Roy Hodgson believes an 11th-placed finish for Crystal Palace is an excellent achievement.A 1-1 draw at home to Nottingham Forest saw the south London outfit finish in their highest position since 2017-18, in a campaign that saw the 75-year old replace Patrick Vieira in March.A Will Hughes effort cancelled out an opener for Taiwo Awoniyi, but Hodgson – who refused to be drawn on his future...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson admitted to feeling ‘humbled’ by the tributes paid by both sets of fans following his side’s 2-2 draw with Fulham.Aleksandar Mitrovic’s first-half stoppage time spot kick cancelled out Odsonne Edouard’s opener and the Serbian handed the hosts the lead after the break, but Joel Ward’s late equaliser denied Fulham a final home vic...Full Story »

Sadio Mane reportedly wants to stay at Bayern Munich despite his nightmare first season, which included a bust-up with team-mate Leroy Sane. WHAT HAPPENED? Mane has been linked away from Bayern, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle said to hold an interest in securing his signature, but Fabrizio Romano reports that the Senegal international wants to stay at the club. Signed from Live...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson refuses to step on Gareth Southgate’s toes when it comes to Eberechi Eze despite a two-goal afternoon from the England hopeful.The 24-year-old netted either side of half-time at Selhurst Park to lift his side to a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth, who could still secure their mathematical Premier League safety this weekend depending on results elsewhere.Eze was ...Full Story »

Troy Deeney had to put a stop to some of the shocking requests he received (Image: Happy Hour Podcast/YouTube) Troy Deeney has explained the strict rule he has for when people ask to borrow money from him. The Watford legend, who scored seven Championship goals in 33 appearances for Birmingham City last season, learned the "system" from former team-mate and close friend Adrian Mariappa, who le...Full Story »

SNOOKER fan Roy Keane was spotted cracking a rare smile at the World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible on Sunday. The Man Utd legend was engrossed in all the action in Sheffield as Mark Selby and Luca Brecel went head-to-head. Roy Keane was spotted watching the World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible And the former hardman, 51, was seen in the audience grinning as he watched...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson admitted his relief after Crystal Palace beat West Ham 4-3 to move to 40 points and all but assure themselves of Premier League safety.When the 75-year-old stepped back into the Selhurst Park dugout at the beginning of this month he had inherited a side entrenched in a relegation battle and significantly struggling in attack.Palace have been transformed under him since and the win ov...Full Story »

David Moyes branded Declan Rice West Ham’s “Roy of the Rovers” after his memorable solo goal helped them to the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League.Hammers skipper Rice scored a goal Roy Race, the comic book hero of Melchester Rovers, would have been proud of as they beat Belgian side Gent 4-1 on the night and 5-2 on aggregate.The England midfielder won the ball in his ...Full Story »

Will Keane’s 10th league goal of the season gave Wigan hope in their battle to avoid Sky Bet Championship relegation with a battling 1-0 away win over Stoke.The striker bagged a 54th-minute winner for the Latics as they climbed to within five points of getting out of the relegation zone.Manager Shaun Maloney’s side still have three fixtures to secure safety, but three of the four tea...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson insists Crystal Palace still have work to do to secure Premier League survival after extending his winning streak with a 2-0 success at bottom club Southampton.The resurgent Eagles moved on to 36 points – just three behind 11th-placed Chelsea – with seven games to go following Eberechi Eze’s second-half double at St Mary’s.Palace grew into the game on the back...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola claimed he was emotionally drained and had aged 10 years after Manchester City’s stunning Champions League win over Bayern Munich.City put one foot in the semi-finals for a third successive year as they powered to a 3-0 victory over the German champions in the first leg of their last-eight tie at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.City manager Guardiola, who reached the last four ...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson warned his Crystal Palace side still had plenty to do to secure their Premier League status after their 5-1 win at relegation rivals Leeds.Palace rode out a first-half storm at Elland Road after falling behind to Patrick Bamford’s header and completed a remarkable turnaround to move six points clear of the bottom three.The Londoners equalised in time added on at the end of the ...Full Story »

Everton defender Michael Keane’s stunning 90th-minute equaliser atoned for his error in conceding Tottenham’s penalty opener in a fractious 1-1 draw at Goodison Park in which both sides had a man sent off.Harry Kane’s spot-kick looked set to give Spurs post-Antonio Conte a victory but it was the England captain’s involvement in the sending-off of Abdoulaye Doucoure which ...Full Story »

Roy Keane stepped up to break the ice having gone a full season not talking to a Manchester United team-mate - while supporters were none the wiser until decades later Manchester United's key players were not always pals off the pitch Roy Keane stepped up to break the ice with Gary Pallister - having gone a full season without talking in a feud that spiralled out of control. The Manchester Un...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson singled out Crystal Palace’s first-half performance against Leicester as the best he had witnessed in his career in charge of the club.The 2-1 victory, the Eagles’ first in 2023, also marked Hodgson’s first game back in the Palace dugout since he stepped down following a four-year spell at Selhurst Park from 2017-2021.Palace, who have struggled to score this season,...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson’s second spell in charge of Crystal Palace began with victory as the hosts secured their first three-point haul of 2023 with a dramatic 2-1 win over Leicester at Selhurst Park.The Eagles had struggled to score this season but looked more assertive in Hodgson’s first match back in the dugout, with his side now firmly entrenched in the relegation battle.Despite the hosts&rs...Full Story »

Troy Parrott’s 81st-minute penalty earned 10-man Preston an unlikely 1-1 draw against Sky Bet Championship play-off hopefuls Luton.The visitors were in control for long periods against a Preston side low on confidence and on a run of five straight home defeats before Wednesday.Preston’s task grew in size when Ben Whiteman was dismissed for a crude tackle on Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu five ...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola questioned his players’ desire after the 4-2 win over Tottenham and said Arsenal will “destroy” them in the Premier League title race if they continue to play as they are.City had to perform a rescue act against Spurs as they came from 2-0 down at half-time to win and keep hopes of defending their title alive.Quickfire goals just before the br...Full Story »

An equaliser deep into stoppage-time by striker Will Keane rescued a point for Wigan in a 1-1 draw with Cardiff.The Bluebirds looked set for a vital victory after Irish wing Callum O’Dowda scored with a side-footed volley from a Jaden Philogene cross in the 82nd minute.But, with the Cardiff City Stadium crowd getting ready to roar their approval of a first win in nine matches, Keane scramb...Full Story »

Ronaldo, 37, is waiting to find out his next club after seeing his contract terminated at Manchester United following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan. Cristiano Ronaldo made Georgina Rodriguez sit in the back of the £250k Rolls Royce Credit: https://www.tiktok.com/@alberam17/video/7182698211797224709?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=71826982117972 This is despite her gifting it to ...Full Story »