Kevin Keegan, the former Newcastle United manager, once boasted that his legendary Entertainers team included superstars such as Les Ferdinand, Alan Shearer, Peter Beardsley, David Ginola, Tino Asprilla, and Keith Gillespie. That team came close to winning the Premier League title in 1996 and finished in the top three in the early 1990s. Even the side that Keegan left behind in 1997 went on to finish second and qualify for the Champions League. As Eddie Howe’s side romped to nine wins on the trot this season, many fans started comparing the current crop with the Entertainers side from the halcyon…
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Rangers will ideally have enough of cash to spend in the summer transfer window after the 49ers Enterprises takeover is completed. There will be less of a need to produce revenue from player sales before bringing new players in, as Philippe Clement has mentioned during transfer windows. However, the club will still want to get rid of some of the deadwood, including loan players such as Rabbi Matondo, Kieran Dowell, and Ben Davies, among others. Jose Cifuentes, who is now on loan at Greek club Aris Thessaloniki, is another. Aris are said to have a £4.2 million option to sign…
Duke basketball freshman Cooper Flagg is the heavy favorite to earn the John R. Wooden Award as the nation’s most outstanding player after two Auburn Tigers losses and a stunning home finale. Flagg is -220 to win the prestigious prize as of Sunday afternoon, with an implied 68.75% chance, while Auburn senior Johni Broome has plummeted to +180. Flagg struggled with fouls against the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday, finishing with only 15 points in 29 minutes, but he did add nine rebounds, six assists, and four blocks. He had one of his greatest performances of the season against…
Liverpool is so far ahead in the Premier League title chase that focus has already turned to the summer transfer market. Liverpool’s forthcoming off-season is set to be a busy one, with the club intending to upgrade at least five positions as Arne Slot attempts to transform the group into the next great dynasty in English football. Centre-back is one position that might see many arrivals this summer, with Virgil van Dijk’s future at Liverpool still uncertain, as the Reds are aiming to bring in a quality kid who can grow into the job over the next few years. And…
The Magpies have slipped to ninth place in the Premier League rankings and enter a big week aiming to make up ground in the top-flight. Newcastle United’s chief executive officer, Darren Eales, has stated that Eddie Howe’s Magpies should aim for the minimum this season. Despite early season discussion of qualifying for the Champions League from the top at St James’ Park, Eales thinks that any form of European participation this season is acceptable. In an interview with club TV last July, sporting director Paul Mitchell claimed that Newcastle should aim to qualify for the Champions League every year. At…
Rangers defeated Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday, giving Barry Ferguson the biggest win of his managerial career. The Bears outperformed Jose Mourinho in the Europa League round of 16 first leg in Turkey, winning 3-1 thanks to goals from Vaclav Cerny and Cyriel Dessers. Ferguson was appointed interim manager at Ibrox after Philippe Clement was fired, as the 49ers and Andrew Cavenagh prepare to take over the club. Huge Ferguson update for Rangers The Ibrox icon has made it clear that he is overjoyed to be in charge of Rangers, and his enthusiasm shown through in Istanbul last…
Steven Gerrard is one of the frontrunners being considered for the Rangers manager’s job at the end of the season. The Liverpool legend began his managerial career at Rangers in 2018, where he led the club to 55 victories in three seasons. It remains to be seen if Rangers fans would be willing to forgive Gerrard’s exit to Aston Villa, the Scouser infamously reiterating his commitment to the project in Glasgow before moving to Birmingham days later. But whether or not Rangers fans are ready to go soft on the Steven Gerrard – who remains a figure close to the…
Duke Dominates Illinois, Solidifies National Title Contender Status The No. 3 Duke Blue Devils reinforced their championship aspirations with a commanding 110-67 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The dominant performance in this high-profile late-season non-conference matchup captured the attention of college basketball fans across the country. Illinois suffered its worst defeat in program history, a 43-point blowout that left head coach Brad Underwood in awe of Duke freshman Cooper Flagg. Flagg delivered an impressive stat line, recording 16 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in just 23 minutes of action. “I hope…
Newcastle United’s PSR issues will soon be resolved. The Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules have significantly slowed PIF’s progress. To avoid a points deduction, Newcastle United were obliged to sell Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh last summer, leaving Eddie Howe with no key acquisitions. In order to navigate PSR, Newcastle have been trying to increase their revenue. This week, Newcastle announced revenue of £320m for 2023/24 – a staggering £70m increase from the year prior. PSR has been wrongly stopping Newcastle, but it seems club chiefs are now getting on top of financial issues. Darren Eales reminds Newcastle United…
Former Manchester United full-back Gary Neville has made a bold statement by comparing last season’s Arsenal team to the current Liverpool side. Gary Neville believes Arsenal were as good, if not better, last season than the current Liverpool club, which is poised to win the Premier League championship. The Gunners have fallen substantially behind in the title chase, with injuries taking their toll on Mikel Arteta’s team. Arsenal were 16 points behind the league-leading Merseysiders heading into Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Arteta’s team finished second in each of the previous two seasons, but they were much closer to…