Category: Football

Newport County were forced to apologise to Leicester defender Christian Fuchs after an unfortunate error on the official teamsheet before the two sides met in Sunday's FA Cup clash at Rodney Parade. A mis-spelling saw the German star's name appear as “Christian Fucks”. Former Leicester striker and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was among those to point out the mistake. “The official…

England wing Jonny May bagged two tries in Leicester’s win over Gloucester to move on to 10 for the club in 13 matches this season, and said the “tough times” endured by the Tigers in recent weeks had made him a better player. Two try-bonus wins at home to Harlequins and Gloucester, either side of a bonus-point loss away to Bath, have made the…

There would have been one Sheffield United supporter who was less than fuming about being beaten in the FA Cup by a mid-table Conference side: the Barnet manager’s uncle. Tony Currie, the former Blades and England midfielder, watched his nephew Darren guide the north London side to an upset which left Chris Wilder, the man in charge at Bramall Lane, accusing his players of…

Former England and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has been arrested in the US on a public intoxication charge. Rooney, who now plays for DC United, was taken into custody after an alleged incident at Washington’s Dulles airport, which is near the club’s stadium. A spokesman for Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said: “He was booked into the Loudoun County Adult Detention Centre on December…

Welcome to the BetBright STATZONE, where we give you the stats and you make the decisions! After the FA Cup weekend break, we return to the Premier League this weekend for week 22. We get going on Saturday lunchtime with an all-London Derby as Arsenal travel to West Ham and with the Gunners having not lost in their last 10 away league games at…

Manchester United Sergio Romero 7/10 The busiest of the two goalkeepers in the first half. Made a good save with his leg to deny Harriott early in the second half, and was alert to several decent efforts from the away side to help his side keep a clean sheet. Ashley Young 6.5/10 Kept an eye on Harriott and looked to make good runs beyond…

On one freezing Saturday afternoon 28 years ago, Tim Buzaglo was responsible for one of the greatest upsets in FA Cup history. A pacy, left-footed striker for non-league Woking, Buzaglo’s hat-trick helped his side to a 4-2 win at the Hawthorns, stunning hosts West Bromwich Albion and thrusting the shy semi-pro into the limelight. Back page headlines, radio interviews and even an appearance on…

Blackpool Mark Howard 5.5/10 Made a good save to deny Nketiah on the stroke of half time to ensure Blackpool went into the break with half a chance. Forced off due to injury with around 20 minutes of normal time left to play. Michael Nottingham 6/10 Had the pace to try and keep stride with the likes of Nketiah and Iwobi. Spurned a great…

With the Premier League at the halfway point, January brings with it the chance for reinforcements. Whether a team is challenging for European football or the opportunity to stay in the division, a few extra bodies could be crucial in pulling a group towards their respective objectives. Some clubs will be busier than others, while some will boast huge budgets in comparison to their…

Whatever wins, or goes close to winning, the Tolworth Hurdle (2.25) at Sandown on Saturday will immediately go on every shortlist for top novice honours in the spring. The Grade One has proved a most informative trial in recent times: Yorkhill won it in 2016 en route to his victory in the Neptune Hurdle at Cheltenham. Finian’s Oscar, the 2017 winner, missed the Festival…

There are different types of legacy in rugby, says Charles Piutau, the man who carries the tag of the highest-paid player in the English Premiership. Not everyone can be a Jonah Lomu or a Richie McCaw, framed forever in the public consciousness as colossi clad in the all black of New Zealand and, in McCaw’s case, twice lifting the World Cup. If it all…

Paul Pogba has been the standout player since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took the reigns at Old Trafford, scoring back-to-back braces against Bournemouth and Huddersfield. Alongside his impressive goal tally, the Frenchman has racked up four assists, reminding the Manchester United faithful of his world class talent. But ahead of this weekend's FA Cup fixture the towering midfielder has picked up a thigh injury which…

Stephen Addison will not have far to travel when he collects the British Empire Medal that he was awarded in the new year honours list in a ceremony at the Tower of London. From the house that he shares in east London with his parents and siblings, it’s a short walk to the Tube station, then a 30-minute ride on a District Line train…

What are the purpose of youth academies in the modern game? When Manchester City opened their £200 million Etihad Campus, which included state-of-the-art facilities for the club’s young players, they made clear just how significant they believed the development to be. On the wall of the City Football Academy reads a quote from Man City owner Sheikh Mansour: “We are building a structure for…

The Great British public love an underdog and if there’s one football competition where many an applecart has been upset over the years, it’s the Emirates FA Cup. Although Nottingham Forest have a wealth of history and tradition to match the oldest football tournament in the world, they travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on Saturday afternoon, where they will no doubt use…