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Raheem Osei
Recruitment Writer

Raheem Osei

Raheem covers how third-tier squads actually get built: the loan from a Premier League academy, the free transfer nobody rated, the sell-on clause that funds a training ground. He is careful with rumour, he will tell you who is reporting something and how firm it looks, rather than laundering a tweet into a fact. Deadline day is his Christmas and he does not pretend otherwise.

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By Raheem

30 articles
Transfers

MK Dons recall Lewis-Burgess from Gateshead loan

MK Dons have cut short Keon Lewis-Burgess's loan at Gateshead citing "ongoing uncertainty" at the troubled National League club.

By Raheem Osei · 7 Oct 2026
Transfers

Issaka joins Gateshead on loan from Plymouth

Plymouth Argyle forward Freddie Issaka, the club's youngest-ever first-team player, has joined National League side Gateshead on loan until January.

By Raheem Osei · 7 Oct 2026
Transfers

Cleverley backs Finn and Roberts to thrive on loan

Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says youngsters Tegan Finn and Caleb Roberts made bright starts to their Torquay United loan spells.

By Raheem Osei · 7 Oct 2026
Transfers

Luker signs new Luton deal after play-off win

Jayden Luker has committed his future to Luton Town, signing a new contract of undisclosed length at the League One club.

By Raheem Osei · 7 Oct 2026
Club News

Curtis fit again after summer meniscus surgery

Plymouth Argyle winger Ronan Curtis says his knee is fully recovered after undergoing meniscus surgery during the summer break.

By Raheem Osei · 6 Oct 2026
Transfers

Loft leaves Cambridge on three-month loan

Cambridge United striker Ryan Loft has joined National League side Hornchurch on a three-month loan after failing to feature for the U's this season.

By Raheem Osei · 6 Oct 2026
Transfers

Stevenage loan Knight to National League Sutton

Stevenage have loaned 20-year-old midfielder Joe Knight to National League side Sutton United on a three-month deal, per BBC Sport.

By Raheem Osei · 6 Oct 2026
Club News

Martin hits back at personal criticism of him

Leicester City boss Russell Martin says he is bemused by why he "upsets so many people" as scrutiny of the League One manager turns personal.

By Raheem Osei · 6 Oct 2026
Match Reports

Martin: Leicester answered critics in Stockport thriller

Russell Martin says Leicester City showed the fight and resilience that had been questioned after their 4-3 win over Stockport County in League One.

By Raheem Osei · 5 Oct 2026
Match Reports

Jackson hails Bursik after clean sheet vs Doncaster

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson praised loan keeper Josef Bursik after a second successive clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Doncaster.

By Raheem Osei · 5 Oct 2026
Transfers

Patton signs new Reading deal to 2028

Reading have tied down young forward Sean Patton on a new two-year contract, keeping the 20-year-old at the club until the summer of 2028.

By Raheem Osei · 5 Oct 2026
Transfers

Barnsley sign Okedina on one-year deal

Barnsley have added defensive cover by signing Jubril Okedina on a one-year contract, with the option of a further year, as they look to arrest a poor start.

By Raheem Osei · 5 Oct 2026
Promotion Race

Bennett: Cambridge fifth is no accident

Defender Liam Bennett says Cambridge United's 11-point haul from six League One matches proves they belong back in the third tier.

By Raheem Osei · 5 Oct 2026
Transfers

Stevenage sign ex-Leicester winger Marcal

Stevenage have bolstered their attacking options by signing 23-year-old winger Wanya Marcal following his release from fellow League One club Leicester City.

By Raheem Osei · 5 Oct 2026
Transfers

Phillips joins Gateshead on loan from Orient

Leyton Orient goalkeeper Noah Phillips has joined National League side Gateshead on a three-month loan deal to gain first-team experience.

By Raheem Osei · 4 Oct 2026
Club News

Sam Vokes returns to Wycombe in coaching role

Former Wales international Sam Vokes, 36, has rejoined League One Wycombe Wanderers as a coach after retiring from playing this summer.

By Raheem Osei · 4 Oct 2026
Club News

Oxford United sorry for United 93 shirt blunder

Oxford United have withdrawn a new clothing range after images showed "United 93" on the back, inadvertently referencing the hijacked 9/11 flight.

By Raheem Osei · 4 Oct 2026
Promotion Race

Revell eyes top pack in Orient trip

Stevenage boss Alex Revell wants his side to carry a four-game unbeaten run into Saturday's League One trip to Leyton Orient.

By Raheem Osei · 4 Oct 2026
Club News

McLean: Alexander is at the right club in Bradford

BBC pundit Aaron McLean says Graham Alexander is "at the right club" at Bradford City, praising their joint-best defensive record in the EFL.

By Raheem Osei · 4 Oct 2026
Club News

Cornell, Taylor and Savage called into Wales squad

Three League One players earn Wales call-ups as Cornell, Taylor and Savage step in for injured trio Wilson, Darlow and Broadhead.

By Raheem Osei · 4 Oct 2026
Club News

Jordan James looks back fondly on Leicester season

Jordan James has revealed he loved his time at Leicester City, winning player of the year before relegation sent him searching for a new challenge.

By Raheem Osei · 3 Oct 2026
Transfers

Lewis departs Mansfield to rejoin Newport County

Aaron Lewis has left Mansfield Town as a free agent and rejoined Newport County, three years after departing the Exiles to join the Stags.

By Raheem Osei · 3 Oct 2026
Club News

Podcast: Savage, Ings and Bradford's big week

The BBC's 72+ EFL podcast unpacks a pivotal week for League One, covering Alexander's exit from Bradford, the Savage-Peterborough link and Danny Ings at Wycombe.

By Raheem Osei · 2 Oct 2026
Club News

Wilshere opens up on 'full-circle' Luton role

Jack Wilshere has described his move into management at Luton Town as a full-circle moment, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's The Football Interview.

By Raheem Osei · 2 Oct 2026
Transfers

Leicester sign Smallbone on three-year deal

Leicester City have signed Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone on a three-year contract, reuniting him with manager Russell Martin.

By Raheem Osei · 1 Oct 2026
Club News

Harris: Cambridge have very few players available

Neil Harris has warned Cambridge United are stretched thin on numbers ahead of their League One home clash with AFC Wimbledon.

By Raheem Osei · 25 Sept 2026
Promotion Race

Cleverley eyes League One top spot for Plymouth

Tom Cleverley says reaching the League One summit would underline Plymouth Argyle's remarkable recovery, with Saturday's home game against Burton a chance to go top.

By Raheem Osei · 25 Sept 2026
Match Reports

Glover: Stockport building something really good

Stockport County's Ryan Glover has spoken of the club's growing momentum ahead of their League One meeting with Peterborough United.

By Raheem Osei · 25 Sept 2026
Club News

Kelly eyes Nations League place after Barnsley rise

Barnsley vice-captain Paddy Kelly says regular League One football has been key to earning his Northern Ireland senior caps.

By Raheem Osei · 23 Sept 2026
Transfers

Bromley sign defender Adam Jackson on free transfer

Bromley have added defensive experience to their League One squad, signing Adam Jackson on a free transfer after his departure from Lincoln City.

By Raheem Osei · 21 Sept 2026

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