Michael Mayes has been videoed kicking out at the Gala Wilton manager Stuart Griffth following late drama celebrations from the away bench. Mayes, who is also currently banned from driving publicly apologised following the incident. “I went to apologise, and they wouldn’t have it, which is fair enough, I don’t blame them, I put my […]
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OPINION: Can Erik Ten Hag bring the glory days back for Manchester United?
10 years ago, Manchester United won their 13th title and that would be their last for a while after Sir Alex Ferguson retired at the end of that season, writes Joshua Rogers. Since he left in 2013, they have gone through lots of different managers with some being better than others, but all have failed […]
Cheltenham Town manager Wade Elliot on their form, Dan N’Lundulu’s loan recall and looking ahead to a tough run of fixtures
Cheltenham Town lost 2-1 away to Morecambe on Saturday leaving the Gloucestershire side 18th in League One, with only one win in five games. Goals from Jensen Weir and Kieran Phillips secured all three points for the home side. “We’ve given up a couple of cheap goals. “We’ve been in the same position numerous times, […]
Forest Green Rovers suffer more misery in the rain as three late goals cost them all three points against Port Vale
It was a cold rainy afternoon on New Year’s Day and Forest Green Rovers were facing Port Vale, writes Joshua Rogers. On the back of three defeats in a row Rovers were looking to change that in the new year. Port Vale came in numbers bringing 423 fans and considering it’s around a five hour […]
BREAKING: Aston Villa confirm the signing of Manchester United midfielder Lucy Staniforth
Aston Villa announce the signing of Manchester United’s Lucy Staniforth on an initial 18-month deal as they complete their second signing. The 30-year-old joins following the contract termination despite signing a new contract with the Red Devils in August 2022 after speculation of a summer departure. Staniforth will join former United teammate Kirsty Hanson who […]
Aston Villa Women’s transfer round up: are they on the prowl for silverware?
With the January winter transfer window in full swing, Carla Ward’s Aston Villa wasted no time in re-enforcing their injury depleted squad. Having already attracted big names in the summer, such as Rachel Daly, Villa have attracted Arsenal’s Jordan Nobbs. The midfielder comes in on an 18-month contract with a further option to extend after […]
‘Better than Virgil Van Dijk’ – Croatia’s Joško Gvardiol tipped for the top after World Cup spotlight
RB Leipzig and Croatia defender Joško Gvardiol will be one of the world’s best defenders according to his former Dinamo Zagreb coach, Fredo Milin. Gvardiol has played a crucial role in the Vatreni’s success at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, playing on the left side of a back-three that have conceded just three goals in […]
How Forest Green Rovers’ Loanees Are Boosting Their Debut League One Season
After a turbulent start to their first stint in League One, Forest Green Rovers are beginning to find some good form, with two wins in their last two games, including a Gloucestershire Derby win against Cheltenham Town. To prepare for a season that they knew would be their biggest challenge yet, Rovers brought in 16 […]
The hypocritical cycle of referee abuse, and the lowering of officiating quality
We have reached the World Cup Semi-Finals, but instead of the football on the pitch, the officiating of the knockout matches has once again come into the spotlight after some contentious displays from FIFA’s group of elite referees. The Quarter-Final stage saw all four matches decided by either a penalty shoot-out, or by a single […]
‘Tournaments are for results, not for tika-taka’ – ex-Dinamo Zagreb coach Ferdo Milin on Croatia’s FIFA World Cup success
Former Dinamo Zagreb coach Ferdo Milin insists that Croatia’s counter-attacking style of play is the most effective way for the nation to continue progressing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Vatreni have set up a glamorous semi-final tie with Argentina (Tuesday, 7pm GMT), having beaten Brazil on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the […]










