2nd Division news

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Hope pre-season results don't mean much, look at the Sheff Weds
result!



Injured Phillips begins recovery
Plymouth Argyle winger Martin Phillips is on the comeback trail after missing the club's pre-season training camp in Austria. More...

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Spireites seal deal for Uhlenbeek
Chesterfield have completed the signing of former Sheffield United and Bradford defender Gus Uhlenbeek on a one-year contract. More...

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Rovers duo join Blackpool
Blackpool manager Steve McMahon has secured the signing of Blackburn duo Neil Danns and Jonathan Douglas on short-term loan deals. More...

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No Royal treatment for Antwerp
Notts County wrapped up pre-season on a winning note with a 2-0 victory over Belgian side Royal Antwerp. More...

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Hatters withdraw second string
Luton Town have confirmed that they will not be entering a reserve side into next season's Pontins League. More...

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Cooper: No complaints
Boss Neale Cooper had no complaints with his Hartlepool players after they were hit for six by full-strength Newcastle. More...

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Groves ready to decide on trialists
Grimsby boss Paul Groves will make a decision on whether to keep on three trialists next week. More...

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Owls shoot down Toon
Sheffield Wednesday fought back from a 3-1 deficit to inflict a 4-3 defeat on Premiership outfit Newcastle at Hillsborough. More...

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Beckett ready to wear shooting boots
Stockport striker Luke Beckett insists he is not worried about his pre-season goal drought and hopes he has saved his goals for the new season. More...

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King fears for Mooney fitness
Swindon will not discover whether Tommy Mooney will be fit for the start of the season until shortly before the clash with Sheffield Wednesday. More...

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Wilson critical of 'nervous' Robins
Bristol City boss Danny Wilson accused his side of giving Real Mallorca too much respect following a 6-2 defeat. More...

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O'Connor's a team player
Brentford midfielder Kevin O'Connor is willing to make sacrifices next season for the sake of the team. More...

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Glovers clip Seagulls' win
Brighton fell to a late 2-1 defeat against Football League new boys Yeovil Town at Huish Park on Friday night. More...

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Rovers alter Dragons fixture
Tranmere have moved September's home clash with Wrexham to a noon kick-off on the advice of Merseyside Police. More...

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Roberts battling heel problem
Wrexham defender Steve Roberts is fighting to recover from a heel injury in time for the start of the Division Two campaign. More...

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Sanchez wants to banish first-day blues
Wycombe manager Lawrie Sanchez admits he is desperate to start the new season with a victory - for the first time in his managerial career. More...

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McMahon reveals Irons in the fire
Blackpool have offered former Huddersfield midfielder Kenny Irons a trial at Bloomfield Road. More...

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Coventry Ward off Tykes
Barnsley have missed out on Gavin Ward after the goalkeeper opted to sign for First Division Coventry on a free transfer. More...

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Fagan joins U's
Birmingham striker Craig Fagan has joined Second Division Colchester United on a month-long loan deal. More...

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i don't think they do mean that much, I think newcastle were playing someone else that day aswell and so split their squad in half. Having said that, coming back from 3-1 down is pretty impressive. We'll still beat them mind.