THE NOTEBOOK: Michail Antonio shows why staying at West Ham wouldn’t be all bad, Flynn Downes steps in nicely for Declan Rice… and Moyes should criticise Jarrod Bowen MORE!

West Ham booked an FA Cup fifth-round clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford after a comfortable 2-0 win against Derby on Monday night.  Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio scored the goals as David Moyes’ side – struggling in the Premier League – put their woes behind them with a confident victory against Paul Warne’s…

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THE NOTEBOOK: Michail Antonio shows why staying at West Ham wouldn’t be all bad, Flynn Downes steps in nicely for Declan Rice… and Moyes should criticise Jarrod Bowen MORE!

West Ham booked an FA Cup fifth-round clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford after a comfortable 2-0 win against Derby on Monday night.  Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio scored the goals as David Moyes’ side – struggling in the Premier League – put their woes behind them with a confident victory against Paul Warne’s…

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Liverpool midfielder Fabinho SHOULD have been shown a red card for his shocking foul on Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, ADMIT referees’ body PGMOL, with new chief Howard Webb wanting greater transparency

Liverpool’s Fabinho should have received a red card for his ugly challenge from behind on Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, the refereeing body have admitted following outrage from fans that the tackle went unpunished. Referee David Coote did not dismiss Fabinho in real time after he sunk his studs into Ferguson during Sunday’s FA Cup tie at…

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Liverpool midfielder Fabinho SHOULD have been shown a red card for his shocking foul on Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, ADMIT referees’ body PGMOL, with new chief Howard Webb wanting greater transparency

Liverpool’s Fabinho should have received a red card for his ugly challenge from behind on Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, the refereeing body have admitted following outrage from fans that the tackle went unpunished. Referee David Coote did not dismiss Fabinho in real time after he sunk his studs into Ferguson during Sunday’s FA Cup tie at…

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IAN HERBERT: With a big fanbase and their Hollywood owners attracting marquee sponsors and a huge social media following, Wrexham CAN fulfil Ryan Reynolds’ dream of making the Premier League in 10 years

It is the kind of claim that new owners are advised to avoid as they venture into the deeply cynical world of football. But from the moment he first walked into Wrexham’s stadium, Ryan Reynolds was unflinching in his assertion that the club could reach the Premier League. ‘Why not dream big?’ he said 18 months…

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IAN HERBERT: With a big fanbase and their Hollywood owners attracting marquee sponsors and a huge social media following, Wrexham CAN fulfil Ryan Reynolds’ dream of making the Premier League in 10 years

It is the kind of claim that new owners are advised to avoid as they venture into the deeply cynical world of football. But from the moment he first walked into Wrexham’s stadium, Ryan Reynolds was unflinching in his assertion that the club could reach the Premier League. ‘Why not dream big?’ he said 18 months…

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Erik Ten Hag may be forced into a system change following Christian Eriksen’s injury but who could the manager play instead? Could it lead to a change of formation? What games will he miss for Manchester United?

Manchester United’s quest for a top-four spot has suffered a major blow as midfielder Christian Eriksen has been ruled out for three months. The 30-year-old suffered the brutal injury during United’s 3-1 home win against Reading in the FA Cup fourth round. Eriksen was forced off in the second half after Reading forward, Andy Carroll,…

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Erik Ten Hag may be forced into a system change following Christian Eriksen’s injury but who could the manager play instead? Could it lead to a change of formation? What games will he miss for Manchester United?

Manchester United’s quest for a top-four spot has suffered a major blow as midfielder Christian Eriksen has been ruled out for three months. The 30-year-old suffered the brutal injury during United’s 3-1 home win against Reading in the FA Cup fourth round. Eriksen was forced off in the second half after Reading forward, Andy Carroll,…

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Birmingham 0-1 Blackburn: Auston Trusty own goal in the 100th minute gives Rovers the win after extra time in FA Cup replay at St Andrew’s… and they will now travel to Leicester City in the fifth round

Blackburn Rovers will travel to the King Power Stadium to face Leicester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup after a 1-0 win over Birmingham City in extra-time at St Andrew’s. On-loan Arsenal defender Auston Trusty diverted Sammie Szmodics’ 100th-minute cross into his own net after Birmingham had dominated the second half, with…

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Birmingham 0-1 Blackburn: Auston Trusty own goal in the 100th minute gives Rovers the win after extra time in FA Cup replay at St Andrew’s… and they will now travel to Leicester City in the fifth round

Blackburn Rovers will travel to the King Power Stadium to face Leicester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup after a 1-0 win over Birmingham City in extra-time at St Andrew’s. On-loan Arsenal defender Auston Trusty diverted Sammie Szmodics’ 100th-minute cross into his own net after Birmingham had dominated the second half, with…

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