Harry Smith is available to make his Exeter debut at home to MK Dons.The 27-year-old striker joined the Grecians from Leyton Orient before the transfer window closed.Rekeem Harper is pushing for a full league debut following his loan switch from Ipswich.Kyle Taylor remains a long-term absentee with a cruciate injury.The Dons are still without Josh McEachran, Mo Eisa and Tennai Watson.Former Chel...Full Story »

Derby will be without midfielder Korey Smith for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One visit of Plymouth.The midfielder has suffered a minor toe injury which should only see him sidelined for a matter of days.Curtis Davies (thigh) is working his way back to fitness but the game also comes too soon for the experienced defender.Fellow centre-back James Chester is unlikely to feature as he steps up h...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Dean Smith hailed matchwinner Onel Hernandez after his last-gasp goal sealed a 2-1 victory against Birmingham at St Andrew’s to make it four wins in a row for the Canaries.Substitute Hernandez, who spent the second half of last season on loan with Blues, swept home the winner in the third minute of stoppage time to lift Norwich to second place in the Sky Bet Championship...Full Story »

Stoke interim manager Dean Holden has left the club after they recorded a battling 1-0 win at Blackburn – clearing the way for Alex Neil’s seemingly imminent appointment.Holden, previously assistant to the sacked Michael O’Neill, took charge for the game at Ewood Park but a club statement after the game confirmed his departure.In front of the watching Neil, Stoke showed both si...Full Story »

Stoke interim manager Dean Holden said the club’s new manager will have “a really good group of players” after they recorded a battling 1-0 win at Blackburn.In front of the watching Alex Neil, Stoke showed both sides of their character, producing a dominant first-half display that saw them lead through Lewis Baker’s stunning 25-yard strike – the least they deserved ...Full Story »

Cambridge came from behind three times to beat 10-man Burton 4-3 in a thrilling game at the Abbey Stadium.Gassan Ahadme gave Burton the perfect start after 11 seconds when he nodded in from close range. It was the fastest goal in Brewers history, but the visitors were down to 10 men nine minutes later when Jonny Smith was sent off for an off-the-ball kick out at Harrison Dunk.Cambridge’s S...Full Story »

Norwich boss Dean Smith praised his players for their bravery to clinch a 1-0 win in front of Sunderland’s frustrated fans.The Canaries boss knew this side would face a hostile atmosphere at the Stadium of Light following Black Cats manager Alex Neil’s apparently imminent decision to quit the Wearside club for Stoke.Josh Sargent’s 76th-minute goal denied Sunderland a home win f...Full Story »

Colchester will once again be without Tommy Smith as they host Brentford in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Club captain Smith is struggling with a foot injury and will miss the visit of Premier League opposition.The U’s eased past Ipswich in the previous round but will also be without midfielder Emyr Huws (ankle) this time around.Manager Wayne Brown could name a strong side as he aims...Full Story »

Kane Smith and Max Clark opened their accounts for Stevenage as Steve Evans’ side ran out 2-1 winners against Carlisle at the Lamex Stadium.The pair struck in the first half to put Stevenage in control before the in-form Kristian Dennis halved the deficit on the stroke of half-time.The victory means Boro are unbeaten after their opening five league games for the first time since 2017/18, w...Full Story »

Norwich manager Dean Smith paid tribute to in-form striker Josh Sargent after his double secured a 2-0 win over Millwall at Carrow Road.The 22-year-old American, who also struck against Huddersfield in midweek, settled a keenly-contested Championship clash with two well-taken goals after the break as the Canaries moved up to fifth in the table.“I am really pleased for Josh because he came ...Full Story »

Norwich manager Dean Smith was happy to see his side get their Championship campaign up and running by beating 10-man Huddersfield 2-1 at Carrow Road.Early goals from Josh Sargent and Danel Sinani settled the nerves for the Canaries, who had started the evening bottom of the table, and they went to complete a well deserved first league win.Substitute Pat Jones pulled one back late on for Hudders...Full Story »

Dean Smith urged Norwich fans to stay calm following a 2-1 defeat at Hull.The Canaries were pre-season favourites to return to the Premier League but have yet to win a game since their relegation to the Championship.Imposing forward Oscar Estupinan did for the visitors with two tap-ins after 43 and 62 minutes.Marcelino Nunez gave Norwich hope with a fine free-kick, but the Canaries only got goin...Full Story »

Harrogate will be without two of their defenders ahead of their clash with Crawley.Manager Simon Weaver will be missing Rory McArdle (hamstring) and Will Smith (knee).Max Wright (ankle) will also be absent, while captain Josh Falkingham is also expected to be sidelined as he continues to recover from injury.Both Tyler Frost and Alex Pattison missed the midweek loss to Stockport and remain doubts...Full Story »

Norwich manager Dean Smith was delighted with the performance of his much-changed side as they beat Birmingham 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Carrow Road to make progress in the Carabao Cup.With only Jacob Sorensen playing from the side which drew 1-1 with Wigan in the Championship on Saturday, the Canaries shrugged off the shock of losing a two-goal lead to book their place in the second ...Full Story »

32-year-old Jamie Arnold has been accused of using threatening, abusive or insulting words towards both Rio Ferdinand and Mike Dean A 32-year-old Wolves fan has appeared in court after allegedly racially abusing Rio Ferdinand and shouting homophobic slurs at referee Mike Dean. Jamie Arnold, of Staffordshire, is accused of calling Ferdinand a "f***ing monkey" and Dean a "f***ing gay boy" during...Full Story »

Norwich manager Dean Smith felt referee Matthew Donohue missed a clear penalty and red card towards the end of his side’s frustrating 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw with Wigan at Carrow Road.Max Aarons was taken out by a strong challenge from Tom Naylor as he went looking for his second goal of the game, having got the hosts back on level terms on the hour mark.Naylor got the ball but Smith...Full Story »

Michael Smith could make his Sheffield Wednesday debut in the curtain-raiser against Portsmouth.Striker Smith and defender Michael Ihiekwe have both joined the Owls from neighbours Rotherham and will be vying for starting spots on Saturday.New goalkeeper David Stockdale is likely to start, and it remains to be seen whether fellow summer arrivals Tyreeq Bakinson and Akin Famewo will be involved.C...Full Story »

MIKE DEAN has been busy building a man cave since hanging up his whistle at the end of last season. The legendary referee, 54, called it a day after 22 years at Premier League level and several incidents of controversy. Mike Dean retired at the end of last season Chelsea gifted Mike Dean a signed shirt after his final game Dean was also given a special Tranmere shirt for his 500th game His ...Full Story »

Henderson married his girlfriend in Rome last weekend and is currently enjoying the second week of his honeymoon break. Dean Henderson is closing in on a move to Premier League new boys Nottingham Forest Credit: Getty But the deal won't be completed until Henderson returns from his honeymoon Credit: INSTAGRAM@DEANHENDERSON Henderson tied the knot with his long-term girlfriend last weekend Cre...Full Story »

Sunsport revealed that United are willing to pay half or more of Henderson’s £120,000-per-week wages in order to set up a temporary move for next season. Dean Henderson has been stuck behind David de Gea this season but could go on loan next season Credit: EPA And the Cherries are ready to take the initiative ahead of the England goalkeeper’s other suitors. But they will fa...Full Story »