Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup praised his side’s battling qualities after seeing them recover from two goals down to take a point in a 3-3 draw with Middlesbrough.But he acknowledged there was work to do at the other end of the pitch as he picked through the bones of a pulsating encounter at Carrow Road.“In the past two games I have been so impressed with the fight the lads...Full Story »

Head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup admitted Shane Duffy ignored his instructions to score the equaliser as Norwich fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Preston in the Sky Bet Championship.The 32-year-old left Preston defenders in his wake in the 61st minute, carrying the ball up from the back before continuing his run into the opposition box and slotting in a fantastic tee-up from Josh Sa...Full Story »

Chelsea’s Johanna Rytting Kaneryd scored a stunning flying volley as Sonia Bompastor’s side maintained their perfect start to the Women’s Super League season with a 5-2 win over Tottenham.The champions were given a scare by Spurs when goalkeeper Hannah Hampton dropped Amanda Nilden’s cross over the line to cancel out Maika Hamano’s early goal, but thereafter Chelsea...Full Story »

The Norwegian hotshot, 24, was on target twice against Slovenia on Thursday night in a Nations League clash. Man City ace Erling Haaland and girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen have kept their romance under wraps After the game, he celebrated by sharing a photo on X sucking his left thumb and with a ball under his jersey. Above the picture were baby and coming soon emojis, which sparked rumou...Full Story »

Norwich manager Johannes Hoff Thorup supported calls for the introduction of VAR in the Championship, even though he benefited from two major errors in his team’s 3-2 win at Derby.A hat-trick from Borja Sainz featured two goals in which the ball clearly went out of play in the build-up, although losing manager Paul Warne insisted he is still against the unpopular video replay system.But Th...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup felt his side played their best football since his summer arrival in the emphatic 4-1 win over Watford at Carrow Road.Callum Doyle gave Norwich an early lead and Borja Sainz restored their advantage on the stroke of half-time after Ryan Andrews had equalised for the Hornets.Marcelino Nunez made it a two-goal cushion before substitute Ben Chrisene provided ...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Viktor Johansson was the hero as Stoke started life after Steven Schumacher with a 2-1 penalty shoot-out victory over Fleetwood in the Carabao Cup.The League Two visitors were bidding to reach the fourth round of the competition for the first time in their history.Charlie Adam’s side forced a shoot-out as Rhys Bennett cancelled out Michael Rose’s header in stoppage time at...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup rued his side’s first-half display as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Swansea.Amankwah Forson’s fourth-minute own goal decided the contest at the Swansea.com Stadium to leave Norwich 15th in the Championship with one win from five games under new Danish boss Thorup.Forson, one of four summer signings named in the Canaries line-up, was caught fl...Full Story »

Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup was relieved to get his first Sky Bet Championship win since becoming manager, as his side secured a 1-0 victory at Coventry.The Canaries won it four minutes into the second half when Borja Sainz’s shot took a heavy deflection off Joel Latibeaudiere and beat helpless Sky Blues goalkeeper Oliver Dovin.After the opening day defeat to Oxford, followed by home...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup is pleased with side’s progress despite being left waiting for his first league win after a 1-1 draw with Sheffield United at Carrow Road.It was a second successive home draw for the Dane, who took over from David Wagner in the summer, and Thorup was impressed with the way his side went about their business against the Blades.Norwich went ahead after...Full Story »

Johannes Hoff Thorup was delighted to pick up his first win as Norwich head coach in an eventful 4-3 success over Stevenage in the Carabao Cup – but admitted their defending left something to be desired.Stevenage twice came back to equalise in the first half before Norwich scored two goals in the second to take charge, with the visitors grabbing a third late on.Onel Hernandez led the way w...Full Story »

New Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup said Jonathan Rowe’s decision to withdraw from the squad on the morning of the 2-0 defeat at Championship newcomers Oxford had a big impact on his team.The 21-year-old winger has been linked with a move away from Carrow Road during the summer transfer window and was absent at the Kassam Stadium after a reported bid from Marseille on Friday.A goal in ea...Full Story »

Barca will try to convince Xavi to stay, says vice-president Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste will attempt to convince head coach Xavi to change his mind about leaving the club at the end of the season as the club is planning long-term with the Spaniard. "I'm going to try to convince Xavi but it's a personal decision for him," he said. 'Terrible decision' - Cole slams Alonso for snubbing L...Full Story »

With Manchester City not in mid-week action, the Norwegian enjoyed a quick trip to Spain - spotted on the south coast on Tuesday. Erling Haaland has been spotted in Marbella with Isabel Haugseng Johansen Credit: The Mega Agency The pair were on a walk in the sunshine Credit: The Mega Agency Haaland and his partner are enjoying a holiday Credit: The Mega Agency Alongside Isabel, the 23-year-o...Full Story »

Tottenham are eyeing PSV Eindhoven striker Johan Bakayoko. Sky Sports says Tottenham are following Bakayoko, though are willing to wait until the summer for the Belgian. Tottenham currently have some injury problems, with the likes of James Maddison, Richarlison, Ivan Perisic and Manor Solomon all unavailable. The team has nevertheless had a strong start to the season, with 26 points in twe...Full Story »

Tottenham are in talks with Aston Villa football chief Johan Lange. Spurs are seeking a new football director after the suspension and eventual departure of Fabio Paratici last season. The Athletic says Tottenham are interested in signing Lange and have already held talks with the Dane. Paratici left Tottenham in April this year, after receiving a lengthy FIFA ban following financial irregu...Full Story »

Both clubs sent their top men to watch Bakayoko, 20, against Rangers in their Champions League qualifier last week. PSV star Johan Bakayoko is being tracked by a number of Premier League clubs Bakayoko has been linked with Liverpool, Everton and even Burnley. But their Premier League rivals are now taking a bigger interest in the last week of the window. He will be checked again in the retur...Full Story »

Johann Berg Gudmundsson struck twice as Burnley closed in on the Championship title with a 2-0 victory over second-placed 10-man Sheffield United at Turf Moor.The Blades were hampered by the dismissal of goalkeeper Wes Foderingham after just 17 minutes but their stiff rearguard action was broken by two goals from Iceland international Gudmundsson, who came on as a half-time substitute.Burnley se...Full Story »

But the Manchester City ace, 22, has also had a bit of success off the pitch. Erling Haaland is dating Isabel Haugseng Johansen - but who is the beauty? Erling and Isabel are believed to have started dating when he was at Dortmund The lovebirds met during their days at Bryne, with Isabel also a footballer Erling Haaland most-recently went shopping with Isabel during a trip to London to celeb...Full Story »

ERLING HAALAND celebrated New Year’s Eve in style. The giant Norwegian enjoyed an evening out with girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen at the swanky Ivy restaurant in Manchester. The Manchester City star, 22, had a night on the tiles just hours after scoring in his side’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Everton. Haaland and Isabel, 18, looked to be in good spirits despite the result...Full Story »