James Bord: Ex-poker player chosen as Sheffield Wednesday preferred bidder

Former professional poker player James Bord has been chosen as the preferred bidder to take over Sheffield Wednesday, BBC Sport can confirm. The Owls have been in administration since October, ending 10 years under the ownership of Dejphon Chansiri. On Wednesday, the troubled Championship club’s administrators announced a deal had been reached with a potential […]

Bruno Fernandes injury: Man Utd face up to a month without captain

Amorim named Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw as two of the senior players who could step up, although it was Fernandes’ fellow Portugal international Diogo Dalot who took the captain’s armband at Villa Park. After waiting all season for his chance, it is unfortunate for Mainoo that he is not able to step into Fernandes’ […]

Five things in EFL: A Boxing Day feast

Football can be a pretty transient business, out of the door at one club one week, in the door at another the next. Cambridge United boss Neil Harris and his director of football Mark Bonner will need to ensure the door they go through at Priestfield Stadium on Boxing Day (15:00 GMT) is marked ‘visitors’. […]

Championship: Southampton & Coventry City charged by FA over melee

Coventry City and Southampton have been charged by the Football Association over the scenes after the final whistle in their 1-1 draw at St Mary’s on Saturday. There was a melee between several players and staff from both sides, with Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard appearing to exchange words with Saints players before others became […]

Antoine Semenyo: Why Man City want to sign Bournemouth’s ‘extraordinary’ forward

Semenyo’s profile is a unique one and at the reported price point, it feels like a no-brainer. Stylistically we have seen City lean into attacking in transition with more pace this season than previously under Guardiola, who has played on the strengths of Haaland, Foden, Tijjani Reijnders and Doku – attacking quickly over big distances. […]

Rangers receive knockback in Windass return bid Scottish gossip

Rangers boss Danny Rohl is keen on former Ibrox forward Josh Windass, who he managed at Sheffield Wednesday, but Wrexham have rejected an opening loan offer for the 31-year-old. (Daily Record), external Rangers are tracking 22-year-old left-back Tuur Rommens, who is a regular at Westerlo and has nine caps for the Belgium U21s. (Sky Sports), […]

Afcon 2025: Mozambique target first win at finals and progress from group

Mozambique believe they can overcome a difficult draw and reach the knockout stage at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), according to former international Manuel Bucuane. The Mambas have never progressed past the group stage in five previous attempts and are still awaiting their first win at the finals, having drawn five and lost […]

Fantasy Premier League tips: How to stay ahead of curve over festive games

The crunch Christmas period is upon us. Gameweeks 18-21 will bring four deadlines in 11 days between 26 December and 6 January. Expect heavy rotation, injuries, suspensions and continued absences due to the Africa Cup of Nations. There is nothing to panic about though. This is the time that FPL managers who plan well, stay […]

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