January 2024

Brendan Rodgers admitted Leicester should be ‘worried’ after they were sent crashing out of the FA Cup by Blackburn. The winners of this competition in 2021, Leicester were awful as goals from Tyrhys Dolan and Sammie Szmodics sent promotion-chasing Rovers into round six for the first time in eight years.  Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho’s strike could…

Pep Guardiola was effusive in his praise of Phil Foden following the England star’s role in Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Bristol City on Tuesday night in the FA Cup Fifth Round clash at Ashton Gate.  The Spanish manager hailed the 22-year-old’s ‘impact’ in the game during a season in which he has found game…

Pep Guardiola was effusive in his praise of Phil Foden following the England star’s role in Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Bristol City on Tuesday night in the FA Cup Fifth Round clash at Ashton Gate.  The Spanish manager hailed the 22-year-old’s ‘impact’ in the game during a season in which he has found game…

Harry Clifton was following Grimsby Town even before he knew it. ‘My mum was heavily pregnant with me but it still didn’t stop her going to Wembley!’ laughs the Mariners midfielder about his mother Julie attending the Football League Trophy final in April 1998. ‘Apparently I was kicking non-stop throughout the game.’ Clifton was born…

Harry Clifton was following Grimsby Town even before he knew it. ‘My mum was heavily pregnant with me but it still didn’t stop her going to Wembley!’ laughs the Mariners midfielder about his mother Julie attending the Football League Trophy final in April 1998. ‘Apparently I was kicking non-stop throughout the game.’ Clifton was born…

Pep Guardiola was full of praise for Kalvin Phillips after Manchester City’s win at Bristol City on Tuesday night, despite admitting the midfielder still needs ‘rhythm’  following his return from injury. Phillips impressed for City as they cruised into the FA Cup quarter-finals, with Phil Foden’s brace and a Kevin de Bruyne strike wrapping up…

Pep Guardiola was full of praise for Kalvin Phillips after Manchester City’s win at Bristol City on Tuesday night, despite admitting the midfielder still needs ‘rhythm’  following his return from injury. Phillips impressed for City as they cruised into the FA Cup quarter-finals, with Phil Foden’s brace and a Kevin de Bruyne strike wrapping up…

There is nothing like the sound of booing to focus directors’ minds and the reaction of their fans told the Leicester board that a huge rebuilding job lies ahead this summer. Only 10 places separate Leicester and Blackburn, chasing promotion from the Championship, but the Foxes’ second string would do well to finish mid-table in…

There is nothing like the sound of booing to focus directors’ minds and the reaction of their fans told the Leicester board that a huge rebuilding job lies ahead this summer. Only 10 places separate Leicester and Blackburn, chasing promotion from the Championship, but the Foxes’ second string would do well to finish mid-table in…

West Ham United have joined the clubs that are keen on signing Bristol City teenager Alex Scott. The 19-year-old midfielder earned plaudits from Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola following his performance against the Premier League champions in the FA Cup on Tuesday night. He has also been tipped to play for England by his own…