# pre-season (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover pre-season. Page: Feed: --- ## [GALLERY: Devonport Services and Ivybridge continue their preparations for the new rugby season](https://plymouthsportsgazette.com/2026/08/23/gallery-devonport-services-and-ivybridge-continue-their-preparations-for-the-new-rugby-season/) _2026-08-23 · Plymouth Sports Gazette · (untitled)_ DEVONPORT Services and Ivybridge continued their build ups for the new rugby season over the weekend. Services, whose National Two West campaign will start as planned on August 4, played Regional One South West side Launceston away on Friday night and then they sent a squad of second and third team players to play a … Continue reading → ## [Preview: Fulham v Chelsea](https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/preview-fulham-v-chelsea) _2026-08-22 · Elizabeth Barnard · Fulhamish_ We look forward to Fulham’s opener at the Cottage against Chelsea. ## [Five things to look out for ahead of Fulham v Chelsea](https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/five-things-to-look-out-for-ahead) _2026-08-22 · Ben Jarman · Fulhamish_ Keep your eyes peeled for these as the SW6 derby kicks off 2026-27. ## [Carrick: Kobbie is delighted to be at United](https://therepublikofmancunia.com/carrick-kobbie-is-delighted-to-be-at-united/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carrick-kobbie-is-delighted-to-be-at-united) _2026-08-21 · Scott Patterson · Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog_ Kobbie Mainoo has had an incredibly mixed year, with great highs but also disappointing lows. Ruben Amorim, for whatever strange reason, didn’t have the young midfielder as part of his plans. Mainoo didn’t start a single league game for United in the first half the season when Amorim was in charge. When Michael Carrick came \[…\] The post Carrick: Kobbie is delighted to be at United first appeared… ## [From the press box: Arbeloa ready as new era begins](https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/from-the-press-box-arbeloa-ready) _2026-08-21 · Jack Kelly · Fulhamish_ JK gives the lowdown from Alvaro Arbeloa’s first Premier League press conference. ## [Carrick: Rashford is enjoying his football](https://therepublikofmancunia.com/carrick-rashford-is-enjoying-his-football/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carrick-rashford-is-enjoying-his-football) _2026-08-21 · Scott Patterson · Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog_ Watching Marcus Rashford play in a Manchester United shirt again felt like an impossibility even just a few weeks ago, but it looks as though the Wythenshawe lad is set to stay at his boyhood club for the foreseeable future. Having enjoyed a season on loan with Barcelona, where he won the title and hoped \[…\] The post Carrick: Rashford is enjoying his football first appeared on Republik Of… ## [Shaw: This is the most positive and talented team I’ve seen](https://therepublikofmancunia.com/shaw-this-is-the-most-positive-and-talented-team-ive-seen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shaw-this-is-the-most-positive-and-talented-team-ive-seen) _2026-08-21 · Scott Patterson · Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog_ Manchester United’s Premier League season starts tomorrow afternoon as we take on Hull away in the early kick-off. Luke Shaw, who is about to begin his 13th season with the club, has spoken to MUTV about how the start of this season feels in comparison to the others. I think you always have the same \[…\] The post Shaw: This is the most positive and talented team I’ve seen first appeared on Republik… ## [Carrick: Mount will be back very, very soon](https://therepublikofmancunia.com/carrick-mount-will-be-back-very-very-soon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carrick-mount-will-be-back-very-very-soon) _2026-08-21 · Scott Patterson · Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog_ Death, taxes and Mason Mount picking up an injury. The former Chelsea player has been unavailable on such a regular basis since joining the club it’s become impossible to rely on him. After starting the pre-season well, shining in our opening fixtures, Mount picked up a knock and is again not fit to play. Speaking \[…\] The post Carrick: Mount will be back very, very soon first appeared on Republik… ## [GALLERY: Ivybridge and Plymstock Oaks take positives out of opening pre-season run-out](https://plymouthsportsgazette.com/2026/08/21/gallery-ivybridge-and-plymstock-oaks-take-positives-out-of-opening-pre-season-run-out/) _2026-08-21 · Plymouth Sports Gazette · (untitled)_ IVYBRIDGE and Plymstock Oaks got their pre-season campaigns underway on Thursday evening as they played out a full contact fixture on the artificial pitch at Cross-in-Hand. The new-look Oaks side, featuring many of their big-name summer signings, stormed into a 21-0 lead in the first 25-minute period. But higher league Ivybridge came back in the … Continue reading → ## [26/27 Season Preview](https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/2627-season-preview-6bf) _2026-08-20 · Sammy James · Fulhamish_ We preview our season opener against Chelsea before diving into our predictions for the season ahead... ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nyUP68gy2LiK) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Liverpool prepare for Premier League challenge](https://lfconline.substack.com/p/liverpool-prepare-for-premier-league) _2026-08-20 · LFC Online · All Things Red_ Are the Reds ready? Does Iraola know his best XI? Where will we finish? ## [The FFC Rumour Mill: could Castagne leave this summer?](https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/the-ffc-rumour-mill-could-castagne) _2026-08-20 · Jack Stroudley · Fulhamish_ Jack Stroudley looks at another week in the transfer window. ## [Why the River Cafe is quintessentially Fulham](https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/why-the-river-cafe-is-quintessentially) _2026-08-19 · Drew Heatley · Fulhamish_ Is it part of your matchday experience? ## [Spitfires lose 1-0 in away defeat to Kidderminster Harriers](https://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2026/08/spitfires-lose-1-0-in-away-defeat-to-kidderminster-harriers/) _2026-08-18 · Kieran James · Eastleigh News_ Levi Amantchi’s first goal for Kidderminster Harriers sealed a narrow win against Eastleigh at Aggborough and their first points following promotion to the National League. The Harriers, promoted back to the fifth tier via the play-offs in May after a two-year absence, created a string of chances before Gateshead loanee Amantchi fired a 78th-minute winner.… The post Spitfires lose 1-0 in away… ## [Fulhamish's 2026-27 preview](https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/fulhamishs-2026-27-preview) _2026-08-18 · Fulhamish · Fulhamish_ It’s the hardest season to predict in recent memory - but we had a go anyway. ## [Dartmoor Velo’s Bryony Medland caps memorable first season by winning national title at AE Forest in Scotland](https://plymouthsportsgazette.com/2026/08/18/dartmoor-velos-bryony-medland-caps-memorable-first-season-by-winning-national-title-at-ae-forest-in-scotland/) _2026-08-18 · Plymouth Sports Gazette · (untitled)_ DARTMOOR Velo’s Bryony Medland capped a memorable first year of national racing by being crowned British juvenile short track champion at AE Forest in Scotland. Bryony made the long trip to the British Cycling National Cross Country championships with a number of her Dartmoor team-mates. In the short track event she held off the challenge … Continue reading → ## [Tavistock’s Charlotte and Hannah Walker impress at the 2026 British and English Aquathlon Championships](https://plymouthsportsgazette.com/2026/08/18/tavistocks-charlotte-and-hannah-walker-impress-at-the-2026-british-and-english-aquathlon-championships/) _2026-08-18 · Plymouth Sports Gazette · (untitled)_ TAVISTOCK sisters Charlotte and Hannah Walker both impressed at the 2026 British and English Aquathlon Championships which were held in Staffordshire over the weekend. The event at Blithfield Reservoir saw the pair, who are members of Tavistock AC and Tavistock Swimming Club, swim 750m following by a 5k run. Charlotte finished second female overall on … Continue reading → ## [Licence To Kill](https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/licence-to-kill-8cf) _2026-08-17 · Sammy James · Fulhamish_ We review Fulham's 1-0 victory against Stuttgart in the final game of pre-season. ## [Licence To Kill](https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/licence-to-kill) _2026-08-17 · Sammy James · Fulhamish_ We review Fulham's 1-0 victory against Stuttgart in the final game of pre-season. ## [One magical summer: Fulham sign Sylvain Legwinski](https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/one-magical-summer-fulham-sign-sylvain) _2026-08-17 · Drew Heatley · Fulhamish_ Fulham's summer heated up with more French flair arriving in SW6. ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/48rV7sFyWdcA) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Plymouth Argyle and Marine Academy beaten away on the opening day of the FAWNL season](https://plymouthsportsgazette.com/2026/08/17/womens-football-plymouth-argyle-and-marine-academy-beaten-away-on-the-opening-day-of-the-fawnl-season/) _2026-08-17 · Plymouth Sports Gazette · (untitled)_ PLYMOUTH Argyle and Marine Academy Plymouth were both beaten away from home on the opening day of the FA Women’s National League season. The new-look Argyle team lost 4-2 away at Swindon Town in the Southern Premier Division. They had been 2-1 up at half-time, but the home side came back in the second period … Continue reading → ## [Fulham Women win tense first Tier 3 match](https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/fulham-women-win-tense-first-tier) _2026-08-17 · Fulhamish · Fulhamish_ A packed Motspur Park sees Ellie Olds snatch victory with an injury time winner. Jess Winstanley reports… ## [GALLERY: Rees and Large claim victories in the Ivybridge 3 Tops fell race](https://plymouthsportsgazette.com/2026/08/16/gallery-rees-and-large-claim-victories-in-the-ivybridge-3-tops-fell-race/) _2026-08-16 · Plymouth Sports Gazette · (untitled)_ WILD Running veteran Ceri Rees showed everyone a clean pair of heels to take victory in the Ivybridge 3 Tops fell race on Saturday evening. Rees, who competes in the M50 category, had finished second last year, but in hotter conditions he went one better this time around, holding off a late challenge from Westbury … Continue reading → ## [Liverpool v Como... twice](https://lfconline.substack.com/p/liverpool-v-como-twice) _2026-08-16 · LFC Online · All Things Red_ Liverpool complete their pre-season preparations with a double-header at Anfield. ## [Report: Late goals sink Gills in league opener](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/report-gillingham-v-walsall-343963/) _2026-08-15 · mpanting@thekmgroup.co.uk (Matthew Panting) · Gillingham FC Match Reports_ Gillingham hit the woodwork three times before losing to three late goals in their League 2 opener on Saturday. ## [Castagne heads Fulham home in solid win over Stuttgart](https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/castagne-heads-fulham-home-in-solid) _2026-08-15 · Owen Macdonald · Fulhamish_ Arbeloa's pre-season draws to a winning conclusion with a 1-0 win at the Cottage ## [JAJS: Costa Del Chaos](https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/jajs-costa-del-chaos) _2026-08-14 · Jack Kelly · Fulhamish_ Unpacking the bizarre pre-season friendly in Málaga and early signs under Arbeloa, ## [Chaos in Malaga: were Fulham in the wrong?](https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/chaos-in-malaga-were-fulham-in-the) _2026-08-14 · Sammy James · Fulhamish_ How Wednesday's low-key friendly in Spain turned into worldwide news. ## [GALLERY: Devonport Services boss Russell happy with opening pre-season run-out against Brixham](https://plymouthsportsgazette.com/2026/08/14/gallery-devonport-services-boss-russell-happy-with-opening-pre-season-run-out-against-brixham/) _2026-08-14 · Plymouth Sports Gazette · (untitled)_ DEVONPORT Services head coach Ben Russell was happy with his side’s first pre-season run-out on Thursday evening as they beat old rivals Brixham 35-12 in a full 80-minute contest at Keyham. Services, preparing for a return to National Two West, used 28 players in the competitive fixture with the Fisherman. “It was just what we … Continue reading → ## [Plymouth Vanguard prepare for their biggest game in their young history](https://plymouthsportsgazette.com/2026/08/14/plymouth-vanguard-prepare-for-their-biggest-game-in-their-young-history/) _2026-08-14 · Plymouth Sports Gazette · (untitled)_ PLYMOUTH Vanguard are preparing for their biggest game in their young franchise’s history this weekend. The city American football team will travel to Suffolk on Sunday to take on unbeaten Ipswich Cardinals in the semi-finals of the BAFA SFC Division 2 play-offs (2pm). Whoever wins the clash will play either Lancashire Buccaneers or Wakefield District … Continue reading → ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LmY2FZer4BPr) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Why Global Wealth Wants Liverpool - ATR Midweeker](https://lfconline.substack.com/p/why-global-wealth-wants-liverpool) _2026-08-13 · LFC Online · All Things Red_ The real motives driving Jeff Bezos and his consortium. ## [Mazraoui: Nice to score the winning penalty against Leeds](https://therepublikofmancunia.com/mazraoui-nice-to-score-the-winning-penalty-against-leeds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mazraoui-nice-to-score-the-winning-penalty-against-leeds) _2026-08-13 · Scott Patterson · Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog_ Manchester United beat Leeds 5-4 on penalties last night after the friendly finished 1-1. Bruno Fernandes surprised everyone when missing the target with his spotkick, but that didn’t put Noussair Mazraoui off from scoring the winner. Speaking to the official site after the game, Mazraoui reflected on the game and atmosphere. It’s nice to score \[…\] The post Mazraoui: Nice to score the winning… ## [GALLERY: Runners opt to take part in Armada Summer 5k Series event rather than watch the eclipse](https://plymouthsportsgazette.com/2026/08/13/gallery-runners-opt-to-take-part-in-armada-summer-5k-series-event-rather-than-watch-the-eclipse/) _2026-08-13 · Plymouth Sports Gazette · (untitled)_ THERE might have been a once-in-a-generation eclipse taking place, as well as fireworks and a heatwave, but still more than 80 people turned up at Saltram House on Wednesday night for August’s Armada Summer 5k run. The off-road event took place right in the middle of the eclipse and so runners had to share the … Continue reading → ## [Wellbeing and green volunteering opportunities open up](https://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2026/08/wellbeing-and-green-volunteering-opportunities-open-up/) _2026-08-12 · Kieran James · Eastleigh News_ The Council’s Health & Wellbeing team invite residents in the Eastleigh Borough to connect, learn and make a difference. No experience is needed and they will provide the support, training and tools to do the roles. New to the roster is the Country Park Gardening Volunteer role. Join a friendly group to assist the Rangers… The post Wellbeing and green volunteering opportunities open up appeared… ## [Lammens gets United’s no.1 shirt](https://therepublikofmancunia.com/lammens-gets-uniteds-no-1-shirt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lammens-gets-uniteds-no-1-shirt) _2026-08-12 · Scott Patterson · Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog_ Manchester United have today confirmed that Senne Lammens will take the no.1 shirt from next season, following Altay Bayindir’s loan move to Celta Vigo. The Turkish goalkeeper occupied the shirt previously after Andre Onana, the first choice goalkeeper of the time picked the no.24 shirt because of his birthday and it being the number he \[…\] The post Lammens gets United’s no.1 shirt first appeared… ## [GALLERY: Athletes impress at Devon Open meeting in Plymouth, while Fasuba moves to the top of the UK U16 100m rankings](https://plymouthsportsgazette.com/2026/08/12/gallery-athletes-impress-at-devon-open-meeting-in-plymouth-while-fasuba-moves-to-the-top-of-the-uk-u16-100m-rankings/) _2026-08-12 · Plymouth Sports Gazette · (untitled)_ CITY of Plymouth’s Annabelle Fasuba moved to the top of the UK under-16 girls’ rankings in the 100m after an impressive display against some of Britain’s top senior talent at the Stratford Speed event in London. Fasuba won her heat in a legal time of 11.57 seconds to make the main final. The 15-year-old triple … Continue reading → ## [Spitfires win 2-1 in opening league fixture at home to Gateshead](https://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2026/08/spitfires-win-2-1-in-opening-league-fixture-at-home-to-gateshead/) _2026-08-10 · Kieran James · Eastleigh News_ It was a great opening day for The Spitfires at the Silverlake Stadium as Matt Gray’s side began the 2026/27 Enterprise National League season with a commanding 2-1 victory over Gateshead. First-half goals from Harry Sidwell and Josh Lundstram put Eastleigh in control before the visitors grabbed a late consolation. Matt Gray handed competitive debuts… The post Spitfires win 2-1 in opening league… ## [Mourinho: I signed a deal to replace Fergie](https://therepublikofmancunia.com/mourinho-i-signed-a-deal-to-replace-fergie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mourinho-i-signed-a-deal-to-replace-fergie) _2026-08-10 · Scott Patterson · Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog_ Manchester United’s inevitable decline following the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson was sped up by the decision to appoint David Moyes as the legendary manager’s replacement. The Everton manager was totally out of his depth and got so much wrong which saw him sacked before the end of the season after taking the champions to \[…\] The post Mourinho: I signed a deal to replace Fergie first appeared… ## [GALLERY: Tamar Saracens and Saltash both happy after modified pre-season run-out at the Parkway](https://plymouthsportsgazette.com/2026/08/09/gallery-tamar-saracens-and-saltash-both-happy-after-modified-pre-season-run-out-at-the-parkway/) _2026-08-09 · Plymouth Sports Gazette · (untitled)_ TAMAR Saracens and Saltash got their pre-season campaigns underway on Saturday when they played a 60-minute fixture on a bone-dry Parkway pitch. Due to the hardness of the playing surface, the match had to be adapted and so full contact tackling was not allowed, in line with recent RFU guidance. However, both clubs were happy … Continue reading → ## [Santos: I feel at home at United](https://therepublikofmancunia.com/santos-i-feel-at-home-at-united/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=santos-i-feel-at-home-at-united) _2026-08-08 · Scott Patterson · Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog_ Manchester United’s new signing Andrey Santos has made a good start to life at the club with a string of impressive pre-season performances. The 22-year-old midfielder has spoken about how quickly he has settled in with the club and already feels like he’s at home. I feel so comfortable. Here now, it’s my home. Since \[…\] The post Santos: I feel at home at United first appeared on Republik Of… ## [Report: Gillingham beaten by Luton in cup opener](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/report-gillingham-v-luton-343696/) _2026-08-08 · mpanting@thekmgroup.co.uk (Matthew Panting) · Gillingham FC Match Reports_ Gillingham started their competitive season with a home defeat in the Carabao Cup on Saturday. ## [The Reds Roundup: Are you ready for Sunday?](https://lfconline.substack.com/p/the-reds-roundup-are-you-ready-for) _2026-08-08 · LFC Online · All Things Red_ Pre-season arrives at Anfield with more sensible kick-off times. ## [Spitfires sign two new players ahead of season opener](https://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2026/08/spitfires-sign-two-new-players-ahead-of-season-opener/) _2026-08-07 · Kieran James · Eastleigh News_ The Spitfires have announced the arrival of goalkeeper Josh Jeffries, who joins the Spitfires on a permanent deal. The 20-year-old goalkeeper joins the Spitfires following his release from our neighbours, Southampton. During his youth career, Jeffries spent some time in the academy set up at Eastleigh, before he eventually moved on to Southampton to continue… The post Spitfires sign two new… ## [Nelson Khumbeni joins the Spitfires on loan](https://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2026/08/nelson-khumbeni-joins-the-spitfires-on-loan/) _2026-08-06 · Kieran James · Eastleigh News_ The Spitfires have announced the arrival of midfielder Nelson Khumbeni, who joins the Spitfires on loan from Gillingham. The 23-year-old midfielder comes to SO50 with both Football League and National League experience. He started out his career in the youth setup at Norwich City, before eventually moving on to Bolton Wanderers in 2022. He scored… The post Nelson Khumbeni joins the Spitfires on… ## [Reds return from USA - ATR Midweeker](https://lfconline.substack.com/p/reds-return-from-usa-atr-midweeker) _2026-08-05 · LFC Online · All Things Red_ The pre-season US tour is over and the Liverpool squad return to AXA ## [Yoro: United can win the league](https://therepublikofmancunia.com/yoro-united-can-win-the-league/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yoro-united-can-win-the-league) _2026-08-03 · Scott Patterson · Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog_ Manchester United enjoyed a good performance and result in our 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid at the weekend. Bryan Mbeumo was on the scoresheet twice as we dominated the Spanish side. After the game, young defender Leny Yoro, who has put in some impressive minutes at right-back during the pre-season, was asked whether he thought \[…\] The post Yoro: United can win the league first appeared on… ## [GALLERY: Tamar Trotters’ Ezra-Ham retains the Totnes 10k title in hot conditions](https://plymouthsportsgazette.com/2026/08/03/gallery-tamar-trotters-ezra-ham-retains-the-totnes-10k-title-in-hot-conditions/) _2026-08-03 · Plymouth Sports Gazette · (untitled)_ TAMAR Trotters Bex Ezra-Ham convincingly retained the women’s title at the Totnes 10k on Sunday in sweltering conditions. Ezra-Ham, the female course record holder, took victory by more than one-and-a-half minutes in the off-road race along the River Dart, which is actually over 11k rather than 10k. She finished in a gun time of 44.30 … Continue reading → ## [Arsenal, Manchester United and the Battle that Defined an Era](https://therepublikofmancunia.com/arsenal-manchester-united-and-the-battle-that-defined-an-era/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arsenal-manchester-united-and-the-battle-that-defined-an-era) _2026-08-03 · Scott Patterson · Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog_ The rivalry between Manchester United and Arsenal in the late 90s and early 00s was the greatest the Premier League has ever seen. There was real hatred between the players, the managers and the fans. Later this month a book documenting the ins and outs of this rivalry will be published, The Greatest Rivalry: Arsenal, \[…\] The post Arsenal, Manchester United and the Battle that Defined an Era first… ## [Spitfires finiSpitfires finish pre-season with 6 loses as Farnham Town wins 1-0](https://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2026/08/spitfires-finish-pre-season-with-6-loses-with-farnham-town-winning-1-0/) _2026-08-01 · Kieran James · Eastleigh News_ The Spitfires concluded their pre-season campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Farnham Town, as Rakish Bingham’s first-half strike proved the difference in a closely fought contest. Eastleigh travelled to National League South side Farnham Town for their final pre-season fixture ahead of next weekend’s National League opener against Gateshead at the Silverlake Stadium. Matt… The post Spitfires… ## [Win a brand new Liverpool away shirt](https://lfconline.substack.com/p/win-a-brand-new-liverpool-away-shirt) _2026-08-01 · LFC Online · All Things Red_ We're celebrating the upcoming season in style...