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1w ago
Ipswich Town’s barnstorming rise from League One to the Premier League in just 24 months will likely be remembered most of all for the sheer volume of goals scored by Kieran McKenna’s rampaging blues. In just 92 games en route to the top flight, the Tractor Boys ploughed 193 goals. Incredibly, their tally during the 2022/2023 […]
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Football Blog
2w ago
Barring some highly unexpected developments, England should be on the list of travellers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While waiting for the qualifying draw, the Three Lions have made a crucial decision following another stomach-wrenching UEFA European Championship result. After a 2-1 defeat to Spain in the grand final, long-serving boss Gareth Southgate parted […]
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Football Blog
3w ago
England put Finland to the sword in Sunday’s UEFA Nations League action, securing a 3-1 victory at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Based on England’s results against the Finns in the 21st century (W2, D1), three points against FIFA’s #64-ranked nation were supposed to be a routine task. However, the beaten Euro 2024 finalists stuttered in […]
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Football Blog
1M ago
Another enthralling Premier League weekend is upon us as England’s finest prepare for the final round of fixtures before October’s international break. For some, like Crystal Palace and Manchester United, the stakes are already at an all-time high, while others, such as Arsenal and Liverpool, look to pick up where they left off. Fans do […]
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Football Blog
1M ago
The draw for the 2024/25 Champions League has been completed and most of Europe’s top clubs will be rubbing their hands with glee at the fixtures. The revamped format features an initial ‘league phase’, where each team plays eight games (4H, 4A) to determine who progresses to the knockout stage. Teams who finish in the […]
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Football Blog
2M ago
The Premier League’s Golden Glove award recognises the goalkeeper who keeps the most clean sheets each season. The award always goes to a top individual shot-stopper but the defensive efforts of their wider team is often a major factor. For this reason, the award typically goes to a man between the sticks at one of the league’s […]
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Football Blog
3M ago
Wrexham continue to make progress under owners’ Ryan Reynold and Rob McElhenney as they are set to play in League One in 2024-25 after back-to-back promotions. The club’s director Shaun Harvey believes promotion to the third-tier has given their story ‘credibility’ and it has moved them from ‘a little bit of a novelty act nearer […]
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Football Blog
3M ago
Leeds United were fancied to make an immediate return to the Premier League last season but their hopes ended in the play-offs final as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Southampton. Daniel Farke’s side will make another promotion push in 2024-25, but they are expected to face tough competition from Burnley, Luton Town and […]
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3M ago
Aston Villa star Jhon Duran has been a subject of transfer interest from West Ham United who are in the market for a quality striker. The Lions are ready to cash in on the 20-year-old to boost their transfer budget as they aim to secure another top-four Premier League finish in 2024-25. The Colombia international […]
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4M ago
Galatasaray are reportedly still hopeful of securing a deal for Manchester United’s Scott McTominay.
The 27-year-old has been attracting a lot of interest from several clubs after his excellent performances for United last season.
He made 43 appearances across all competitions last term, scoring 10 goals and creating two assists in the process.
Fulham recently had a bid rejected for the Scotland international but the Cottagers could return with another offer.
West Ham United have also renewed their interest in the midfielder, while Tottenham Hotspur reportedly have jo ..read more