On this day in 2009: Gareth Southgate sacked as Middlesbrough boss
Middlesbrough announced they had sacked Gareth Southgate as manager on this day in 2009. Southgate was appointed as Steve McClaren’s successor just weeks after captaining Boro in their UEFA Cup final defeat to Sevilla in 2006, his final match as a player. The former England defender kept the club in the Premier League with 12th […]
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Mat Sadler hails ‘special night’ for Walsall hat-trick hero Freddie Draper
Walsall manager Mat Sadler praised hat-trick hero Freddie Draper after the teenager equalised for a third time in the sixth minute of stoppage time to earn a 3-3 draw at Newport. County midfielder Bryn Morris thought he had won it for the hosts with goals in the fourth and 67th minutes, while in between Exiles […]
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Cliff Byrne delighted with Doncaster performance in win at Tranmere
Doncaster assistant manager Cliff Byrne was delighted with his team’s performance despite Grant McCann being sent from the dugout just before half-time in their 2-1 win over Tranmere at Prenton Park. Goals from Harrison Biggins and Mo Faal were the difference as Doncaster continued their recent revival making it five wins from their last seven […]
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Luke Shaw not expected to be fit until after November’s international break
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is not expecting Luke Shaw to make a return to action before the next international break. Left-back Shaw has not played since the 2-0 loss at Tottenham on August 19, United’s second fixture of the season, due to a muscle injury – sitting out nine club games as well […]
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I don’t remember – Pep Guardiola denies tipping Roberto De Zerbi as successor
Pep Guardiola says he cannot recall telling anybody he believes Roberto De Zerbi will succeed him as Manchester City manager. A story has emerged claiming the Catalan privately tipped the Brighton boss to succeed him after City drew at the Amex Stadium in May. Yet, while Guardiola may have cast doubt over whether that occurred, […]
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Mauricio Pochettino hails Reece James’ leadership and defends captain after ban
Mauricio Pochettino says Reece James’ “leadership” is why he handed him the Chelsea captaincy and defended the full-back after he picked up a suspension during his side’s 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa last month. James, who did not play the match through injury, was suspended for Chelsea’s win over Burnley for aiming “abusive words” at […]
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FIFA hands two-year doping ban to World Cup winner Papu Gomez
World Cup winner Papu Gomez has been given a two-year ban by FIFA after testing positive for a banned substance, his Italian club Monza have said. The Serie A club said terbutaline was found in the 35-year-old Argentina midfielder’s “biological samples” when he played for Sevilla in 2022. “FIFA has notified the Spanish Anti-Doping Commission […]
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Bitesize Prediction: Las Palmas vs Rayo Vallecano – 22/10/23
Competition: La Liga Market: Both teams to score Odds: 10/11 @ Pribet In what could prove to be an enjoyable affair from the Estadio Gran Canaria this weekend, Las Palmas will host Rayo Vallecano on Sunday lunchtime. Starting with the hosts, while Las Palmas might have only made their La Liga return this season, Garcia […]
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Bitesize Prediction: Girona vs Almeria – 22/10/23
Competition: La Liga Market: Girona win Odds: 1/2 @ BetUS Looking to extend on their stellar La Liga purple patch this weekend, Girona will welcome Almeria to the Estadi Montilivi on Sunday afternoon. Starting with the hosts, making an immediate return to winning ways prior to October’s international break, Girona have only continued to gain […]
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Freddie Draper hat-trick ensures Walsall secure draw at Newport
Teenage striker Freddie Draper completed his hat-trick in the sixth minute of stoppage time to earn Walsall a 3-3 draw at Newport. County midfielder Bryn Morris thought he had won it for the hosts with goals in the fourth and 67th minutes, while in between Exiles striker Will Evans claimed his 12th goal of the […]
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