West Ham attacker banned from taking penalties
By Alex Taylor Simone Zaza will be banned from taking penalties for West Ham after missing a crucial spot-kick for Italy in the quarter-final of…
News Archives: 09/2016
Celtic fans react on Twitter to matchwinning Dembele display against Rangers
By Dominic Toner Moussa Dembele scored a the perfect hat-trick against Rangers – and the club’s supporters were keen to praise their hero on Twitter. The…
New man must start in Wenger 4-3-3: Arsenal best possible XI to face Southampton
COMMENT By Alex Taylor Shkodran Mustafi should come straight into the Arsenal starting XI against Southampton on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners welcome the Saints to…
Tony Xia reveals why Aston Villa failed with summer pursuit of Premier League striker
By Dominic Toner Tony Xia has revealed on Twitter that Patrick Bamford’s desire to play in the Premier League prevented Aston Villa signing the striker.…
Kane could be playing for his place against Stoke after 10-game drought
COMMENT By Dominic Toner Harry Kane is under big pressure to end his torrid goal-scoring drought which stretches back to 2 May. The 23-year-old forward…
Key man returns in Warburton 4-3-3: Rangers best possible XI to face Celtic
COMMENT By Dominic Toner Martyn Waghorn should be restored to the starting line-up to face Celtic. Rangers meet their Ibrox rivals at 12pm on Saturday…
Dembele to lead line in Rodgers 4-2-3-1: Celtic best possible XI to face Rangers
COMMENT By Dominic Toner Moussa Dembele should lead the line for Celtic in the Old Firm clash against Rangers. The club’s talisman Leigh Griffiths is…
Why this Aston Villa summer signing will have the most impact this season
COMMENT by Amir Mir Aston Villa are looking for instant promotion this season and summer signing Ross McCormack will have the biggest impact in the Championship…
Roberto Di Matteo justifies huge summer transfer fee for new signing
By Amir Mir Roberto Di Matteo has claimed Aston Villa had no choice but to pay a hefty fee for Jonathan Kodjia during the summer transfer…
Bacuna, Ayew and Cissokho dropped in Di Matteo 4-2-3-1: Aston Villa best possible XI to face Forest
COMMENT by Amir Mir Roberto Di Matteo should drop Leandro Bacuna, Jordan Ayew and Aly Cissokho in Aston Villa’s clash against Nottingham Forest on Sunday…
Villa midfielder posts Twitter message ahead of Forest reunion
By Will Butcher Midfielder Gary Gardner doesn’t have any split loyalties – he wants a home win when Aston Villa face his former side Nottingham Forest…
Send it back: Newcastle fans react on Twitter as Alan Shearer statue is revealed
By Will Butcher Newcastle fans were left distinctly unimpressed on Twitter after a picture of Toon legend Alan Shearer’s statue was revealed ahead of the official…
Midfielder shares transfer update 10 days after quitting West Ham
By Will Butcher Former West Ham midfielder Diego Poyet has revealed his disappointment after a move to San Lorenzo was blocked by Argentinian Football Federation…
Erik Sviatchenko posts amusing Twitter fan request ahead of Rangers showdown
By Will Butcher Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko has taken to Twitter to reveal a handwritten request from a fan on his postal delivery that he scores…
Striker axed in Monk 4-2-3-1: Best possible Leeds XI to face Huddersfield
COMMENT By Will Butcher Leeds should axe Marcus Antonsson and play an extra midfielder as Garry Monk prepares a game plan to overcome league leaders Huddersfield…
Wolves expected 4-2-3-1 v Burton: Manchester United man to start
By Amir Mir Cameron Borthwick-Jackson could be in line to make his debut for Wolves in Saturday’s clash against Burton after completing a season-long loan…
Leeds made last-ditch bid to sign top flight striker duo – report
By Alex Stevens Leeds failed in last-ditch bids to sign striker duo Yaya Sanogo and Ashley Fletcher during the summer window, according to a report.…
Watch: Alex Iwobi teaches Arsenal summer singing hilarious London slang
By Alex Taylor Arsenal starlet Alex Iwobi has been filmed teaching the Gunners £35million summer signing Granit Xhaka London slang. The former Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder…
Report details four Champions League big guns who Eriksen rejected to sign Tottenham deal
By Alex Taylor Christian Eriksen rejected Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid and Manchester United to stay at Tottenham this summer, according to a report. The Evening Standard claim that Eriksen ignored…
Leeds fans react on Twitter after Monk makes landmark decision
By Will Butcher Leeds fans have expressed their delight on Twitter at Garry Monk’s decision to give Scotland international Liam Bridcutt the club captaincy. The…