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Charlton Athletic: Addicks duo extend stay

Charlton duo Dorian Dervite and Callum Harriott have signed new contracts.

Man Utd youth guru Harrison: Sir Tom Finney inspired Beckham with supportive words

Manchester United academy guru Eric Harrison has revealed how some words of praise from Sir Tom Finney set David Beckham on his way to stardom. read more

Ex-Chelsea boss Di Matteo, Platt in Brighton frame

Former Chelsea boss Roberto di Matteo is being linked with Gus Poyet's job at Brighton. read more

Brentford's Kevin O'Connor determined to end his side's play-off curse against Yeovil for place in Championship

League One Brentford have a dreadful play-off record of six consecutive failures, making the final on two occasions.        

Gary Johnson wants Yeovil Town to seize second chance against Brentford

Manager suffered Wembley heartache five years ago with Bristol City but is confident ahead of the League One play-off final The annual wage bill for Yeovil Town's squad is just under £1m. Several individual players at Queens Park Rangers earn three and four times that amount but, undaunted,…

Football news in brief

• Italian says Sunderland would have gone down with O'Neill • Notts County racism probe; Monaco to sue league I saved Sunderland, says disciplinarian Di Canio Paolo Di Canio is convinced Sunderland would have been relegated had he not replaced Martin O'Neill at the end of March and…

Everton reach Continental Cup semis

Everton move into the Continental Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win at Doncaster Belles in their final group game.

Doncaster Rovers: Manager shortlist cut to two names

Doncaster should have a new manager in place next week after the board reduces the shortlist to two candidates.

Yeovil Town: Johnson wants winning mentality

Gary Johnson has been "brainwashing" his Yeovil players to get their mindset right ahead of Sunday's play-off final against Brentford.