‘He’s had tough breaks… no one wanted him’ – the story of Ireland and Norwich star Andrew Omobamidele
It truly was make or break, the last throw of the dice.
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December 10, 2021 /
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Ralf Rangnick: No one should stand in Pogba’s way if he wants to leave Old Trafford
Ralf Rangnick has questioned the decision to allow Paul Pogba to recuperate from injury in Dubai and insisted Manchester United should not try to [...]
December 10, 2021 /
Premier League
Steven Gerrard no longer feels the weight of the world as he returns to Anfield as Aston Villa boss
Steven Gerrard is guaranteed a rapturous reception from the Kop when he brings his Aston Villa side to Anfield tomorrow.
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December 9, 2021 /
Premier League
Saints sub Shane won’t be saying so Long says Hassenhuttl
Southampton boss Ralf Hassenhuttl has ruled out a move in the January transfer window for Shane Long – and insists the veteran has to accept his [...]
December 9, 2021 /
Premier League
Hammer blow for Zouma to put Moyes on defensive alert
David Moyes could be forced into the January transfer market to solve West Ham United’s growing injury crisis after Kurt Zouma became the latest [...]
December 7, 2021 /
Premier League
Ralf Rangnick looking to win players’ hearts and minds at Old Trafford
Ralf Rangnick wants his playing philosophy to become infused into his Manchester United players’ “hearts, brains and blood” as his Old Trafford [...]
December 7, 2021 /
Premier League
Rangnick looking to win players’ hearts and minds at Old Trafford
Ralf Rangnick wants his playing philosophy to become infused into his Manchester United players’ “hearts, brains and blood” as his Old Trafford [...]
December 7, 2021 /
Premier League
Rangnick looks poised to add Armas to his coaching staff
Ralf Rangnick is due to add the former New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC coach Chris Armas to his coaching staff at Manchester United. Armas, who [...]
December 6, 2021 /
Premier League
Midfield leaders continue to drive Reds’ title challenge
Liverpool had little opportunity to swashbuckle and steamroll at Molineux.
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December 5, 2021 /
Premier League
Ronaldo follows Manchester United’s plan to press and earns interim manager Ralf Rangnick’s admiration
Ralf Rangnick admitted he was “positively surprised” by Manchester United’s performance and lauded Cristiano Ronaldo’s work off the ball after [...]
December 5, 2021 /
Premier League
Moura’s moment of magic gets Conte’s Spurs looking up again
As they headed home in the Sunday afternoon drizzle, Tottenham’s supporters could reflect on the type of largely worry-free day so often lacking [...]
December 5, 2021 /
Premier League
It’s sink or swim time for Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City while Steven Gerrard’s rep grows at Aston Villa
Brendan Rodgers is on the way down and Steven Gerrard is on the way up. So it’s fitting the younger man prevailed in the battle between Liverpool [...]
December 5, 2021 /
Premier League
Cristiano Ronaldo isn't the problem at Man United – the real issues are in defence
PLENTY of critics have suggested Cristiano Ronaldo has been part of the problem for Manchester United this season, but I’ve never heard so much [...]
December 5, 2021 /
Premier League
Divock Origi’s last-gasp winner fires Jurgen Klopp’s men to precious win
Wolves 0 Liverpool 1
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December 4, 2021 /
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Edouard Mendy left red-faced after a calamity of costly errors hurts Chelsea
West Ham 3 Chelsea 2
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December 4, 2021 /
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Superb Silva inspires as Manchester City jump over Liverpool to go top
Watford 1 Manchester City 3
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December 4, 2021 /
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West Ham take another big scalp as Chelsea stumble in Premier League title race
Arthur Masuaku’s bizarre late strike sent Chelsea spinning to a 3-2 defeat at West Ham in a rip-roaring London derby.
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December 4, 2021 /
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Gerrard eager to renew his rivalry with Rodgers despite painful past
Steven Gerrard will always associate Brendan Rodgers with the lowest moment of his gilded career: the fateful slip against Chelsea in April 2014 [...]
December 3, 2021 /
Premier League
What’s the point in being loyal to a club if ex-fans just boo you anyway?
I used to think there was a right way to leave a football club. A means by which a much-loved player could exit through the front door, and still [...]
December 3, 2021 /
Premier League
Conte influence beginning to show as Son provides spark
A night of release, and especially a moment of riveting brilliance, that was the consequence of a week’s work.
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December 2, 2021 /
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Ronaldo to the rescue yet again but pressing issue remains for United
If you are already bored of the interminable debate over whether Cristiano Ronaldo is a help or a hindrance to Manchester United, we are afraid [...]
December 2, 2021 /
Premier League
Cristiano Ronaldo spot on to end Michael Carrick’s brief reign on a high
For Ralf Rangnick, sitting on the back row of the Old Trafford directors’ box for the first time before his brief era of control is launched, [...]
December 2, 2021 /
Premier League
‘He's very respectful of the journey he's on’ – Burnley manager Sean Dyche has high praise for Nathan Collins
Burnley boss Sean Dyche has praised the attitude of Irish defender Nathan Collins after he notched up another Premier League clean sheet.
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December 2, 2021 /
Premier League
Ralf Rangnick gets his work permit and will take charge of Manchester United against Crystal Palace on Sunday
Ralph Rangnick has been granted a work permit to start his reign as Manchester United manager.
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December 2, 2021 /
Premier League
Salah doubles up to help the Reds chew up Toffees as boos ring around Goodison
When he was appointed Everton manager Rafael Benitez will have been looking for this fixture, will have dreamt of winning it and for his name to [...]
December 1, 2021 /
Premier League
Silva’s golden moment gives Gerrard a first loss
It was a brilliantly executed moment fit for a future king, but sadly for Prince William it came from a player in the white and green of [...]
December 1, 2021 /
Premier League
United face choice between biggest name and best player
As Michael Carrick walked into the dressing room at Stamford Bridge to deliver his half-time team talk, he expected to see Cristiano Ronaldo [...]
December 1, 2021 /
Premier League
Spurs defender Cristian Romero out for rest of year with ‘very serious’ injury
Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero has been ruled out for the rest of the year.
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December 1, 2021 /
Premier League
Mancini the surprise candidate to enter race for United job
Roberto Mancini has emerged as a wild-card candidate to take over as Manchester United boss next summer.
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November 30, 2021 /
Premier League
United hiring Mancini may seem mad but it just might work
On the face of it, the idea of Roberto Mancini managing Manchester United might feel a little left-field, a wild-card candidacy. Scratch the [...]
November 30, 2021 /
Premier League