far right, celebrates PICTURE: Alamy CONSIDERING Ollie Turton doubted he would make it as a footballer, he’s not done badly to play 500...
TAYLOR PONDERS GRECIAN FUTURE

MATT Taylor says he is open to taking the Exeter job on a permanent basis. The 44-year-old first took over as manager in 2018 and led the Grecians to promotion from League Two prior to joining Rotherham in 2022. He also spent a year at Bristol Rovers before returning to...