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 […]
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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 […]
Park Life Sport Live Blog – Forest Green Rovers continue title run, Gloucester Rugby victorious and much more throughout the day!
Welcome to the Park Life Sport live blog, as we keep you updated on emerging sports headlines throughout the day! After a jam packed weekend of action that included Forest Green Rovers adding to their 17-game undefeated streak with a 2-0 win over Newport County at The Fully Charged New Lawn and Gloucester Rugby continued […]
RAMS IN CRISIS: The financial fall and future of Derby County Football Club
Over the past few seasons, Derby County have spiralled into a downward curve of financial trouble, legal battles and points deductions, which have plagued the club both on and off the pitch. The Rams started the 2021/22 season with a whopping 21 point deduction, which to a side that had stayed up by the skin […]
January transfer window: Three players that COULD force a move this month
The January transfer window is nearing its close with a week left for clubs to finish their respected business for this season. While some of the biggest clubs in the Premier League are still looking to conclude business, it is the final chance for players to move in the 2021/22 season. With 168 hours for […]
Gloucester City travel to Hereford on Tuesday night in West Country Derby
Gloucester City look to return to winning ways tomorrow when they make the relatively short trip to Edgar Street to take on Hereford in the National League North. The Tigers had enjoyed a five-game unbeaten run in the league over the festive period, but have lost their last two, to Blyth and Southport. They sit […]