On one hand is an innovative football club with sustainability at the heart of its ethos, on the other is one of Europe’s most controversial retailers – Sports Direct. Since the start of the 2021/2022 season Forest Green Rovers Women have been sponsored by the self-proclaimed UK’s No. 1 Sports Retailer with Sports Direct’s logo […]
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OPINION: Why Barcelona’s Spotify deal is a huge win for football
If right now, you dear reader asked football fans their second favourite club, chances are you will hear the name Barcelona. For fans of a certain age, the period of football from 2008 to 2015 will forever be synonymous with the Catalan giants and their favourite sons, Lionel Messi, Pep Guardiola and Carles Puyol to […]
Michael Duff ahead of Cheltenham Town vs Sunderland – Robins striker faces lengthy injury spell whilst ‘very good’ Jermain Defoe could start
Michael Duff has held his pre-match press conference ahead of the Robins’ clash against Sunderland tomorrow night at the Jonny-Rocks. He confirmed an unfortunate, long term injury for forward Dan Nlundulu, who is in on loan from Southampton. “Dan Nlundulu is not good news,” Duff admitted. “He’s got significant damage in the hamstring and could […]
Rob Edwards says Rochdale’s weekend off doesn’t concern him ahead of Forest Green Rovers’ latest Sky Bet League Two fixture
Forest Green Rovers manager Rob Edwards insists coming up against a well-rested Rochdale makes no difference to his preparations for Tuesday’s game at The New Lawn. The side from Greater Manchester had their scheduled fixture against Carlisle United called off at the weekend due to a waterlogged pitch, and travel to Gloucestershire off the back […]
OPINION – Leicester’s struggles this season further proves capitalism is dominating football
Leicester City’s 4-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup yesterday further highlighted their underwhelming season after getting demoted to the European Conference League from the Europa League and they currently sit 10th in the Premier League. Leicester’s recent struggles reaffirm the point that football clubs backed by oligarchs and wealthy states are too […]
OPINION – Why Middlesbrough and Wycombe Wanderers should step out of the Derby County case
One of English football’s most historic clubs are on the verge of going out of business, but they should be allowed to survive for the sake of thousands of people in the local community. Mel Morris’ destruction of Derby County has driven the Rams to the brink, and from his controversial sale of Pride Park […]
Could ex-Man United star Roy Keane be at the Jonny-Rocks for Cheltenham Town vs Sunderland tomorrow?
Roy Keane, who managed Sunderland from 2006-2008 in his very first head coach role, is tipped to make a sensational return to the Black Cats. He could even make an appearance at the Jonny-Rocks tomorrow night as the Robins host Sunderland in League One. Embed from Getty Images Keane looks set for the vacant position, […]
OPINION: The PFA’s new dementia project is a good start to fighting brain disease in football, but the EFL, FA and Premier League must do more
The PFA has announced that a new department has been formed to tackle the life-destroying neurodegenerative diseases ex-footballers are experiencing, but they are still in desperate need of support from their stakeholders. Whilst the Premier League, EFL and FA all sit on their hands, footballers are dying. Dawn Astle, daughter of legendary West Brom striker […]
OPINION: Is the football transfer window a form of entertainment that brings out the worst in fans?
In a world where news travels faster than ever before, football fans are spoiled when it comes to hearing the latest news about their teams’ desires and aims in the transfer window. With many sides across the world working hard to secure deals for new players, supporters want to be in the know with every […]
Senegal beat Egypt on penalties to win Africa Cup of Nations final
Senegal defeated Egypt 4-2 on penalties in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final after the sides couldn’t be separated over 120 minutes of goalless football. Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy saved Egypt’s fourth penalty to hand Senegal the advantage, and Liverpool talisman Sadio Mane converted the winning spot kick. In a match billed as a battle […]