‘Absolutely awful’ Gary Neville has directed the bulk of his World Cup frustrations and disappointment at referee Wilton Pereira. Jamie Carragher, meanwhile, has been more constructive with his criticism. The England wait for a second World Cup trophy will stretch on to at least 2026 after France beat Gareth Southgate’s men 2-1, at Al Bayt […]

3 years ago

‘You just put it over by a mile’ Harry Kane stood in the mixed zone at the Al Bayt Stadium, on Saturday night, and answered every question that was put his way. As England captain, these are part of the job requirements but many in the media would have understood if Kane had cried off […]

3 years ago

One wonders if the suitcase will make the trip back to England Declan Rice was one of the most vocal, and positive, about England’s World Cup chances. The West Ham midfielder felt England had every right to be confident in targeting a first World Cup triumph in 56 years, especially with the wealth of talent […]

3 years ago

Not sure Keane will thank Mark Pougatch for sharing. Harry Kane equalled the all-time goalscoring record with one England penalty, but missed a glorious chance to clinch the accolade outright. Roy Keane felt for the England captain, but his off-air comment on the miss cannot be denied. England were eliminated from the World Cup at […]

3 years ago

The man’s delivery is right up there. Roy Keane gave Jordan Henderson his debut, at Sunderland, and has often spoken highly of the England midfielder. Keane himself had a big effect on Henderson’s career, on and off the pitch and how he carried himself. The Liverpool star once spoke with The Daily Mail about not […]

3 years ago

Footballing D-Day for England and France, while Morocco will be hoping to shock Portugal. A fantastic, wild Friday of World Cup live action saw Croatia and Argentina march on, at the expense of Brazil and The Netherlands. Today sees Morocco taking on a Portugal side that have decided Cristiano Ronaldo is now a better option […]

3 years ago

We get the feeling FIFA have enough to be dealing with so could let it slide. That would be a mistake. Emi Martinez took centre stage in Argentina’s penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands. The Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper is a demon for penalties. For club and country, he went into the World Cup […]

3 years ago

‘He was the guy for soccer in the US.’ US soccer reporter Grant Wahl has tragically died while on duty at the 2022 World Cup, in Qatar. The American, who was formerly of Sports Illustrated and who reporting at his eighth World Cup, was at the quarter final between Argentina and the Netherlands, in Lusail, […]

3 years ago

“I think he felt he was pushed into a corner” Rio Ferdinand could not bring himself to say an overly critical word about Cristiano Ronaldo, after his Manchester United exit was confirmed, but did say the man himself may not have approved of his recent, want-away actions. United released a statement, on Tuesday, saying that […]

3 years ago

Well said, by all three We are four days into the 2022 World Cup, and FIFA are doing their best (or worst) to keep themselves in the headlines, Over on ITV, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Karen Carney all stuck the boot in. Fifa have been accused of ‘blackmailing’ several of the teams that were […]

3 years ago

“Bloody hell, kill the vibe Matt!” Matt Hancock revealed a sad and unsettling memory from his youth during the latest episode of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! The standing MP and former Health Minister made the revelation during a discussion around the camp on whether or not the younger generation are molly-coddled. During […]

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How the referee waved play on, after this collision, is baffling. Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais was inconsolable after he completely knocked out his teammate during a mid-air collision, in injury time of his team’s famous win over Argentina. Al-Owais raced from his goal-line to claim a ball that was lofted towards the back-post, in […]

3 years ago

“What a message that would have sent.” Roy Keane had to wait until Day Two of the 2022 World Cup, in Qatar, but he hit the ground running with a strong take on an armband fiasco. The former Manchester United and Ireland captain was at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, in Al Rayyan, for ITV’s coverage […]

3 years ago

An emotional night in the I’m A Celebrity camp. Episode 15 of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! was an emotional rollercoaster as camp-mates won the chance to have letters from loved ones, back home, read out. For Matt Hancock, that meant a note from Gina Coladangelo, his former aide, and mistress, now […]

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“100 caps for your country is remarkable.” When battle commences at Twickenham, on Saturday evening, England captain Owen Farrell will be officially part of the 100-cap club. Farrell and Brodie Retallick, of New Zealand, will both be making their 100th Test appearances when both sides go at it in the Autumn Nations Series. Both sides […]

3 years ago

“I usually try to find some underdog story, but we are so ready, so well prepped and drilled that we have that absolute belief that we are going to win it.” On Friday night at Manchester Central, James Simpson backed up that ‘absolute belief’ talk to help England to Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup victory. […]

3 years ago

“I don’t follow the records. The records follow me.” Although we could never imagine Roy Keane uttering such a phrase, as Cristiano Ronaldo did during his Piers Morgan interview, the former Manchester United teammates share something big in common. Back in 2005, during an in-house interview for United’s MUTV, Keane was so scathing of his […]

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Both sides were eager to go into the World Cup break on a high. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial were selected to lead the line for Manchester United, at Craven Cottage. Our full match match coverage and Man United Fulham player ratings are below. Let us know your thoughts, and if you agreed with our […]

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‘Arms folded, abuse thrown! They are having their say!’ Seamus Coleman was visibly distraught, at full-time in the Vitality Stadium, as Everton supporters hurled abuse, and some shirts, at he and his beaten teammates. The Everton captain was one of a few Toffees that tried to talk down incensed fans in the ground’s ‘away’ section […]

3 years ago

‘You know what side of the fence I’m on’ Graeme Souness insists he abhors the type of abuse James McClean gets when he plays his club football at grounds across England, but his advice ‘to get on with it’ was never going to go down well. The former Liverpool and Rangers player was on talkSport and […]

3 years ago

LIVERPOOL 1-2 LEEDS Crysencio Summerville proved the winner for Leeds United, at Anfield, after scoring a late goal to give his side a much, much needed victory. The Leeds player ratings have two men wrestling for top honours. Liverpool got off to the worst possible start when Joe Gomez played a no-look pass across the […]

3 years ago

‘The Postman’ was not having that. Ian Poulter was made aware of Rory McIlroy comments about LIV Golf defectors possibly harming the Ryder Cup prospects of Team Europe, and he was far from happy about it. The English golfer, and Ryder Cup stalwart, was at a press conference for the ‘Team Championship’ event that wraps […]

3 years ago

Harry Kane looked to have won it, late, late on, against Sporting, but VAR got involved and ruled out what looked to be a legitimate goal. Marcus Edwards had put the Portuguese side 1-0 ahead, only for Tottenham to grab an equaliser, through Rodrigo Bentancur, with 10 minutes to go. Antonio Conte prowled the sidelines […]

3 years ago

“Let me finish. Let me finish!” Despite having his say on the Cristiano Ronaldo situation, ahead of Manchester United’s draw with Chelsea, it was clear that Roy Keane had more thoughts to share on the matter. Keane’s former teammate was dropped for the away trip to Stamford Bridge for walking down the sideline at away […]

3 years ago

The Manchester United boss dealt with the matter swiftly, and well. Erik ten Hag witnessed his side put in their best all-round performance of the season, but was fielding questions, after the match, about an unused sub. What a shame that what looks to be the final season of Cristiano Ronaldo’s second stint at Manchester […]

3 years ago

MAN UNITED 2-0 TOTTENHAM The home side hammered on the door for a long time before smashing it in. Our Tottenham and Man United player ratings reflect the gulf between both sides, on the night. There was a statistic produced, 30 minutes into United’s league clash with Spurs, that showed Erik ten Hag’s side had […]

3 years ago

Concerning comments from ‘Rocket’. Seven-time world snooker champion Ronnie O’Sullivan suffered a shock defeat to David Grace at the Northern Ireland Open, this evening, then admitted, “I really don’t care any more.” O’Sullivan had a two-frame lead over Grace, a former UK Championship semi-finalist, but fell away badly in the match and lost 4-3. While […]

3 years ago

“He owes me a pair of Gucci loafers, if he’s listening!” Roy Keane is often recalled as an enforcer and a pitbull – this snarling figure motivated by a mix of intimidation and his incredible force of will – but he was a much more rounded, skilful and courageous player than just that. In his […]

3 years ago

‘This post is not one for sympathy, but one of anger’ James McClean has taken to social media with a defiant message after a Wigan Post reporter shared footage of some vile abuse and chanting directed at the midfielder by Sunderland supporters, on Saturday. The Republic of Ireland international started for Wigan Athletic in their […]

3 years ago

LIVERPOOL 1-0 MAN CITY It was a tale of a disallowed City goal and Mo Salah taking his second chance to condemn the champions to their first league defeat of the season. The first half was played at a frantic pace, but there was only two real clear-cut chances. Liverpool’s best opportunity to break the […]

3 years ago

The hits keep coming. On the back of Worcester Warriors being suspended from all club competitions, losing players and staff and looking set for relegation to the Championship, Wasps have announced the club is going into administration. The English Premiership side, who have players on their books like Joe Launchbury, Vincent Koch, Jack Willis, Dan […]

3 years ago

‘There can be no excuse for that.’ The FAI and Ireland boss Vera Pauw have offered their apologies after video footage was widely circulated of players chanting a song that contained pro-IRA lyrics in the aftermath of their win over Scotland. Ireland defeated the Scots 1-0 at Hampden Park, on Tuesday evening, to reach the […]

3 years ago

A silence that reverberated around the home of the Scottish champions. Celtic Football Club were joined in sombre silence by RB Leipzig, at Parkhead this evening, as the club and its’ supporters paid their respects to the victims of the tragic and deadly explosion at Creeslough, Donegal, last Friday. 10 people – four men, three […]

3 years ago

“It’s all nonsense.” Roy Keane says he still feels he has something to offer in the world of football management, but do not expect him to be taking a job at The Hawthorns any time soon. West Bromwich Albion sacked Steve Bruce after they dropped into the relegation zone of the Championship. Keane, who has […]

3 years ago

“It was shocking, really.” Roy Keane was on punditry duty for Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football and he looked about as happy as a punter at an NFL game, in London, that was asked for a selfie as the action was unfolding. Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest played out a 1-1 draw at the City […]

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After considering whether to launch a probe on the matter, the FA has moved swiftly. The Football Association has opened an investigation into the second half clash between Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães and Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, at The Emirates, on Sunday. The players exchanged words, and had to be separated by teammates, late in […]

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“Once I had rugby there, it was always in the background and helping to pull me back on track.” The Rugby League World Cup kicks off at St James’ Park, this Saturday, and John Bateman will have plenty of support in the house, including his daughter, Millie. The Wigan and England star went close at […]

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“It’s ended up like the Titanic, sadly.” Worcester Warriors, in its current iteration, is no more. The future of the 151-year-old club is in serious doubt but their players and staff are to have their contracts terminated. This act follows part of the club being wound up in the High Court. Warriors are suspended from […]

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“It could get uglier.” Roy Keane launched into a diatribe against Manchester United for what he feels has been disrespectful and “ridiculous” treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Manchester United captain was reacting to comments from Erik ten Hag after his side were blitzed 6-3 by Manchester City, at Etihad Stadium. The Dutchman opted to […]

3 years ago

‘Of course not.’ Many football fans struggled to believe what they were seeing as 5-foot-11 Christian Eriksen sidled up to 6-foot-5 Erling Haaland as Manchester City prepared to whip in a corner kick. Haaland went into the Manchester derby with 14 goals in his first 10 appearances for the club, and two hat-tricks in his […]

3 years ago

“Do you want to take the first goal?” asked Sky Sports host, Kelly Cates. “No,” Roy Keane shot back. “I don’t want any of the goals!” Even the most optimistic of Manchester United supporters would have expected a trip to Eastlands to be a considerable step-up from the recent challenges against Liverpool and Arsenal. Did […]

3 years ago

Close proximity. In a Manchester derby, 21 years ago, Roy Keane bided his time before crunching into Alfie Haaland and getting right in his face, before a deserved red card was shown. Keane had brooded long and hard over what he felt was Haaland goading him as he lay injured on the Elland Road turf, […]

3 years ago

Brighton scored three times at Anfield, and could’ve netted another couple Not for the first time after a Liverpool match this season, there was praise for Alisson Becker despite him conceding more than once. Jurgen Klopp cut a frustrated post-match figure as more points were dropped in the pursuit of Arsenal and Manchester City. Brighton […]

3 years ago

It is an award Peter Odemwinge has won three times There was some grumbling, this week, when Marcus Rashford was named Premier League Player of the Month. It was not so much a protest against Rashford, rather than a loud wailing that Kevin de Bruyne had missed out again. The Belgian maestro has yet to […]

3 years ago

“It’s possible. Difficult, but possible.” During a trip to the Bristol Bears’ High Performance Centre, earlier this month, the Pat Lam effect was clear and present. Everywhere you look around the HPC, there are inspirational comments writ large on walls, in the gym, meeting and analysis rooms, treatment areas, hallways and stairwells. While such phrases […]

3 years ago

The two lads were holding nothing back. Hampden Park was hopping as Scotland hosted Ireland in a lively Nations League encounter that was made for James McClean and John McGinn. The Scotland and Ireland midfielders were as pumped and poised for the game as supporters from both countries that crammed into the Glasgow stadium. It […]

3 years ago

“Where do you want me to go? Where do you want me to clear?” Bundee Aki lost the run of himself at Danie Craven Stadium after he saw red for the third time in his professional rugby career. The Connacht centre entered the fray early in the second half of a United Rugby Championship clash […]

3 years ago

“I’ll come back and get him. Wherever I am, I’ll come get him.” Back in 2016, as Connacht were on their way to a memorable PRO12 league triumph, Pat Lam spoke of the promise he made to AJ MacGinty. The Dubliner had made a name for himself, in his early 20s, with New York Athletic […]

3 years ago

“I was like, ‘Oh my God, that lad is just sideways’. Then he goes out and he’s the best player on the pitch.” Pre-match routines and superstitions come hand-in-hand with many of your favourite athletes. Damian de Allende certainly has a quite laid-back way of going about some pre-match prep. While some players visit the […]

3 years ago

Most people were respectful. Some were not Sky Sports commentator Ian Croker was forced to apologise to viewers after a Celtic chant was picked up by their microphones ahead of their away game with St Mirren. Rather than having a minute’s silence in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II, match officials opted for a […]

3 years ago