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Blackpool F.C. right winger Michael D'Agostino kindly spoke with Soccer City FC prior to leaving for England to kick off preseason training with the club.

On loan for most of last season with Cheltenham Town F.C., the Canadian youth international spoke about his experience with the Robins as well as his outlook with the Seasiders for the 2008-2009 campaign. Click to continue reading...

Another sobering example of being relegated... Reading must go to League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge for their first Carling Cup match next season. Other highlights include:

• Derby County home against Lincoln
• Birmingham travel to Wycombe
• Macclesfield home against Blackpool FC
• Cheltenham Town travel to Southend

The entire list follows:

Preston vs Chesterfield
Chester vs Leeds
Leicester vs Stockport
Sheff Utd vs Port Vale
Grimsby vs Tranmere
Crewe vs Barnsley
Hartlepool vs Scunthorpe
Derby vs Lincoln
Notts County vs Doncaster
Sheff Wed vs Rotherham
Shrewsbury vs Carlisle
Wolves vs Accrington
Bury vs Burnley
Rochdale vs Oldham
Nottm Forest vs Morecambe
Huddersfield vs Bradford
Macclesfield vs Blackpool
Walsall vs Darlington
Coventry vs Aldershot
M K Dons vs Norwich
Wycombe vs Birmingham City
Brighton vs Barnet
Gillingham vs Colchester
Southend vs Cheltenham Town
Swansea vs Brentford
Luton vs Plymouth
Exeter vs Southampton
Watford vs Bristol Rovers
Bournemouth vs Cardiff City
Bristol City vs Peterborough
Charlton vs Yeovil
Millwall vs Northampton
Swindon vs QPR
Crystal Palace vs Hereford
Dag & Red vs Reading
Ipswich vs Leyton Orient

The one-legged ties will be played beginning on August 11th. Click to continue reading...

Steven Gillespie scored his 10th league goal of the 07/08 season as the Robins landed an important point at home this weekend versus Northampton. Michael D'Agostino who spoke with Soccer City FC this season came on as a substitute late in the match. With the point, Cheltenham Town FC are now eight points above the relegation line. Click to continue reading...

Some news and notes from around the globe.

• Esteban Solari scores two for Pumas against Tecos
• Singapore S.League's Armed Forces FC wins
• Cheltenham Town FC ties at home versus Southend United
• Libertad Asuncion scores four
• CD Colo-Colo wins Group 3 match in Copa Libertadores

Also in case you missed February 23-24's Weekend XI.

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Canadian Michael D'Agostino is earning first team minutes, taking defenders on, and making plays with Cheltenham Town F.C. The Vancouver, British Columbia native has been causing havoc down the right side with his pace and attacking ability this season.

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