https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/news From Premier League to Grass Roots en-gb office@footballtradedirectory.com (Football Trade Directory) office@footballtradedirectory.com (Football Trade Directory) Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:58:51 +0100 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:58:51 +0100 60 2 https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/john-williams-returns-to-fc-halifax-town-as-head www.footballtradedirectory.com_2566629 FC Halifax Town have confirmed the return of John Williams, who rejoins the club as Head of Commercial. Fri, 7 Aug 2026 14:59:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/fa-bans-concrete-and-brick-pitchside-barriers www.footballtradedirectory.com_2566628 The FA has banned solid pitchside barriers across non-league football following a safety review launched after Billy Vigar's death. Fri, 7 Aug 2026 14:55:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/former-chelsea-forward-part-of-consortium-close-to www.footballtradedirectory.com_2562627 Former Chelsea and AC Milan Forward Part of consortium close to taking over Northampton Town Thu, 6 Aug 2026 14:19:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/ebbsfleet-united-suspended-by-national-league-over www.footballtradedirectory.com_2558626 Ebbsfleet United’s opening fixtures are postponed after National League suspension over financial concerns and questions about meeting season obligations. Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:36:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/huddersfield-town-submit-plans-for-hilton-garden www.footballtradedirectory.com_2566630 Huddersfield Town have submitted plans for a Hilton Garden Inn hotel as part of the Accu Stadium development. Wed, 5 Aug 2026 15:06:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/columbus-crew-create-leading-mls-matchday www.footballtradedirectory.com_2555625 Connected IPTV and digital signage platform powers every matchday, hospitality and event experience at Columbus Crew's ScottsMiracle-Gro Field stadium Tue, 4 Aug 2026 16:16:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/chelsea-fined-10m-and-handed-suspended-transfer www.footballtradedirectory.com_2566631 Chelsea have received a £10m FA fine and suspended transfer ban after admitting 74 historical rule breaches. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:10:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/link-stadium-seating-complete-seating-upgrade-at www.footballtradedirectory.com_2555624 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:04:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/eco-energy-announced-as-new-sponsors-of-the www.footballtradedirectory.com_2555623 Yorkshire based Eco Energy Saving Solutions as the new main sponsors of the ultimate A-Z supplier guide for sports clubs. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/electro-automation-provide-full-turnstile-and www.footballtradedirectory.com_2552622 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:06:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/derry-city-given-suspended-partial-stadium-closer www.footballtradedirectory.com_2550621 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:05:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/bradford-park-avenue-put-up-for-sale www.footballtradedirectory.com_2549620 Northern Premier League East side Bradford (Park Avenue) have officially been put up for sale by current Texas based owner. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:13:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/tom-lawrence-leaves-southend-united-to-become-ceo www.footballtradedirectory.com_2549619 Carlisle United appoint Tom Lawrence as chief executive, replacing Nigel Clibbens, with regulatory approval pending and interim role confirmed. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:22:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/independent-football-regulator-issues-warning www.footballtradedirectory.com_2547618 The Independent Football Regulator has issued a warning notice to Morecambe after the club’s owners failed to respond to statutory information requests. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:25:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/london-city-lionesses-explore-crystal-palace www.footballtradedirectory.com_2547617 London City Lionesses discuss potential move to Crystal Palace National Sports Centre as club targets future growth and expansion. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:59:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/swansea-city-stadium-takeover-proposal-moves www.footballtradedirectory.com_2547616 Swansea City plans to purchase Swansea.com Stadium, targeting greater investment, revenue growth and long-term strategic development opportunities. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:54:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/former-sheffield-united-owners-file-winding-up www.footballtradedirectory.com_2543614 Sheffield United’s former owners pursue a winding-up petition over £35m, raising questions about ownership, EFL scrutiny and club stability concerns. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:48:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/oxford-united-placed-under-transfer-embargo-by-efl www.footballtradedirectory.com_2543613 Oxford United face an EFL transfer embargo restricting summer signings as the club works to meet League One financial rules. Thu, 9 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/shrewsbury-town-handed-efl-transfer-fee www.footballtradedirectory.com_2544615 Shrewsbury Town face EFL transfer fee restriction after late loan payment, but free agents and loans remain available this summer. Thu, 9 Jul 2026 15:19:00 GMT https://www.footballtradedirectory.com/boro-rangers-withdraw-from-northern-league-as www.footballtradedirectory.com_2543612 Boro Rangers have withdrawn from the Northern League after financial and operational challenges forced the club to fold its senior men’s team. Fri, 3 Jul 2026 10:11:00 GMT