Daniel Farke’s admission last week that Leeds United had not even begun preliminary negotiations with Junior Firpo regarding a new contract at Elland Road aroused eyebrows. After all, the £13 million Barcelona acquisition had been one of the team’s top players in 2024–2025, playing the finest football of his Leeds United career after coming back from a six-week injury layoff following Christmas. Furthermore, Leeds’ decision to put talks on hold raises the possibility that the team would lose their first-choice left-back for free during the forthcoming summer transfer window, as Real Betis is eager to bring Junior Firpo back to…
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In recent years, Rangers’ hierarchy has been constantly fragmented, and supporters have had enough. The Ibrox fan base is fed up with what they are witnessing on the field compared to rivals Celtic, as well as the fragmented manner in which senior officials have handled some matters. Despite a very controlled Rangers AGM back in December that was supposed to be much more explosive than it ended up being, the gap between the board and the supporters seems to be widening every week. Grant feels the Rangers ought to have pursued the Mike Ashley trade. According to Peter Grant, Rangers…
Cooper Flagg’s Meteoric Rise Sparks Comparisons to College Basketball Legends Cooper Flagg is already being hailed as the best freshman in the nation, with some even arguing he’s the best player in the country. But now, a Hall of Fame coach is drawing comparisons between the Duke basketball star and one of the greatest players in college basketball history. As Flagg put up 27 points in No. 3 Duke’s 78-57 win over California on Wednesday night, former Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim stunned viewers by comparing Flagg to his own sensational freshman, Carmelo Anthony. “He was just a man back…
Nottingham Forest fans have expressed frustration over the scheduling of their FA Cup fifth-round match against Ipswich Town. After a tense midweek victory, the Reds have set up a home clash with the Tractor Boys. The date and time for the match at the City Ground have now been confirmed, but many supporters are displeased with the decision. The game is scheduled for Monday, March 3, at 7:30 pm, and will be broadcast live on ITV4. Forest has stated they will announce ticket details at a later date. This Monday night fixture follows a grueling fourth-round tie, where Nuno Espirito…
Philippe Clement has barely anything left to fight for at Rangers now as the rest of the season looks apathetic but for Europe. The Belgian overcame his compatriots Union Saint-Gilloise it what is the most important result of Gers’ season so far given it elevates them straight into the last 16 of the Europa League. Rangers were beaten in shocking circumstances by Queen’s Park at Ibrox last week, stunned out of the Scottish Cup. The League Cup final, for all its entertainment, ended in despair at the hands of Celtic (and the officials). The league is done. Peter Grant says Rangers can’t afford Philippe Clement…
Newcastle United’s top aim for the summer transfer season is to buy a right winger, according to Football Insider sources. Speaking on the current edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior journalist Pete O’Rourke reported that this is being considered as a “top priority position for Eddie Howe” Jacob Murphy is now the top candidate in this position, but Howe has long desired to bolster it. According to Football Insider, the Newcastle manager sought a right winger and a centre back during the January transfer window but was denied the opportunity because the club did not make a first-team…
Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all in the final months of their current contracts at Liverpool, and talk about their futures is rife. The Reds have faced uncertainty about their futures, with all three players linked to potential exits. Alexander-Arnold has been extensively linked with Real Madrid, while Van Dijk and Salah have also sparked interest because they can negotiate pre-contract agreements with overseas teams. Al Hilal would be in “pole position” to acquire Salah if a new agreement with the Reds is not reached, given all three players are dangerously close to being free agents.…
Sunderland are hoping former Leeds player Ian Poveda returns because there will be plenty of talking points ahead of the tough encounter. But the big talking point has to be the EFL’s contentious announcement, which has not gone down well. Daniel Farke and Regis Le Bris will be furious after hearing what the EFL did ahead to Leeds United’s match against Sunderland. Leeds face Sunderland in a critical match on Monday night at Elland Road, which could decide the promotion race. The two teams are currently separated by a seven-point margin, although a win for either will significantly improve their…
Rangers manager Philippe Clement is under pressure as the team prepares to face Hearts on Sunday. The Gers will go to Tynecastle on February 16th, hoping to rebound from their shock 1-0 defeat to Queens Park the previous time out. After being eliminated from the Scottish Cup, the Ibrox club is now focused on winning as many league games as possible in order to regain some prestige. The rest of the season begins against Neil Critchley’s team, as the Light Blues’ manager looks to keep his job with Patrick Stewart’s backing. John Souttar to return to Rangers starting XI v…
Jack Harrison’s goal slump had lasted more than a year, and his free-scoring days at Leeds United seemed like a distant memory. From 2019 to 2022, this footballer averaged seven goals each season in the Premier League, totaling 21. A footballer who scored a sensational hat-trick against West Ham to become only the tenth Leeds United player to do it in England’s top flight. Jack Harrison joined Mark Viduka, Eric Cantona, Robbie Fowler, and Tony Yeboah in shredding The Hammers to bits at the London Stadium. So, when compared to those previous triumphs, that 12-month, 40-game goal drought seems even…