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24/04/2024

The VAR audio from the controversial Premier League game between Everton and Nottingham Forest is expected to go live to the public next week, according to Alan Nixon (paywall). After public requests from Forest, the audio between the referee and the VAR is set to be released by the PGMOL on Michael Owen and Howard Webb’s show “Mic-d Up” next week....

The VAR audio from the controversial Premier League game between Everton and Nottingham Forest is expected to go live to the public next week, according to

24/04/2024

National League side Eastleigh FC have become the second team to release their retained list for the 2024/25 season, as confirmed via a statement on the club's website. The team added a large number of new faces over the summer under Lee Bradbury, signing the likes of Enzio Boldewijn, Joe Quigley, and National League top scorer Paul McCallum, but despite their rebuild bringing high hopes, the Spitfires finished the season under the management of Kelvin Davis in 13th position in the League....

National League side Eastleigh FC have become the second team to release their retained list for the 2024/25 season, as confirmed via a statement on the

24/04/2024

Swindon Town are set to release defender Frazer Blake-Tracy once his contract expires at the end of the season, as confirmed by journalist Joe Acklam on Twitter, but what could be next for him? The 28-year-old is expected to be the first in a string of exits for the League Two side following their disappointing end to the 2023/24 campaign as teams slowly begin to publish their retained lists....

Swindon Town are set to release defender Frazer Blake-Tracy once his contract expires at the end of the season, as confirmed by journalist Joe Acklam on

24/04/2024

American father and son duo Ron and Andrew Fowler have joined Lincoln City's investment group, the club has announced. Ron and Andrew Fowler have joined the investment group at Lincoln City through their Liquid Investments, Inc. entity, which will see them initially take a 12.6% stake in Lincoln City Holdings. Ron is a long-term friend and associate of Lincoln City majority stakeholder Harvey Jabara....

American father and son duo Ron and Andrew Fowler have joined Lincoln City's investment group, the club has announced.

24/04/2024

Promoted side Portsmouth are not weighing up a move for Exeter City midfielder Reece Cole, as revealed by The News. The League One season comes to an end this weekend, and John Mousinho can begin his plans for the summer transfer window now, with Portsmouth having already sealed their promotion to the Championship. The club sealed their position, winning the title this past weekend, and while players such as Colby Bishop will be ready to step up to the second tier, the club must bring new faces into the squad to continue their push up the football pyramid....

Promoted side Portsmouth are not weighing up a move for Exeter City midfielder Reece Cole, as revealed by The News.

24/04/2024

Leicester City could make the loan deal for Abdul Fatawu permanent should they win promotion to the Premier League, as revealed by journalist Ben Jacobs. The Foxes are on the verge of securing promotion back to the Premier League at their first attempt after being relegated last season. Fatawu, on loan from Portuguese side Sporting, was the man of the hour as the Foxes were at their best last night against Southampton, in the middle of a topsy-turvy season....

Leicester City could make the loan deal for Abdul Fatawu permanent should they win promotion to the Premier League, as revealed by journalist Ben Jacobs.

24/04/2024

Liverpool centre-back Joel Matip is set to leave with Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season, according to TEAMtalk.com. The 32-year-old is out of contract in the summer and isn’t expected to be offered a new deal at the club. Why Is Matip Leaving? Matip’s contract runs out at the end of the season and even though there was an expectation that the Cameroonian, would be offered a short-term deal, according to…...

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Liverpool centre-back Joel Matip is set to leave with Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season, according to TEAMtalk.com.

23/04/2024

Erik ten Hag has claimed that Antony was "provoked" during Manchester United's penalty shootout win over Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-final. The Brazilian winger was seen cupping his ears in the direction of the Coventry players after Rasmus Hojlund's penalty secured United's place in the FA Cup final, an action which has led to widespread criticism of Antony following the game....

Erik ten Hag has claimed that winger Antony was provoked by Coventry and that his gesture after the game was a reaction to this provocation.

23/04/2024

Barcelona are eyeing up a sensational summer move for Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak, according to a report from the Sun. The report states that a fee of around £90m would be required to secure the striker's services, and Barcelona are said to be keen on securing a deal with the Magpies. The Catalans believe that Newcastle could be tempted into a deal for Isak given their need to balance the books to satisfy FFP and PSR rules....

Barcelona are eyeing up a sensational summer move for Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak, according to a report from the Sun.

23/04/2024

Everton vs Liverpool is the pick of the midweek Premier League fixtures. The Reds head to Goodison Park on Wednesday evening looking to keep the pressure on Arsenal and Manchester City in the title race. Everton are looking to secure their top flight status after becoming embroiled in yet another relegation battle this campaign. In recent times, the red half of Merseyside has had the better fortune in this fixture and you have to go back to October 2010 for the last home win at Goodison Park....

Everton vs Liverpool is the pick of the midweek Premier League fixtures and our writers break down the crucial encounter.

23/04/2024

Three of the main cast have been announced for the film adaptation of the bestselling The Thursday Murder Club book. Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley and Pierce Brosnan will star in the hotly anticipated version of the Richard Osman crime novel. While there are more announcements to follow – including the fourth name of the elderly crime-solving quartet at its centre – the initial announcement was made alongside confirmation that the film’s director will be Chris Columbus, who also oversaw Home Alone, Mrs....

Three of the main cast have been announced for the film adaptation of the bestselling The Thursday Murder Club book. Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley and Pierce

23/04/2024

Steve Evans is reportedly keen on luring current interim Stevenage boss Alex Revell to follow him to the New York Stadium with new club Rotherham United, according to reports. Evans linked back up with his former club last week, taking charge of their 0-0 draw with Birmingham City. The former Leeds United boss will likely be assessing his playing and backroom staff ahead of the summer transfer window and the club's return to League One. ...

Steve Evans is reportedly keen on luring current interim Stevenage boss Alex Revell to follow him to the New York Stadium with new club Rotherham United,

23/04/2024

Liverpool FC have reportedly interviewed Gary O'Neil as a potential replacement for Jurgen Klopp, with the German set to leave the club at the end of the year. The report by DaveOKCP, claims that the Premier League side have spoken to O'Neil as a potential candidate. This comes as negotiations with Ruben Amorim, Sporting Lisbon’s current manager, have stalled according to various journalists including David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano. ...

Liverpool FC have reportedly interviewed Gary O'Neil as a potential replacement for Jurgen Klopp, with the German set to leave the club at the end of the year.

23/04/2024

The 2023/24 National League season has officially concluded and we now shift our focus onto the upcoming play-off battles in the three divisions, but what should supporters and neutrals expect over the coming weeks? Due to the current format, the National League (NL), NL North and NL South will begin with the play-off quarter-finals which involve the sides that finished between fourth and seventh in their respective divisions, with the two winners facing second and third in the semi-finals....

The 2023/24 National League season has officially concluded and we now shift our focus onto the upcoming play-off battles in the three divisions, but what

23/04/2024

In a week where the FA and the Premier League revealed a deal to change the FA Cup as we know it, Mark Robins' Coventry City were on hand to prove that the magic of the cup is still well and truly in the air in the world's best club competition. Backed by over 36,000 Sky Blues fans, Coventry City came within touching distance of delivering one of the greatest moments in FA Cup history, doing themselves, the Championship and the EFL proud in the process....

In a week where the FA and the Premier League revealed a deal to change the FA Cup as we know it, Mark Robins' Coventry City were on hand to prove that the

23/04/2024

York City have become the first National League side to announce their retained list for the 2024/25 season, as confirmed via a statement on the club's website. The football club spent big in the summer by landing the likes of Dipo Akinyemi and Callum Howe to their ranks as well as experienced EFL goalkeeper David Stockdale, but despite their efforts, the club only managed to clinch survival on the final day despite losing to Solihull Moors....

York City have become the first National League side to announce their retained list for the 2024/25 season, as confirmed via a statement on the club's

22/04/2024

After the weekend fixture between Everton and Nottingham Forest, which involved three controversial decisions, Forest sent out a now infamous tweet showing frustration with not being awarded a penalty in their defeat to fellow strugglers Everton. The aftermath of the club's defeat to Everton is the latest VAR controversy in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest released a statement immediately after the game on social media platform X expressing their frustration over the decisions, ending it by saying, "NFFC will now consider its options" This has since gone viral, amassing over 40 million views and 170,000 likes....

Nottingham Forest have released statements surrounding the weekend's VAR controversy leading to huge debate around Premier League referees and the use of VAR.

22/04/2024

A new film from the team behind Oscar-winning Poor Things will receive its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month. Kinds of Kindness will see director Yorgos Lanthimos team up with Emma Stone for the fourth time in a film also starring Jesse Plemons and Willem Dafoe. It will play in the main competition of the festival alongside a new Donald Trump biopic…...

A new film from the team behind Oscar-winning Poor Things will receive its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month. Kinds of Kindness will see

22/04/2024

Arsenal and Liverpool have opened talks with the representatives of Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy over a potential summer move to the Premier League, according to metro.co.uk. The Frenchman only has one year left on his contract, so the Spanish giants are considering cashing in on the 28-year-old. Why Could Arsenal and Liverpool Go For Mendy? According to metro.co.uk…...

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Arsenal and Liverpool have opened talks with the representatives of Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy over a potential summer move to the Premier League,

21/04/2024

Leicester City are planning on signing promising Manchester City youngster James McAtee if they were to get promoted back into the Premier League, according to Alan Nixon (paywall). Manager Enzo Maresca wanted McAtee last summer, but the Englishman chose to return to Sheffield United in the Premier League after helping the Blades gain promotion from the Championship the season prior....

Leicester City are planning on signing promising Manchester City youngster James McAtee if they were to get promoted back into the Premier League, according

21/04/2024

Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa is set to depart Gary O’Neil’s side in the summer after interest from Saudi Arabia, according to Alan Nixon (paywall). The Portuguese keeper has three years remaining on his current contract, but he still may leave Molineux at the end of the season. Why Could Sa Leave? According to Alan Nixon (paywall), there has been interest from the Middle East to bring Wolves’ number one to Saudi Arabia in the summer....

Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa is set to depart Gary O’Neil’s side in the summer after interest from Saudi Arabia, according to Alan Nixon (paywall).

21/04/2024

Ipswich Town wants to offer goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky a new contract, according to Alan Nixon (paywall). The Czech keeper’s current deal expires in the summer and the Tractor Boys are hoping to tie their number-one goalkeeper to a new long-term contract. Why Are Ipswich Going To Offer Hladky A New Deal? The 33-year-old has become Town’s first-choice keeper this season and has impressed in Ipswich’s fight for promotion....

Ipswich Town wants to offer goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky a new contract, according to Alan Nixon (paywall).

21/04/2024

National League side Gateshead have announced the signing of defender Brandon Haunstrup from League One side Cambridge Utd, as confirmed via a statement on the club's website. The 27-year-old joins The Heed on a loan deal that sees him stay with the playoff contenders until the end of the season. Haunstrup began his career at Portsmouth, breaking through the academy and making over 50 appearances for his boyhood club....

National League side Gateshead have announced the signing of defender Brandon Haunstrup from League One side Cambridge Utd, as confirmed via a statement on

21/04/2024

The 2023/24 National League season has come to an end and one of the sad stories from the campaign was the confirmation that Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard would be leaving this summer after nine years in charge, but what's next for him? After joining Boreham Wood as manager nine years ago, Garrard has successfully taken charge of over 400 matches for the club, consistently trying to establish the side as regular National League play-off contenders despite having limited resources....

The 2023/24 National League season has come to an end and one of the sad stories from the campaign was the confirmation that Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard

20/04/2024

Richard Keys has claimed Jürgen Klopp's decision to announce he's leaving so early was 'ill-judged' and has ruined Liverpool's season. Posting from his X (formerly Twitter) account, Keys said: “It’s such a shame that our clubs have done so badly this past week but congrats to . “Let’s hope they go on & win it now. “Emery has done a fantastic job....

Richard Keys has claimed Jürgen Klopp's decision to announce he's leaving so early was 'ill-judged' and has ruined Liverpool's season.

20/04/2024

Ipswich Town midfielder Alfie Cutbush has confirmed his exit from the Championship side in order to pursue alternative avenues in his football career, via a social media post on his Twitter account. The 21-year-old is one of several players who are out of contract at Portman Road this summer and has opted to leave the football club in search of his next club....

Ipswich Town midfielder Alfie Cutbush has confirmed his exit from the Championship side in order to pursue alternative avenues in his football career, via a

19/04/2024

Archie Gray has declared his ambition to represent England at international level, speaking to the Daily Record. The Leeds United wonderkid is eligible to play for both England and Scotland, and despite representing England at U21 level, he is yet to receive a senior call-up for either nation. The report comes amidst rumours that Scotland have approached Gray to try and convince him to represent the Tartan Army....

Leeds United star Archie Gray has pledged his international allegiance to England over Scotland despite not receiving a senior call up to date.

19/04/2024

Leam Richardson was planning on a loan extension for talented 20-year-old, Seb Revan, before being sacked, according to the Rotherham Advertiser. Richardson looked set to stay at Rotherham United until the end of the season, even though he wasn't able to keep the Millers up. However, he was replaced by Steve Evans this week as Rotherham United prepare for next season in League One....

Leam Richardson was planning on a loan extension for talented 20-year-old, Seb Revan, before being sacked.

19/04/2024

Chelsea have confirmed that goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger has agreed to join NWSL side NJ/NY Gotham FC. The 33-year-old departs for an undisclosed fee and has signed a one-year contract with the option to extend her stay for another season. Chelsea have paid tribute to to Berger on their official website: "Everyone at Chelsea would like to express their sincere gratitude to Ann for her service to the club, and we wish her every success during her time in the United States."...

Chelsea goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger joins NWSL playoff winners NJ/NY Gotham FC on an initial one-year contract. after a successful spell at the Blues.

19/04/2024

Ryan Lowe has confirmed Patrick Bauer is free to leave this summer after almost five years with the club, according to the Lancashire Post, German centre back, Bauer, is available for selection for Preston, but Lowe made clear that he's not part of his plans at Deepdale. Bauer has only played two games this season for Preston. He failed to find a new club in the January window but will get another chance this summer....

Ryan Lowe has confirmed Patrick Bauer is free to leave this summer after almost five years with the Preston.

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