Premier League side fighting tooth and nail to avoid the dreaded drop
The Premier League relegation race is one which the “winner”, second and third want to avoid like the proverbial plague. Yet it is underway, firmly,…
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Three Reasons why England could win the Euros … and Two why they won’t
The Three Lions turned in their most impressive World Cup display for some time in Russia last summer and the feel-good factor has continued into…
Southgate ready to hear roar of Three Lions as England head into Bulgaria Euro clash
Three Lions head coach Gareth Southgate is busy shaping his thoughts on exactly who will represent England when they go head to head with Bulgaria…
Frustration for mid-table Pompey as questions asked over Jackett’s stewardship at Fratton Park
There aren’t many — if at all any — Portsmouth fans who would have accepted a position of 14th in the League One table after…
Lennon woe as Celtic crash out of the Champions League to minnows CFR Cluj
After all was said and done, Celtic simply were not good enough on the night. And however boss Neil Lennon dresses it up, they endured…
Rooney’s Return to English Football: What it Really Means
In becoming a player/coach with Derby County for 2019/20, Wayne Rooney underlines the East Midlands club’s reputation as a breeding ground for promising young coaches,…
Back Bielsa to take Leeds to the Premier League this time after agony of play-offs
Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa’s mission is clear: to shape his squad with intelligent coaching and to maximise the talent of his players as the…
New Luton boss Jones awaits Championship baptism of fire — as Leeds look to find Promised Land
New Luton Town boss Graeme Jones faces something of a baptism of fire on Friday when he takes charge of the newly-promoted Hatters as they…
Gers boss Gerrard rues missed chances in routine win over Luxembourg minnows
Glasgow Rangers boss Steven Gerrard says he wishes his team had chalked up the convincing win his side deserved as they cruised to a 2-0…
Hoops happy! Celtic on course for Champions League progress
Whether or not Glasgow Celtic can sustain a decent run in the Champions League remains to be seen. But for the time being they have…
Gerrard will run rule over new aces as Gers head to Gib to faces minnows
Steve Gerrard will be at pains to ensure that there is no complacency within the Glasgow Rangers ranks when he takes his side to face…
Copa America agony for Suarez as fans anticipate Brazil v Argentina showdown
Luis Suarez has enjoyed an illustrious career playing at the highest level on the world stage and at club level. You’d back him all day…
Leeds ready to go again but look set to lose Clarke to Spurs
Leeds United narrowly missed out on securing a place in the Premier League last term — but their scintillating brand of football still have punters…
Wolves relish Europa League action as Glasgow Rangers face tricky tie
For Arsenal fans it was considered a burden. And when the Gunners flopped so badly in the final with a 4-1 defeat to London rivals…
Palmeiras in pole position to lift title, thanks to top coach Scolari
They won the league title last time of asking. And there appears to be no reason to suspect that table-toppers Palmeiras won’t win it again…
Portugal’s Nations League glory caps sizzling season for Silva
It surely can’t get much better for Manchester City winger Bernardo Silva after he helped to steer Portugal to victory over Holland to claim the…
Is Sarri’s Call to Italy Inevitable?
It is safe to say that Maurizio Sarri experienced a turbulent first season in the Premier League, having taken on a job that has seen…
Sterling set for captain’s role as England head into semi-final against Holland
It is perhaps an indication of how much Raheem Sterling has grown up that he has shown he is contrite after his media team revealed…
Pochettino leaves sorry Spurs in limbo after Champions League misery
Sorry Spurs lost the Champions League final — now they could suffer another loss. For the manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has yet to confirm whether or…
Striker Uribe seals deal to switch from Flamengo to Santos
Forward Fernando Uribe sealed the deal to join Santos from Flamengo and then paid tribute to the manner in which coach Jorge Sampaoli went about…