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  1. Dundee sign Lincoln defender Montsmapublished at 16:02 GMT 2 February

    Lewis Montsma in action for Lincoln CityImage source, Getty Images

    Dundee have signed Lincoln City's Dutch defender Lewis Montsma on a six-month deal with an option to extend it further.

    Montsma, 27, came through several academies in the Netherlands before breaking into senior football with Dordrecht.

    He moved to Lincoln in 2020 and has made 108 appearances for the Imps, scoring 11 goals.

    However, he has since struggled with injuries and has not played a single league game for Michael Skubala's side this season.

    "I'm very happy to be here," he told Dundee's club website.

    "As soon as my agent said Dundee were really interested, I was like this is for me. It's a good change for me in my career; I hope to play a lot of games here.

    "I spoke to Ethan [Hamilton] on the phone, he told me about how the place is, it looks very nice here, really looking forward to getting started."

    In an open letter to Montsma, Lincoln sporting director Jez George said: "Over the next five and a half years you proved to be not just a special player, but also a special person.

    "On behalf of everyone connected to Lincoln City, who have all shared all or part of your journey, we want to thank you for everything and wish you every success for the next chapter of your career at Dundee FC and beyond.

    "Go well, Lewis. Always an Imp."

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  2. EFL's 'Scan to Smile' highlights community workpublished at 17:57 GMT 23 January

    Millwall supporters involved in one of the EFL's club charity projects cheer and lift one of their team-matesImage source, EFL

    A new initiative highlighting the work of football club charities has been launched by the English Football League (EFL).

    'Scan to Smile' will be rolled out in stadiums across the EFL from Friday until the end of January, with supporters invited to scan QR codes on posters displayed around grounds.

    Each scan will unlock a short, uplifting story from a person whose life has been positively impacted by the support of their local club charity.

    The subjects tackled include mental health support, combating loneliness, improving physical wellbeing, employability and confidence.

    The EFL said it hoped the initiative would use "the reach and influence of football to offer fans a moment of positivity on matchday".

    Trevor Birch, chief executive at the EFL, said: "Behind every club are people whose lives have been positively changed through the work and dedication of their local EFL club charity.

    "This initiative gives supporters the chance to see that impact first-hand and reminds us that football truly is a force for good."