Everton decide not to take up a £4.5m option to turn defender Conor Coady's season-long loan move from Wolves into a permanent switch.

Garang Kuol must summon a less glamorous “nitty gritty” aspect to his game to ensure the next step in his football evolution is a successful one.

Melbourne City midfielder Richard van der Venne didn't turn pro until he was 23 and can now add an A-League Men grand final to his unusual football tale.

Melbourne Victory failed to add to their bulging trophy cabinet this season, but outgoing chairman Anthony Di Pietro is confident more will come in the future.