Jurgen Klopp and Graham Potter take positives from Liverpool’s draw with Chelsea
Posted Sunday, January 22, 2023 by PA
Jurgen Klopp and Graham Potter looked for the positives after Liverpool and Chelsea cancelled each other out in a drab goalless draw on Saturday.Neither team boasted good form heading into the Anfield contest and the game served up reflected their current mid-table Premier League status.Yet with both sides avoiding the consequences of another defeat during their testing runs, the managers accept...Full Story »
VAR killed the game – Morton boss rages against review in cup defeat at Celtic
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by PA
Morton manager Dougie Imrie claimed VAR was killing football after a controversial handball decision saw his side concede the opening goal in a 5-0 defeat at Celtic.Morton had started well at Parkhead in the Scottish Cup fourth round and Lewis Strapp passed up the best of some early opportunities.But former Celtic defender Efe Ambrose was penalised for a handball which went largely unnoticed ins...Full Story »
Liverpool and Chelsea disappoint in goalless stalemate
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by PA
Liverpool’s goalless draw with Chelsea – only their second in 80 league meetings – was as unsurprising as it was disappointing as two struggling sides failed to rise to the occasion.For the last decade such a result between the two would often have been viewed as satisfactory but this was a missed opportunity for both and was a poor return on Jurgen Klopp’s 1,000th game a...Full Story »
Free-scoring Norwich hit four again as Coventry put to the sword
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by PA
Norwich continued their superb start under new boss David Wagner with a 4-2 victory at Coventry.Having thrashed Preston 4-0 in Wagner’s first Championship game in charge, the Canaries raced into a 3-0 lead inside 18 minutes through a Michael Rose own goal, Onel Hernandez and Josh Sargent.Coventry, watched by new majority owner Doug King, reduced the deficit to one with quickfire strikes fr...Full Story »
Kyogo Furuhashi makes it 20 goals for the season in Celtic’s rout of Morton
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by PA
Kyogo Furuhashi hit the 20-goal mark for the campaign as Celtic beat Morton 5-0 in the Scottish Cup.The Japanese striker matched his tally for last season thanks to a first-half double in the fourth-round tie at Celtic Park.Aaron Mooy also hit a brace and David Turnbull scored his second spectacular goal of the week but the game was not without controversy after the opener came courtesy of an ex...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Two huge PL games this weekend
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Trying to keep up with all of Chelsea's attackers after they officially sign winger Noni Madueke from PSV
The Bundesliga is 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 returning with RB Leipzig vs. Bayern. The last game was on November 1
Two huge Premier League games this weekend...at different parts of the table
Juventus are set to be Penalized by -...Full Story »
New Arsenal signing has 'Twerk Queen' WAG who hosts bum-shaking championship
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of signing Poland international Jakub Kiwior from Spezia - and fans are already looking forward to welcoming his Twerk Queen WAG to the Emirates
Incoming Arsenal signing Jakub Kiwior is dating a twerking champion (Image: @claudia.redheaded_babe/Instagram)
Jakub Kiwior's gorgeous WAG looks set to put the a*** into Arsenal - because she's a former German Twerk...Full Story »
VARDY BLAZE Jamie and Rebekah Vardy’s gym at £2.5million mansion catches FIRE with blaze causing ‘severe damage’
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Four fire crews tackled the blaze at their Grade II listed £2.5million country mansion in Lincolnshire which destroyed the gym of the Leicester City striker, 36, on Thursday afternoon, following an electrical fault.
Aerial pictures of the burnt out state of the art gym costing £100,000 in damage Credit: Dan Charity
Firefighters rushed to Jamie and Rebekah Vardy's home Credit: Splash
...Full Story »
LOOSE LIPS Pique accused of paying for new girlfriend Clara Chia Marti’s lip fillers after ‘cheating’ on Shakira
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
After being slammed in Shakira's latest song, the former Barcelona defender is now under fire for allegedly paying for Clara Chia Marti's first cosmetic surgery.
Pique has been accused of paying for his girlfriend's lip fillers Credit: BackGrid
The journalist has claimed it was Clara Chia Marti's first cosmetic surgery Credit: BackGrid
Shakira and Pique split up last year Credit: Getty
The c...Full Story »
Chelsea announce signing of Noni Madueke from PSV – their sixth January signing
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Chelsea have announced the signing of Noni Madueke from PSV on a seven-and-a-half-year deal.
He is the Blues’ sixth signing of the winter transfer window and their second of the week after Mykhaylo Mudryk completed the switch from Shakhtar Donetsk.
The 20-year-old will not be available for selection to face Liverpool tomorrow as the match is Saturday’s early kick-off.
Madueke s...Full Story »
Thomas Tuchel unlikely to take Spurs job as he eyes move to Spain for two La Liga giants
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Thomas Tuchel had been linked with managing Tottenham Hotspur should Antonio Conte depart the club in the coming months, however, he has his sights set on two Spanish giants.
The German was sacked by Chelsea following a poor start to the 2022/2023 campaign, despite guiding the Blues to three trophies and reaching five finals in less than two seasons.
He also made Chelsea European champions w...Full Story »
Liverpool spy bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount remains on the radar of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
The Guardian says Liverpool are closely 'monitoring' the contract negotiations between Chelsea and Mount with 'plans in place' for a summer move.
The Reds are keeping a watchful eye on the current contract impasse in West London, with Mount still yet to pen fresh terms.
His deal has now entered it's final 18...Full Story »
Arsenal complete signing of Leandro Trossard from Brighton
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by ESPN
Arsenal have completed the signing of winger Leandro Trossard from Brighton, the club announced on Friday.
Sources told ESPN the Premier League leaders beat local rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea to the signature of the 28-year-old.
Trossard becomes Arsenal's first arrival during the January transfer window.
Arsenal had spent much of the window chasing Mykhailo Mudryk but he joined for ...Full Story »
SKRINI-ARGH Chelsea and Tottenham transfer blow as Milan Skriniar ‘agrees to join PSG for FREE in summer but could go in January’
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The Premier League duo were hoping to sign the centre-back to strengthen their backlines.
PSG have reportedly beaten Chelsea and Tottenham to Milan Skriniar Credit: Getty
But PSG have jumped to the front of the queue as they continued their interest in him from the summer.
The Ligue 1 giants have agreed to sign him in the summer after his contract expires at Inter Milan, according to L'Equipe...Full Story »
CAMA HERE Arsenal ‘want Eduardo Camavinga in shock loan transfer swoop as Mikel Arteta targets Real Madrid star to boost midfield’
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The French midfielder is a target for manager Mikel Arteta as the seeks to bolster his midfield.
Arsenal want Eduardo Camavinga on loan Credit: Getty
Arsenal have already signed Leandro Trossard this month as they look to strengthen for the rest of the Premier League season.
The club are ready to continue to back the Spanish manager as he attempts to land the club's first Premier League title...Full Story »
Memphis Depay completes €3m move to Atletico Madrid as Barcelona secure Yannick Carrasco transfer option
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by Goal.com
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement worth €3 million (£2.63m) for Memphis Depay, which includes an option for Yannick Carrasco.
Depay linked with move away from club
Atletico secure player on €3m transfer
Includes Barca's 'preferential purchase' of Carrasco
WHAT HAPPENED? The move sees Depay move to Catalonia on a permanent transfer, after Atletico we...Full Story »
Juventus deducted 15 points! Bianconeri punished for artificially inflating players' value for capital gains with Spurs director Paratici also handed football ban
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by Goal.com
Juventus have been deducted 15 points after inflating transfer values and lying to financial officials in an attempt to save money.
Juve punished over financial irregularities
Bianconeri will drop to 10th place
Directors also hit with sanctions
WHAT HAPPENED? A prosecutor for the Italian Football Federation found Juventus guilty of a number of financial violations that saved the club m...Full Story »
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd plot bid for Harry Kane
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by Goal.com
Perez nears Betis loan from Leicester
Ayoze Perez looks set to join Real Betis on loan from Leicester.
Arsenal & Newcastle eye Fresneda
Arsenal and Newcastle are monitoring Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda, Fichajes reports.
The 18-year-old right-back has impressed in Spain and his agent has already travelled to England to hold talks with the interested teams.
Ziyech wants B...Full Story »
Scott Twine’s return to become matchwinner is typical Burnley – Vincent Kompany
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by PA
Vincent Kompany believes that Scott Twine’s return from injury to become a Burnley matchwinner is typical of the sort of story the club need to be successful.Midfielder Twine has made just five substitute appearances for the club since his summer move from MK Dons, having been hampered by a serious of minor injuries.He came on as a substitute on Friday night to score his first goal for Bur...Full Story »
Transfer embargo won’t be distraction for Blades, says Paul Heckingbottom
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by PA
Paul Heckingbottom is confident Sheffield United will not let a transfer embargo derail their bid for automatic promotion from the Championship.The English Football League confirmed the Blades had been placed under an embargo, after defaulting on a payment to another club, a matter of hours before Heckingbottom’s second-placed side opened up a 14-point cushion on third-placed Watford with ...Full Story »
Daniel Jebbison goal sinks Hull as Sheffield United maintain promotion push
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by PA
Daniel Jebbison’s first league goal for Sheffield United since May 2021 secured a narrow 1-0 home win over Hull.The 19-year-old striker ended his 18-game league drought for the Blades as Paul Heckingbottom’s men maintained their relentless automatic promotion push with an 11th victory from their last 13 games in all competitions.Hull, though, put up a strong fight and were pressing f...Full Story »
Scott Twine opens Burnley account with late winner in West Brom comeback win
Posted Saturday, January 21, 2023 by PA
Scott Twine celebrated his first goal for Burnley with a stunning free-kick winner three minutes from time as the Championship leaders claimed a 2-1 comeback victory over West Brom.Twine, who has been restricted to just five substitute appearances following his summer move from MK Dons, curled a set-piece into the top corner to see off their spirited visitors.The Baggies had led from the seventh...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Arsenal in advanced talks to sign L Trossard
Posted Friday, January 20, 2023 by 7M Sport
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Mahrez saves CityMan City 4-2 Tottenham
Arsenal in advanced talks to sign L Trossard
One month ago. Argentina, World Cup champions!
If that was Messi and Ronaldo's final meeting, then what a run it was
Down 2-0 at halftime, City were in danger of losing their third game in eight days and dropping more points in the title...Full Story »
Ex-Miss Croatia tells fans her secrets behind incredible bum and luscious lips
Posted Friday, January 20, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Ivana Knoll, the former Miss Croatia winner who shot to fame for her raunchy outfits at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has revealed all about her gorgeous looks and whether she's all natural
Former Miss Croatia Ivana Knoll insists she has had no 'work done'
Ex-Miss Croatia Ivana Knoll has told fans the secret behind her sumptuous bum and puffy lips.
Knoll rose to fame at the World Cup in Qatar ...Full Story »
Cheating' Pique looks miserable as he's spotted smoking a cigar in Paris cafe after being slammed by Shakira in new song
Posted Friday, January 20, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
GERARD Pique was spotted looking miserable after lighting up a cigar in a Paris cafe amid his messy split from Shakira.
The stony-faced footballer was pictured in the French capital on Tuesday and seemed to coordinate his outfit with his mood.
Gerard Pique puffed his worries away as he smoked a cigar in a Paris cafeCredit: Splash
Pique sported a bulky black coat and hoodie paired with grey tr...Full Story »
Wanda Nara suffers nip slip live on Instagram - but doesn't notice for almost a minute
Posted Friday, January 20, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Wanda Nara suffered an embarrassing nip slip (Image: @wanda_nara / Instagram)
Wanda Nara suffered an embarrassing nip slip live on Instagram but didn't notice for almost a minute.
The notorious WAG was left red-faced during an Instagram Live stream earlier this week as she suffered a wardrobe malfunction in front of her 15 million followers. Nara had been seen smiling, pouting and sticking her...Full Story »
Bid rejected: Chelsea will have to pay much more for transfer of Premier League star
Posted Friday, January 20, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Chelsea have reportedly seen a £55million bid for the transfer of Moises Caicedo turned down by Brighton.
The Ecuador international is one of the finest young players in the Premier League at the moment, and it seems Brighton would expect a great deal more than that to let him go, according to The Athletic.
Chelsea may have to try an improved offer, though it remains to be seen if they ...Full Story »
Qatar finally break silence on Liverpool FC takeover links
Posted Friday, January 20, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud, the CEO of Qatar Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund of the Gulf nation, has broken his silence on links with a possible investment in Liverpool.
QIA are one of the consortiums being linked with the Reds at the moment, with FSG recently announcing that they were open to selling the club, or to minority investment coming in from elsewhere.
When aske...Full Story »
Bayern Munich sign Yann Sommer to replace injured Manuel Neuer
Posted Friday, January 20, 2023 by ESPN
Yann Sommer has completed a move to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. Richard Sellers/Getty Images
Bayern Munich have signed Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer from Borussia Monchengladbach to replace injured Manuel Neuer, the German champions said on Thursday.
The 34-year-old signed a contract to 2025 ending a weeks-long frantic search by Bayern for a goalkeeper following Neuer's injury.
"...Full Story »
Ronaldo scores 2, Messi 1 as PSG win Saudi friendly 5-4
Posted Friday, January 20, 2023 by ESPN
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi both scored as Paris Saint-Germain beat the Riyadh Season Team 5-4 at the King Fahd International Stadium on Thursday.
Ronaldo scored twice in his first game since signing for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr following his departure from Manchester United.
Messi, back with PSG after winning the World Cup with Argentina, got the first goa...Full Story »
GET LEW-IN Newcastle interested in Dominic Calvert-Lewin transfer with £35m Everton star on list of new striker targets
Posted Friday, January 20, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The Toffees striker has had a torrid season, scoring just once as he battles a number of niggling injuries.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has struggled to keep fit at Everton this season Credit: Getty
Frank Lampard's side - who are 19th in the Premier League - are struggling on and off the pitch amid a fan mutiny.
And SunSport understands Everton are bracing themselves for bids for their star England...Full Story »
Noni Madueke to Chelsea transfer agreed! Blues set to snap up PSV winger in £30.5m deal as January spending spree continues
Posted Friday, January 20, 2023 by Goal.com
Chelsea have reportedly agreed to sign Noni Madueke from PSV as the Blues' January spending shows no signs of slowing down.
Blues set to pay £30.5m for winger
Blues to take player immediately
Would become fifth permanent signing this month
WHAT'S HAPPENING? Chelsea are set to pay up to £30.5 million ($38m) for the 20-year-old England youth international, according to widespread...Full Story »
Arsenal agree £26m deal to sign Brighton star Leandro Trossard
Posted Friday, January 20, 2023 by Goal.com
Arsenal have agreed a deal with Brighton to sign Leandro Trossard, with the winger expected to undergo a medical imminently.
Gunners missed out on Mudryk
Eager to bolster attacking ranks
Belgium international has seven goals for Brighton this season
WHAT HAPPENED? The Gunners turned to Trossard after missing out on Mykhailo Mudryk to Chelsea, with the Belgium international seen as an app...Full Story »
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Tottenham lead race to sign €40m Zaniolo from Roma
Posted Friday, January 20, 2023 by Goal.com
Tottenham lead race to sign €40m Zaniolo (Sky Sport)
Tottenham are currently leading the race to sign Nicolo Zaniolo from Roma, Sky Sport in Italy reports.
Roma have put talks over a new contract on hold and Juventus had been seen as the favourites to lure him away from the Italian capital.
However, a move abroad seems most likely for Zaniolo and it is Spurs who have shown most intere...Full Story »
City shows worry Pep Guardiola, who says title rivals Arsenal can ‘destroy’ them
Posted Friday, January 20, 2023 by PA
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 »
Manchester City 4 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur: Riyad Mahrez stars as Man City stage stunning second-half recovery to beat Spurs
Posted Friday, January 20, 2023 by PA
Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Manchester City staged a stunning fightback to reignite their title hopes with a 4-2 win over Tottenham.The Premier League champions were rocked when Spurs struck twice through Dejan Kulusevski and Emerson Royal in the closing moments of the first half after Ederson errors at the Etihad Stadium.Yet faced with the prospect of trailing leaders Arsenal by eight points a...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Crystal Palace 1-1 Man Utd
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by 7M Sport
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Mood after Michael Olise's 91st-minute equalizer:
Casemiro will be suspended for Manchester United's game against Arsenal after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. Arsenal fans:
Crystal Palace 1-1 Man Utd
The oldest player at Aston Villa is YoungThe fastest player at Man City is WalkerTh...Full Story »
Arsenal working Jan market with £100M Rice in mind
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Arsenal chiefs are willing to save their pennies to sign West Ham captain Declan Rice in the summer.
The Gunners refuse to panic after being gazumped by Chelsea in the race for Mykhailo Mudryk.
Manager Mikel Arteta is still keen to reinforce his squad during the current transfer window. But the runaway League leaders will not be splashing out just for the sake of making a January signing.
A...Full Story »
Xavi wants Wolves outcast Guedes to replace Atletico-bound Depay at Barcelona
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by Goal.com
With Memphis Depay heading to Atletico Madrid, Barcelona manager Xavi has identified Wolves' Goncalo Guedes as a replacement.
WHAT HAPPENED? Atleti and Barca agreed on a deal for Memphis to head to the Spanish capital on Wednesday afternoon, leaving the Catalans shorthanded at left wing. AS is reporting that Xavi is after Guedes on a short-term loan to replace the Dutch international. Guedes ...Full Story »
Gerard Pique 'cheating discovered by Shakira after finding half-eaten jam in fridge'
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Gerard Pique's dislike of strawberry jam might well have exposed his alleged cheating on Shakira - after she spotted some of the fruit spread to have been eaten out of their shared fridge
Gerard Pique's dislike of jam might have been his downfall (Image: Getty Images)
Gerard Pique's alleged cheating on ex-partner Shakira was reportedly exposed after she found some jam in their fridge to have b...Full Story »
Atletico Madrid finalising €3M signing of Barcelona striker Depay
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Atletico Madrid are finalising the €3m cash signing of Barcelona striker Memphis Depay.
Atletico have successfully reached terms with Barca for the Dutchman, says Marca.
Although those at the Camp Nou had always assured that the striker would not leave if a replacement did not arrive, the pressure of Atletico eventually told.
Depay had agreed personal terms with Atletico last month. H...Full Story »
Arsenal in talks over stunning Moussa Diaby deal: report
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by fourfourtwo.com
Arsenal are chasing Moussa Diaby, having opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal.
The Gunners missed out on Mykhailo Mudryk, their top priority for the January transfer window when they were gazumped by Chelsea for the Ukrainian. The Blues shelled out a reportedly £88m, including add-ons, leaving Mikel Arteta and co. going back to the drawing board.
The likes of Raphinha, Rafael ...Full Story »
TATT'S IT I love Cristiano Ronaldo so much I got his name and number tattooed on my back and cried at his World Cup exit
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The giant tatt - showing Ronaldo's name, his favourite shirt number, and a football - covers fan Parthiban's entire back.
The Cristiano Ronaldo tattoo being inked onto the fan's back Credit: Newsflash
Ronaldo's number seven was a part of the tattoo Credit: Newsflash
The finished work was shared to the footballing world Credit: Newsflash
Indian Parthiban posted images of the huge inking in an...Full Story »
Barcelona captain Busquets rejects massive Al Nassr offer
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Barcelona captain Sergi Busquets has rejected a massive offer from Al Nassr.
Catalunya Radio reports Busquets was offered a contract of €20 million per season.
But the 34-year-old has opted to decline Al Nassr's advances.
Busquets' deal expires in June.
Barça head coach Xavi would like the midfielder to renew his contract, which could still happen, while MLS club Inter Miami, ow...Full Story »
Man United and Chelsea join Spurs in race for Premier League goalkeeper
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Manchester United and Chelsea are set to rival Tottenham Hotspur for the signing of Brentford goalkeeper David Raya.
That's according to a recent report from the Telegraph, who claim Antonio Conte's Lilywhites have been joined by two of their biggest rivals in the race to sign the Brentford's outstanding number one.
All three clubs have goalkeeping problems to solve. Man United have yet to m...Full Story »
FIGHTING FIT Pep Guardiola’s glamorous daughter Maria wears gym gear as she works out and ‘sticks to New Year’s resolution’
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The glamorous 22-year-old has become popular for her stunning Instagram snaps.
Maria gave fans a glimpse of the gym as she stuck to her 2023 plans Credit: Instagram
Maria has 474,000 Instagram followers Credit: Instagram
In her latest update to followers, she wears skin-tight clothes as she stretches out during a workout.
Maria posted updates to her story as she showed herself wearing a grey...Full Story »
PSG were willing to sell Mbappe to Liverpool
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe had the opportunity to leave the club last summer.
However, the Parisiens were only willing to sell Mbappe to Premier League giants Liverpool.
The French attacker was heavily linked with a free transfer move to Real Madrid.
Eventually Mbappe signed a new contract with PSG for another two years.
Per The Athletic, Liverpool are the only team he could ha...Full Story »
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Tuchel in line to replace Conte at Tottenham
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by Goal.com
Tuchel in line to replace Conte (Fichajes)
Ex-Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is the favourite to replace Antonio Conte if the Italian leaves after the season, claims Fichajes.
Conte's contract ends in the summer and he has expressed mild irritation at Spurs' board.
Tuchel is said to be open to the Tottenham job after being sacked by Chelsea in September.
West Ham make Ings bid
West Ham hav...Full Story »
Michael Beale insists Rangers cannot ‘keep on going behind and coming back’
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by PA
Michael Beale insists Rangers have to stop making life difficult for themselves after coming from behind to beat 10-man Kilmarnock 3-2 at Rugby Park.In a barnstorming Killie start to the cinch Premiership encounter, defender Chris Stokes headed in from a corner after six minutes but Rangers steadied and responded with goals from attackers Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent.Kilmarnock winger Dann...Full Story »
Jesse Marsch impressed by Willy Gnonto’s rise at Leeds
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by PA
Leeds head coach Jesse Marsch refused to put a value on man-of-the-match Willy Gnonto after he scored a brilliant brace in his side’s 5-2 FA Cup replay win against Cardiff.Gnonto, a summer transfer deadline-day signing from Zurich for a reported £3.8million, spectacularly volleyed Leeds ahead inside 30 seconds as they reached the fourth round for the first time in six years.Rodrigo f...Full Story »
Erik ten Hag felt he had to play Casemiro in ‘important’ game against Palace
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by PA
Erik ten Hag defended his decision to start Casemiro in Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace despite the midfielder picking up a one-match ban with his fifth yellow card.United looked poised to move into second spot in the Premier League after Bruno Fernandes fired in the opener late in the first half, but Michael Olise’s last-gasp free-kick denied the visitors.Casemiro&r...Full Story »
Jim Goodwin vows to carry on as Aberdeen boss after Hearts rout
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by PA
Jim Goodwin was adamant he will not walk away from his role as Aberdeen manager after Wednesday’s “humiliating” 5-0 defeat away to Hearts.The Dons were 4-0 down at half-time at Tynecastle as their poor run of form since the World Cup break continued.When it was suggested afterwards that he looked like a beaten man, Goodwin said: “I am not a beaten man, I will never chuck ...Full Story »
Ange Postecoglou hails debutant Yuki Kobayashi for handling St Mirren threat
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2023 by PA
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou praised Yuki Kobayashi for dealing with the physical threat of St Mirren as the Japanese defender enjoyed a 4-0 victory on his debut.With Cameron Carter-Vickers struggling with a minor injury, the 22-year-old was handed his first chance since arriving from Vissel Kobe ahead of the transfer window.Kobayashi hit the post just before Liel Abada notched a 15th-minute ...Full Story »