Arsenal players have come to the aid of their head coach after speculation his time at Emirates stadium is over. Mikel Arteta has now overseen the Gunner’s worst start to a league campaign since the 1981-82 season, with Arsenal losing six of their Premier League games – including three in a row at home. Arteta […]
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Mikel Arteta promises to ‘keep fighting’ for Arsenal despite poor form
It is just under a year since Mikel Arteta became the Gunner’s manager and there is already speculation of the Spaniard losing his job. Arsenal suffered yet another defeat in the Premier League at the hands of fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday’s North London Derby. The Reds have lost six games so far this […]
Cheltenham Town Vs Portsmouth: Michael Duff insists “everyone will be needed” in crucial EFL Trophy fixture
The Papa John’s Trophy regularly gets mixed reviews. Some see it as the perfect opportunity to give minutes to squad players and win silverware, whereas others argue it clogs the fixture list. Ahead of their second round clash against Portsmouth on Tuesday, Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff explained that he enjoys this competition for a […]
Daunting December ahead of Manchester United
Manchester United have a particularly difficult fixture list ahead of them this December. They face Noisy Neighbours Manchester City, Bielsa’s Leeds United and recent bogey team in Wolverhampton Wanderers. What does Ole Gunnar Solksjaer need to fix before this huge run of games? Embed from Getty Images “Sort the defence out Ole!” The Red […]
Cheltenham Town Vs Portsmouth: Michael Duff prepares team for “free hit” game against Portsmouth
Cheltenham Town continued their fantastic start to the season with a win against Exeter City on Saturday but next face the challenge of Portsmouth in the Papa John’s Trophy. As top scorers and one of the promotion favourites in League One, the south coast side pose a serious threat to the Robins, however manager Michael […]
Paul Tisdale believes Bristol Rovers are showing glimpses of their great sides of old
Bristol Rovers manager Paul Tisdale says his side’s performance against AFC Wimbledon on Saturday embodied the club’s identity after their rampant 4-2 win on the road. The Gas ended a seven-game winless streak with a resounding away victory at Plough Lane and says there were similarities to the great Rovers teams of old. “I have […]
RAINBOW LACES: Cheltenham Town manager and players show support and unity towards future openly gay players and potential teammates
Cheltenham Town manager and players demonstrate their support for any future player that comes out as openly gay. During this years Rainbow Laces, the aim of the campaign is to make sport more of a safer and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ fans. And one way that safety of supporters could be enhanced is if a […]
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff: EFL Trophy fixture against Portsmouth a “free hit”
After their best ever start to a Football League season, Cheltenham Town next face the challenge of League One opposition Portsmouth in the Papa John’s Trophy. Despite, the obvious challenge of facing a team from the division above, manager Michael Duff insisted that this match would be a “free hit”. “They’ve got a good manager, […]
‘They were quality’ – Cardiff City loanee Tom Sang delighted as Cheltenham Town welcome fans back with with an eight-goal thriller
Cheltenham Town welcomed fans back to the Jonny-Rocks Stadium with a 5-3 win over fellow League Two high flyers Exeter City. Liam Sercombe scored twice against his former club, while Alfie May, Andy Williams, and Will Boyle added goals to secure a first win over the Grecians in seven years. An Exeter side who have […]
Bristol Rovers manager Paul Tisdale: ‘We need more discipline and more structure’
Bristol Rovers manager Paul Tisdale says: “There are many things to sort out” amid Covid-19 restrictions and chaotic fixture pileups. Tisdale was appointed on November 19th, following the sacking of Ben Garner and says the ongoing pandemic has caused multiple logistical issues for his side, claiming it’s a “complete mess”. “I’ve been here for two […]