January 2024

Even a virtual rallying call from Sean Dyche couldn’t prevent Burnley’s rapidly disintegrating season from hitting a new low. The home side produced a woeful display, mirroring their struggles in the Premier League as they tamely surrendered the lead to a Huddersfield side who harbour aspirations of replacing them in the top flight next season….

Swindon forward Harry McKirdy saw the funnier side of things after his side were thrashed 4-1 by Manchester city in the third round of the FA Cup.  The League Two side got dumped out of the cup but McKirdy got himself on the scoresheet and he took it to Instagram to give his reaction to…

Swindon forward Harry McKirdy saw the funnier side of things after his side were thrashed 4-1 by Manchester city in the third round of the FA Cup.  The League Two side got dumped out of the cup but McKirdy got himself on the scoresheet and he took it to Instagram to give his reaction to…

Roy Keane delivered a scathing attack on Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland, after his nightmare error led to the opening goal in their FA Cup tie against Millwall. Back between the sticks in a fierce atmosphere in the derby, Butland looked to play out from the back in the first half, but found himself quickly…

Roy Keane delivered a scathing attack on Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland, after his nightmare error led to the opening goal in their FA Cup tie against Millwall. Back between the sticks in a fierce atmosphere in the derby, Butland looked to play out from the back in the first half, but found himself quickly…

How this place has missed those 22 men and that bag of air. Vale Park had lain dormant and deserted for 42 days; Port Vale hadn’t played anywhere for nearly a month. This was a cup tie to make up for lost time. To make Vale manger Darrell Clarke seem rather cynical, too. All this…

How this place has missed those 22 men and that bag of air. Vale Park had lain dormant and deserted for 42 days; Port Vale hadn’t played anywhere for nearly a month. This was a cup tie to make up for lost time. To make Vale manger Darrell Clarke seem rather cynical, too. All this…

The lights briefly went out on Leicester’s first campaign as FA Cup holders but James Maddison shone brightly through the gloom to ensure their defence began with a victory. A combination of illness, injury and four men at the Africa Cup of Nations left Brendan Rodgers with only eight senior outfield players, with Jamie Vardy,…

The lights briefly went out on Leicester’s first campaign as FA Cup holders but James Maddison shone brightly through the gloom to ensure their defence began with a victory. A combination of illness, injury and four men at the Africa Cup of Nations left Brendan Rodgers with only eight senior outfield players, with Jamie Vardy,…

Breaking point was found, at last. Ninety-eight minutes in and hammering on a door manned by only 10, Brighton would not be denied any longer. Jakub Moder, the game’s best player despite missing its first two thirds, burst free down the right. He fired the ball towards Leandro Trossard, who saw team-mate Neal Maupay in…