When Australia co-host the World Cup in July, almost half of the Matildas squad are likely to come from the Women’s Super League. It is 11 years since Australians first featured in the WSL, and many of the nation’s current players have been moving to English clubs, including the likes of Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord to Arsenal, and Manchester City forward Hayley Raso. But what’s driving this influx, how…
Veteran Melbourne sports host Andy Maher believes Ange Postecoglou will leave Celtic at the end of the season and “most likely” take a Premier League job, with Leeds United the front-runner if they avoid relegation. (Fox Sports)external-link Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor, 41, has not ruled out continuing beyond the end of the season. (Sky Sports via Scotsmanexternal-link) Scotland and Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon, 40, has vowed he will keep going…
Former Celtic striker turned pundit Chris Sutton says being branded a comedy act and Chelsea’s worst-ever player by “touchy” Michael Beale had him Googling the Rangers manager’s own playing career, but he “couldn’t find anything about it”. (Daily Record)external-link Rangers boss Michael Beale insists he has put next week’s Viaplay Cup final out of his mind until after Saturday’s game at Livingston, where he is set to omit Ianis Hagi…
As a player, Spencer Prior was often the underdog – whether helping Cardiff City knock Premier League leaders Leeds out of the FA Cup in 2002, or being part of the Southend United side which stunned a Manchester United team featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. However the former defender – who played in the Premier League for Norwich, Leicester, Derby and Manchester City – is eyeing the biggest upset…
Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood says she is “really enjoying my football” after a strong performance in England’s opening Arnold Clark Cup victory on Thursday. Greenwood, 29, started at left-back and provided an assist for Alessia Russo’s goal in the 4-0 win over South Korea. She has been impressive in a centre-back role for City this season too. “It’s important when you’re happy off the pitch, it replicates on it,”…
Ian Holloway and Grant McCann are on the Motherwell shortlist to replace Steven Hammell as manager, with interim boss Stuart Kettlewell also keen on the role as Jack Ross drops out of the running. (Sky Sports)external-link Former Hibs and Dundee United boss Jack Ross was interested in the Motherwell position and held informal talks earlier this week only to have second thoughts on his next career move. (Scottish Sun)external-link Rangers…
What is the best way to sum up Lauren James’ influence for England? Captain Leah Williamson has borrowed a phrase from the gaming world. “I think she’s a cheat code,” Williamson said. “I enjoy being on the same team as her.” James has had to be patient for an England chance – she only made her full international debut last September – but is grabbing it now. The 21-year-old forward…
Canada wore purple T-shirts with the phrase “enough is enough” to protest against their national association before their 2-0 loss to the USA in the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Florida. The team, in dispute with Canada Soccer because of concerns over funding cuts and a lack of pay equality, were joined by the USA in a huddle before kick-off. Earlier in the week, the Olympic champions called off strike action.…
When Emi Martinez joined Aston Villa from Arsenal in September 2020 he attached a laminated list of targets to his locker, and one of them was to become the best goalkeeper in the world. At the time, that might have seemed like an admirably lofty but somewhat unlikely ambition for someone who had never even been the number one keeper at his club, let alone on the entire planet. Martinez’s…
Before you make any transfers this week see how your squad is looking for gameweeks 25, 27 and 28. Arsenal, Liverpool, Everton and Wolves all double in gameweek 25 while Manchester United, Newcastle United, Brighton and Brentford all blank. Brighton and Brentford then double in gameweek 27 along with Crystal Palace and Southampton. The problem is that Brighton, Brentford and Southampton could then well blank in gameweek 28 along with…