Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, now in charge of Burton Albion, pictured in January, 2021
Preview:Burton Albion vs. Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season friendly clash between Burton Albion and Birmingham City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 14, 09:53
 Bolton boss Phil Parkinson pictured on May 5, 2019
Bolton sale set to go through after Bassini injunction amended
The protracted summer-long takeover bid by Football Ventures had been near to completion.
Aug 14, 17:08
 Bolton boss Phil Parkinson pictured on May 5, 2019
Phil Parkinson tells Laurence Bassini to 'leave Bolton Wanderers alone'
A rival takeover bid by Football Ventures was halted in the courts by Bassini on Thursday.
Aug 10, 17:55
 General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
Proposed sale of troubled Bolton Wanderers temporarily suspended
Laurence Bassini awarded court order.
Aug 8, 18:45
 General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
Bolton administrators taking legal action against would-be owner Laurence Bassini
Bassini was turned down over the purchase of Bolton in favour of preferred bidders the Football Ventures consortium.
Jul 12, 15:59
 General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
Bolton bidders set Wednesday deadline to prove they can take over club
The administrators are hoping a Heads of Terms agreement can be signed with the new owner on Friday.
Jun 10, 17:35
 General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
Brentford awarded three points for cancelled Bolton game
The Bees have been awarded a 1-0 win by the EFL after Bolton's Safety Advisory Group issued a prohibition notice over the fixture.
May 3, 13:13
 General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
Confusion reigns as Bassini claims to be 'in control' of Bolton
The Championship club say that it will not hold further talks with the former Watford chairman.
May 3, 10:44
 General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
Bolton Wanderers confirm Laurence Bassini takeover is off
Bolton's unpaid players went on strike for last weekend's clash with Brentford.
May 2, 21:38
 General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
Bolton forced to suspend Brentford match as unpaid players threaten strike
The English Football League said the club had not been able to guarantee the fixture would go ahead with players taking action over unpaid wages.
Apr 26, 22:17
 General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
Bolton Wanderers squad considering strike action
The squad could boycott games against Brentford and Nottingham Forest as a proposed takeover is yet to go through.
Apr 26, 16:34
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on March 16, 2019
Dean Smith challenges Aston Villa to extend record-equalling winning run
Bolton's relegation was confirmed in front of their new owner Laurence Bassini.
Apr 19, 17:13
 Bolton owner Ken Anderson pictured in October 2018
Ex-Watford owner Laurence Bassini agrees Bolton takeover
Bolton have lost five of their last six games and will be relegated from the Sky Bet Championship to League One if they lose to Aston Villa on Friday.
Apr 17, 16:07
 General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
Bolton Wanderers vs. Ipswich Town gets go-ahead after IT issues
A critical IT failure has been resolved.
Apr 6, 08:03
 General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
Bolton Wanderers vs. Ipswich Town in doubt again after "critical" IT failure
Saturday's Sky Bet Championship clash with Ipswich may not take place.
Apr 5, 22:11
 General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
Laurence Bassini named as potential Bolton Wanderers buyer
Bassini had a troubled 13-month tenure at Watford and was subsequently declared bankrupt for a second time.
Apr 3, 12:19
 Bolton owner Ken Anderson pictured in October 2018
Bolton Wanderers granted more time to complete sale until after final matchday of season
The club's prospective buyer Laurence Bassini was at the hearing.
Apr 3, 10:59
 Vicarage Road
Watford escape points deduction
The Football League opt not to hit Watford with a points deduction over a breach of rules.
Mar 18, 14:19
 Vicarage Road
Watford agree takeover deal
Watford confirm that the club is poised to be taken over by the Pozzo family, who also own Udinese and Granada.
Jun 18, 21:31
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