Former Forest Green Rovers head coach Rob Edwards saw his Luton Town side defeated last night, despite being three goals ahead at half-time against Bournemouth. Edwards’ men bounded ahead in the first half through Tahith Chong, Chiedozie Ogbene and Ross Barkley, but were pegged back dramatically by the Cherries. Striker Dominic Solanke began the comeback […]
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Opinion: Why the Euro 2024 Play-offs are Rob Page’s last chance as Cymru manager
Cymru face Finland in the semi-final of the Euro 2024 play-offs on March 21. If Cymru are to lose it would be the first major tournament the nation hasn’t made since 2018 and likely the end of Rob Page’s tenure as manager. Cymru are set for the play-offs after a poor Euro’s qualifying campaign. Despite […]
“Not my problem” – Aston Villa boss Carla Ward shows no sympathy for Manchester United after Conti Cup points deduction fiasco
Aston Villa Women manager Carla Ward showed no pity towards Marc Skinner’s Manchster United who were the fall-guys following the Villans’ points deduction in the Conti Cup last week. The Villans had three points removed in the group stages of the cup after fielding an ineligible player in their, no redundant, 7-0 win over Sunderland […]
Jordan Nobbs stars in frustrating 2-2 draw for Aston Villa against bottom of the WSL Bristol City
Aston Villa Women were held to a 2-2 draw against Bristol City Women in the WSL in a disappointing result for the hosts at the Bescot Stadium. Jordan Nobbs put the Villans ahead after 13 minutes when the England international struck a sweet shot home on the edge of the box, but the visitors hit […]
EXCLUSIVE: “I do not see why we cannot be a Wrexham” – high-flying Portishead Town’s Director of Football James Hughes tips the club for long-term success
High-flying Portishead Town top the league after sensational start to the season with the club’s ambitious hierarchy daring to dream. “A little bit of relief, but also excitement,” James Hughes declared when queried on his club’s recent fortunes. Hughes became director of football in the summer after stints as both a player and coach at […]
Opinion: Everton are bound for the Championship regardless of whether they survive this season
Relegation is inevitable for Everton Football Club, and there is only one culprit. With the Toffees on the amidst a second successive relegation scare following Sunday’s loss to Manchester City, the future looks bleak. Everton haven’t suffered relegation since 1951, but barely secured safety on the penultimate game of the season, when the side turned […]
Cost of living and increased ticket prices are forcing more people to illegally stream football matches
Amid the cost-of-living crisis, there is no wonder more people are being tempted into illegal streaming. Four police raids took part in March, as Stoke, Manchester, Edinburgh and London saw their hotspots for illegal streaming services targeted. The use of Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) has skyrocketed in recent years, with an estimated 50,000 devices in […]
Leicester City vs Liverpool match preview: Key Foxes defender set to return for relegation battle
The Premier League run-in is well underway, with plenty to be decided at both ends of the table in the closing fixtures including tonight’s clash between Leicester City and Liverpool at the King Power Stadium. Jurgen Klopp’s Reds are still in the hunt for the Champions League places, four points behind fourth placed Manchester United, […]
Opinion: Betting advertisements & sponsorships should already be completely banned from all UK sports
Following the recent news that all UK gambling companies will ban footballers, celebrities, and other social media influencers from advertising on their platforms, should we have already had a complete ban of all betting promoting in sport such as shirt sponsorships and media advertisements? Why has it taken so long? Throughout the years gambling has held […]
Why Football Could Benefit From No Social Media
Vavel writer Alex Mitton believes that football would be more appreciated without social media, and that fans have evolved over the last decade. Social media has it’s benefits and its downfalls in football, it has allowed the sport to grow in popularity, make more money and give fans much more inside access and news than […]