"We worked very hard I've got to say, for long, long hours at the football club to put a plan in place that well serve the club well for years to come - and it will. "I've got to say whoever comes in is going to be a very, very lucky person to come into a wonderful football club with a structure in place that is going to benefit the club in years to come.

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Former Bolton youth player Liam Irwin is tearing it up for Stockport Sports FC, a team in the 9th tier of English football, reports SB Nation's Aston Villa site, 7500 to Holte

We kept you informed of Eidur Gudjohnsen's trial with MLS's Seattle Sounders last month and showed you his lovely little backheel flick. Now, there's another update as Gudjohnsen has joined Belgian Jupiler Pro League side Cercle Brugge KSV. His new club sit bottom of the table.

In a follow-up to Fireside Cliches from the other day, Owen Coyle discussed his motivational tactics with the players, as well as praising the traveling support in Sheffield. I think this echoes my point that Coyle knows he has a responsibility to speak to the larger Wanderers community, but isn't always able to execute that duty effectively.