In today’s podcast, Faye Carruthers, Suzanne Wrack, Tom Garry and Ayisha Gulati review an eventful first weekend of WSL 1 and WSL 2 action. Crystal Palace’s victory over Everton was overshadowed by a rules violation, defending champions Manchester City resumed their strong form, while Chelsea were the only team among last season’s top three to […]
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Napoli confirmed that Scott McTominay underwent successful heart surgery and is expected to return to training later this month. The 29-year-old had an ablation at Spire Manchester Hospital on Tuesday morning. The minimally invasive procedure is used to treat abnormal heart rhythms. McTominay was taken off in the 56th minute of Napoli’s 2-1 Serie A […]
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Como president Mirwan Suwarso and a number of club directors will hand their tickets to older supporters for the team’s first Champions League fixture. The Serie A side are set to welcome RB Leipzig on Thursday at 20:00 BST, having secured a place in the European tournament for the first time in the club’s 119-year […]
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Wycombe Wanderers have dismissed manager Michael Duff after failing to win any of their opening five League One matches. First-team coach Alex Morris has also departed, with the Buckinghamshire club collecting only three points from the first 15 available. The 48-year-old, who previously managed Cheltenham Town, Barnsley, Swansea City and Huddersfield, spent almost a year […]
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Former Blackburn Rovers forward Chris Sutton believes Martin’s commitment to a possession-focused style could put him under growing pressure unless performances and results improve. Sutton said Martin is increasingly viewed as a coach whose sides prioritise controlling the ball but often lack attacking urgency and a decisive edge. He added that Martin has taken charge […]
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Livingston have made the campaign’s first major change in management by restoring David Martindale to the dugout. What caused Glenn Whelan’s tenure to unravel, and can Martindale swiftly revive the club’s promotion ambitions? Stenhousemuir also earn recognition following their outstanding opening to the season. Rangers will be without Lawrence Shankland for a period through injury, […]
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Como have renewed forward Roberta Picchi’s contract following her breast cancer diagnosis. The Italian club, who are preparing for their first season in the women’s Serie A, confirmed that Picchi’s deal has been extended through the end of the 2027-28 campaign, underlining their ongoing support for her. The 34-year-old Italian will soon start cancer treatment, […]
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Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson has disclosed that preparations for Eddie Howe’s possible exit began early this year. Howe left his managerial role in late July, prompting the club to appoint Matthias Jaissle, who had already emerged as their leading candidate. “Eddie’s departure did not seem disorderly or especially difficult,” said Wilson, who joined the […]
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Enzo Maresca says Erling Haaland has developed into a “complete” person since becoming a father two years ago, with the Manchester City striker’s priorities changing after the arrival of his son. Haaland has made another prolific start to the season, finding the net three times as City won their first three Premier League fixtures. The […]
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Unai Emery remains composed. Although he reacts passionately to every moment from the technical area, Aston Villa’s squad knows him as one of the calmest figures behind the scenes. He is often more critical after a win than after a loss. John McGinn recalls an incident early in Emery’s nearly four-year spell when the manager […]
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