Nottingham Forest had a low-key transfer deadline day, as Nuno Espirito Santo maintained faith in the core of players who have brought the team to third place in the Premier League. Forest added Joel Ndala at the eleventh hour. However, there is no evidence to suggest that he will play for the first team, and he may spend his loan period with the B-Team. The Reds did able to get some players cleared off the decks during the window which proved a bonus. Emmanuel Dennis joined Blackburn on loan for the remainder of the season, while others left throughout the…
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Philippe Clement is facing a “inevitable” firing at Rangers after his side lost the Scottish Cup to Queens Park. The Gers fielded a heavily rotated squad at Ibrox and were stunned when Seb Drozd’s 69th-minute strike proved to be the game-winner on Sunday (9 February). James Tavernier may have sealed the Belgian’s fate when goalie Calum Ferrie saved his penalty attempt in the dying moments of the match. Nonetheless, what happened over 90 minutes in front of a bewildered Ibrox crowd could be the final nail in Clement’s coffin at Rangers. Philippe Clement is ‘over’ at Ibrox. The Belgian has…
Leeds United were far from their best when they faced Millwall in the FA Cup on Saturday. The Whites lost 2-0 to Alex Neil’s side and appeared to be on the back foot for the whole of the game. Fortunately for West Yorkshire, now that the FA Cup is no longer an issue, they can devote their full attention to achieving Premier League promotion. While Daniel Farke made ten changes to his starting XI, it felt like they should have fought more. However, because so many changes were made to his team, Willy Gnonto received a starting jersey, and youngster…
According to Ian Darke, if Leeds United fail to achieve promotion this season, they will be disappointed that they did not add more squad depth. In an exclusive interview with MOT Leeds News, the TV commentator explored the complexities of the winter transfer market for the Whites, who currently top the Championship. Daniel Farke gave several of his periphery players a chance on Saturday (8 February), but they were defeated 2-0 at Elland Road by Millwall in the FA Cup fourth round. Darke believes Leeds United must demonstrate overall squad quality. Farke made sweeping changes for Saturday’s cup departure, with…
Keith Hackett believes Rangers were correct to be handed a dramatic late penalty kick in their stunning 1-0 defeat to Queens Park in the Scottish Cup fifth round. Philippe Clement’s team were stunned at home at Ibrox on Sunday, as the Championship side advanced thanks to Seb Drozd’s second-half winner. The Gers dominated Queens Park in the final minutes and had a golden opportunity to push the tie to extra time when referee Calum Scott ruled Cyriel Dessers had barged him. More drama was to follow as the typically reliable skipper, James Tavernier, saw his spot-kick stunningly saved by excellent…
The latest Newcastle United news as the Magpies’ equalising goal has been a topic of controversy among football fans with replays inconclusive. Rob Green, a Match of the Day pundit and former Premier League goalkeeper, has challenged the decision to award Newcastle United’s equalising goal against Birmingham City. The Magpies were losing 1-0 against St Andrew’s in the FA Cup fourth round when Ethan Laird scored in the first minute. Joe Willock equalised for Newcastle 20 minutes later, but the decision to award the goal has sparked discussion. Willock’s attempt was blocked by Blues goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell, but the assistant…
Willy Gnonto was accused of cheating after Leeds United fell 2-0 to Millwall in the FA Cup on Saturday. Daniel Farke’s side now have only their Championship promotion campaign to focus on after being knocked out of the cup at Elland Road by a team 13 places lower in the second tier. Millwall’s Femi Azeez scored twice, but Leeds had a chance to equalise five minutes later. Pascal Struijk’s penalty in the 60th minute, however, was pushed onto the post by Liam Roberts after referee Gavin Ward ruled Gnonto, 21, fouled in the box. Leeds’ Gnonto should have been booked.…
Rangers have been labeled “atrocious” following a recent public financial expose at Ibrox. The Gers have arguably not been the best of teams off the pitch this season, having been without a chairman and CEO for a lengthy period of time. Patrick Stewart and Fraser Thornton only began their new roles at the Glasgow-based company in December. The Light Blues’ uncertainty off the pitch appears to have influenced their on-field results, as they now appear to be a much better team, yet certain mismanagement has resulted in Rangers fan protests against the boardroom in recent weeks. Gary Keown blasts Rangers…
The latest Liverpool news and speculations before of Sunday’s FA Cup match against Plymouth Liverpool will attempt to prolong their FA Cup trip this season when they visit Championship side Plymouth Argyle on Sunday afternoon. The Reds defeated Accrington Stanley 4-0 at Anfield in the third round, and they will be looking for a repeat of last month’s result at Home Park. But you already knew that, didn’t you? Liverpool are apparently aiming to restructure their forward line this summer, with Arne Slot preparing to offload two strikers. According to Anfield Watch, both Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota could depart…
Joe Willock’s opening goal against Birmingham created great controversy amid strong questions the ball had crossed the line, with Newcastle going on to win the FA Cup fourth round tie The FA have confirmed that goal line technology was not in use during Newcastle’s FA Cup fourth round win over Birmingham, Mirror Football can reveal. Ethan Laird handed the League One side an unexpected lead after only 40 seconds, stabbing home from a corner. Joe Willock then leveled controversially, before Callum Wilson put the visitors ahead two minutes later. At the end of a wild first half, Tomoki Iwata scored…