James Trafford appears genuinely offended by the suggestion. The Leeds goalkeeper responds with near disbelief when asked whether his previous season at Manchester City had been frustrating or even wasted. “I won two trophies,” he replies plainly and emphatically. Goalkeepers need resilience, and Trafford displays plenty of it both on and off the field. Selected […]
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When does an encouraging opening begin to look like a genuine breakthrough? It may still be too early to say, but as Leeds scored freely during a thrilling evening at Elland Road, it felt as though expectations around the club were beginning to rise. Those who followed Leeds closely during the summer believed the team […]
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Chelsea rarely choose the straightforward route. Their defence remained vulnerable, yet their attacking quality repeatedly forced Leeds into uncomfortable situations. A controversial refereeing decision also worked in their favour. Jarred Gillett’s penalty call and Cole Palmer’s composure helped Chelsea avoid an upset and produce a remarkable 6-3 victory in the third round of the Carabao […]
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San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York entered no-contest pleas to two criminal charges following his arrest at an Ohio trailer park over the weekend. A San Francisco news outlet reported that York was originally detained on suspicion of soliciting prostitution, but that allegation was later changed to disorderly conduct. He also faced a charge of […]
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Predicted position: 12th (Note: this ranking reflects the average forecast from the panel rather than Louise Taylor’s individual view) Last season’s position: 14th Prospects The outlook is encouraging. A club’s second Premier League campaign after promotion is often considered especially challenging, but Daniel Farke’s team appear well equipped to avoid that familiar pattern. The core […]
Continue ReadingLeandro Trossard to Besiktas Revealed shortly before England’s crushing semi-final loss to Argentina, Trossard’s £15.3m switch to Istanbul could easily have gone unnoticed. After three and a half seasons with the club, and now aged 31, his departure feels like a timely end to his Arsenal chapter. Yet he will be fondly recalled for delivering […]
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