UFC 163 Fight Match 3 -August 2013.MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani and Guilherme Cruz take a closer look at the top storylines heading into Saturday night's UFC 163, including the main event tilt between UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo and Chan Sung Jung. UFC 163 also features a co-main event of former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida and Phil Davis.Watch UFC 163 Live, Watch UFC 163 Live Stream, Watch UFC 163 Free Live Stream, Watch UFC 163 Online, Watch UFC 163 Online Free, UFC 163 Live, UFC 163 live stream Online.
Anthony Pettis was originally slated to meet Aldo on Saturday, but an injury forced the lightweight out of his 145-pound debut. Undefeated since joining the UFC roster, Jung was quickly named Pettis' replacement.in advance of tonight's UFC 163 the fight card underwent some unexpected changes, which led some to suggest that the overall quality of the card had suffered. However, there are a number of fights that stand out here and there should be more than enough to keep Ultimate Fighting Championship fans interested.
National hero, Jose Aldo, will be looking to fight off the threat from the Korean Zombie, otherwise known as Chan-Sung Jung. Aldo will be fighting tonight in front of his home Brazilian crowd at the HSBC Arena.
Last time Aldo fought in front of his home fans he successfully knocked out Chad Mendes, which led to ecstatic celebrations from the fighter as he ran into the stands to celebrate with his beloved fans.
Tonight will be a very different match up for him to overcome though, and the Korean Zombie is well known for his tenacity, and if Aldo does not do a good job at keeping the energetic Korean at bay then it could wear him down, and a shock result could emerge.
In some other fights tonight, there will be Vinny Magalhaes vs. Anthony Perosh, who will face off in the FX Preliminaries. Vinny Magalhaes (10-6-0) will face a stiff test in Anthony Perosh (13-7-0), and the 40 year old could face an energetic performance from the man 11 years his younger.p, former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida will make his way to the Octagon for a bout with Phil Davis. Despite winning back-to-back fights that were labeled title-shot eliminators, Machida is still in search of a rematch with 205-pound champion Jon Jones.
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Aldo Vs Jung UFC 163 Match 3 -August 2013
Aldo Vs Jung UFC 163 Match 3 -August 2013.UFC 163 is almost upon us. At the conclusion of the fight card Saturday night, the promotion will either have a new featherweight champion or the current champion will have extended his featherweight record for consecutive title defenses.Watch Aldo Vs Jung Live, Watch Aldo Vs Jung Live Stream, Watch Aldo Vs Jung Free Live Stream, Watch Aldo Vs Jung Online, Watch Aldo Vs Jung Online Free, Aldo Vs Jung Live, Aldo Vs Jung live stream Online.
The man looking to pull off the upset win, Chan Sung Jung, is riding a three-fight winning streak. Jung's last win, a fourth-round submission victory over Dustin Poirier, earned him both Fight of the Night and Submission of the Night bonus awards.
The champion, Jose Aldo, has not lost a fight since 2005. His 15-fight winning streak includes six WEC/UFC title defenses.
The co-main event will match former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida against Phil Davis.
At the conclusion of the fight card, which begins at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT, several fighters will join UFC president Dana White for the post-fight press conference, which can be viewed live right here.
The man looking to pull off the upset win, Chan Sung Jung, is riding a three-fight winning streak. Jung's last win, a fourth-round submission victory over Dustin Poirier, earned him both Fight of the Night and Submission of the Night bonus awards.
The champion, Jose Aldo, has not lost a fight since 2005. His 15-fight winning streak includes six WEC/UFC title defenses.
The co-main event will match former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida against Phil Davis.
At the conclusion of the fight card, which begins at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT, several fighters will join UFC president Dana White for the post-fight press conference, which can be viewed live right here.
Arsenal vs Napoli International Friendly Match 3 -August 2013
Arsenal vs Napoli International Friendly Match 3 -August 2013.
Arsenal looks to continue their early preseason success against Napoli on Saturday. The match is the second of the day of the 2013 Emirates Cup featuring Porto, Galatasaray, Napoli and Arsenal, the hosts.Watch Arsenal vs Napoli Live, Watch Arsenal vs Napoli Live Stream, Watch Arsenal vs Napoli Free Live Stream, Watch Arsenal vs Napoli Online, Watch Arsenal vs Napoli Online Free, Arsenal vs Napoli Live, Arsenal vs Napoli live stream Online.
The Gunners have racked up three consecutive victories in their opening preseason fixtures, but a revamped Napoli club will provide them with their toughest challenge to date.Change isn’t always for the best; however, it may be just what the doctor ordered for the Serie A runners-up Azzurri. Star striker Edinson Cavani has left town but has been replaced by Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain. Arsenal had their sights set on him to bolster their attack prior to his move to Napoli. The Italian side had the cash to burn and ultimately swayed the 25-year-old Argentinian with a $53 million payday.
The changes don’t stop there, either. Manager Walter Mazzarri is out, and Rafa Benitez has taken the reins. Arsenal is well versed with the former headman of rival Chelsea. The Blues edged them into third place in the Premier League a season ago.
Arsenal looks to continue their early preseason success against Napoli on Saturday. The match is the second of the day of the 2013 Emirates Cup featuring Porto, Galatasaray, Napoli and Arsenal, the hosts.Watch Arsenal vs Napoli Live, Watch Arsenal vs Napoli Live Stream, Watch Arsenal vs Napoli Free Live Stream, Watch Arsenal vs Napoli Online, Watch Arsenal vs Napoli Online Free, Arsenal vs Napoli Live, Arsenal vs Napoli live stream Online.
The Gunners have racked up three consecutive victories in their opening preseason fixtures, but a revamped Napoli club will provide them with their toughest challenge to date.Change isn’t always for the best; however, it may be just what the doctor ordered for the Serie A runners-up Azzurri. Star striker Edinson Cavani has left town but has been replaced by Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain. Arsenal had their sights set on him to bolster their attack prior to his move to Napoli. The Italian side had the cash to burn and ultimately swayed the 25-year-old Argentinian with a $53 million payday.
The changes don’t stop there, either. Manager Walter Mazzarri is out, and Rafa Benitez has taken the reins. Arsenal is well versed with the former headman of rival Chelsea. The Blues edged them into third place in the Premier League a season ago.
Celtic V Ross County Scottish Premiership Match 3 -August 2013
Celtic quartet Georgios Samaras (toe), Kelvin Wilson (shin splints), James Forrest and Mikael Lustig (both stiffness) are all doubts.
Winger Derk Boerrigter goes straight into the squad after joining from Ajax but fellow Dutchman Virgil van Dijk remains out with a foot injury.Watch Celtic V Ross County Live,Watch Celtic V Ross County Live Stream,Watch Celtic V Ross County Free Live Stream, Watch Celtic V Ross County Online,Watch Celtic V Ross County Online Free, Celtic V Ross County Live,Celtic V Ross County live stream Online.
Ross County midfielders Richard Brittain and Ivan Sproule are suspended for pre-season red cards.
Dutch midfielder Melvin De Leeuw is struggling with an ankle injury.
Celtic manager Neil Lennon: "Tomorrow is a very significant day, with the [championship] flag being unfurled.
"I´m really pleased John Keane [honorary chairman] is doing it as he is a great custodian of the club. It signifies what we achieved last year and we are looking forward to it.
"We have some footage of Ross County and prepared the team for that and I am looking for a good home performance from us rather than worrying too much from Ross County and what they´re going they to do."
Ross County midfielder Graham Carey: "Hopefully this season we can do better than [last season] because that should be the bare minimum, especially with the way the club has progressed over the last few years, with the infrastructure, the training ground and the players they've brought in.
"The minimum requirement is to finish in the top six - less than that will be a failure I think.
"Last season, defensively, they were very good. I looked at the stats before I came up and, defensively, they were very impressive.
"I think maybe they could have scored a few more goals and that was probably their downfall last year.
"If we can defend like we did last season and score more goals, we can hopefully improve."
Winger Derk Boerrigter goes straight into the squad after joining from Ajax but fellow Dutchman Virgil van Dijk remains out with a foot injury.Watch Celtic V Ross County Live,Watch Celtic V Ross County Live Stream,Watch Celtic V Ross County Free Live Stream, Watch Celtic V Ross County Online,Watch Celtic V Ross County Online Free, Celtic V Ross County Live,Celtic V Ross County live stream Online.
Ross County midfielders Richard Brittain and Ivan Sproule are suspended for pre-season red cards.
Dutch midfielder Melvin De Leeuw is struggling with an ankle injury.
Celtic manager Neil Lennon: "Tomorrow is a very significant day, with the [championship] flag being unfurled.
"I´m really pleased John Keane [honorary chairman] is doing it as he is a great custodian of the club. It signifies what we achieved last year and we are looking forward to it.
"We have some footage of Ross County and prepared the team for that and I am looking for a good home performance from us rather than worrying too much from Ross County and what they´re going they to do."
Ross County midfielder Graham Carey: "Hopefully this season we can do better than [last season] because that should be the bare minimum, especially with the way the club has progressed over the last few years, with the infrastructure, the training ground and the players they've brought in.
"The minimum requirement is to finish in the top six - less than that will be a failure I think.
"Last season, defensively, they were very good. I looked at the stats before I came up and, defensively, they were very impressive.
"I think maybe they could have scored a few more goals and that was probably their downfall last year.
"If we can defend like we did last season and score more goals, we can hopefully improve."
Inverness CT V St Mirren Scottish Premiership Match 3 -August 2013
Marley Watkins and Curtis Allen have not recovered from injuries in time to make their debuts for Inverness in Saturday's Scottish Premiership opener.
Goalkeeper Ryan Esson has overcome a groin problem but faces competition from new arrival Dean Brill.Watch Inverness CT V St Mirren Live,Watch Inverness CT V St Mirren Live Stream,Watch Inverness CT V St Mirren Free Live Stream, Watch Inverness CT V St Mirren Online, Watch Inverness CT V St Mirren Online Free, Inverness CT V St Mirren Live, Inverness CT V St Mirren live stream Online.
St Mirren will be without injured duo Kenny McLean and David Barron.
But defender Darren McGregor could make his competitive comeback after suffering his second serious knee injury at the beginning of last season.
Inverness manager Terry Butcher: "What I like about this squad now is that on the bench in particular we have got players who can come on and make a difference, whereas before we didn't quite have that, with due respect to the lads what were here before.
"Now we have got athleticism and pace and players who are hungry to do well and impress.
"We may have to change the team round and I'm looking for players to come on and make a difference."
"We have a good little system plus one or two others who can come in.
"From what we have done in pre-season, if we carry forward that spirit, passing and understanding, I think we will do well."
St Mirren manager Danny Lennon: "We know what system Terry Butcher will go with.
"If you look at any manager who has been in the game for four or five years now, you know what their style is. You don't always have to look at their team.
"We have had them watched during pre-season and their new players have settled in well. We know what Inverness' strengths and weaknesses are and we'll try to exploit them."
Goalkeeper Ryan Esson has overcome a groin problem but faces competition from new arrival Dean Brill.Watch Inverness CT V St Mirren Live,Watch Inverness CT V St Mirren Live Stream,Watch Inverness CT V St Mirren Free Live Stream, Watch Inverness CT V St Mirren Online, Watch Inverness CT V St Mirren Online Free, Inverness CT V St Mirren Live, Inverness CT V St Mirren live stream Online.
St Mirren will be without injured duo Kenny McLean and David Barron.
But defender Darren McGregor could make his competitive comeback after suffering his second serious knee injury at the beginning of last season.
Inverness manager Terry Butcher: "What I like about this squad now is that on the bench in particular we have got players who can come on and make a difference, whereas before we didn't quite have that, with due respect to the lads what were here before.
"Now we have got athleticism and pace and players who are hungry to do well and impress.
"We may have to change the team round and I'm looking for players to come on and make a difference."
"We have a good little system plus one or two others who can come in.
"From what we have done in pre-season, if we carry forward that spirit, passing and understanding, I think we will do well."
St Mirren manager Danny Lennon: "We know what system Terry Butcher will go with.
"If you look at any manager who has been in the game for four or five years now, you know what their style is. You don't always have to look at their team.
"We have had them watched during pre-season and their new players have settled in well. We know what Inverness' strengths and weaknesses are and we'll try to exploit them."
Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Scottish Premiership Match 3 -August 2013
Aberdeen will be without Chris Clark and Andrew Considine for their opening Scottish Premiership match of the season against Kilmarnock.
Striker Calvin Zola has recovered from a knee injury and could make his competitive debut.Watch Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Live,Watch Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Live Stream, Watch Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Free Live Stream, Watch Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Online, Watch Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Online Free, Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Live, Aberdeen V Kilmarnock live stream Online.
Kilmarnock will be without midfielder Sammy Clingan, while captain Manuel Pascali is still out with a broken leg.
Striker Kris Boyd, who has agreed a new one-year deal with Killie, may start despite of a lack of pre-season action.
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes: "We have got what a lot of clubs haven't got, a real volume of support.
"The support have shown good backing for us in terms of numbers. We have got to use that to our advantage, we have got to use that for our cause for this season. It would be foolish not to.
"The players will be ready to perform for them every Saturday at three o'clock, they will be full of energy, they will be full of commitment and they will play the game the way the support expects them to play.
"All we ask is that if things aren't going so well at times, stay with the team because the players will be doing their best to get the result that we all want."
Kilmarnock manager Allan Johnston: "Kris will be in contention to play tomorrow. Someone of his quality has to be in contention for a place and hopefully we can get him involved at some point.
"We have got to bring in four or five players. We came in a wee bit late and it has taken time to get to know the squad and asses what positions we need, and also to get people in as well.
"Hopefully we can get the ones we're looking at in before the end of the transfer window."
Striker Calvin Zola has recovered from a knee injury and could make his competitive debut.Watch Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Live,Watch Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Live Stream, Watch Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Free Live Stream, Watch Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Online, Watch Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Online Free, Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Live, Aberdeen V Kilmarnock live stream Online.
Kilmarnock will be without midfielder Sammy Clingan, while captain Manuel Pascali is still out with a broken leg.
Striker Kris Boyd, who has agreed a new one-year deal with Killie, may start despite of a lack of pre-season action.
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes: "We have got what a lot of clubs haven't got, a real volume of support.
"The support have shown good backing for us in terms of numbers. We have got to use that to our advantage, we have got to use that for our cause for this season. It would be foolish not to.
"The players will be ready to perform for them every Saturday at three o'clock, they will be full of energy, they will be full of commitment and they will play the game the way the support expects them to play.
"All we ask is that if things aren't going so well at times, stay with the team because the players will be doing their best to get the result that we all want."
Kilmarnock manager Allan Johnston: "Kris will be in contention to play tomorrow. Someone of his quality has to be in contention for a place and hopefully we can get him involved at some point.
"We have got to bring in four or five players. We came in a wee bit late and it has taken time to get to know the squad and asses what positions we need, and also to get people in as well.
"Hopefully we can get the ones we're looking at in before the end of the transfer window."
Reading V Ipswich English League Championship Match 3 -August 2013
Reading striker Nick Blackman will miss the season opener with Ipswich as he serves a one-match ban for an altercation with a steward last year.
Royston Drenthe, Wayne Bridge and Danny Williams, who have played international football for Netherlands, England and the US respectively could make debuts.
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Ipswich's revamped squad has 10 new players including keeper Dean Gerken and ex-Reading midfielder Jay Tabb.
Defenders Christophe Berra and Frederic Veseli are also in contention.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Reading are chasing a fifth successive victory over Ipswich.
• The Tractor Boys have scored 36 goals and conceded 35 in league matches on Reading turf in their history, and have only managed two clean sheets in the process.
• This is the 49th league clash and 149 goals have featured in the previous 48.
Reading
• Reading return to the Championship after a single season stay in the highest echelon, and are aiming to achieve a third promotion to the Premier League.
• Nigel Adkins's side are kicking off a new campaign at home for the fifth season in a row, but have not won at the Madejski Stadium since early February, and will be anxious to avoid the 400th home league defeat in their history.
• The Royals have drawn five of their last six opening league fixtures, and last won one in 2006.
Ipswich Town
• Ipswich are entering a 12th consecutive season of second-tier football; the longest current residency in the Championship.
• The 1-0 Premier League defeat by Sunderland in 2001 was the last time Ipswich failed to score on the opening day of a league season. They're chasing a third winning start in four years.
• Mick McCarthy, who guided the Tractor Boys from bottom of the table in November to a 14th placed finish, is starting his first full season at Portman Road.
Royston Drenthe, Wayne Bridge and Danny Williams, who have played international football for Netherlands, England and the US respectively could make debuts.
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Ipswich's revamped squad has 10 new players including keeper Dean Gerken and ex-Reading midfielder Jay Tabb.
Defenders Christophe Berra and Frederic Veseli are also in contention.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Reading are chasing a fifth successive victory over Ipswich.
• The Tractor Boys have scored 36 goals and conceded 35 in league matches on Reading turf in their history, and have only managed two clean sheets in the process.
• This is the 49th league clash and 149 goals have featured in the previous 48.
Reading
• Reading return to the Championship after a single season stay in the highest echelon, and are aiming to achieve a third promotion to the Premier League.
• Nigel Adkins's side are kicking off a new campaign at home for the fifth season in a row, but have not won at the Madejski Stadium since early February, and will be anxious to avoid the 400th home league defeat in their history.
• The Royals have drawn five of their last six opening league fixtures, and last won one in 2006.
Ipswich Town
• Ipswich are entering a 12th consecutive season of second-tier football; the longest current residency in the Championship.
• The 1-0 Premier League defeat by Sunderland in 2001 was the last time Ipswich failed to score on the opening day of a league season. They're chasing a third winning start in four years.
• Mick McCarthy, who guided the Tractor Boys from bottom of the table in November to a 14th placed finish, is starting his first full season at Portman Road.
QPR V Sheff Wed English League Championship Match 3 -August 2013
QPR could start new signing Charlie Austin up front with Loic Remy, who has been linked with a move away.
Defender Richard Dunne, another summer signing, could make his first club appearance since 2011-12.Watch QPR V Sheff Wed Live, Watch QPR V Sheff Wed Live Stream, Watch QPR V Sheff Wed Free Live Stream, Watch QPR V Sheff Wed Online, Watch QPR V Sheff Wed Online Free, QPR V Sheff Wed Live, QPR V Sheff Wed live stream Online.
Sheffield Wednesday will be without injured duo Lewis Buxton (shin splints) and Kieran Lee (hip).
Striker Atdhe Nuhiu will be included in the squad as long as the club receive international clearance in time following his move from Austrians Wels.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• QPR and Sheffield Wednesday find themselves in the same division together for the first time in four seasons.
• The west London club are undefeated in six home league matches against Wednesday, but have only won two of those.
• The Owls last claimed maximum points at Loftus Road in October 2000, with a 2-1 win at second league level.
• The Hoops registered a 3-0 victory on the only previous occasion this fixture has been staged as a season opener, 42 years ago.
Queens Park Rangers
• Queens Park Rangers return to the Championship after two seasons in the top flight and are targeting an immediate return to the Premier League, which has been achieved 15 times since its inception in 1992.
• The R's will want a repeat of their last opening day result at this level, when they beat Barnsley 4-0 at Loftus Road in 2010.
• Harry Redknapp's club are starting a league campaign in front of their home supporters for the sixth successive season (W2, D1, L2).
Sheffield Wednesday
• Sheffield Wednesday survived for a second season in the Championship after promotion from League One in 2012, finishing four places and four points above the relegation zone.
• Dave Jones's side failed to score in 16 of their 46 Championship games last term - no club exceeded that.
Defender Richard Dunne, another summer signing, could make his first club appearance since 2011-12.Watch QPR V Sheff Wed Live, Watch QPR V Sheff Wed Live Stream, Watch QPR V Sheff Wed Free Live Stream, Watch QPR V Sheff Wed Online, Watch QPR V Sheff Wed Online Free, QPR V Sheff Wed Live, QPR V Sheff Wed live stream Online.
Sheffield Wednesday will be without injured duo Lewis Buxton (shin splints) and Kieran Lee (hip).
Striker Atdhe Nuhiu will be included in the squad as long as the club receive international clearance in time following his move from Austrians Wels.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• QPR and Sheffield Wednesday find themselves in the same division together for the first time in four seasons.
• The west London club are undefeated in six home league matches against Wednesday, but have only won two of those.
• The Owls last claimed maximum points at Loftus Road in October 2000, with a 2-1 win at second league level.
• The Hoops registered a 3-0 victory on the only previous occasion this fixture has been staged as a season opener, 42 years ago.
Queens Park Rangers
• Queens Park Rangers return to the Championship after two seasons in the top flight and are targeting an immediate return to the Premier League, which has been achieved 15 times since its inception in 1992.
• The R's will want a repeat of their last opening day result at this level, when they beat Barnsley 4-0 at Loftus Road in 2010.
• Harry Redknapp's club are starting a league campaign in front of their home supporters for the sixth successive season (W2, D1, L2).
Sheffield Wednesday
• Sheffield Wednesday survived for a second season in the Championship after promotion from League One in 2012, finishing four places and four points above the relegation zone.
• Dave Jones's side failed to score in 16 of their 46 Championship games last term - no club exceeded that.
Nottm Forest V Huddersfield English League Championship Match 3 -August 2013
Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies expects to have a fully fit squad for the season opener with Huddersfield.
Forwards Jamie Paterson, Djamel Abdoun and Jamie Mackie, full-back Eric Lichaj and goalkeeper Dorus de Vries are all potential debutants.
Huddersfield could hand debuts to ex-Watford midfielder Jonathan Hogg and former Burnley striker Martin Paterson.Watch Nottm Forest V Huddersfield Live, Watch Nottm Forest V Huddersfield Live Stream, Watch Nottm Forest V Huddersfield Free Live Stream, Watch Nottm Forest V Huddersfield Online, Watch Nottm Forest V Huddersfield Online Free, Nottm Forest V Huddersfield Live, Nottm Forest V Huddersfield live stream Online.
Anthony Gerrard (calf), Calum Woods (collarbone), Keith Southern (calf) and Anton Robinson (knee) are all out.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• When this fixture was last staged in February, Nottingham Forest thrashed a struggling Huddersfield 6-1. Radoslaw Majewski scored a first-half hat-trick in Billy Davies's first win in his second spell at the club.
• There have been 20 league matches between these clubs at the City Ground, and Huddersfield have won eight and lost eight.
• Forest have conceded one goal in all but one of their last nine league matches against Huddersfield, the exception being the Terriers' only victory in the nine - 2-1 in November 2005 in West Yorkshire.
• Forest were victorious on the only previous occasion they hosted Huddersfield at the outset of a new league season - 2-1 in League One in 2005.
Nottingham Forest
• Formed in 1865, Nottingham Forest - the oldest club in the Championship - embark on their 50th season of second level league football and sixth in a row.
• Last season's 1-0 win over Bristol City was the first time in six seasons they had scored on the opening day of a league campaign.
• Forest have scored a total of 199 goals in their two spells under Billy Davies.
Huddersfield Town
• Huddersfield consolidated in their first second tier season in 12 years, finishing three places and four points above the drop zone in May.
• The Terriers failed to score in an opening league fixture for the first time in 10 years last season.
• Mark Robins is starting his first full season in charge at the John Smiths Stadium.
Forwards Jamie Paterson, Djamel Abdoun and Jamie Mackie, full-back Eric Lichaj and goalkeeper Dorus de Vries are all potential debutants.
Huddersfield could hand debuts to ex-Watford midfielder Jonathan Hogg and former Burnley striker Martin Paterson.Watch Nottm Forest V Huddersfield Live, Watch Nottm Forest V Huddersfield Live Stream, Watch Nottm Forest V Huddersfield Free Live Stream, Watch Nottm Forest V Huddersfield Online, Watch Nottm Forest V Huddersfield Online Free, Nottm Forest V Huddersfield Live, Nottm Forest V Huddersfield live stream Online.
Anthony Gerrard (calf), Calum Woods (collarbone), Keith Southern (calf) and Anton Robinson (knee) are all out.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• When this fixture was last staged in February, Nottingham Forest thrashed a struggling Huddersfield 6-1. Radoslaw Majewski scored a first-half hat-trick in Billy Davies's first win in his second spell at the club.
• There have been 20 league matches between these clubs at the City Ground, and Huddersfield have won eight and lost eight.
• Forest have conceded one goal in all but one of their last nine league matches against Huddersfield, the exception being the Terriers' only victory in the nine - 2-1 in November 2005 in West Yorkshire.
• Forest were victorious on the only previous occasion they hosted Huddersfield at the outset of a new league season - 2-1 in League One in 2005.
Nottingham Forest
• Formed in 1865, Nottingham Forest - the oldest club in the Championship - embark on their 50th season of second level league football and sixth in a row.
• Last season's 1-0 win over Bristol City was the first time in six seasons they had scored on the opening day of a league campaign.
• Forest have scored a total of 199 goals in their two spells under Billy Davies.
Huddersfield Town
• Huddersfield consolidated in their first second tier season in 12 years, finishing three places and four points above the drop zone in May.
• The Terriers failed to score in an opening league fixture for the first time in 10 years last season.
• Mark Robins is starting his first full season in charge at the John Smiths Stadium.
Millwall V Yeovil English League Championship Match 3 -August 2013
New Millwall manager Steve Lomas has six summer signings to consider for the season opener with Yeovil.
Goalkeeper Stephen Bywater, midfielders Richard Chaplow and Nicky Bailey, and forwards Steve Morison, Scott McDonald and Jermaine Easter are in contention.
Yeovil, in their first ever match in the second tier, are likely to be without injured defenders Jamie McAllister and Nathan Ralph.Watch Millwall V Yeovil Live, Watch Millwall V Yeovil Live Stream, Watch Millwall V Yeovil Free Live Stream, Watch Millwall V Yeovil Online, Watch Millwall V Yeovil Online Free, Millwall V Yeovil Live, Millwall V Yeovil live stream Online.
Summer signings Alan Tate and Joe Jones could take their places.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• These clubs have met 12 times in all competitions, and Yeovil have only managed one win.
• Three of the four league meetings in London were drawn, the decisive result being Millwall's 2-1 victory in League One in November 2007.
• This is the first time in four seasons these sides are competing in the same division together.
• This corresponding fixture has been staged as a season opener once before in League One seven years ago, when it ended 1-1.
Millwall
• Millwall qualified for a fourth straight season of Championship football by avoiding relegation in May, by two places and two points.
• Former St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas makes his debut as Lions boss, and will want to improve on Millwall's return of one opening day win in nine seasons (2010).
• Midfielder Martin Woolford could make his 200th club appearance.
Yeovil Town
• The League One play-off winners make club history with their first ever appearance in the Championship.
• Yeovil were promoted to the second level in only their 10th season as a Football League club.
• They become the 101st club to play second level league football in England.
Goalkeeper Stephen Bywater, midfielders Richard Chaplow and Nicky Bailey, and forwards Steve Morison, Scott McDonald and Jermaine Easter are in contention.
Yeovil, in their first ever match in the second tier, are likely to be without injured defenders Jamie McAllister and Nathan Ralph.Watch Millwall V Yeovil Live, Watch Millwall V Yeovil Live Stream, Watch Millwall V Yeovil Free Live Stream, Watch Millwall V Yeovil Online, Watch Millwall V Yeovil Online Free, Millwall V Yeovil Live, Millwall V Yeovil live stream Online.
Summer signings Alan Tate and Joe Jones could take their places.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• These clubs have met 12 times in all competitions, and Yeovil have only managed one win.
• Three of the four league meetings in London were drawn, the decisive result being Millwall's 2-1 victory in League One in November 2007.
• This is the first time in four seasons these sides are competing in the same division together.
• This corresponding fixture has been staged as a season opener once before in League One seven years ago, when it ended 1-1.
Millwall
• Millwall qualified for a fourth straight season of Championship football by avoiding relegation in May, by two places and two points.
• Former St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas makes his debut as Lions boss, and will want to improve on Millwall's return of one opening day win in nine seasons (2010).
• Midfielder Martin Woolford could make his 200th club appearance.
Yeovil Town
• The League One play-off winners make club history with their first ever appearance in the Championship.
• Yeovil were promoted to the second level in only their 10th season as a Football League club.
• They become the 101st club to play second level league football in England.
Middlesbrough V Leicester English League Championship Match 3 -August 2013
Middlesbrough V Leicester English League Championship Match 3 -August 2013.Middlesbrough duo Jozsef Varga and Dean Whitehead are set to make their debuts.
Varga joined from Debrecen in the summer and the Hungary international should line up in midfield alongside fellow new signing Whitehead.
David Nugent has recovered from a minor thigh injury to give Leicester boss Nigel Pearson a fully fit squad to choose from.Watch Middlesbrough V Leicester Live, Watch Middlesbrough V Leicester Live Stream, Watch Middlesbrough V Leicester Free Live Stream, Watch Middlesbrough V Leicester Online, Watch Middlesbrough V Leicester Online Free, Middlesbrough V Leicester Live, Middlesbrough V Leicester live stream Online.
New signing Zoumana Bakayogo will provide Paul Konchesky with competition for the left-back spot.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Leicester hold a 10-match unbeaten record against Middlesbrough, having won four and drawn six league engagements.
• The Teesside club were 'doubled' by Leicester last season, and haven't beaten the Foxes since a 1-0 home win in the Premier League in March 2002, when Frank Sinclair put through his own goal.
• The first goal will be the 250th to feature in competitive matches between these clubs.
Middlesbrough
• Middlesbrough are making a fifth attempt to return to the Premier League, after a spectacular slump to the second-half of last season, which saw fall from third to 16th with just three wins in 21 games.
• 18 of the 24 current Championship clubs have had Premier League experience, and 'Boro are the second most experienced with 14 seasons.
• The Teesside club have won their opening league fixture just once in 12 seasons (2008).
Leicester City
• Leicester are tackling a fifth consecutive Championship campaign, and 10th outside the Premier League after last season's sixth-placed finish and defeat to Watford in the play-off semi-finals.
• Nigel Pearson takes his charges back to the club where he ended his playing career in 1998 after 139 appearances.
• The Foxes are looking to make a winning league start for the fifth time in six seasons, and third in a row.
Varga joined from Debrecen in the summer and the Hungary international should line up in midfield alongside fellow new signing Whitehead.
David Nugent has recovered from a minor thigh injury to give Leicester boss Nigel Pearson a fully fit squad to choose from.Watch Middlesbrough V Leicester Live, Watch Middlesbrough V Leicester Live Stream, Watch Middlesbrough V Leicester Free Live Stream, Watch Middlesbrough V Leicester Online, Watch Middlesbrough V Leicester Online Free, Middlesbrough V Leicester Live, Middlesbrough V Leicester live stream Online.
New signing Zoumana Bakayogo will provide Paul Konchesky with competition for the left-back spot.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Leicester hold a 10-match unbeaten record against Middlesbrough, having won four and drawn six league engagements.
• The Teesside club were 'doubled' by Leicester last season, and haven't beaten the Foxes since a 1-0 home win in the Premier League in March 2002, when Frank Sinclair put through his own goal.
• The first goal will be the 250th to feature in competitive matches between these clubs.
Middlesbrough
• Middlesbrough are making a fifth attempt to return to the Premier League, after a spectacular slump to the second-half of last season, which saw fall from third to 16th with just three wins in 21 games.
• 18 of the 24 current Championship clubs have had Premier League experience, and 'Boro are the second most experienced with 14 seasons.
• The Teesside club have won their opening league fixture just once in 12 seasons (2008).
Leicester City
• Leicester are tackling a fifth consecutive Championship campaign, and 10th outside the Premier League after last season's sixth-placed finish and defeat to Watford in the play-off semi-finals.
• Nigel Pearson takes his charges back to the club where he ended his playing career in 1998 after 139 appearances.
• The Foxes are looking to make a winning league start for the fifth time in six seasons, and third in a row.
Leeds V Brighton English League Championship Match 3 -August 2013
Leeds V Brighton English League Championship Match 3 -August 2013.Leeds boss Brian McDermott starts his first full season in charge with three summer signings, Luke Murphy, Noel Hunt and Matt Smith, available to him.
Defender Sam Byram (hip) is injured, while forward El-Hadji Diouf and midfielder Rudy Austin are suspended.Watch Leeds V Brighton Live, Watch Leeds V Brighton Live Stream, Watch Leeds V Brighton Free Live Stream, Watch Leeds V Brighton Online, Watch Leeds V Brighton Online Free, Leeds V Brighton Live, Leeds V Brighton live stream Online.
Brighton will be without new summer signing - left-back Adam Chicksen - due to injury.
Striker Craig Mackail-Smith could be out until September as he recovers from an ankle injury.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Brighton are unbeaten in five Championship and League One meetings with Leeds (won two, drawn three).
• Leeds, who last beat the Seagulls at home in October 2008, lost last season's corresponding fixture 2-1 as they finished with nine men, and Brighton 10.
• The first goal will be the 100th in competitive matches between the clubs.
Leeds United
• Leeds are beginning their fourth successive Championship campaign, and 10th outside the Premier League.
• The Whites have won their first league game in all-but two of the last nine seasons, and have scored on the opening day in the last 13.
• Brian McDermott is beginning his first full season in charge at Elland Road.
Brighton & Hove Albion
• Former Barcelona midfielder Oscar Garcia starts life as Brighton head coach; one of four managerial debuts in the Championship this weekend.
• The Seagulls ended the 2012-13 regular season on a three-match winning run and nine-match unbeaten sequence, before losing to Crystal Palace in the play-off semi-finals.
• They lost 1-0 away to Hull on the opening day of last season, but then went on to pick up 16 points from the next 18 available.
Defender Sam Byram (hip) is injured, while forward El-Hadji Diouf and midfielder Rudy Austin are suspended.Watch Leeds V Brighton Live, Watch Leeds V Brighton Live Stream, Watch Leeds V Brighton Free Live Stream, Watch Leeds V Brighton Online, Watch Leeds V Brighton Online Free, Leeds V Brighton Live, Leeds V Brighton live stream Online.
Brighton will be without new summer signing - left-back Adam Chicksen - due to injury.
Striker Craig Mackail-Smith could be out until September as he recovers from an ankle injury.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Brighton are unbeaten in five Championship and League One meetings with Leeds (won two, drawn three).
• Leeds, who last beat the Seagulls at home in October 2008, lost last season's corresponding fixture 2-1 as they finished with nine men, and Brighton 10.
• The first goal will be the 100th in competitive matches between the clubs.
Leeds United
• Leeds are beginning their fourth successive Championship campaign, and 10th outside the Premier League.
• The Whites have won their first league game in all-but two of the last nine seasons, and have scored on the opening day in the last 13.
• Brian McDermott is beginning his first full season in charge at Elland Road.
Brighton & Hove Albion
• Former Barcelona midfielder Oscar Garcia starts life as Brighton head coach; one of four managerial debuts in the Championship this weekend.
• The Seagulls ended the 2012-13 regular season on a three-match winning run and nine-match unbeaten sequence, before losing to Crystal Palace in the play-off semi-finals.
• They lost 1-0 away to Hull on the opening day of last season, but then went on to pick up 16 points from the next 18 available.
Birmingham V Watford English League Championship Match 3 -August 2013
Birmingham V Watford English League Championship Match 3 -August 2013. Birmingham City's new signing Darren Randolph is expected to start in goal.
Fellow recruits Kyle Bartley, Dan Burn and Neal Eardley are all vying for a place in defence.Watch Birmingham V Watford Live, Watch Birmingham V Watford Live Stream, Watch Birmingham V Watford Free Live Stream, Watch Birmingham V Watford Online, Watch Birmingham V Watford Online Free, Birmingham V Watford Live, Birmingham V Watford live stream Online.
New signings Gabriele Angella, Marco Davide Faraoni, Diego Fabbrini and Javier Acuna could all make their debuts for Watford at St Andrew's.
Watford have agreed permanent deals with a number of last season's loanees including Joel Ekstrand, Ikechi Anya, Cristian Battocchio and Daniel Pudil.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• These clubs are level pegging after 42 competitive meetings spanning 82 years - both have won 17, with eight drawn.
• Watford had the better of the exchanges last season, when they did the double over Birmingham scoring six goals without conceding. Four of those were at St Andrews, when Birmingham-born Troy Deeney bagged a brace.
• It was the first time in 43 years that Birmingham had failed to score in a home league game against the Hornets.
• Watford kicked off their season in 1988/89 in the second tier with a 1-0 victory over the Brummies at Vicarage Road.
Birmingham City
• This is Birmingham's 1,000th home fixture in second-tier league football, as they begin their 50th season at this level.
• Relegated from the Premier League in 2011, Blues registered a fourth-placed Championship finish in 2012 and only managed 12th last term.
• Lee Clark's side took four games to get their first league win last season.
Watford
• Watford missed out on automatic promotion by one place and two points in May, and then lost to Crystal Palace in the play-off final.
• They are kicking off away from home for the fourth season running, and have not lost an opening league fixture for six seasons.
• This is the Hornets' 1,900th away league fixture, and a draw would take the clubs' total of league draws on the road to 500.
Fellow recruits Kyle Bartley, Dan Burn and Neal Eardley are all vying for a place in defence.Watch Birmingham V Watford Live, Watch Birmingham V Watford Live Stream, Watch Birmingham V Watford Free Live Stream, Watch Birmingham V Watford Online, Watch Birmingham V Watford Online Free, Birmingham V Watford Live, Birmingham V Watford live stream Online.
New signings Gabriele Angella, Marco Davide Faraoni, Diego Fabbrini and Javier Acuna could all make their debuts for Watford at St Andrew's.
Watford have agreed permanent deals with a number of last season's loanees including Joel Ekstrand, Ikechi Anya, Cristian Battocchio and Daniel Pudil.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• These clubs are level pegging after 42 competitive meetings spanning 82 years - both have won 17, with eight drawn.
• Watford had the better of the exchanges last season, when they did the double over Birmingham scoring six goals without conceding. Four of those were at St Andrews, when Birmingham-born Troy Deeney bagged a brace.
• It was the first time in 43 years that Birmingham had failed to score in a home league game against the Hornets.
• Watford kicked off their season in 1988/89 in the second tier with a 1-0 victory over the Brummies at Vicarage Road.
Birmingham City
• This is Birmingham's 1,000th home fixture in second-tier league football, as they begin their 50th season at this level.
• Relegated from the Premier League in 2011, Blues registered a fourth-placed Championship finish in 2012 and only managed 12th last term.
• Lee Clark's side took four games to get their first league win last season.
Watford
• Watford missed out on automatic promotion by one place and two points in May, and then lost to Crystal Palace in the play-off final.
• They are kicking off away from home for the fourth season running, and have not lost an opening league fixture for six seasons.
• This is the Hornets' 1,900th away league fixture, and a draw would take the clubs' total of league draws on the road to 500.
Barnsley V Wigan English League Championship Match 3 -August 2013
Barnsley V Wigan English League Championship Match 3 -August 2013.Barnsley may include summer signings Jean-Yves Mvoto and Lewin Nyatanga in their starting line-up.
Striker Dale Jennings is also likely to be included, but midfielders Kelvin Etuhu (hamstring) and Paul Digby (calf) have both been ruled out.Watch Barnsley V Wigan Live, Watch Barnsley V Wigan Live Stream, Watch Barnsley V Wigan Free Live Stream, Watch Barnsley V Wigan Online, Watch Barnsley V Wigan Online Free, Barnsley V Wigan Live, Barnsley V Wigan live stream Online.
Honduras defender Juan Carlos Garcia could make a start for Wigan after arriving in England on Thursday.
Fellow new recruit Thomas Rogne (back) is out, but defender Leon Barnett is available after arriving from Norwich.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• This is only the fifth league meeting of these clubs, and Barnsley are yet to win.
• Their most recent clash was at this level in 2002/03, when the Latics did the double.
• Barnsley's only victories over Wigan were in the first round of the FA Cup in 1954 and in the first round of the League Cup in 1990 (on penalties).
Barnsley
• The South Yorkshire club finished one place above the relegation zone for the second season running, securing an eighth consecutive campaign in the Championship - and an unrivalled 73rd season of second level soccer.
• By beating Middlesbrough 1-0 twelve months ago, the Tykes kicked off a league campaign on a winning note for the first time in seven years.
• Barnsley is one of three current Championship clubs to have experienced a single season in the Premier League (1997/98).
Wigan Athletic
• Relegated after eight seasons of top-flight football, Wigan are embarking on only their third ever second-tier campaign, and are aiming to become the 13th different club to make an immediate return to the Premier League.
• The Latics have suffered opening day defeats in six of the last eight seasons. They have won only once from the opening fixture just once in 10 years.
• Former Burnley and Bolton boss Owen Coyle is one of four in the Championship making their debut at the helm of a new club.
Striker Dale Jennings is also likely to be included, but midfielders Kelvin Etuhu (hamstring) and Paul Digby (calf) have both been ruled out.Watch Barnsley V Wigan Live, Watch Barnsley V Wigan Live Stream, Watch Barnsley V Wigan Free Live Stream, Watch Barnsley V Wigan Online, Watch Barnsley V Wigan Online Free, Barnsley V Wigan Live, Barnsley V Wigan live stream Online.
Honduras defender Juan Carlos Garcia could make a start for Wigan after arriving in England on Thursday.
Fellow new recruit Thomas Rogne (back) is out, but defender Leon Barnett is available after arriving from Norwich.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• This is only the fifth league meeting of these clubs, and Barnsley are yet to win.
• Their most recent clash was at this level in 2002/03, when the Latics did the double.
• Barnsley's only victories over Wigan were in the first round of the FA Cup in 1954 and in the first round of the League Cup in 1990 (on penalties).
Barnsley
• The South Yorkshire club finished one place above the relegation zone for the second season running, securing an eighth consecutive campaign in the Championship - and an unrivalled 73rd season of second level soccer.
• By beating Middlesbrough 1-0 twelve months ago, the Tykes kicked off a league campaign on a winning note for the first time in seven years.
• Barnsley is one of three current Championship clubs to have experienced a single season in the Premier League (1997/98).
Wigan Athletic
• Relegated after eight seasons of top-flight football, Wigan are embarking on only their third ever second-tier campaign, and are aiming to become the 13th different club to make an immediate return to the Premier League.
• The Latics have suffered opening day defeats in six of the last eight seasons. They have won only once from the opening fixture just once in 10 years.
• Former Burnley and Bolton boss Owen Coyle is one of four in the Championship making their debut at the helm of a new club.
Liverpool V Arsenal The FA Women's Match 3 -August 2013
Liverpool V Arsenal The FA Women's Match 3 -August 2013.Olympiacos Piraeus visits Anfield to play a preseason charity match against Liverpool to honour Reds and England’s National captain Steven Gerrard.
Liverpool face Olympiakos at Anfield on Saturday in a testimonial for Steven Gerrard.Watch Liverpool V Arsenal Live, Watch Liverpool V Arsenal Live Stream, Watch Liverpool V Arsenal Free Live Stream, Watch Liverpool V Arsenal Online, Watch Liverpool V Arsenal Online Free, Liverpool V Arsenal Live, Liverpool V Arsenal live stream Online. The Greeks were invited because it was against them that the England international scored one of the most stunning and important goals of his career - in a Champions League tie
The Anfield faithful will turn out in force to honour club captain Gerrard. The 33-year-old has ensured his name will rank among the greatest players to have represented the club, after a career spanning over 600 appearances and including the now legendary Champions League triumph in 2005, when he inspired a comeback against Italian giants AC Milan.
His performances in Europe that year also included that sensational last-minute goal against Olympiakos, which completed a win from 0-1 down to 3-1 at the final whistle.
Former Liverpool stars including Robbie Fowler and Jamie Carragher will also take to the pitch.
"When I was growing up and at the centre of excellence - now called the Academy - I was on year-by-year contracts. I never thought I was going to play for the first team; not until probably the age of 16 or 17. To be sitting here now as captain - it is mind-blowing," Gerrard told the club's website.
"People talk about my loyalty towards the club, but I certainly appreciate the loyalty that the club show me back - offering me a testimonial shows that," he concluded.
Liverpool face Olympiakos at Anfield on Saturday in a testimonial for Steven Gerrard.Watch Liverpool V Arsenal Live, Watch Liverpool V Arsenal Live Stream, Watch Liverpool V Arsenal Free Live Stream, Watch Liverpool V Arsenal Online, Watch Liverpool V Arsenal Online Free, Liverpool V Arsenal Live, Liverpool V Arsenal live stream Online. The Greeks were invited because it was against them that the England international scored one of the most stunning and important goals of his career - in a Champions League tie
The Anfield faithful will turn out in force to honour club captain Gerrard. The 33-year-old has ensured his name will rank among the greatest players to have represented the club, after a career spanning over 600 appearances and including the now legendary Champions League triumph in 2005, when he inspired a comeback against Italian giants AC Milan.
His performances in Europe that year also included that sensational last-minute goal against Olympiakos, which completed a win from 0-1 down to 3-1 at the final whistle.
Former Liverpool stars including Robbie Fowler and Jamie Carragher will also take to the pitch.
"When I was growing up and at the centre of excellence - now called the Academy - I was on year-by-year contracts. I never thought I was going to play for the first team; not until probably the age of 16 or 17. To be sitting here now as captain - it is mind-blowing," Gerrard told the club's website.
"People talk about my loyalty towards the club, but I certainly appreciate the loyalty that the club show me back - offering me a testimonial shows that," he concluded.
Forfar V Rangers Scottish Communities League Cup Match 3 -August 2013
Forfar V Rangers Scottish Communities League Cup Match 3 -August 2013.Ramsdens Cup holders Queen of the South will visit Airdrieonians in the second round of this season's tournament.
Dunfermline host Fife rivals Raith Rovers and Rangers welcome Berwick Rangers to Ibrox.Watch Forfar V Rangers Live, Watch Forfar V Rangers Live Stream, Watch Forfar V Rangers Free Live Stream, Watch Forfar V Rangers Online, Watch Forfar V Rangers Online Free, Forfar V Rangers Live, Forfar V Rangers live stream Online.
Dundee entertain Forfar Athletic, Falkirk visit Ayr United and Stranraer meet Annan Athletic.
Peterhead take on Stenhousemuir and Highland League outfit Formartine United are at home to Elgin City. A group of Rangers shareholders are calling for the removal of directors, including chief executive Craig Mather.
Among those requesting a general meeting of shareholders is former Ibrox director Paul Murray, who is also seeking a place on the board.
A statement to the London Stock Exchange confirms the request and a proposal to get rid of Mather, Brian Stockbridge and Bryan Smart.
The Rangers board say they are looking into the validity of the request.
The news comes hours after it was announced that former chief executive Charles Green is returning as a consultant to the company to help "promote the interests" of the club.
Paul Murray was involved in a rival bid when a Green-led consortium purchased the assets of the liquidated Rangers Football Club plc.
The statement read: "The board of Rangers confirms that, on 1 August 2013, it received a notice requisitioning a general meeting of shareholders.
"The requisition puts forward resolutions for the removal of Craig Mather, [financial director] Brian Stockbridge and [non-executive director] as directors of the company and the appointment of Paul Murray and Frank Blin as directors of the company.
"The board is verifying whether the requisition is properly constituted and further announcements will be made as appropriate."
Mather was given the chief executive officer's role on a permanent basis last month, following Green's departure.
His annual salary of £500,000 has angered some within the club, BBC Scotland has learned.
Non-executive directors Malcolm Murray and Phil Cartmell left the board last month, with James Easdale joining in the same capacity.
Malcolm Murray had been installed as chairman by Green and the pension fund manager survived several attempts to oust him from his position before stepping aside in late May, allowing former manager Walter Smith to take over as non-executive chairman.
Paul Murray's bid to return to the board could be scuppered under the Scottish FA's Articles of Association rules regarding fit and proper office bearers, as he was a director in the five-year period preceding the club's insolvency event in 2012.
Paul Murray was appointed to the Rangers board in September 2007 and resigned in May 2011 when Craig Whyte assumed control.
Dunfermline host Fife rivals Raith Rovers and Rangers welcome Berwick Rangers to Ibrox.Watch Forfar V Rangers Live, Watch Forfar V Rangers Live Stream, Watch Forfar V Rangers Free Live Stream, Watch Forfar V Rangers Online, Watch Forfar V Rangers Online Free, Forfar V Rangers Live, Forfar V Rangers live stream Online.
Dundee entertain Forfar Athletic, Falkirk visit Ayr United and Stranraer meet Annan Athletic.
Peterhead take on Stenhousemuir and Highland League outfit Formartine United are at home to Elgin City. A group of Rangers shareholders are calling for the removal of directors, including chief executive Craig Mather.
Among those requesting a general meeting of shareholders is former Ibrox director Paul Murray, who is also seeking a place on the board.
A statement to the London Stock Exchange confirms the request and a proposal to get rid of Mather, Brian Stockbridge and Bryan Smart.
The Rangers board say they are looking into the validity of the request.
The news comes hours after it was announced that former chief executive Charles Green is returning as a consultant to the company to help "promote the interests" of the club.
Paul Murray was involved in a rival bid when a Green-led consortium purchased the assets of the liquidated Rangers Football Club plc.
The statement read: "The board of Rangers confirms that, on 1 August 2013, it received a notice requisitioning a general meeting of shareholders.
"The requisition puts forward resolutions for the removal of Craig Mather, [financial director] Brian Stockbridge and [non-executive director] as directors of the company and the appointment of Paul Murray and Frank Blin as directors of the company.
"The board is verifying whether the requisition is properly constituted and further announcements will be made as appropriate."
Mather was given the chief executive officer's role on a permanent basis last month, following Green's departure.
His annual salary of £500,000 has angered some within the club, BBC Scotland has learned.
Non-executive directors Malcolm Murray and Phil Cartmell left the board last month, with James Easdale joining in the same capacity.
Malcolm Murray had been installed as chairman by Green and the pension fund manager survived several attempts to oust him from his position before stepping aside in late May, allowing former manager Walter Smith to take over as non-executive chairman.
Paul Murray's bid to return to the board could be scuppered under the Scottish FA's Articles of Association rules regarding fit and proper office bearers, as he was a director in the five-year period preceding the club's insolvency event in 2012.
Paul Murray was appointed to the Rangers board in September 2007 and resigned in May 2011 when Craig Whyte assumed control.
Burnley V Bolton English League Championship Match 3 -August 2013
Burnley V Bolton English League Championship Match 3 -August 2013.Burnley boss Sean Dyche will give a late fitness test to Ben Mee (knee) and fellow defender Michael Duff (hamstring) before naming his squad.
David Jones is hoping to make a start and fellow new recruit Tom Heaton is likely to start in goal.Watch Burnley V Bolton Live, Watch Burnley V Bolton Live Stream, Watch Burnley V Bolton Free Live Stream, Watch Burnley V Bolton Online, Watch Burnley V Bolton Online Free, Burnley V Bolton Live, Burnley V Bolton live stream Online.
Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden and full-back Joe Riley (both ligament) along with Mark Davies (knee) are out.
Striker Jermaine Beckford could make his Bolton debut at Turf Moor after signing a two-year contract.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• This clash between two of the Football League's founder members is one of six matches selected to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Football League.
• Burnley hold a slight edge over Bolton, having won 47 and lost 46 of the 123 league and cup meetings with their Lancashire rivals.
• Burnley need one goal to take their total in league games against the Trotters at Turf Moor to 100.
• This is the fifth time they are facing each other in the first game of the season and honours are even, at a win a piece and two draws.
Burnley
• Burnley, who were champions of England in 1921 and 1960, are one of three current Championship clubs to have spent just one season in the Premier League (2009/10).
• The Clarets started last season with a win, and then lost their next three league matches.
• They are kicking off at Turf Moor for the fourth year running (W2, D1). Defeat will take the club's total of home losses in second-tier football to 200.
Bolton Wanderers
• Bolton, like Burnley, are entering their 115th league campaign, but have never been crowned champions of England.
• They are one of four Football League founder members competing in the Championship this season, which is also their second year outside the Premier League.
• Dougie Freedman masterminded a late bid for the play-offs last season, guiding the Trotters from 20th in the first week of February to a seventh-placed finish.
David Jones is hoping to make a start and fellow new recruit Tom Heaton is likely to start in goal.Watch Burnley V Bolton Live, Watch Burnley V Bolton Live Stream, Watch Burnley V Bolton Free Live Stream, Watch Burnley V Bolton Online, Watch Burnley V Bolton Online Free, Burnley V Bolton Live, Burnley V Bolton live stream Online.
Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden and full-back Joe Riley (both ligament) along with Mark Davies (knee) are out.
Striker Jermaine Beckford could make his Bolton debut at Turf Moor after signing a two-year contract.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• This clash between two of the Football League's founder members is one of six matches selected to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Football League.
• Burnley hold a slight edge over Bolton, having won 47 and lost 46 of the 123 league and cup meetings with their Lancashire rivals.
• Burnley need one goal to take their total in league games against the Trotters at Turf Moor to 100.
• This is the fifth time they are facing each other in the first game of the season and honours are even, at a win a piece and two draws.
Burnley
• Burnley, who were champions of England in 1921 and 1960, are one of three current Championship clubs to have spent just one season in the Premier League (2009/10).
• The Clarets started last season with a win, and then lost their next three league matches.
• They are kicking off at Turf Moor for the fourth year running (W2, D1). Defeat will take the club's total of home losses in second-tier football to 200.
Bolton Wanderers
• Bolton, like Burnley, are entering their 115th league campaign, but have never been crowned champions of England.
• They are one of four Football League founder members competing in the Championship this season, which is also their second year outside the Premier League.
• Dougie Freedman masterminded a late bid for the play-offs last season, guiding the Trotters from 20th in the first week of February to a seventh-placed finish.
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