Eddie Howe is relieved to have Joelinton fit and firing for Newcastle United following his knee injury. The Brazilian picked up a knee problem during the 2-1 defeat to Fulham last month and was in a race against time to be fit for the Carabao Cup final. A welcome return against Brighton last weekend saw Joelinton play 64 minutes before being hooked. He came through the game unscathed and is now preparing for a mammoth eight days on Tyneside. Newcastle travel to West Ham United on Monday before returning to the capital for the Wembley showdown with Liverpool. Joelinton will…
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Derek Ferguson has spoken out on Coventry City manager Frank Lampard becoming Rangers’ next permanent manager. Following Philippe Clement’s dismissal, the Gers temporarily appointed Derek’s brother Barry Ferguson. Patrick Stewart took his time while making a decision on the Belgian manager but finally pulled the plug on his tenure after consistent protests from fans. With Barry taking interim charge until the end of the season, potential new owners 49ers Enterprises will have a decision to make at Ibrox once they complete their takeover. Lampard capable of Rangers managerial role Lampard is capable of taking the managerial role at the Light…
After Louisville’s overtime win over Clemson on Thursday night, Tajianna Roberts had a clear message for Duke. “You guys already got them once,” ESPN commentator Pam Ward said. “And we’re going to get them again,” Roberts responded. Except the only thing Duke got was bulletin-board material. The No. 3 seed Blue Devils defeated No. 6 seed Louisville, 61-48, on Friday night behind a commanding defensive performance. Duke, ranked No. 11 in the most recent AP Top 25, will face Notre Dame at 2:30 p.m. Saturday for a chance to make the title game. The semifinal appearance will be the second…
Just last week, Daniel Farke claimed that Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu had a 50/50 chance of returning before the end of the Championship season. Now, as the campaign nears its end and Portsmouth is set to kick off early on Sunday on the South Coast, the manager’s newest injury news isn’t as dismal. Farke declined to place a number on Ethan Ampadu’s predicament this time. However, while Ampadu’s chances of returning were 50/50 seven days ago, it appears that the captain’s chances of returning to the pitch before the end of the 2024/25 season have improved slightly. Perhaps not…
The Tottenham head coach has been chatting about the young Bayern Munich attacker, and he believes big things will come from the teenager. Ange Postecoglou has stated unequivocally that when Tottenham can properly utilize Mathys Tel, people will realize what a gifted player he is. The 19-year-old joined Spurs from Bayern Munich during the winter transfer window, with an option to buy the Frenchman for £45.7 million, which Postecoglou confirmed would happen. The early weeks have been challenging for Tel, who has only scored once, as the unavailability of Dominic Solanke and Richarlison has forced the teenager into a central…
Nottingham Forest have rejected down a Palmeiras offer for striker Ramón Sosa, despite the player becoming restless with a lack of minutes. That is according to writer Christian Martin, who spoke with Somos Paraguay, who revealed everything about the offer made to Nottingham Forest. Sosa has played a supporting role under Nuno Espirito Santo at Nottingham Forest this season, with the continued good form of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Antony Elanga keeping him out of the team as they aim for a top-four finish. The Paraguayan has taken this well, making a positive impression despite his limited minutes this season. That…
Newcastle United were constrained by PSR restrictions, yet UEFA discovered that the Magpies still managed to spend more than Barcelona and AC Milan. Newcastle United’s squad cost more to put together than Barcelona’s and AC Milan’s. This is according to a recent UEFA analysis, the European club financial and investment landscape, which association president Aleksander Ceferin dubbed the ‘essential guide to European football finances’. The survey revealed a stark discrepancy in spending between English teams and international sides, with the Premier League having the four most costly squads and nearly half (nine) of the top 20 most valuable squads last…
Arsenal is running out of time to catch runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool, but their former defender Bacary Sagna isn’t drawing a line under this season just yet. Former Arsenal star Bacary Sagna believes the Gunners can still catch Liverpool in the Premier League championship race… and predicts Paris Saint-Germain will defeat Arne Slot’s team in Europe. Liverpool leads the Premier League by 13 points over Arsenal, despite having played one more game than their nearest opponents. They also have the advantage over PSG in the Champions League as Harvey Elliott’s late goal handed them a 1-0 first-leg victory at…
If fans were excited about the upcoming takeover, the hype has exploded over a snap from Turkey. Hyped-up Rangers fans have seized on photos of the guy they believe will be tasked with masterminding a turnaround on and off the pitch. Former Bolton player Gretar Steinsson was allegedly in Istanbul to take in a sensational 3-1 Europa League success over Fenerbahce. The former Icelandic full-back joined Leeds United in 2023 and received a significant promotion when he was headhunted to lead 49ers Enterprises’ global football structure in November of last year. And it coincides with the 49ers and Andrew Cavenagh…
With their takeover reportedly edging towards completion, make no mistake, the San Francisco 49ers are not seizing control of Rangers in order to finish as distant runners-up. Marathe, following the 49ers successful acquisition of Leeds United back in 2023, made no secret of his desire to bring Premier League football to Elland Road at the earliest possible opportunity. Two years later – after the heartbreak of a play-off final defeat 10 months ago – the Yorkshire giants are three points clear at the summit and gathering pace at precisely the right time. Key to Leeds’ success, Marathe said at the…