Four men charged with fraud and money laundering offences connected to a missing loan to a League One football club have appeared in court. The former chairman of Northampton Town FC, David Cardoza, is accused alongside his father Anthony; property developer Howard Grossman and his son Marcus; and another man, Simon Patnick.

Former Northampton Town chairman David Cardoza and his 80-year-old father Anthony are among five men charged with conspiracy to commit fraud.

Liverpool fan groups have written an open letter to the club warning that rising ticket prices run the risk of “killing the Kop”. The Anfield hierarchy have previously committed to “meaningful engagement” with the Supporters’ Board over the cost of tickets ahead of the 2025-26 season and the issue will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.

Liverpool fan groups have sent the club an open letter to the club regarding ticket prices, warning Reds chiefs about "killing the Kop" by pricing supporters out.

Liverpool fan groups have issued a strong warning to the club about the potential consequences of rising ticket prices, cautioning that it could ‘kill the Kop’ and urging immediate action to ensure affordability for supporters.