Millwall players will continue to take a knee before games despite the events that unfolded on Saturday and the aftermath. Before the game against Derby, Millwall fans booed when the players took a knee. It was a sad indictment of the fact that racial disrimination is alive as well, as well as the fanbase. Despite
Friday’s match between Newcastle and Aston Villa is the first Premier League game to be postponed due to Covid-19. The Premier League had little choice but to call the game off after Newcastle’s training ground was closed on Monday. With Newcastle not being allowed to return to training until Friday, they would have been unable
Jurgen Klopp’s Saturday post match interview will go down in history as one of the Premier League’s most infamous. It was his second heated post match interview in succession. Jurgen Klopp also ranted about the fixtures after beating Leicester 3 – 0 last week. James Milner sustained a hamstring injury in the 1 – 1 draw
If football were to be invented today, there is absolutely no way that heading the ball would be incorporated. The risk of concussion is too great. Last night’s clash between David Luiz and Raul Jiminez in the Premier League will only highlight the sport’s safety problem. It’s something which has received some attention in recent
I’m too young to remember Diego Maradona. My interest in football ignited around 2006, ten years after the fabled Argentine retired from playing. Yet somehow, when I close my eyes, I can see that goal against England, scored seven years before I was born. I can also see the picture of the Hand of God
The chasm between the career Jack Wilshere could have had and the one he had is a gaping disappointment. Jack Wilshere looked as if he was on the path to becoming Arsenal’s left-footed Steven Gerrard and England’s hero. That was over ten years ago now, and injuries have blighted one of the most prodigious talents
Olivier Giroud is a player who has always had his doubters. Despite that, every now and again he pops up and reminds us just what a good player he is. Last night’s last minute header against Rennes was one of those moments. With that goal, Chelsea sealed a 2 – 1 win and qualification to
England failed to qualify for the Nations League Finals after losing 2 – 0 to number one ranked side Belgium. Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans opened the scoring in the 10th minute. His drive from outside the box took a deflection on route to beat Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Belgium dominated the early stages and their
Liverpool and England defender Joe Gomez awaits a scan on a knee injury which is thought to be serious. Joe Gomez sustained the injury while training with the England national team on Wednesday. The fear is that he has torn his ACL and if he has, he will miss the remainder of the season. It’s
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny is looking towards the future ahead of the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Before Ireland plays against Wales and Bulgaria in the Nations League, they face England in a friendly on Thursday. The traditional rivalry has some extra spice this time, as England have two former Ireland youth players in
