Reading boss Veljko Paunovic admitted fans calling for him to be sacked was “difficult to hear”, but insisted he is not concerned about his future in the wake of a 4-0 defeat at QPR.Angry Royals supporters turned on Paunovic, whose team are struggling near the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship and are without a win in nine matches.Paunovic said: “It’s obviously difficult...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO teased fans on Instagram with a sweaty post from Dubai. The Portuguese superstar is currently out in the Middle East as Manchester United enjoy their mid-season break. Cristiano Ronaldo shared a sweaty selfie with fansCredit: Instagram Ronaldo, 36, took time out to take a picture with Formula 1 bad boy Nikita Mazepin. But he is primarily there to keep working on his body. ...Full Story »

QPR boss Mark Warburton will make a late check on skipper Stefan Johansen ahead of Tuesday night’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Swansea.Midfielder Johansen missed Saturday’s 2-1 win at Coventry with a knock suffered in training and is being assessed.If he does not make it, Luke Amos, who played the final 32 minutes at the weekend after replacing Johansen’s deputy Andre Dozze...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has urged fans to curb their risky behaviour to protect English football’s “unique atmosphere” after Antonio Rudiger was struck by a lighter thrown from the away supporters during Sunday’s win over Tottenham.Rudiger was hit during the Blues’ 2-0 Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge, earned thanks to second-half goals from Hakim Ziyech...Full Story »

EVERTON have confirmed a supporter has been arrested after Aston Villa's Matty Cash and Lucas Digne were hit by a bottle thrown from the stands. The duo were celebrating after Digne - who left the Toffees a fortnight ago for Villa - supplied the assist as Emi Buendia headed home a corner from Digne to win the game. Matty Cash and Lucas Digne were both struck by objects thrown by Everton fans a...Full Story »

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin hopes his team can return to Hampden this season but with supporters there to experience it this time.The Paisley side reached the semi-finals of both cup competitions when they were played behind closed doors last season.They booked their place in the last 16 of this year’s Scottish Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win away to Ayr thanks to first-half goals from Ky...Full Story »

Everton caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson empathised with fans who protested after their 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa after admitting he was “on the floor” after the result.A 10th defeat in 14 league matches – courtesy of Emiliano Buendia’s header in first-half added time – means their 19 points from their first 20 games is their lowest total at this stage since 1...Full Story »

The Africa Cup of Nations is a tournament filled with passion, but former Ghana star Sulley Muntari, who had two spells in the Premier League, let his emotions get the better of him with one social media post Former Premier League and Africa Cup of Nations star Sulley Muntari once sat on a Lamborghini and told fans he "doesn't give a f***". Muntari not only played for both Portsmouth and Sunde...Full Story »

FOOTBALL fans have been sent into a meltdown after Arsenal legend Alan Smith was bizarrely snapped sitting on FOUR CHAIRS at the Emirates. The Gunners icon, 59, was on on Sky Sports commentary duty for the club's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg loss to Liverpool in North London. Smith was bizarrely snapped sitting on a pile of at least four chairs at the Emirates But Smith - who stands at 6...Full Story »

Arsenal Fan TV star Liam Goodenough, known as DT, has issued a statement after his prison sentence was extended this week. Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, Goodenough was convicted of kidnapping, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and stalking involving serious alarm or distress after pleading guilty on 5 November 2021, at Aylesbury Crown Court. Additional charges of c...Full Story »

LIVERPOOL legend Jamie Carragher was quick to take to social media to make light of Rafa Benitez's sacking at Everton. The 61-year-old was axed by the Toffees on Sunday afternoon following the club's 2-1 defeat against Norwich at Carrow Road. Jamie Carragher took joy in Benitez's sacking with the Toffees languishing in 16th spot He leaves the Merseyside outfit in 16th spot in the table having...Full Story »

Home Secretary Priti Patel wants to extend the scope of football banning orders, which can already be imposed on people convicted of violence, disorder and racist or homophobic chanting, to also cover online hate offences. Marcus Rashford was one of the England players to receive vile racist abuse Credit: Reuters Priti Patel said the beautiful game had been 'marred by disgraceful racism from o...Full Story »

WYCOMBE WANDERERS hero Adebayo Akinfenwa was the toast of the town on Saturday - but not for actually scoring a goal. The 39-year-old EFL veteran delighted fans with a hilarious celebration after Wycombe snatched a dramatic point against Sunderland in the 98th minute. Joe Jacobson netted in the dying embers of the League One clash, sending Adams Park into raptures. His Wycombe team-mates al...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte refused to be drawn on Tanguy Ndombele’s future after he was booed by home fans during the 3-1 FA Cup win over Morecambe.The Frenchman, the club’s record signing, angered Spurs fans after he took an age to leave the field when substituted with his side 1-0 down with only 21 minutes remaining.In an apparent act of defiance, Ndombele, who appeared to walk s...Full Story »

Lewis Baker made a shock appearance in Chelsea's FA Cup third round clash with Chesterfield on Saturday evening, and his cameo left Blues fans scratching their heads Chelsea's forgotten man Lewis Baker has made his second appearance for the Blues eight years after his debut at the age of 26. Thomas Tuchel's side were cruising against Chesterfield in their third-round FA Cup tie when the Germ...Full Story »

Salford manager Gary Bowyer dismissed claims the lack of fans at Rodney Parade gave his side the upper hand as they eased to a 2-0 win at Newport.Welsh government restrictions brought in on Boxing Day meant the match was played behind closed doors and Salford took advantage of the lack of atmosphere to wrap up all three points thanks to a Finn Azaz own goal a minute before the break and Brandon ...Full Story »

HE may be hero-worshipped on Tyneside, but for Allan Saint-Maximin there are no greater gods than those from Greek mythology. A deity to the Toon Army, the Newcastle winger grew up in Paris learning of the legendary stories. Newcastle star Saint-Maximin has launched his own board gameCredit: Instagram / @helios_zone From Zeus and his brothers Hades and Poseidon, to Athena, Ares and Apollo, th...Full Story »

Philippe Coutinho looks set to be reunited with former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard in the Premier League at Aston Villa after being frozen out at Barcelona Philippe Coutinho is said to be nearing a Premier League return with Aston Villa in a reunion with his former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard. The Brazil international midfielder had endured a nightmare four seasons in Spain since b...Full Story »

The Belgian striker last week said he would '100 per cent still be at Inter' if they'd offered him a new contract, riling Blues fans and causing him to be dropped for the 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Romelu Lukaku has said sorry to Chelsea fans for his recent bombshell interview Credit: PA It recently emerged Lukaku was advised not to do the interview and was surprised by the 'brutal' reaction. B...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE hope to seal a deal for Kieran Trippier in the coming days after Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone confirmed he wants to leave. The England full-back was the last player off the pitch as he appeared to say farewell to the Atletico fans after their 2-0 win against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has confirmed Kieran Trippier has an offer from Newcastle T...Full Story »