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Brentford continually hampered by absences – but patience remains the key word
The Bees could have been much more prolific so far but it may well be a waiting game until Ivan Toney’s return

Fulham attempting to steady the ship after a turbulent summer transfer window
Despite the tough start to the season, the Cottagers’ have equipped themselves well so far

Gareth Ainsworth’s QPR have enough fight and spirit for Championship survival
The Hoops may find themselves in the bottom three but there are signs of progress under difficult circumstances

Johnnie Jackson’s new-look AFC Wimbledon inspiring a sense of optimism around Plough Lane
The 2022/23 was a campaign to forget for the Dons but the early signs are much more encouraging this season

Sutton United may be struggling but Matt Gray has earned the right to turn it around
A tough start to the season has seen the Us unexpectedly languish at the bottom of the League Two table

The unresolved issues facing Sarina Wiegman’s England ahead of Women’s World Cup opener
Lionesses final send-off friendly against Portugal raised more questions than answers for the European champions

Fulham 2022/23 Season Review: Odds defied on Cottagers’ record-breaking Premier League return
Marco Silva’s side didn’t just avoid relegation, they did it with ease in a memorable campaign

Brentford 2022/23 Season Review: Thomas Frank’s side didn’t just rewrite the script, they tore it up
The Bees established themselves as a formidable Premier League foe even the champions came to fear

Women’s game left as an afterthought as Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League and WSL double-header fails to deliver
Lessons are to be learnt as Spurs’ aim at uniting both teams under a ‘One Club’ philosophy was poorly executed

Leyton Orient’s Nigel Travis on promotion, Richie Wellens, Idris El Mizouni and aiming for the Championship
In an exclusive interview, the O’s chairman reflects on a memorable season and looks ahead to the future