LET’S just call him Saint Christopher, the patron saint of footballing travellers. A journeyman, targetman, everyman hero, who is living proof good things can come to those who have a loan spell at Barnsley terminated after seven matches and no goals. 8 Chris Wood has excelled for Nottingham… Chris Wood has gone from Barnsley loan … Read more
RUBEN AMORIM predicted at the start of December that a ‘storm’ was coming to Manchester United. Yet the new boss cannot have forecast it would be quite this ferocious as his team slumped to a fourth straight defeat. 7 Newcastle’s Alexander Isak headed Newcastle in front early onCredit:… Man Utd 0 Newcastle 2: Red Devils … Read more
Newcastle United have beaten Manchester United 2-0 at Old Trafford, compounding the woes of under-fire manager Ruben Amorim. The visitors struck early, with Alexander Isak heading home in the fourth minute after Anthony Gordon’s deflected cross. Gordon was instrumental again in the 18th… Newcastle pile pressure on Amorim with 2-0 win over Man United at … Read more
GARY NEVILLE took aim at Manchester United’s ageing midfield as the Red Devils faced a torrid opening 20 minutes against Newcastle United. Man Utd didn’t even put up a fight in the opening exchanges of their Premier League clash against the Magpies – falling 2-0 down after only 19 minutes. 5 Gary… ‘They shouldn’t be … Read more
FIFA-style in-stadium referee VAR explanations will be used for the first time in England for the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Until now, while Prem clubs do give more information over decisions changed after VAR intervention over their giant screens, refs have not been heard. 1 Referees will explain… Major VAR change for Carabao Cup semi-finals that’s … Read more
NEWCASTLE UNITED are lining up a £20million move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford. The England Under-21 star has impressed in the Championship this season at the Clarets. 2 Newcastle are interested in signing Burnley goalkeeper James TraffordCredit: Getty Trafford, 22, has kept 13 clean sheets… Newcastle lining up £20million James Trafford transfer but Burnley set … Read more
Newcastle United have reportedly set a Premier League record valuation of £150 million for their star striker Alexander Isak. This follows growing interest from rivals Arsenal and other European heavyweights. According to The Telegraph, the Magpies are confident of retaining the Swedish… Newcastle place £150m price tag on Alexander Isak amid Arsenal interest …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
RUBEN AMORIM is certainly not stupid and he can read the room at Old Trafford. Although, in his previous appearance at the Theatre of Dreams, this also saw him witness a leaking roof in his post-match press conference… which sums up the state of Manchester United right now. 2 Man Utd boss Ruben… Ruben Amorim … Read more
THE magical effect of Gulf State money has transformed the Premier League. It will take a while to discover whether these riches will continue. 3 Gianni Infantino operates like an emperor in footballCredit: EPA Neither of the two clubs which have hugely benefited, Manchester City and Newcastle, are… It may be too late for protesters … Read more
FANS reckon Jude Bellingham joined in a rude chant about Alan Shearer as he cheered on brother Jobe. The Real Madrid midfielder certainly showed plenty of Christmas spirit as he backed Jobe’s Sunderland at Shearer’s old club Blackburn in a Championship promotion battle. 5 Jude Bellingham spent… Fans convinced Jude Bellingham sang X-rated chant about Alan Shearer while … Read more