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1. Kevin Phillips “would not be surprised” if Sunderland manager Lee Johnson was dismissed this summer.
The Black Cats great and former Blackpool striker told Football Insider that the club should stand by Johnson (pictured) and back him in the transfer market. Photo: Picture not for sale
2. Hull City midfielder Richard Smallwood is on the radar of Ipswich Town, say the East Anglian Daily Times.
Smallwood, 30, captained the Tigers to the title and has a season left on his contract.He is pictured on the ball against Blackpool at the KCOM Stadium
3. Richie Wellens admits it will be difficult to get his Doncaster Rovers squad up to speed with his methods in time for the start of the season. The former Blackpool midfielder faces a major rebuild at his new club.
The former Blackpool midfielder faces a major rebuild at his new club.
4. Gillingham have opened talks with Ipswich Town captain Luke Chambers over a free transfer, Football Insider reports.
The centre-back, 35, has been released by the Tractor Boys. Photo: Picture not for sale
5. Jason Euell has been inducted into Charlton Athletic's hall of fame after topping a poll at the London club.
The former striker, now first-team coach with the Addicks, had two stints as a player at The Valley, either side of a spell at Blackpool where he was a member of the legendary 2010 play-off winning side. Photo: Picture not for sale