Fans flock to Football League

Published on Thursday 15 May 2008 23:03

THE Football League has announced crowds have broken the 16 million barrier for the fourth consecutive season. The Coca-Cola Championship is now the fourth most watched league in Europe, with its total audience of 9.4 million fans bettered only by the Barclays Premier League, Germany's Bundesliga and Spain's La Liga. An average 17,022 people visited games in the Championship – down by more than 1,000 on last year – with 195 matches being watched by a crowd of more than 20,000 and six by

Bellamy back

n WALES captain Craig Bellamy is set to return after seven months on the sidelines to win his 50th cap against Iceland this month. John Toshack named the West Ham striker in his 35-man 'A' squad for the friendlies against Iceland on 28 May and Holland on 1 June.

Queen of Hearts

n QUEEN of the South beat Hearts 1-0 in a closed doors match as part of their Scottish Cup final preparation.

Ross in for Zibi

n ROSS County could turn to Hibs goalkeeper Zibi Malkowski to challenge Tony Bullock for the No. 1 jersey next season.

Bullen at Falkirk

n FALKIRK have completed the signings of Neil McCann, 31, and Lee Bullen, 37, on two-year contracts.

O'Brien released

FORMER Livingston midfielder Burton O'Brien has been released by Sheffield Wednesday.

New Wilson deal

VETERAN winger Barry Wilson, 36 has agreed a new six-month contract with Inverness..

Morton master

MORTON have signed Clyde's Steven Masterton. Gretna striker Fraser McLaren has landed a one-year deal with Berwick.

Coventry games

COVENTRY City have lined up pre-season friendlies against Hearts, Motherwell and St Johnstone.