Trevor Birch
Sky signs five-year EFL deal for over 1,000 games a season
Sky Sports and the EFL confirm a new broadcasting deal that will see more than 1,000 games broadcast every season.
May 5, 18:34
ITV to show EFL highlights from 2022-23
ITV will screen highlights from the Championship, League One, League Two, the EFL Cup and other competitions beginning next season.
Feb 23, 21:28
EFL reaffirms support for players taking the knee in upcoming season
A statement said "where players choose to take the knee to oppose discrimination, they have support from the League".
Aug 3, 11:19
Swansea and Newport fans given green light for semi-final ties
Supporters have been prevented from entering stadiums in Wales since coronavirus restrictions began in March 2020.
May 14, 11:44
EFL chief 'cautiously optimistic' for capacity crowds next term
The Government's Events Research Programme is aimed to enable the safe return of mass gatherings.
Apr 7, 17:27
Richard Masters urges Premier League clubs to follow coronavirus protocols
Richard Masters warned that clubs should prepare for more matches to be postponed or rearranged at short notice.
Jan 12, 22:45
Aston Villa's clash with Everton at risk of postponement
Villa closed their training ground last week after nine players and five staff tested positive for Covid-19.
Jan 12, 20:13
Grimsby punished by EFL for coronavirus protocol breaches
The League Two club were forced to request the postponement of three matches earlier this season.
Jan 12, 20:11
EFL appoint Trevor Birch as new chief executive
Trevor Birch is currently the director of football operations at Tottenham.
Dec 10, 11:26
Julian Winter named Swansea chief executive after Trevor Birch exit
Trevor Birch has left the Liberty Stadium to join Tottenham.
Sep 1, 23:03
Trevor Birch steps down as Swansea chairman to take on new position at Tottenham
Trevor Birch admitted he would leave Swansea with a "heavy heart", having joined the Welsh outfit in April 2019.
Sep 1, 18:55
Leon Britton appointed sporting director at Swansea City
Britton spent 16 years as a player with the Swans.
Sep 4, 18:08
Swansea City closing in on appointing new manager
Graham Potter has left the Swans for Brighton.
Jun 4, 13:54
Bolton Wanderers sold to Dean Holdsworth's Sport Shield Group
Sport Shield Group, led by Dean Holdsworth, completes a takeover of Bolton Wanderers.
Feb 22, 12:21
Bolton Wanderers avoid immediate winding-up order
Bolton Wanderers avoid an immediate winding-up order from the High Court and now have until February 22 to find a solution to their financial issues.
Jan 18, 13:39
Neil Lennon worried about losing players
Bolton Wanderers manager Neil Lennon admits that he may lose key players this month as the club continues to struggle financially.
Jan 4, 20:40
Bolton Wanderers receive winding-up petition from HMRC
Bolton Wanderers reveal that they have been the subject of a winding-up petition from HMRC over unpaid wages and growing taxes.
Dec 10, 16:51
Preview: Bolton Wanderers vs. Cardiff City
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Championship encounter between Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City at the Macron Stadium.
Dec 4, 15:04
Bolton Wanderers 'need £10m to avoid administration risk'
Bolton Wanderers reportedly issue an ultimatum to potential bidders urging them to come forward or risk seeing the club enter administration by the weekend.
Dec 3, 10:29
Trevor Birch: 'Bolton Wanderers' position increasingly perilous'
Trevor Birch describes Bolton Wanderers' position as "increasingly perilous" after initial talks with prospective owners were unsuccessful.
Dec 1, 15:31
Bolton Wanderers boss Neil Lennon: 'We will continue as normal'
Bolton Wanderers boss Neil Lennon reveals that the players will continue to work as normal despite the club's failure to pay their wages for November.
Dec 1, 01:37
Bolton Wanderers players not paid for November due to "short-term funding issue"
Bolton Wanderers announce that the players have not been paid for November due to a "short-term funding issue".
Nov 30, 16:09
Kevin Davies "concerned" for former side Bolton Wanderers
Kevin Davies claims that Bolton Wanderers are no longer the club they used to be due to their financial strife since Premier League relegation in 2012.
Nov 26, 10:30
Preview: Reading vs. Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Reading and Bolton Wanderers.
Nov 20, 00:52
Neil Lennon: 'No money left at Bolton Wanderers'
Bolton Wanderers, who have a debt of £172.9m and are seeking investment, have "no money left" to bring in new players, according to club manager Neil Lennon.
Nov 19, 20:05
Report: Neil Lennon to stay on as Bolton Wanderers boss
A report claims that Bolton Wanderers manager Neil Lennon has told close friends that he intends to remain at the Macron Stadium despite the club's cashflow issues.
Nov 19, 10:59
Bolton Wanderers appoint Trevor Birch, chairman Phil Gartside "seriously ill"
Bolton Wanderers appoint Trevor Brich as an advisor to the board as club chairman Phil Gartside falls "seriously ill".
Nov 17, 20:57
Pompey Supporters' Trust take step closer to Portsmouth takeover
The Pompey Supporters' Trust take a step closer to securing a takeover of Portsmouth by exchanging contracts with the administrators.
Mar 8, 15:40
Portsmouth confirm offer for club from new consortium
Portsmouth administrators announce that an offer to buy the club has been made by a consortium including ex-Football League chairman Keith Harris.
Feb 7, 11:11
Portsmouth court case adjourned
The High Court case regarding the sale of Portsmouth's Fratton Park is adjourned until the end of the month.
Jan 14, 22:09
Portsmouth administrators to sell club to Pompey Supporters' Trust
Portsmouth administrators announce that a deal to sell the club to the Pompey Supporters' Trust is in motion.
Nov 15, 09:20
"Very real risk" of Portsmouth liquidation
Balram Chainrai suspends his offer to buy Portsmouth and says that there is a "very real risk" that the club could enter liquidation.
Nov 9, 13:45
Trevor Birch 'not surprised' by Michael Appleton departure
Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch admits that he is not surprised that Michael Appleton decided to leave his role as manager to join Blackpool.
Nov 9, 08:04
Portsmouth confirm intention to sell club to Pompey Supporters Trust
Portsmouth administrators confirm that they intend to complete the sale of the club to the Pompey Supporters' Trust.
Oct 18, 16:59
Balu Chainrai pulls out of Portsmouth takeover
Balu Chainrai confirms his decision to pull Portpin Ltd out of a proposed takeover of Portsmouth, which leaves the club edging closer to liquidation.
Aug 15, 08:57
Liam Lawrence reaches settlement agreement with Portsmouth
Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch announces that winger Liam Lawrence has reached an agreement to leave the club.
Aug 10, 09:50
Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch: "Future down to Tal Ben Haim"
Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch says that the club's future lies in Tal Ben Haim's hands as they try to negotiate his release.
Aug 5, 00:41
Portsmouth set August 10 deadline
Portsmouth administrators warn that the south coast club could be closed down by August 10.
Jul 24, 22:00
Portsmouth two weeks away from going out of business
Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch says that the club is "fighting for its life" and could go out of business within the next fortnight.
Jul 23, 10:24
Portsmouth staff could be made redundant
Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch announces that the club may have to cut more staff in order to meet the conditions of Portpin.
Jul 20, 16:40
