SDRoundup: Cost of promotion? Euro 2nd tier comp. Brum in £1m Director payout

Here are the most recent stories courtesy of Supporters' Directs news service of relevance to Charlton fans

Cardiff city lost £30m the season they won promotion to the Premier League read more here and here

Birmingham City pay Director £1m despite £4m loss read more here

2nd tier Euro competition plan read more here

Reading in takeover battle read more here