Player Profile
RONALD SWANSEA CITY WINGER
Brazilian wideman goes on the attack By Chris Dunlavy IN THE GROOVE: Ronald has had plenty to shout about so far this season PICTURE: Alamy IF...
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 17 hours agoIt’s far cheaper to change the boss
Chris Dunlavy FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL IT IS 26 years since Ruud Gullit made the fateful decision to drop club captain and local hero Alan Shearer for a huge Tyne-Wear derby at St James’ Park....
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 17 hours agoCOME ON LADS, GET ON THE END OF THEM!
Chris Dunlavy CROSSES: Josh Murphy PORTSMOUTH’S best piece of business in the summer wasn’t a player they signed. It was one they kept. Josh Murphy was the subject of a £2m bid from Leicester in...
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Graham Westley
/ 17 hours agoLESSONS OF GAFFER NEIL TO PONDER
Graham Westley WINNER: Neil Warnock WITH 801 wins in 1,960 games in the dugout, Neil Warnock earned a record eight promotions with his 40.8 per cent win record. On Thursday night, I was privileged to...
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Graham Westley
/ 17 hours agoCHRIS’ RETURN SUGGESTS: IF IT AIN’T BROKE, DON’T FIX IT…
Graham Westley HAVING lost out in heartbreaking fashion to Sunderland in last season’s Championship play-off final at Wembley, Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder could not have expected unemployment to follow next. However, the Blades sought...
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Graham Westley
/ 17 hours agoDifferences? Yes, but you can bridge gap
Graham Westley EX-STEVENAGE, PRESTON, PETERBOROUGH AND NEWPORT MANAGER IAM often asked about the differences between the divisions in the EFL. It’s obvious really that the better players play higher and the lesser players play lower....
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 17 hours agoChris Dunlavy: West Brom duo need a change in fortunes
You have to feel for West Bromwich Albion. Not since the Charge of the Light Brigade has a frontline suffered so many casualties.
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Features
/ 1 week agoPlayer Profile: Sverre Nypan – Dynamic whizz-kid gives Middlesbrough X-factor
Sverre Nypan was just 16 when he almost single-handedly dismantled Hearts in a Europa Conference League qualifier.
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoSimon Grayson: Blackburn Rovers’ new boys need to adapt fast
Could Blackburn Rovers get relegated this year? Absolutely. Three defeats from their opening four games was a terrible start, and there’s a lot of doom and gloom around Ewood Park.
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 1 week agoChris Dunlavy: Norwich City fortunate to hang on to ace Josh Sargent
If you had to assemble an identikit Premier League striker, it would probably look a lot like Josh Sargent.
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Big Interview
/ 1 week agoBig Interview: Shayden Morris – This is the chance to show I’m more than just a super-sub
Shayden Morris started eight league games for Aberdeen last season. Their supporters still voted him player of the year.
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoGuy Branston: Consistent Ben Sheaf just perfect for Wrexham
Wrexham have an unbelievable eye for a player, and in Ben Sheaf, I think they’ve signed someone with Premier League potential.
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 2 weeks agoChris Dunlavy: Big Ben Brereton Diaz simply has to chime in at Derby County
If you’re a glass half-full type of guy, Ben Brereton Diaz has lived the dream over the last couple of years.
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Championship
/ 2 weeks agoPlayer Profile: Coventry fans joy as Milan Van Ewijk motors on at CBS
Coventry City supporters were elated to keep Milan van Ewijk at the CBS Arena beyond deadline day. Since joining from Heerenveen for £3.4m in 2023, the Dutchman, who turns 25 tomorrow, has developed into one...
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EFL Team of the Week
/ 3 weeks agoEFL Team of the Week: Rubin Colwill’s spark and Josh Sargent’s ruthlessness shine through
This week’s EFL Team of the Week celebrates another exciting weekend across the divisions, packed with memorable moments and surprising results.
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Adam Virgo
/ 3 weeks agoACE SARGENT HAS MAJOR INFLUENCE ON CANARIES
Adam Virgo BRIGHTON LEGEND AND TV PUNDIT I WAS at Fratton Park for Norwich’s 2-1 win against Portsmouth a couple of weeks ago and the first 45 minutes was the best I’ve seen the Canaries...
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Adam Virgo
/ 3 weeks agoSEAGULL AMARIO FLYS HIGH AT BOLTON
Adam Virgo BRIGHTON LEGEND AND TV PUNDIT FLAIR: Amario Cozier-Duberry AMARIO Cozier-Duberry is earning rave reviews on loan at Bolton, and the 20-year-old is typical of the way Brighton run their business. What they sign...
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Adam Virgo
/ 3 weeks agoAdam Virgo: Sheffield United have to shake hangover – and fast
Losing a Championship play-off final is a bit like being behind the person who buys the winning lottery ticket.
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 3 weeks agoChris Dunlavy: Forgotten Isaac Hayden can make his mark at QPR
Isaac Hayden was due a testimonial at Newcastle United next season. With the exception of club captain Jamal Lascelles, the 30-year-old midfielder was the Magpies’ longest-serving player.
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Big Interview
/ 3 weeks agoBig Interview: Adam Randell – ‘Being in Wayne Rooney’s world was just great’
Adam Randell has leapt to the defence of his old Plymouth Argyle boss Wayne Rooney following derogatory comments from NFL legend Tom Brady.