Huddersfield Town supporters paid tribute to former manager David Wagner with a classy show of appreciation ahead of their match against Manchester City on Sunday. Scarves and signs bearing his resemblance were held up by the home fans, with one reading ‘David Wagner, always a Terrier’ while another simply said ‘Thank You’. Wagner left the…
Andy Robertson: Liverpool left-back signs new long-term contract with Premier League club
Andy Robertson has signed a new long-term contract at Liverpool. It is understood the Scotland captain has committed his future to the club until the end of the 2023/24 season. On the new deal, Robertson told Liverpoolfc.com: “As soon as the club came to me, it was a no-brainer for me – I want to…
Emiliano Sala: Nantes fans lay flowers in tribute to Cardiff City footballer, whose plane went missing
Nantes supporters gathered to pay their respects to Emiliano Sala after learning the footballer was on a plane that went missing over the Channel Islands. The striker was travelling from France to Cardiff to begin his career in the Premier League, having joined the club in a £15million transfer. On Monday night, though, the light…
Bournemouth complete signing of Brentford defender Chris Mepham for undisclosed fee
Bournemouth have signed Wales international defender Chris Mepham from Brentford for an undisclosed fee believed to be £12million. The 21-year-old has agreed a “long-term” contract with the Premier League club after undergoing a medical on Tuesday. A versatile defender able to play at centre-back, Mepham has been capped four times by his country and was…
Cristiano Ronaldo scores the winner as Juventus claim the Suppercoppa in Saudi Arabia against AC Milan
Cristiano Ronaldo headed home to win the Italian Super Cup for Juventus after a 1-0 win over 10-man AC Milan. The Portugal captain struck with a second-half header as Juventus (runners-up in the previous two seasons) got their hands on the trophy for the first time since 2015. It was also a first piece of…
Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea boss will NOT change his philosophy until players are ready
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri refuses to change his tactical methods until his players are fully adapted. The Blues boss has stubbornly stuck with a 4-3-3 formation, with creative midfielder Jorginho at its heart, despite the club’s recent poor form. World Cup winner N’Golo Kante has been deployed on the right side of midfield, in…
Who is Weston McKennie? Everything you need to know about Liverpool transfer target
Liverpool are weighing up a move for £20million-rated Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie. The American, 20, is one of the Bundesliga’s rising stars and, according to reports, Jurgen Klopp has sent scouts to watch the young midfielder. Since joining Schalke from Dallas Juniors in 2016, he has racked up 45 first-team appearances and an impressive string…
Arsenal transfer news: Martin Keown ‘astonished’ Gunners can only sign players on loan in January
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has told talkSPORT it is ‘astonishing’ manager Unai Emery has been told he can only sign players on loan in the January transfer window. The Gunners boss wants to strengthen after seeing the team’s form nosedive after going 22 games unbeaten in all competitions before Christmas. Arsenal have won just two…
Arsenal news: Club announce head of recruitment Sven Mislintat is leaving
Sven Mislintat will leave Arsenal on 8 February, the club have confirmed. The Premier League side’s head of recruitment has been with the Gunners since December 2017, with the club saying the 46-year-old “has done a truly outstanding job in helping us recruit players who are making a big impact now and will do so…
Troy Deeney: Watford frontman given £20,000 fine by Football Association for comments made after Bournemouth draw
Troy Deeney has been handed a fine of £20,000 by the Football Association for comments he made following his Watford side’s draw at Bournemouth earlier this month. The striker claimed referee David Coote “bottled it” when it came to making decisions during the 3-3 draw at the Vitality Stadium. He admitted an FA charge, accepting…