ERIK TEN HAG has shed light on his dinner date with Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of his side's crunch clash with Barcelona. The Red Devils secured a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp in the first leg of their play-off match. The legendary former boss ate out with the current manager last nightCredit: Red Issue The two powerhouses will collide again in the Europa league at Old Trafford on Thursday...Full Story »

Stoke boss Alex Neil explained he had a duty of care to withdraw Tyrese Campbell after the striker was seemingly knocked out in the 3-1 win at Swansea.Campbell went down under a heavy tackle from Ryan Manning after 55 minutes and looked to have hit his head on the ground.As he lay prone on the ground, Stoke physio Nick Meace raced onto the pitch and after examining his stricken player waved for ...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson highlighted the potential of youngsters Sam Bell and Alex Scott after their goals sent ragged West Brom spinning out of the FA Cup.Promoted to the starting line-up in place of £9 million Bournemouth signing Antoine Semenyo, Bell opened the scoring with a sweet right-footed curler after the visitors failed to clear a 12th-minute corner.Scott doubled the lead after 28 minutes, ...Full Story »

Colchester’s fight to beat the drop from Sky Bet League Two took another step forward as they enjoyed a dramatic 2-1 win at relegation rivals Hartlepool.An 88th-minute scrambled winner from Alex Newby earned the U’s a fifth win in eight games, while Pools stay third bottom.The visitors bagged the opening goal on five minutes.A long free-kick was pumped into the area by Arthur Reid an...Full Story »

Alex Neil praised Dwight Gayle after he ended his 50-game goal drought in Stoke’s 4-0 rout of Reading.The 33-year-old forward notched his first goal since December 2020 as he capped an impressive Potters’ display in the Sky Bet Championship clash.An early Will Smallbone effort opened the scoring with Tyrese Campbell and Jacob Brown tightening Stoke’s grip on the tie.And a first...Full Story »

Record signing Alexander Isak headed Newcastle back into the Premier League’s top three after old boy Aleksandar Mitrovic had fluffed his lines for Fulham.The £60million striker’s third goal for the club secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory at St James’ Park, but only after one-time Tyneside favourite Mitrovic had seen a successful penalty ruled out for a double contact.Eddi...Full Story »

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is preparing to leave Liverpool. The Daily Mail says he is leaving Liverpool - but faces a dilemma over his pending exit as he decides whether to go in January or depart as a free agent. There is growing Premier League interest in the former Arsenal star ahead of this month's transfer deadline, with a number of English clubs and teams abroad keen on signing Oxlade-Cha...Full Story »

STEVEN GERRARD is being considered for a shock new role after being sacked by Aston Villa. The former Liverpool star has been approached by Poland to take over as a replacement for Czeslaw Michniewicz. Steven Gerrard has been offered the Poland manager's job Gerrard excelled in his first job as manager when he led Rangers to a first Scottish title since 2011. But he was less successful after...Full Story »

Alex Neil does not think Stoke’s FA Cup third round victory at Hartlepool could have gone any better.The Potters, struggling to find good form in the Championship, brushed aside the League Two strugglers with relative ease at the Suit Direct Stadium.Hartlepool defender Euan Murray turned a low Josh Tymon cross into his own net in the 16th minute and that was followed by a predatory Jacob B...Full Story »

Boss Roberto De Zerbi was not surprised to see World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister come off the bench to cement Brighton’s place in the FA Cup fourth round.The Argentina international scored two second-half goals, the first of them with an audacious flick, to help the Premier League Seagulls to a 5-1 win at Sky Bet Championship Middlesbrough.Asked about his contribution, De Zerbi said: &l...Full Story »

Chelsea are readying a bid for Brighton's World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister. The Blues see the Argentina international as an alternative to Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The Times says Chelsea are ready to turn their attention towards his Argentina team-mate Mac Allister instead. The Seagulls midfielder, 24, played in each of his country's matches in Qatar and was an important part ...Full Story »

Mac Allister has attracted a lot of interest after a stunning World Cup campaign as he starred alongside Lionel Messi and helped Argentina win their first world title in 36 years. Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister prefers a move to Juventus than Arsenal and Tottenham Credit: Reuters The Gunners and Spurs have been among the suitors keeping tabs on the midfielder along with Inter Milan, Atletic...Full Story »

The attacking midfielder impressed for Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar. Alexis Mac Allister has been linked with a move away from Brighton Credit: Getty Mac Allister, 24, played a significant role as Lionel Messi and Co won the tournament - setting up Angel Di Maria's stunning goal in the final. The in-demand star is under contract at Brighton until 2025, with the South Coast side possess...Full Story »

Stoke manager Alex Neil is calling on his side to be more ruthless in front of goal after the Potters could only manage a 2-2 draw at Rotherham.Neil’s side had to rally to get a point after twice going behind against the run of play at the New York Stadium.Stoke created a host of chances in the first half but Liam Delap was particularly wasteful, missing a hat-trick of opportunities.Viktor...Full Story »

It seems as though Brighton's Alexis Mac Allister got a little excited after winning the World Cup with Argentina. The 23-year-old was in fine form throughout his first World Cup tournament and laid on a glorious assist for Angel di Maria to double Argentina's lead in the final against France. He was substituted in extra time but watched on as Argentina prevailed 4-2 on penalties after a bre...Full Story »

Martin Canning stood in for under-the-weather Stoke boss Alex Neil and spoke of his pride at the visitors’ efforts in their 2-1 come-from-behind victory at Bristol City.Jacob Brown scored a second-half winner after Liam Delap had cancelled out Nahki Wells’ opener.Neil was struggling as he watched from the dugout and missed his post-match press conference, and assistant manager Cannin...Full Story »

Alex Neil lamented not being awarded a “stonewall” penalty as Stoke were held to a 2-2 draw by fellow strugglers Cardiff.The Potters came from behind to take the lead in a dramatic first half before Liam Delap was twice felled in the area by a clumsy Cedric Kipre.But referee Andy Woolmer was left unmoved on both occasions at a pivotal time as Stoke attempted to consolidate their lead...Full Story »

WAG Kennedy Alexa is hoping England outfox Wales in tonight's World Cup clash. The girlfriend of Leicester City's James Maddison wore a snake print bikini in a photograph she shared online. Kennedy Alexa started dating James in 2020 after she moved back to the UK from LACredit: Instagram James Maddison returned to training on Saturday and is hoping to feature in the squad chosen to face Wales...Full Story »

The right-back will be hoping for more than a brief stay in Qatar as the Three Lions chase glory. Trent Alexander-Arnold models Calvin Klein pants Credit: Calvin Klein via Instagram / @calvinklein The Liverpool star shows off his chiselled physique Credit: Calvin Klein via Instagram / @calvinklein And he'll surely have packed enough pairs of pants if his latest endorsement deal is anything to...Full Story »

Hartlepool will be without Alex Lacey for the FA Cup replay with Solihull Moors.The centre-half suffered a dislocated shoulder in the original tie, which finished in a 2-2 draw, and faces a spell on the sidelines.Rollin Menayese and Jamie Sterry are still missing to add to manager Keith Curle’s defensive problems.David Ferguson filled in at centre-back against Stevenage at the weekend on h...Full Story »