
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.
By Raheem
30 articles
TransfersMK 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
TransfersIssaka 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
TransfersCleverley 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
TransfersLuker 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 NewsCurtis 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
TransfersLoft 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
TransfersStevenage 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 NewsMartin 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 ReportsMartin: 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 ReportsJackson 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
TransfersPatton 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
TransfersBarnsley 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 RaceBennett: 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
TransfersStevenage 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
TransfersPhillips 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 NewsSam 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 NewsOxford 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 RaceRevell 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 NewsMcLean: 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 NewsCornell, 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 NewsJordan 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
TransfersLewis 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 NewsPodcast: 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 NewsWilshere 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
TransfersLeicester 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 NewsHarris: 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 RaceCleverley 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 ReportsGlover: 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 NewsKelly 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
TransfersBromley 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


