Tounekti’s role in Celtic’s attacking trio was not the only selection issue O’Neill faced before the match. Camilo Duran had impressed as the central striker while Kasper Hogh, another expensive summer arrival, was sidelined through injury. Once Hogh returned to fitness, however, the Danish forward started at McDiarmid Park and again led the attack at […]
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Olid had called on her players to show courage and adopt an attack-focused approach this season. The Spanish coach led Hearts to their maiden Scottish Women’s Premier League championship last season, but she joined United without previous experience in the WSL or European competition. Her appointment could come under scrutiny if the team are unable […]
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Sam Surridge struck in the first minute of second-half added time to earn visiting Nashville SC a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami on Saturday night. It was Surridge’s second goal of the match and his 15th of the campaign. After Dayne St Clair stopped Shak Mohammed’s effort, Surridge reacted quickly and converted the rebound, allowing […]
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Valencia have dismissed head coach Carlos Corberan and football chief executive Ron Gourlay following the club’s winless opening to the campaign. The Spanish club are currently bottom of La Liga after collecting just one point from their first five games. Corberan, 43, was appointed by Valencia in December 2024 after leaving Championship club West Bromwich […]
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The statistics make grim reading: Coventry City have become only the second side in Premier League history to open a season with four consecutive defeats without scoring. Even so, Frank Lampard will continue reminding his squad that there have been encouraging signs. Coventry have troubled their opponents at times and have already played three teams […]
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Derek McInnes sent Ibrox into celebration as Rangers controlled Celtic in front of an entirely blue home crowd and claimed victory in the season’s opening Old Firm meeting. With energetic music filling the stadium, the Rangers support celebrated three excellent goals in a commanding triumph. Captain Dan Neil scored twice, with Kevin Kelsy adding another […]
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It took only 50 seconds for the chanting to start. Bristol City’s travelling supporters loudly accused Southampton of cheating, repeating a song that visiting fans have regularly brought to St Mary’s Stadium this season. The home crowd answered with ironic applause before responding with chants of their own. This has become Southampton’s reality since the […]
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Bachteler was forced to relearn how to walk and pause her coaching ambitions before Burnley brought her back in July to manage the women’s team. Her recovery remains incomplete, and she continues to experience post-sepsis syndrome, including severe tiredness and episodes of dizziness. Bachteler felt unwell during a pre-season friendly several weeks ago. “The weather […]
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Maresca has his own interpretation of freedom. Speaking in September, he explained that allowing players to roam wherever they please does not represent freedom but creates disorder. In his system, players are free to make their own choices once they receive the ball in their designated areas. When in possession, Manchester City’s starting lineup takes […]
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Referee John Brooks paused briefly before awarding a penalty after Ballard and Konsa went down, and the VAR subsequently upheld the call. Konsa appeared to commit an offence, although Ballard also seemed to be holding onto his opponent. Arteta, who received a first-half booking for repeatedly stepping outside his technical area, said the incident should […]
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