Honours even between Malmö and AIK, as Hamad secures a late win for Hammarby.

The return of the Swedish Allsvenskan last week brought out many a football fan, despite the fellow return of the ‘beast from the east’ across much of Europe. Many predict Malmö FF to achieve their third successive title this season, and for AIK to be their biggest challengers. The two giants of Swedish Football faced […]

Hamad hat-trick places Hammarby in 1st as newcomers spring no surprises in game week 1 of the Allsvenskan.

Jiloan Hamad stole the headlines for Hammarby IF in game week one of the 2018 Swedish Allsvenskan, as the Swedish Internationals hat-trick sealed a 3-1 home win over IK Sirius. The Azerbaijani-born striker converted from the spot on the cusp of half-time, after Sirius’ Ian Sirelius handled the ball inside the box. Just five minutes […]

The stats are adding up at QPR

The International break always comes as something of an inconvenience to the modern football fan. For reasons we can’t quite put our fingers on, International football just doesn’t have the same entertainment values as club football but all is well, because QPR are the Championships current form team. Since the turn of the year, Ian […]

The ‘QPR 100 Club’ has two new members but will they be at Loftus Road for much longer?

February was a pretty good month for QPR. Two clean-sheet wins against Barnsley and Bolton were partnered by narrow defeats, but solid performances at Wolves and Sheffield United, and a rather anomalous 5-2 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest. But the Forest game marked a milestone for a couple of QPR players – Massimo Luongo […]

Luhukay talks injuries and GPS

Sheffield Wednesday boss Jo’s Luhukay spoke to the press today ahead of Saturday’s game against Aston Villa in the EFL Championship. A disappointing midweek defeat at Millwall left Luhukay feeling blue but the Dutchman, who’s with just 1 league win since being appointed in the New Year, reminded everyone of the lengthy injury list currently […]

Wednesday prepare to face former boss in FA Cup tie

Sheffield Wednesday host a Swansea City team who have been rejuvenated by former boss Carlos Carvalhal, in the 5th round of the FA Cup. In the club press conference today was Portuguese defender Frederico Venâncio: “It’s not going to be special because of Carlos… We’ll be there 100% to win.” Carvalhal was appointed Sheffield Wednesday […]

Heckingbottom speaks of “unbelievable time” at Barnsley in first Leeds presser

Leeds United’s new head coach Paul Heckingbottom spoke to the press today for the first time since his switch from Yorkshire rivals Barnsley on Monday. The Barnsley-born Heckingbottom spoke on his choice to join Leeds, and what players and fans can expect from his time in charge. Discussing his two year stint as Barnsley manager, […]

Pre-match Press Conference: Barnsley FC

This Saturday 19th-placed Barnsley host league leaders Wolves in what is a crucial game for both teams. Speaking at the club press conference today, Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom talked injuries, new and potential signings, and on the opposition. “We’re a bit light at the minute in terms of numbers, Adam Jackson has come back in, […]

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