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What does Adama Traore mean to Wolves fans?
Winger Adama Traore is close to signing a new long-term deal with Wolves and it is rumoured that he will earn £100k a week, making him the highest earning player at the club along with Raul Jimenez. After being linked with Premier League champions Liverpool and boyhood club Barcelona, Wolves fans can breathe a sigh […]
“Lloyd can’t be left out!” – Michael Duff full of praise for Cheltenham youngster
Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff waxed lyrical about 20-year-old George Lloyd following his first league goal of the season. Lloyd scored the second goal in a 2-0 win over Southend on Saturday, and Duff now believes he’s put himself into a position where he can’t be dropped. Cheltenham host Scunthorpe United on Tuesday night with […]
Top of the table toffees! What has changed under Ancelotti?
Embed from Getty Images After all the escapades of Saturday’s merseyside derby at Goodison park. Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton sit top of the table with four wins from five, one point ahead of Aston Villa. After dismantling Tottenham, Palace, West Brom and Brighton and drawing with Liverpool in the opening two months of the season fans […]
Covid and cup runs: The financial and mental health impacts on grassroots football
Non-league clubs across Gloucestershire were made aware of their Buildbase FA Trophy Third Round Qualifying fixtures on Monday afternoon. After beating Carlton Town 2-0, Evesham United were rewarded with a home tie against Leek Town, a side one level above the Robins. Meanwhile, Cinderford Town overcame fellow Gloucestershire side Mangotsfield and will now travel to […]
Why a new long-term contract for Adama Traore is so valuable to Wolves
Winger Adama Traore is close to signing a new long term contract with Wolves, a player a prominent podcaster believes is “one of the most exciting talents in the world.” The Spaniard has been linked with a number of clubs including Premier League rivals Liverpool and former club Barcelona, following his impressive performances for the […]
“We can cause a few shocks along the way.” West Brom vs Burnley Preview
Ahead of West Brom’s game against Burnley this evening, we spoke to the Albion In Isolation podcast (@AlbionInIso) about the Baggies’ state of affairs. How has the season gone so far? “I think that we have looked good for large periods during games. We looked good in the 1st half of the Leicester, Everton and […]
“You can’t assume anything here, it’s not that easy.” says Duff ahead of Scunthorpe fixture
Cheltenham Town host Scunthorpe United on Tuesday night and manager Michael Duff has reiterated the need to stay focused. Speaking at his press conference, Duff said: “They’ve [Scunthorpe] had a couple disappointing defeats and played two different formations so I’m not entirely sure how they will setup. “We will be focusing on ourselves, last Tuesday […]
BREAKING: Wasps Premiership Final Spot in Jeopardy Following Fresh COVID-19 Cases
Wasps Rugby have announced four further positive tests for COVID-19, placing their participation in next weekend’s Premiership Final against Exeter Chiefs in doubt. A decision on whether Lee Blackett’s side can compete at Twickenham on Saturday will be made on Tuesday. Wasps finished second in the Premiership and had beaten Bristol Bears 59-35 to secure […]
“We’ve sent a clear statement to the rest of Europe” – Bristol Bears fans react to historic Challenge Cup triumph
Friday night was a historic one for Bristol Bears, as the West Country side overcame Toulon 32-19 in France to claim their first-ever European trophy. Pat Lam’s side put in a typically aggressive, intense performance at the Stade Maurice-David , something that has been synonymous with the rising club since the Aucklander took over in […]