Former England defender Ashley Cole has joined Derby until the end of the season. The 107-cap left-back has linked up with ex-Chelsea team-mate and current Rams boss Frank Lampard at the iPro Stadium. Cole was a free agent after his recent departure from LA Galaxy, with manager Lampard confident the 38-year-old will boost Derby’s promotion…
Manchester United news: Paul Pogba ‘ready for contract talks’ after finding new lease of life under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Paul Pogba is ready to sign a contract extension at Manchester United, according to reports. Rumours have been rife that the midfielder was seeking an exit from Old Trafford with his former club Juventus the most likely destination. That was when Jose Mourinho was in charge of the Red Devils and the two are understood…
Chelsea rant: Simon Jordan says Maurizio Sarri outburst was ‘laughable’ and club ‘culture’ is to blame for woes
Simon Jordan has launched a scathing attack on Chelsea and the ‘culture’ at the club, as manager Maurizio Sarri finds himself under pressure after only six months in charge. The former Crystal Palace chairman also criticised Sarri for his ‘laughable’ outburst against his players following their 2-0 defeat to Arsenal in Saturday’s London derby. Sarri…
Usain Bolt ends dream of becoming a professional footballer after admitting ‘it was fun while it lasted’
Usain Bolt has ended his dream of becoming a professional footballer after admitting “it was fun while it lasted”. The eight-time Olympic champion has trained with a number of clubs, including Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund, but failed to land himself a professional contract. His most promising stint came with Australian outfit Central-Coast Mariners, where at…
Christian Eriksen: Four possible replacements for Tottenham star, including ‘complete midfielder’ and Spain international
Tottenham Hotspur have just lost Mousa Dembele and now they must face up to the fact they could also lose Christian Eriksen in the coming month. Spurs want their Danish ace to sign a new contract but at the moment his pen seems a long way from the paper and it’s believed he could now…
Former Everton, Newcastle and England boss Sam Allardyce ‘extremely worried’ by lack of chances given to British coaches
Sam Allardyce has lamented the lack of opportunities given to homegrown managers in English football. Speaking on the Sports Breakfast on Tuesday, the former England boss said he is ‘bewildered’ by the fact so many talented coaches are overlooked for jobs in their own country and not afforded the same chances as their foreign counterparts….
Wayne Hennessey latest: Crystal Palace goalkeeper charged by Football Association for bringing game into disrepute over alleged Nazi salute
Wayne Hennessey has been charged by the Football Association with a breach of FA Rule E3, relating to a gesture he made which was captured in a photograph and posted on social media. It is alleged by the FA the Crystal Palace goalkeeper’s gesture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into…
Tottenham Hostpur news: Spurs join West Ham in race for Roma forward Edin Dzeko
Tottenham have joined West Ham in the race for Roma forward Edin Dzeko, according to reports. The Bosnian has been hugely successful in the Italian capital, netting 80 goals in 159 games for the Serie A side. And according to La Repubblica, Roma’s marskman is now one of Mauricio Pochettino’s targets as a short-term replacement for…
Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds: The highs and lows of El Loco’s Elland Road tenure so far, including wins, losses and ‘spy’ press conferences
Click:Peptide Inhibitors USA Supplier Leeds knew full well appointing Marcelo Bielsa as their boss was always going to bring a host of headlines. A man known as ‘El Loco’, who decided to sign Mauricio Pochettino after watching him sleep, joined the Elland Road giants in June and has transformed them into Championship title favourites as…
Huddersfield supporters pay classy tribute to former manager David Wagner ahead of Manchester City clash
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…