Summary

  • Football League/Scottish seasons start this weekend

  • Blackburn and Cardiff kick off the domestic season later (19:45 BST)

  • Celtic back in Champions League as Legia Warsaw are thrown out

  • Arsenal face Besiktas, Celtic to play Maribor in play-offs

  • Europa League play-offs: Spurs face Limassol of Cyprus, Hull away to Lokeren

  • GET INVOLVED: Who is your club's one to watch? #myclubshiddengems

  1. Schneiderlin will not be sold, say Saintspublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Southampton boss Ronald Koeman says Morgan Schneiderlin, linked with Tottenham, is not in the right frame of mind to play against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday but insists the midfielder will not be sold.

  2. Football League Focuspublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Wolves are aiming to become just the third team to earn successive promotions from League One to the Premier League via the Championship since 2004, following in the footsteps of Norwich City in 2010-11 and Southampton in 2011-12.

    The Molineux men are one of our 10 great stories behind the Premier League wannabes of the Championship, with the rest including an £11m striker, ex-England managers and a team built in two weeks. Made you hungry for more? Satisfy your appetite here.

  3. Jon Wilkin's Challengepublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Former Great Britain international Jon Wilkin has set up a special challenge ahead of the weekend's Challenge Cup semi-finals and he wants you to have a go as well.

    There are four kicks; a conversion from the 20m line, a drop goal from the 20m line, a drop goal with your weaker foot and a grubber kick onto the post. Whoever completes the four kicks in the quickest time will be the winner.

    Watch Warrington's Gareth O'Brien and Chris Clarkson of Leeds take on the challenge ahead of their semi-final clash on Saturday, while Jack Owens of Widnes and Castleford's Jamie Ellis have a go ahead of Sunday's second semi-final

  4. McIlroy makes further ground at US PGApublished at 16:17 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Rory McIlroy in round two at the US PGAImage source, Reuters

    World number one Rory McIlroy is six under after collecting another birdie at his sixth hole in round two at Valhalla. American Ryan Palmer, who carded a 65 on day one, has the lead at seven under having gained a further shot in his opening 10 holes today.

  5. Football League Focuspublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Wolves recorded their highest points total (103) last term, becoming just the fourth side to reach 100+ points in the third tier after Fulham (1999), Wigan (2003) and Charlton (2012). And the 103 points claimed by Kenny Jackett's men is the most registered in the third tier in a single season.

  6. Wolverhampton Wandererspublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Daz Hale
    BBC WM 95.6

    Kenny JackettImage source, Getty Images

    How has your club fared in the transfer market? "Transfer-wise, it's been a somewhat low-key summer so far. Kenny Jackett will be looking to add a proven Championship goalscorer and possibly another centre-back before the window closes."

    How do you expect your team to do this season? "The current squad look more than capable of a top-half finish in their first season back in the Championship. Get that goalscorer and they could push for a play-off place."

    Who is your club's player to watch? "Many of Jackett's young and hungry squad will be keen to make their mark in a higher division. I'm tipping Michael Jacobs to continue where he left off last season."

    Listen to full match commentary on BBC Radio 5 live, BBC Radio WM 95.6 and BBC Radio Norfolk.

  7. Vote resultspublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    You, the Sportsday readers, have spoken.

    In our votes earlier today, you backed Portsmouth to win the League Two title and Derby to do the same in the Championship. And now the results of our final vote of the day are in too - and you seem pretty confident that Sheffield United are going to dominate League One:

    22.2% Sheffield United 9.5% Leyton Orient 8.8% Preston 7.1% Bristol City 7% Peterborough

  8. Inspection planned after Old Trafford rainpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    A saturated Old Trafford after Friday afternoon's rainImage source, PA

    They have taken tea at Old Trafford where the heavy rain has cleared. There is sunshine now but much mopping up still to do and there will be an inspection at 16:30 BST. England lead by 85 runs at 237-6.

  9. Wiganpublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Paul Rowley
    BBC Radio Manchester

    Uwe RoslerImage source, Getty Images

    How has your club fared in the transfer market? "Manager Uwe Rosler has used his first pre-season to strengthen his side with a mix of promising talent and top-level experience, while also boosting the coaching set-up. The departure of Jordi Gomez, last season's Player of the Year, is a disappointment but not a surprise."

    How do you expect your team to do this season? "After reaching the play-offs in their first season following relegation from the Premier League, the hope is that the 2013 FA Cup winners can go up automatically this time around."

    Who is your club's player to watch? "The arrival of striker Oriol Riera, who scored 13 goals in the top division in Spain last term, should arrest last season's lack of an out-and-out goal poacher."

    Listen to full match commentary of Wigan v Reading on BBC Radio Berkshire

  10. Challenge Cup semi-final previewpublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Tomorrow sees the first of the Challenge Cup semi-finals as Leeds take on Warrington. Leeds welcome back skipper Kevin Sinfield from a two-game ban, while Jamie Peacock, Kallum Watkins, Ryan Hall and Joel Moon all return to the squad after being rested for last week's defeat by relegated Bradford.

    Warrington joint-captain Ben Westwood did not feature in the Super League win at Catalan Dragons but should lead them at Langtree Park. Centre Ryan Atkins is back in Warrington's 19-man squad. There is live coverage of the match on BBC One at 1400 BST.

  11. Black Cats team up with DC Unitedpublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Sunderland are the latest Premier League team to venture into the American market by signing a partnership with Major League Soccer team DC United. The two clubs will share coaching and business expertise, promoting each other in their respective markets.

  12. Get involvedpublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    All day we have been asking for those unknown stars who you think could grab the attention this season. Keep them coming in please to #myclubshiddengems.

    'Hamez' Earl: Lewis Grabban had a terrific pre season, scored 22 last season, could be a great signing for Norwich.

    Jonathon Wade: Watch out for Charlton's Igor Vetokele this season. Very fast and prolific. I predicted him as a top scorer this season.

    Chris: Josh Vela (Bolton) - should be in the first team now. Shows the dominance and ball control the rest of midfielders don't.

  13. Football League Focuspublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Watford were shown 105 cards last season (99 yellow, 6 red), the most in the Championship.

    "Dirty, dirty Watford," maybe the boastful chant from the Vicarage Road stands. Or maybe not.

  14. Brownlie hits ton for Kiwis against Lionspublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    New Zealand A make 282 all out from 50 overs against England Lions at Bristol. Steve Finn opens the bowling for the Lions but takes a modest 1-68 in 10 overs, Dean Brownlie firing 115 from 107 balls for the Kiwis. Finn's new ball partner David Willey of Northants is the pick of the bowlers with 5-62.

  15. Watfordpublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Jon Marks
    BBC Three Counties Radio's Watford commentator

    Keith AndrewsImage source, Getty Images

    How has your club fared in the transfer market? "So far so good for Watford. They have kept hold of last season's top scorer Troy Deeney although Premier League interest continues. Matej Vydra, who hit 22 goals in his first spell with the club, has returned to provide real pace to the attack. Heurelho Gomes provides Premier League experience in goal and the likes of Keith Andrews (pictured) and Lloyd Dyer will add all-important Championship know-how."

    How do you expect your team to do this season? "The squad looks very strong, although it will be easier to assess once the August transfer window has closed. There is competition for places all over the pitch and the squad is full of quality players. If head coach Beppe Sannino can get the best out of those players, they should be in amongst the promotion race."

    Who is your club's player to watch? "Almen Abdi. He missed the majority of last season with a persistent foot injury and Watford weren't the same team without him. He knits everything together from midfield and finds the spaces to provide the likes of Vydra with goalscoring opportunities. He rarely gives the ball away and is a consistent contributor of goals too."

    Listen to full match commentary of Watford v Bolton on BBC Radio Manchester

  16. New skipper Fonte staying with Saintspublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Southampton announce Jose Fonte has signed a new three-year contract, external with the Premier League club - and appoint the Portuguese centre-back as their new captain.

  17. McIlroy back on track at US PGApublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Rory McIlroy responds to a dropped shot at his third hole with a birdie at the next and is back to five under, only one shot off the pace at the US PGA in Louisville. Joint leader Lee Westwood has a later tee time, as do Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, and today's schedule has been delayed following an early deluge.

  18. Sheffield Wednesdaypublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Rob Staton
    BBC Radio Sheffield

    Sheffield WednesdayImage source, Getty Images

    How has your club fared in the transfer market? "Wednesday are still waiting for Hafiz Mammadov's takeover to be ratified, meaning so far Stuart Gray has only added Dejan Kelhar, Tom Lees, Keiren Westwood and Sam Hutchinson."

    How do you expect your team to do this season? "If the takeover saga comes to a positive conclusion and they make a few more signings there's no reason why Wednesday can't target a top half finish."

    Who is your club's player to watch? "Atdhe Nuhiu ended his first season in English football strongly and could be a source of goals this term."

    Listen to full match commentary off Brighton v Sheffield Wednesday on BBC Radio Sussex

  19. Simmonds faces Mereshko testpublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    BBC Sport's Elizabeth Hudson at the IPC Swimming Europeans in Eindhoven:

    "The battle between Britain's four-time Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds and her new Ukraine rival Yelyzaveta Mereshko in the S6 100m freestyle is one of the most eagerly-awaited races of Friday evening's programme here.

    "Mereshko beat Simmonds in the 50m free but Simmonds was victorious in the 400m free and the 200m medley and wants a hat-trick of titles.

    "And the women's S14 200m freestyle could also be a thriller. The Paralympic and world champion is Norwich's Jessica-Jane Applegate but she saw her world record smashed by Russian Valeriia Shabalina in this morning's heats and will be looking to get it back. The evening session begins at 16:00 BST."

  20. Suarez faces wait over appeal verdictpublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 8 August 2014

    Luis Suarez must wait until next week to discover if his appeal against his four-month ban for biting an opponent has been successful. The 27-year-old former Liverpool striker gave a statement to the Court of Arbitration for Sport headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland on Friday.