𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗖𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝟱𝟯 | 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪 🚨 The latest edition of LFE Touchline magazine is now available to download. Inside issue 53: • Hereford United no.1 Theo Richardson reflects on his journey through football, building a business, and preparing for life beyond the game • Former Shrewsbury Town apprentice Ethan O’Toole discusses his full-circle moment • We shine a light on LFE academy graduates playing on the European stage Plus, all the usual features, including academy league round-ups, debutants, and much more! To download, simply head to the link below ⬇️ 🔗 heyzine.com/flip-book/04ba2c… Printed copies are also available upon request. #LFETouchline 📖

𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗦 🧤 For Theo Richardson, the end of 2018 marked a stark change in fortunes. Having recently left Manchester United, the then 20-year-old goalkeeper traded Premier League surroundings for the rough-and-ready world of non-league football. Eight years on, Richardson’s story looks very different. The Lincolnshire-born shot-stopper is now Hereford’s no. 1, playing a key role in the club’s challenge near the top of the National League North, while also serving as CEO and co-founder of @HTgoalkeeping , a glove brand trusted by goalkeepers across the professional game. The Leeds United academy graduate recently spoke to LFE about a range of topics, including: 🧤 His career in the game ⚖️ Bouncing back from disappointment 📈 Personal development 🧾 Co-founding and running his own business 🔗 Read the full feature in the latest edition of LFE Touchline magazine by heading to the link below. heyzine.com/flip-book/04ba2c… ↩️ #LFETouchline

⚽️ 𝗚𝗢𝗧𝗠 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟲 | 𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗦 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗡 ⚽️ Crewe Alexandra’s Lucas Swann is the winner of September’s LFE Goal of the Month competition. Lucas’ inch-perfect free kick against York City claimed 38% of the overall votes (550). Congratulations, Lucas! 👏

⚽️ 𝗟𝗙𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗧𝗠 | 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟲 ⚽️ LFE’s Goal of the Month competition is back with nine fantastic goals for you to choose from in September! To vote for your favourite, simply head to the link below ⬇️ 🗳️ lfe.org.uk/goal-of-the-month… ⌛️ Voting closes at 9pm on 15/10/26. #LFEGOTM

🗣️ “So many players just identify themselves as a footballer. You’ve got to be your own person.” Hereford United No. 1 and CEO/co-founder of @HTgoalkeeping , Theo Richardson, discusses the importance of shedding the tag of being known simply as a footballer, and why it’s so crucial to redefine yourself away from the pitch. 📖 LFE’s full feature with the HT Brothers will be available to read soon in our upcoming edition of Touchline magazine. 👀 Stay tuned. #LFETouchline

🦁 Congratulations to Bristol City academy graduate Alex Scott on making his England debut last night in the Three Lions’ UEFA Nations League fixture against the Czech Republic. Fully deserved, Alex! 👏

⚽️ 𝗚𝗢𝗧𝗠 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟲 | 𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗛𝗨 ⚽️ Plymouth Argyle’s Tashall Sandhu is the winner of the inaugural LFE Goal of the Month competition of the 2026/27 season. Tashall’s brilliantly curled effort in the Pilgrims’ EFL Youth Alliance League opening-day win over Watford claimed 38% of the overall votes (459). Congratulations, Tashall! 👏 #LFEGOTM

⚽️ 𝗟𝗙𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗧𝗠 | 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟲 ⚽️ LFE’s Goal of the Month competition is back with its first instalment of the new season, and we’ve got some incredible strikes for you to choose from in August! Watch and vote for your favourite by simply heading to the link below ⬇️ 🗳️ lfe.org.uk/goal-of-the-month… Voting closes at 9pm on 14/09/26 ⌛️ #LFEGOTM

𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 ✍️ Wrexham have completed the signing of defender Joe Worrall from fellow Championship side Burnley for an undisclosed fee. The Nottingham Forest academy graduate becomes the Welsh outfit’s sixth summer signing and has signed a two-year contract at the Racecourse Ground. Best of luck, Joe! 🙌

𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 ✍️ Last season’s EFL Championship Young Player of the Year, Jordan James, has joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan from French side Stade Rennais. The Birmingham City academy graduate, who has also been capped 26 times by Wales, spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Leicester City. He enjoyed a fantastic season on a personal level, despite the Foxes’ collective struggles. He becomes Wolves’ fourth signing of the summer. Best of luck, Jordan! 🙌