Scotland have the chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998 after a 2-0 win over Denmark. Denmark came into the game on a 26-match unbeaten run in qualifiers. They were top of Group F after a nine-game winning run. However, Scotland were also in good shape heading into
The on-off relationship between Arsenal and Ainsley Maitland-Niles will soon come to its conclusion, one way or the other. Since making his debut aged 17 in 2014, Ainsley Maitland-Niles has changed his mind several times about his playing position. The athletic, versatile player can play at wing-back, full-back, on the wing or in center midfield.
After something of a kerfuffle, Newcastle United have appointed Eddie Howe as the replacement for Steve Bruce as manager. It’s a significant appointment, the first move heralding the new era on tyneside. However, Eddie Howe isn’t coming into a behemoth like Manchester City or Chelsea. His first priority will be to save them from relegation
Before the Watford game, Arsenal owner Josh Kroenke gave a comprehensive, 25 minute interview to Sky Sports. While his father, Stan, is technically the owner, Josh Kroenke might as well be. He has been handed responsibility for Arsenal, and is the de-facto owner. After years of fan protests over their ownership, Josh Kroenke has been
West Ham United are third in the Premier League table. I repeat, West Ham United are third in the Premier League table. They’re level on points with Man City, three points behind Chelsea in first place and one point ahead of Liverpool. What’s more, it isn’t a fluke. David Moyes has done a brilliant job
Incredibly, Manchester United have a chance to draw level with Manchester City on points in Saturday’s Manchester Derby. For the first time in a while, both Manchester teams are under equal pressure heading into the local rivalry. United’s struggles are well documented, but City aren’t firing on all cylinders either. They lost 2 – 0
Manchester United, despite their problems so far this season, have a squad packed full of world-class attacking talent. Manager Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer can select from Marcus Rashford, Edinson Cavani, Jadon Sancho, Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial. He can also (and probably has to) select a player who is more relentlessly talented than all
Brighton manager Graham Potter could be an unexpected beneficiary of Antonio Conte’s potential appointment as manager of Tottenham Hotspur. When Tottenham sacked Nuno Espirito Santo, Graham Potter was one of the names mooted as a replacement. It’s no surprise. What he has done at Brighton will have him in the frame for a number of
Mega-rich owners aren’t the only thing turning the competitive landscape of the Premier League on its head. There are a number of upstart teams making life difficult for traditional powerhouses like Arsenal and Manchester United. Tactics, scouting and excellent coaching have all become more democratic than they were before. A team who acts smart on
Dubliner Aiden Igiehon is on course to become only the second Irish player to play basketball in the NBA. He follows in the footsteps of Pat Burke, who was born in Tullamore. Burke moved to Cleveland, Ohio aged three and forged an NBA career. Aiden Igiehon is a different case, having not left Dublin until
