Fleetwood Town boss Joey Barton charged after comments made about referee Brett Huxtable

Fleetwood manager Joey Barton faces the possibility of further punishment from the Football Association after his conduct in the defeat to Bristol Rovers last month. Barton was slapped with a two-match touchline ban after being sent to the stands on December 21 and has now been charged for the comments he made about referee Brett…

Toby Alderweireld ‘very happy’ to stay at Tottenham amid exit rumours 

Toby Alderweireld says he is “very happy” to stay at Tottenham despite continual speculation over his future. Spurs recently triggered a one-year option on the centre-half’s deal to keep him contracted until 2020, but in doing so, they have also activated a £25million release clause in the summer transfer window. Alderweireld, 29, was heavily linked…

Stoke City next manager odds: Ex-Manchester United and England bosses amongst the favourites

Stoke City have sacked manager Gary Rowett and so begins their bid to replace him at the bet365 Stadium. Former Manchester United boss David Moyes is the early frontrunner, unemployed since his term with West Ham ended in the summer. But there will be plenty of competition for the role with the club just eight…

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Five possible Toby Alderweireld replacements for Spurs

For numerous transfer windows now, there has been speculation Belgian central defender Toby Alderweireld could be on his way out of Tottenham. These rumours have been dragged to the top of the gossip columns once again after the club activated his one-year contract extension. Due to Spurs exercising the option though, there is now a…

Manchester City transfer news: Brahim Diaz completes move to Real Madrid on six-year deal

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Manchester City starlet Brahim Diaz on a six-year deal. The attacking midfielder will be presented on the Santiago Bernabeu pitch after a medical on Monday afternoon. City had hoped to keep the 19-year-old Spaniard but believe a deal which could be worth up to £22million represents a good…

Bale has brushed off golfer claims, says his agent

Gareth Bale’s agent has responded to recent criticism of the Wales international coming from the Spanish media. Bale has been under fire of late from the Madrid media, but his agent Jonathan Barnett has told ESPN that he’s not been affected by the criticism, which has been coming from various media outlets. Marca recently reported that Bale had…

Marcelo Bielsa names confirmed Leeds United team to face Queens Park Rangers in the FA Cup

Marcelo Bielsa has named his Leeds United team to face Queens Park Rangers in the FA Cup on Sunday. The eccentric Argentine was more than happy to divulge secrets of his team before the Championship sides meet at Loftus Road. Bielsa also revealed left-back Barry Douglas is out with a muscular injury, but downplayed the…

Aaron Ramsey: Peter Crouch confused as Arsenal midfielder is set to leave on a free transfer in the summer

Peter Crouch is baffled that Arsenal are allowing Aaron Ramsey to leave on a free transfer in the summer with a number of top European clubs after his signature. Ramsey is out of contract with the Gunners at the end of the season and has reportedly signed a pre-contract agreement with Juventus. Writing in his…

Leicester lads ‘were in awe’ of Rodgers during rousing speech

Leicester caretaker boss Mike Stowell said Brendan Rodgers’ rousing speech after victory over Brighton inspired his new squad. Demarai Gray and Jamie Vardy struck to seal a gritty 2-1 win as Rodgers watched from the stands at the King Power Stadium. The 46-year-old joined from Celtic earlier on Tuesday, signing a deal until 2022. Davy…

Arsenal news: Team coach delayed ahead of FA Cup match as Blackpool fan sits on roof

Blackpool fans have prevented the Arsenal team coach from leaving their hotel ahead of tonight’s FA Cup third round match – live on talkSPORT. One supporter has been pictured on top of the coach and is refusing to move – who is believed to be part of the protest movement against the Tangerines’ owners. Police…