After Sean Longstaff sent his fellow Geordies into raptures with his first home goal for his hometown club last night, we take a look at six other local lads’ memorable first home goals… Ryan Giggs – Manchester United v Manchester City, Division One, 4th May 1991 Okay, so he was born in Cardiff, but…
Alisson Becker has been nothing short of spectacular since his summer move to Liverpool. After months of negotiations and genuine interest from Chelsea, the Brazil international departed Roma for a whopping £67million. While Kopites have been insisting the shot-stopper is the best thing since sliced bread, football fans were convinced it was merely bias. However,…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp does not understand some of the scrutiny his team have come under in recent weeks but he was more than happy to answer their critics in resounding fashion. After four draws in five matches the Reds found their form in stunning style with a 5-0 victory at home to Watford –…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…