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Why are non-league clubs banning micro shin pads?

A number of non-league football clubs have prohibited the use of micro shinpads after a serious injury saw a player airlifted to hospital last weekend.

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The weird and wonderful careers of soccer's greatest journeyman players

Whether they change club 51 times, play past their 50th birthday, set world records or play on every continent, some players just want to keep going.

Hour 2: Pip Pip!

Randy Scott & Dr. Andre Snellings (in for Joe & Q) discuss Dawn Staley almost becoming the Knicks coach. In honor of Grimsby Town's stunning win over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup, what is the greatest upset in sports history? Plus, Randy defense his mustache. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dalot: Utd should've 'shown more' against Grimsby

Diogo Dalot says Man United's players threw away an opportunity to "show that we deserve to be here" after their humiliating Carabao Cup exit at Grimsby.

New striker Hardie sets goal target for Wrexham (0:28)
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MPs approve Premier League, EFL regulator

MPs voted in favour of establishing a professional football regulator under a "Football Governance Bill" that would see clubs handed operating licences.

Parkinson: 'Possibility' Wrexham's new players join tour (1:54)
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Beckham, Neville complete Salford City takeover

Salford City have been acquired by a new ownership group led by former England internationals David Beckham and Gary Neville, who were already investors in the club.

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Will Jay Rodriguez and Sam Smith get Wrexham promoted? (0:33)
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FA blocks Wrexham's chance to compete in Europe

The English Football Association (FA) has blocked the English Football League's Welsh clubs' plans to join a revamped Welsh League Cup next season.

Wrexham to leave English League Cup for the Welsh League Cup? (2:24)
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How are Rooney and Lampard's teams performing? (1:33)
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English football regulator moves step closer

An independent football regulator (IFR) for the English game is a step closer to becoming reality, with the Football Governance Bill set to be introduced to parliament on Thursday in the House of Lords.

EFL League Two Standings

TEAMGPWDLGDP
Walsall201235+1139
Notts County201145+1337
Swindon Town201145+937
Bromley201064+936
Milton Keynes Dons20965+1433
Salford City201037033
Chesterfield20884+532
Crewe Alexandra20947+631
Cambridge United20875+431
Gillingham20794+630
Fleetwood Town20866+330
Colchester United20776+628
Barnet20776+528
Grimsby Town20767+527
Tranmere Rovers20686+326
Oldham Athletic20596+224
Accrington Stanley20668024
Barrow20569-821
Cheltenham Town206311-1721
Shrewsbury Town20479-1319
Crawley Town204610-1018
Harrogate Town204511-1317
Bristol Rovers205213-2317
Newport County203413-1713