Leeds United will be ecstatic to have Raphinha on their roster, since the Barcelona winger is perhaps the best player in the world right now. Raphinha will undoubtedly be missed by Leeds supporters, but by leaving Elland Road, the Brazilian has achieved new heights. Raphinha, 28, has been on fire this season, having hit 30 goals and assists in January and now up to 39. It’s no surprise to Leeds fans, who saw this potential in his two seasons with the Yorkshire club before leaving in 2022. Victor Orta, the former Leeds Director of Football, sold him, and now Raphinha…
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Two players who parted out with Steve Cooper at Nottingham Forest contribute to FA Cup shock. Nuno Espirito Santo has not only stabilized the ship, but firmly placed it in cruise control, propelling Forest to the next level in the Premier League. Forest struggled in their first two seasons back in the top division. In 2022/23, Steve Cooper overcame the odds with 30 new players to propel the Reds to safety in the final six weeks of the season. Cooper was fired in December of last season, and Espirito Santo only officially ensured Premier League safety on the penultimate day…
Rangers had one of their poorest performances of the season in the Scottish Cup, losing 1-0 to Queen’s Park on Sunday. The Gers have now been knocked out of every cup competition they were expected to win this season. Granted, they may still be in the Europa League, but it’s difficult to see how they’d win the title, especially after their dreadful performance against Callum Davidson’s side on February 9. There have been occasions when Philippe Clement appeared to have turned a corner with his Rangers club, but he always seems to take one stride forward and two steps back.…
Leeds United have 15 Championship games remaining before winning promotion to the Premier League, including seven before the March international break. Leeds’ FA Cup defeat to Millwall on Saturday means they will now focus completely on Championship football. Daniel Farke is only 34 points away from reaching the magical 90-point threshold with 45 points to go. Farke has achieved two promotions with Norwich City, scoring 94 and 97 points. Leeds has an average of 2.12 points per game so far, and if they continue in this fashion, they will have 97 to 98 points. Predicting Leeds’ next seven games before…
Liverpool was knocked out of the FA Cup, but Arne Slot may have given himself an advantage. In the big perspective, he’s right to be tranquil. Arne Slot has lost just four games since taking over for Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. It is an impressive record for any head coach, let alone one taking on such a demanding task. First, his team was defeated at home by Nottingham Forest — a 1-0 loss in September that now appears significantly less shocking given Nuno Espirito Santo’s team’s recent performance — but if the Reds win at Everton this midweek, they could…
Newcastle United chief executive Darren Eales is expected to meet the media following the winter transfer window. Newcastle’s head of media, Lee Marshall, confirmed the conversation when head coach Eddie Howe was asked if any other senior figures at the club, such as Eales or sporting director Paul Mitchell, would be discussing transfers and Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules on the record. After Marshall confirmed the conversation, Howe said, “I like it when I don’t have to answer any questions!” Last year, after the club’s finances were released, Eales and chief financial officer Simon Capper spoke to the media.…
Nottingham Forest are now third in the Premier League table, and the club’s fans hope to compete in Europe next season. Nuno Espirito Santo has been the mastermind behind the season’s success thus far. Evangelos Marinakis nearly fired Espirito Santo last season, but he’s now reaping the benefits of his faith. There have been several standout performances this season. Forest defeated Liverpool away at Anfield, Manchester United at Old Trafford, and most recently thrashed Brighton at the City Ground. Espirito Santo emphasizes in each of his news conferences that it’s all about the players. However, it is difficult to deny…
The Record Sport crew debates all of the major issues, including Celtic’s crucial Champions League clash versus Bayern Munich. Will Celtic defeat Bayern Munich in two legs to go to the Champions League Round of 16? Keith Jackson: Probably not. However, if they can give the Germans a bloody nose in Glasgow on Wednesday, they will be able to keep the tie alive heading into the Allianz. Daizen Maeda will be sorely missed in the opening leg, but Celtic may still have enough firepower to stun Bayern. FRASER WILSON: Celtic, at full strength, can win in Glasgow on Wednesday, regardless…
Tottenham are concerned about Son Heung-min’s performances so far this season, according to a former scout. Mick Brown, who previously worked as chief scout at Manchester United and Blackburn and is still well-connected at both teams, has told Football Insider that they could seek to replace the forward during the summer transfer window. So far this season, the 32-year-old has ten goals and eight assists in 32 games in all competitions, but doubts have been raised about his consistency. It has been reported that his legs have begun to slow down, and that his performances are no longer at the…
Newcastle United is returning to Wembley. Indeed, the revitalized Newcastle United will face Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium in March. Newcastle easily defeated Arsenal on Wednesday evening, winning 2-0 at St James’ Park to complete an emphatic 4-0 aggregate triumph over the two legs. Liverpool, however, thrashed Tottenham 4-0 the next day to advance to the final with a 4-1 aggregate win. Wembley Stadium will be a spectacular venue. Granted, the Reds will undoubtedly be regarded as favourites, but Eddie Howe’s side impressed in a 3-3 Premier League draw with Arne Slot’s side in December.…