Will it be a case of third time’s the charm for Sam Burgess’ Warrington? Under his stewardship, Warrington have reached the past two Challenge Cup finals. But if they are to reach Wembley again they will have to get past last year’s victors Hull KR. The Wire have a number of high-profile absentees, including captain…
They have not won a competition since the 2023 League Cup, which came the year after a Scottish Cup triumph and their 2021 Premiership title. Since 2021, Celtic have won nine trophies, Aberdeen and St Mirren one each and Hearts are on course for their first top-flight title since 1960. Celtic, as well as being…
Maldon & Tiptree owners Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband Scott are remanded in custody. Source link
Over the course of Rodri’s hugely successful Manchester City career, one thing is plain; Pep Guardiola’s side are a better team with him than without him. It’s a view backed up by the data. Since his debut in August 2019, City have a better win percentage, score more goals, concede fewer goals, and have more…
Holly Shand: “In the short-term, there’s little impact, with Manchester City’s potential increasingly high. They need to chalk up wins against Brentford and Crystal Palace over the double gameweek to reduce the gap at the top to, at worst, two points – from the current five. “Erling Haaland is bang in form. He’s scored in…
Mohamed Salah is still sidelined with a minor thigh issue, though Liverpool expect him to return for the final stretch of the campaign. Alisson Becker has yet to resume full training and continues to be assessed, while Giorgi Mamardashvili is unavailable after sustaining a knee injury. Arne Slot is due to provide further updates in…
Bournemouth have dropped defender Alex Jimenez from their squad while they investigate posts on social media. The 21-year-old Spaniard, who arrived from AC Milan last summer, will not feature in Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Fulham. The club said: “AFC Bournemouth are aware of posts circulating on social media involving right-back, Alex Jimenez. “The club…
Manchester United have won the most points in the Premier League since caretaker boss Michael Carrick took over in January, so it seems a no-brainer to give him the job on a permanent basis. But dig a little deeper and the decision is not so obvious as the stats warn that, as brilliant as results…
Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland – despite the presence of armed police on stage – as the pair faced off following an ugly news conference before UFC 328 on Saturday. A bitter and personal exchange escalated even further when Chimaev, despite being held back by UFC security, beckoned Strickland towards him as the pair traded…
Manchester City vice-captain Kerstin Casparij has described Jeglertz as the “papa” of the group, emphasising his ability to make everyone feel part of the family. The boss encourages players to speak up in meetings, contribute to tactical gameplans, and urges them to express themselves on the pitch. “He’s someone I can go to about pretty…