Sean Dyche says he is not concerned over whether he still has the backing of the Everton fans. Dyche is under increasing pressure at Goodison Park after losing all four of their Premier League games this season and surrending two-goal leads in their most recent two against Bournemouth and Aston Villa. On Saturday they head to newly-promoted Leicester, who are …
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“The shirt’s too big for him” – ex-PL star gives damning verdict of Tottenham summer signing
Dominic Solanke is struggling with the weight of the Tottenham Hotspur shirt and needs to ‘calm down’, according to Gabriel Agbonlahor. Spurs completed the £55m signing of Solanke from Bournemouth in August in a move that they hoped would finally replace Harry Kane, who left for Bayern Munich last summer. Solanke caught the eye with 21 goals across all competitions last …
Read More »Women’s Super League 2024-25 – Preview
Best league in the world? That’s open to more debate than the English media may have you believe, but it’s fairer to say that the Women’s Super League is an outlier among its prominent European contemporaries, in that it’s difficult to predict with certainty just who will lift the trophy come the season’s end. With that in mind, let’s look …
Read More »Aston Villa could be offered swap deal to sign league winning defender
Aston Villa made a number of new signings in the summer transfer window. After their qualification to the Champions League, the club backed manager Unai Emery financially to make moves in the market and strengthen the squad. Among the high profile signings made by the club this summer, Amadou Onana and Ian Maatsen arrived from the club from Everton and …
Read More »UEFA technical report details smart use of width, and impact of subs as two keys to Euro2024 success
September 19 – Spain’s tactical evolution is one of the standout findings from UEFA’s Euro 2024 Technical Report that details tactical trends and developments from the tournament. The report details that Champions Spain’s approach to wide play has changed since utilising inside-forwards during their 2012 Euro victory, instead opting for wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams who looked to provide …
Read More »AS Monaco have prepared an ‘anti-Lamine plan’ to thwart Barcelona sensation – report
In a matter of hours, FC Barcelona will step onto the pitch at Stade Louis II for their 2024/25 UEFA Champions League opener against AS Monaco. Having won five in five in La Liga, Hansi Flick’s brigade will be gunning for another victory to kickstart their European campaign. For that to happen, a certain Lamine Yamal will have a key …
Read More »Chelsea defender’s injury record worrying Enzo Maresca
MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 12: Reece James of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 12, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Flor Tan Jun/Getty Images) Chelsea have major concerns over Reece James’ injury record. The 24-year-old has struggled with injuries and fitness-related problems …
Read More »Reds look to bounce back from shock Forest loss
Liverpool will look to get back to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday when they host Bournemouth at Anfield. Last time out in the league, the Reds suffered their first loss under Arne Slot as Nottingham Forest ran out surprise winners in Merseyside. Match Preview Liverpool Recent Form Up until that loss against Forest, Liverpool won all three …
Read More »Premier League giants want to spoil Juventus plans for Bundesliga attacker
Karim Adeyemi was one of the wingers Juventus targeted during the last transfer window, and they even held talks with him about a potential move to Turin. Juve appeared to have reached an agreement on personal terms, but the deal stalled as Borussia Dortmund refused to sell unless for a substantial fee. Since then, Juventus has shifted focus to other …
Read More »Man City set to open contract talks with 31-year-old goalkeeper
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to open contract negotiations with goalkeeper Ederson after the Brazilian’s head was turned following interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League earlier in the summer. Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad both tried to tempt the 31-year-old by offering to make him football’s highest-paid player. City rejected all offers though, which meant the former Benfica number one …
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