Jacob Entwistle

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Jacob is a Sports Social Editor at JOE, with 6 years experience working in social media. Starting his sports media journey in late 2019, he founded an Instagram profile "Must Win Game". His main interests include going to gigs and Burnley FC.

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  • England announce first squad of the 2026/27 season

    England announce first squad of the 2026/27 season

    Here we go again! The Three Lions have unveiled their first squad of the 2026/27 season, and there are some big names back in the squad. Fresh from the World Cup semifinal heartbreak, Thomas Tuchel has made some tweaks to his side, with the team revealed below. In goal, the experienced Jason Steele of Brighton […]

    2 days ago

  • Darren Fletcher forced to step in during ugly exchange with fan after Man Utd match

    Darren Fletcher forced to step in during ugly exchange with fan after Man Utd match

    He had to get involved. Darren Fletcher was involved in a heated exchange with a Manchester United fan after the 4-0 win over Sabah on Thursday night. United comfortably returned to the Champions League, courtesy of goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez. However, after the match, Fletcher had to put […]

    1 week ago

  • Chelsea first-team star banished from dressing room ahead of Carabao Cup clash

    Chelsea first-team star banished from dressing room ahead of Carabao Cup clash

    Gaffer Xabi Alonso confirmed the decision ahead of the upcoming clash v Leeds United. Xabi Alonso has banished a player from first-team duties ahead of Chelsea’s Carabao Cup clash against Leeds United. Alonso has started life at the Bridge well, defeating Fulham and Brighton in the opening clashes. He came close to a result at […]

    1 week ago

  • When is the EFL Cup third round draw?

    When is the EFL Cup third round draw?

    Eight sides will face off on Wednesday evening. The EFL Cup is in full swing, with four matches and eight sides facing off on Wednesday evening. At 19:45, Newcastle United host West Brom at St James’ Park. Elsewhere, third-tier Bradford City host the recently relegated Burnley. In North London, Spurs host South London outfit Charlton […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Ex-Premier League star missing in Hungary as former club issues statement

    Ex-Premier League star missing in Hungary as former club issues statement

    The club are “praying” that the former player is found safe. A former Premier League player is currently missing in Hungary, with his former club issuing a concerned statement. Akos Buzsaky, formerly of QPR in the top-flight, has been reported absent in the country, as per The Independent. The 44-year-old played at Loftus Road during […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Declan Rice praised for act seconds after Bruno Fernandes won PFA Player of the Year

    Declan Rice praised for act seconds after Bruno Fernandes won PFA Player of the Year

    The Arsenal midfielder narrowly missed out on the award. Bruno Fernandes was crowned the PFA Players’ Player of the Year on Tuesday evening, narrowly beating midfield general Declan Rice, though fans have praised the Arsenal player’s reaction. Though Man United didn’t win silverware last term, Fernandes enjoyed a star-studded individual campaign, breaking the all-time Premier […]

    3 weeks ago

  • EFL player retires after suffering fractured skull and bleed on brain

    EFL player retires after suffering fractured skull and bleed on brain

    The left-back hasn’t played since suffering the injury in October 2025. Fleetwood Town defender Denver Hume has retired with immediate effect after suffering a 10-month injury lay off. The left-back hasn’t played professional football since October last year, where he suffered a fractured skull in training. The player was left with bleeding on his brain […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Chelsea player ‘booed at every touch’ during pre-season Stamford Bridge match

    Chelsea player ‘booed at every touch’ during pre-season Stamford Bridge match

    A very polarising figure at the Bridge. Chelsea geared up their preparations for the upcoming Premier League campaign with a friendly against Spanish outfit Real Sociedad, but it wasn’t without drama for a polarising figure at Stamford Bridge. The Blues, in a new lease of life under Xabi Alonso, started the friendly emphatically as new […]

    1 month ago

  • The reason why Benjamin Sesko is still not available for Man United in pre-season

    The reason why Benjamin Sesko is still not available for Man United in pre-season

    The season starts next week. Benjamin Sesko is still not available for Manchester United as they gear up for a Premier League return against former gaffer Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan today. The Slovenian international has not played a single minute of pre-season action for the Red Devils, missing all six games ahead of the opener […]

    1 month ago

  • The best footballers still out of contract

    The best footballers still out of contract

    The Prem return is nearly upon us and these players are without a club! The Premier League is nearly back and there’s still 10 top free agents that can be signed for absolutely nothing. JOE takes a look at the best players there are available and who may still have a club shortly! Adama Traore […]

    1 month ago

  • The Premier League rule changes fans need to know before new season

    The Premier League rule changes fans need to know before new season

    The season is just a week away and there are new rules! The Premier League returns next week as reigning champions Arsenal host recently promoted Coventry City, and ahead of the new season, there are many rule changes you need to be aware of. On Saturday, play-off winners Hull City then take on Man United, […]

    1 month ago

  • Why Nottingham Forest don’t have a front-of-shirt sponsor

    Why Nottingham Forest don’t have a front-of-shirt sponsor

    They’re one of the only two teams in the league to do so. Nottingham Forest will start the new Premier League campaign without a front-of-shirt sponsor. For the fourth time since their return to the top flight in 2022, the club have reached August without a deal in place. They have spent their pre-season friendlies […]

    1 month ago

  • Man United star forced off with injury just 20 minutes into PSG friendly

    Man United star forced off with injury just 20 minutes into PSG friendly

    Not the scenario Michael Carrick needed before the season start. Manchester United continued their pre-season with a friendly against the European champions Paris Saint Germain, though were handed a bitter blow just 20 minutes into the match. Michael Carrick’s Red Devils have started their friendly campaign emphatically, thrashing Rosenborg 5-0 and dispatching Atletico Madrid 2-1. […]

    1 month ago

  • Championship clubs fire immediate dig at Southampton after fixture announcement

    Championship clubs fire immediate dig at Southampton after fixture announcement

    They haven’t let ‘Spygate’ go amiss! Birmingham City and Wrexham both fired cheeky digs at Southampton after the Championship fixtures were announced. The Saints discovered their fate for the upcoming campaign in the second tier after their unprecedented expulsion from last season’s play-offs. Remarkably, Tonda Eckert’s side were denied the opportunity to face Hull City […]

    3 months ago

  • If Bruno gets assist award at World Cup, he should win Ballon d’Or

    If Bruno gets assist award at World Cup, he should win Ballon d’Or

    Who else? Bruno Fernandes has already had a stellar season, and if he wins the assist award at the World Cup, he should be crowned Ballon d’Or winner. And here’s why… This page contains commercial content and affiliate links. If you take up one of the offers presented, Joe Media Group will receive a share […]

    3 months ago

  • Every BBC World Cup pundit, presenter and commentator revealed

    Every BBC World Cup pundit, presenter and commentator revealed

    The BBC broadcasts live for the first time tonight. The BBC will show its first game of 54 tonight as co-hosts Canada face Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a number of stars joining the show. Showing 54 of the 104 matches, Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman, Alex Scott and Gabby Logan are leading the coverage on the […]

    3 months ago

  • World Cup nation’s kit banned just days before tournament starts

    World Cup nation’s kit banned just days before tournament starts

    The nation have been forced to make a change. A World Cup nation have had to change their kit just days before the opening clash between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City. The hosts get us underway, before South Korea face Czechia just hours later on Friday morning. Then Canada face Bosnia and Herzegovina […]

    3 months ago

  • Decision made on whether Omar Artan can referee matches in Canada and Mexico

    Decision made on whether Omar Artan can referee matches in Canada and Mexico

    The tournament starts tonight. A decision has been made on whether Somalian referee Omar Artan can referee World Cup matches in Canada and Mexico after being barred from the United States. After making FIFA’s final list for the upcoming tournament, the 34-year-old was due to become the first referee from Somalia to referee at a […]

    3 months ago

  • “When he’s bad, wow.” – Roy Keane launches criticism at Premier League star

    “When he’s bad, wow.” – Roy Keane launches criticism at Premier League star

    He has given his verdict. Roy Keane has given his verdict on a Premier League and Scotland World Cup star, hammering him for when he doesn’t perform. Scotland take on Haiti, Morocco and Brazil in Group C, 28 years on from their last World Cup appearance. Manager Steve Clarke will need his leaders like Andy […]

    3 months ago

  • Premier League club handed record fine for PSR breaches

    Premier League club handed record fine for PSR breaches

    This is brutal going into the transfer window! A Premier League club have been handed the biggest PSR fine in history after breaching Premier League rules. Back in late 2023 and during the 2023/24 season, Everton were handed a 10 points deduction for breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability rules in the 2021/22 season. […]

    3 months ago

  • Premier League club must sell players after ‘overspending’ to avoid sanctions

    Premier League club must sell players after ‘overspending’ to avoid sanctions

    The club need to secure sales by July 1. A Premier League club must sell players before July 1 to avoid potential ramifications. Reported on Tuesday morning, the club need to raise a figure of around £6million to avoid a potential breach of Financial Fair Play rules. Recently promoted, Hull City are the Premier League […]

    3 months ago

  • Former England international handed first manager role in football

    Former England international handed first manager role in football

    It’s his first role in senior management! A former England man has ventured into management, with his first role announced earlier today. Making 33 appearances for the Three Lions, it’s understood that Kieron Dyer is set to be announced as the new manager of Southend United. The National League side will appoint the gaffer as […]

    3 months ago

  • Christian Eriksen issues personal statement after collapsing on pitch

    Christian Eriksen issues personal statement after collapsing on pitch

    The international collapsed in a friendly against Ukraine. Denmark’s national team doctor Morten Boesen has issued an update on Christian Eriksen following his collapse against Ukraine. The friendly match in Odense was halted after 65 minutes when the player collapsed, with the game abandoned shortly after. The 34-year-old was then thankfully able to walk from […]

    3 months ago

  • FIFA confirm major rule change days before World Cup starts

    FIFA confirm major rule change days before World Cup starts

    Every team will be affected. FIFA have confirmed a major rule change which applies to every team in the newly designed 48-team World Cup. For the first time in history, there will be 12 groups of four and a round of 32, instead of the traditional 32 teams and a round of 16. A mammoth […]

    3 months ago

  • PFA Players’ Player of the Year nominees announced

    PFA Players’ Player of the Year nominees announced

    The top six are in! The PFA Players’ Player of the Year nominees are in, with the final six best in the league making it to the last showdown. So, who has been nominated? We’ll dive straight in. First is the maverick Rayan Cherki of Manchester City. World-renowned now for his dribbling ability, flair and […]

    3 months ago

  • Arne Slot made ‘insulting’ remark to Liverpool signings before leaving club

    Arne Slot made ‘insulting’ remark to Liverpool signings before leaving club

    The sacked gaffer has since been replaced by Andoni Iraola. Former Liverpool gaffer Arne Slot reportedly made a remark considered ‘insulting’ way before leaving the club, as per new reports from BILD in Germany. Despite winning the Premier League in 2025, Slot was sacked at the end of May following a trophyless season and finishing […]

    3 months ago

  • Man City threaten legal action after Real Madrid Erling Haaland transfer claim

    Man City threaten legal action after Real Madrid Erling Haaland transfer claim

    The club have seen enough Manchester City have threatened legal action after a Real Madrid presidential candidate claimed that he could bring Erling Haaland to the club. As part of his president campaign, he stated on Spanish TV that the Norwegian striker had a release clause and wants to join the Spanish giants. Though the […]

    3 months ago

  • England squad numbers leaked with big starting lineup hint

    England squad numbers leaked with big starting lineup hint

    The elusive 1-11 shirt numbers have been revealed. England’s World Cup squad numbers have been leaked, giving a pretty good indication to what lineup Thomas Tuchel will name against Croatia. The Three Lions begin their World Cup journey on Wednesday, 17 June at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, when they take on Croatia at 9pm […]

    3 months ago

  • Liverpool agree deal for Andoni Iraola

    Liverpool agree deal for Andoni Iraola

    The former Bournemouth gaffer is on the way! Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle for Andoni Iraola to become their next manager, as per Fabrizio Romano. Iraola, a free agent since leaving Bournemouth at the end of the season, is set to replace the departed Arne Slot, who could only guide the Redmen to […]

    3 months ago

  • Southampton manager Tonda Eckert personally speaks out on ‘Spygate’ for first time

    Southampton manager Tonda Eckert personally speaks out on ‘Spygate’ for first time

    The gaffer has finally broken his silence. Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has addressed the Spygate scandal for the first time since the incident before their play-off clashes against Middlesbrough. The Saints were expelled from the play-offs and deducted four points from next season’s initially tally after being found guilty of spying on their opponents. Before […]

    3 months ago

  • Liverpool player ‘set to inform next manager’ that he wants to leave the club

    Liverpool player ‘set to inform next manager’ that he wants to leave the club

    His time is up according to reports. One of Liverpool’s current longest serving players will reportedly inform the next manager he considers his ‘tenure complete’ as per new reports. Following a decision to part ways with title-winning Arne Slot, Liverpool are since set to open talks with former Bournemouth gaffer Andoni Iraola. Iraola has set […]

    3 months ago

  • Premier League prize money for each position: How much your club can earn revealed

    Premier League prize money for each position: How much your club can earn revealed

    Good time to be a Gunner! The Premier League prize money is set to be delivered to each club at the end of the season, with Champions Arsenal set for a major amount. Of course, the European places are still undecided, with plenty to play for between Brighton, Chelsea, Brentford and Sunderland, who occupy 7th […]

    4 months ago

  • Harry Maguire excluded from England squad as shock inclusion likely to be named

    Harry Maguire excluded from England squad as shock inclusion likely to be named

    The 33-year-old Man United defender is set to miss out. Harry Maguire is set to be excluded from Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad, as per a breaking report from Ben Jacobs. The 33-year-old, who has been an instrumental part to previous Three Lions campaigns, has made 66 appearances for his national team. Making his […]

    4 months ago

  • Premier League manager emerges as favourite to take over Arne Slot at Liverpool

    Premier League manager emerges as favourite to take over Arne Slot at Liverpool

    The bookies have changed the odds! It’s a period of uncertainty at Liverpool with fans not impressed with the season’s performances. The Redmen sit 5th in the table, with legendary Mohamed Salah expressing his concerns about the side on social media following their poor defeat at Aston Villa. The team have lacked intensity and identity, […]

    4 months ago

  • How nine Prem teams can still play in Europe next season

    How nine Prem teams can still play in Europe next season

    Aston Villa winning the Europa League has changed the league dynamic. Nine Premier League clubs can be in Europe next season if three results go the correct way. Unai Emery’s Aston Villa returned to the Champions League on Wednesday night after comfortably beating Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final. The Europa League expert, Emery […]

    4 months ago

  • First Southampton player issues statement after play-off expulsion

    First Southampton player issues statement after play-off expulsion

    He addressed the fanbase on Instagram Leo Scienza has become the first Southampton player to address the ‘Spygate’ saga, taking to the matter on Instagram. The Saints were expelled from the fixture against Hull City after admitting to ‘ ‘multiple breaches of EFL regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other clubs’ training’. Middlesbrough, who had […]

    4 months ago

  • Hull City take legal action ahead of play-off final

    Hull City take legal action ahead of play-off final

    The Tigers have a case of their own! Hull City are consulting lawyers amidst the ‘Spygate’ saga which has expelled Southampton from the play-off final. With the South Coast club initially beating Middlesbrough 2-1 on aggregate, Southampton were bound for Wembley, though the Saints have since been effectively kicked out of the competition and handed […]

    4 months ago

  • How Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea can still qualify for the Champions League

    How Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea can still qualify for the Champions League

    It ain’t over yet! Chelsea have endured an underwhelming season. Losing the FA Cup final and tenth in the table, The Blues have been on a seriously poor run of form considering their usually lofty standards. Again top-tier opposition, the West London side have only won one match out of their past 11 – a […]

    4 months ago

  • BBC confirm full pundit lineup for World Cup

    BBC confirm full pundit lineup for World Cup

    Some big names are missing, with some big pundits remaining. The BBC have confirmed their punditry lineup for the World Cup, with some big names missing. The World Cup takes off on June 11, with host country Mexico hosting South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, in a repeat of the 2010 opener. The iconic tournament […]

    4 months ago

  • Why Casemiro’s name is purposely spelt wrong on the back of his shirt

    Why Casemiro’s name is purposely spelt wrong on the back of his shirt

    It’s not what you think! Casemiro’s name is purposely spelt wrong on the back of his shirt, with the Man United hero explaining why. The 34-year-old provided his final swan-song on Sunday afternoon after four years of service since joining from Real Madrid in 2022. An emotional outing, Casemiro was serenaded by the home supporters […]

    4 months ago

  • PSG handed injury scare ahead of Champions League final

    PSG handed injury scare ahead of Champions League final

    The Gunners will be keeping a close eye. A Paris Saint Germain star was taken off during the derby at Paris FC on Sunday. Lifting the Ligue 1 trophy before the clash, Luis Enrique’s superb side also have another shot at glory, when they face Arsenal on Saturday 30 May in Budapest. The reigning champions […]

    4 months ago

  • EFL stadium set to host Europa Conference League football

    EFL stadium set to host Europa Conference League football

    Crystal Palace will face Rayo Vallecano in the final at Leipzig on 27 May this campaign. An English Football League stadium is set to host Europa Conference League football next campaign. With Crystal Palace set to face off against Spanish underdogs Rayo Vallecano in the final in Leipzig on 27 May, a win would take […]

    4 months ago

  • Matthijs de Ligt issues emotional statement after not playing for five months

    Matthijs de Ligt issues emotional statement after not playing for five months

    He has opened up on his injury. Matthijs de Ligt has provided an update on his fitness amid not featuring for Manchester United in five months. A Red Devils regular before his injury, the Dutchman was hopeful to play at the World Cup, however has now since confirmed that that is unattainable. Featuring 13 times […]

    4 months ago

  • ‘I was really sad.’ Bruno Fernandes opens up on one player that rejected Man United

    ‘I was really sad.’ Bruno Fernandes opens up on one player that rejected Man United

    He would have been the ‘perfect’ addition to the United midfield. Bruno Fernandes has admitted he was “really sad” when the “perfect” midfield partner chose not to come to Manchester United. The United legend has had a brilliant season, winning the Football Writers’ Footballer of the Year award, and spearheading the Red Devils back to […]

    4 months ago

  • Bernardo Silva doesn’t hold back on Arsenal in straight to the point interview

    Bernardo Silva doesn’t hold back on Arsenal in straight to the point interview

    He’s got Gunner fans talking after talking about City “mistakes” and not being “in love” with Arsenal. Bernardo Silva thinks Manchester City would have beaten Arsenal to the title, if they didn’t have a “transitional season”. With only two matches to play, Arsenal are close to their first title in 22 years, though Silva is […]

    4 months ago

  • The reason why Real Madrid fans booed Kylian Mbappe on his return to squad

    The reason why Real Madrid fans booed Kylian Mbappe on his return to squad

    He returned from injury last night and dropped a bombshell on his gaffer Kylian Mbappe was greeted with boos and whistles from Real Madrid fans when he returned from a hamstring injury in his side’s 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo. Missing the Sunday 2-0 El Clasico Barcelona loss, Los Blancos saw their bitter rivals clinch […]

    4 months ago