O’Neill recalled that Celtic finished without a trophy when he led his side to the Uefa Cup final in 2003 and yet fans still regarded it as “a great season”. However, he said: “You could say that in recent years the fans have maybe been spoiled with no real challenges in many aspects and been […]

It’s a tradition that, with a few breaks over the years, has endured since the 1960s. Every time Corinthians unveil a big signing, a siren sounds at their social club headquarters, Parque Sao Jorge. It was like this with Socrates, Rivaldo, Carlos Tevez, Ronaldo ‘Phenomenon’ and, more recently, Memphis Depay. The siren will be heard […]

Mourinho replaced Pochettino, briefly took Spurs to the top of the Premier League, and was then bizarrely sacked in the week before a Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. Nuno Espirito Santo was well down a list of successors when he was appointed in summer 2021. He lasted only four months before he was replaced […]

After starting World Cup qualifying with a comprehensive 6-1 win over Ukraine on Tuesday, England return home with a match against Iceland on Saturday at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground (12:30 GMT). Should boss Sarina Wiegman stick with the same team? Or would you mix it up? Select your starting XI below. Source link

When Rohl arrived at Ibrox to replace Russell Martin earlier this term, Rangers were 13 points adrift of the top but are now very much in the race. He insists that gap cannot be used as an excuse if they do not win the league this season and feels the results in their last two […]

While the squad selection is very much in the head coach’s hands, there are a few things outside his control causing a bit of a stir. Most notably, the dispute between Foxborough town chiefs – where the Gillette Stadium, which is due to host Scotland’s first two group games against Haiti and Morocco, is located […]

The FA Cup fifth round starts on Friday as Wolves host Liverpool at Molineux Stadium. Source link

In simple terms, a major financial investment has brought success on the pitch. Wrexham have strengthened their first team with significant signings. Striker Paul Mullin (currently on loan at Bradford City), score 38 goals as he helped end the club’s 15‑year stay in the National League as champions in 2023. Beating rivals to experienced players […]

Talking of Stockley Park, I can honestly say that place is having the biggest impact on professional football in my lifetime – and not, I may add, in a positive way. Every week, I watch games with an open mouth, wondering how so-called refereeing experts can get so many decisions wrong. The nature of football […]

Defender Andy Robertson says Liverpool will have to play better in Friday’s FA Cup tie against Wolves than they did in Tuesday’s Premier League defeat by the same opposition, if the Reds are going to progress to the quarter-finals. Watch live coverage of Wolves v Liverpool on Friday, 6 January at 19:45 GMT on BBC […]