Trent McClenahan's Olympics are over after Australia lost their final group match 1-0. The loss to the Ivory Coast mean the Africans qualify with favourites Argentina. Southend have sold midfielder Nicky Bailey to Charlton for a package worth up to £750,000. He was their player of the year last season.
Leicester defender Joe Mattock will be out for several weeks after picking up ankle ligament damage in last night's match. Swindon have confirmed the signing of Eastleigh midfielder Mark Marshall. Ex-Bull Chris Weale's twin brother Sam is competing in the Olympics in Bejing. He will start his Modern Pentathalon on August 21st.
The Football League has added another sponsor with Texaco becoming a 'partner' - but only for Championship clubs.