The PFA and PFA Charity are forming an advisory group to help define the union and charity’s future support provisions for former footballers with neurodegenerative conditions.

Following consultation with Clubs, the EFL Board has agreed to increase the permitted number of substitutes to five in all Sky Bet EFL fixtures.

Tony Dewhurst catches up with former Manchester City academy graduate and current Southport midfielder, Marcus Wood, to discuss the difficulties he has faced since being released from the pro game and the support from the PFA that has enabled the first steps towards his recovery.

The PFA are deeply saddened by the passing of former Liverpool, Tottenham and England goalkeeper, Ray Clemence.

A record eight first-team players have confirmed their support for CACT’s adapted work in the community this season, including last season’s PFA Community Champion Jonny Williams, who will be the Schools Ambassador.

The PFA are deeply saddened by the passing of former Sheffield Wednesday and Manchester United inside-forward Albert Quixall , aged 87.