There are more examples of second tier sides playing in the Uefa Champions League, Uefa Cup/Europa League and Conference League than you might think. Torreense will not be the only second division club competing in Europe next season – Vestri, based in a village of less than 3,000 people, beat Valur in the 2025 Icelandic […]
Northern Ireland’s World Cup dream may have been ended by Italy in March but the squad for June’s internationals suggests Michael O’Neill has one eye on the future. Friendlies against Guinea and France have given O’Neill the chance to bring in younger faces, with uncapped teenagers Braiden Graham and Ceadach O’Neill included in the squad. […]
Raya returned to Blackburn and made appearances in the Championship, but had to wait until the club’s relegation to League One to become first choice in 2017. He proved instrumental for Rovers, instantly helping them to return to the second tier. Jayson Leutwiler was back-up goalkeeper to Raya at Blackburn and saw the match-winning saves […]
They both agreed that elite sport had prepared them for emergency response work. “We enjoy pressure,” Sigsworth said. “In football, you’re playing in front of crowds, under scrutiny, constantly wanting to prove yourself. That mentality never leaves you.” Even the daily routines are familiar. “You must pass so many fitness tests to get into the […]
“I think there is an absolute necessity for the two football authorities – the SFA and the SPFL – to strengthen their regulatory framework around football, and to be clear with the public, the clubs and the fans what the sanctions are going to be if there are pitch invasions, for example.” Source link
Luton Town have named William Lancefield as their new head of recruitment. He moves to the League One club after leaving a similar role with Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. Lancefield has previously had roles in scouting and analysis with Southampton, Norwich City, Tottenham and Brighton. “William’s arrival is a significant coup for Luton Town,” […]
Scottish football must look at adapting their rules to try and bring an end to pitch invasions from fans, says Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell. The SPFL has initiated disciplinary investigations into five fixtures where supporters encroached on the field of play, including two games in the Premiership title run in. And an independent […]
After Arsenal‘s first league title for more than two decades was confirmed, tens of thousands of supporters rushed to Emirates Stadium to celebrate. “I knew we were a sleeping giant that we needed to awaken in some way.” Kroenke said. “We haven’t had a team, a squad like this in the social media age. Social […]
That clearly suited Gordon. Digging deeper, according to Opta, the England international has had a significantly better shot conversion rate in the Champions League (38.5%) compared to the Premier League (12.5%) in 2025-26. Gordon has also had more shots (three) and touches in the opposition box (6.1); attempted more dribbles (3.9); and had a better […]
Lionel Messi will play in a sixth World Cup as he captains holders Argentina at the 2026 tournament. The 38-year-old forward, who led his country to a third World Cup triumph in Qatar with a penalty shootout victory over France four years ago, was named in Lionel Scaloni’s 26-man squad on Thursday. With 26 appearances, […]