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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Following their 1-0 win at the Bolt New Lawn on Saturday over Cheltenham Town, Ian Burchnall and Baily Cargill spoke of their delight to the assembled press and media. “To be honest, I thought we managed the game really well,” Burchnall explained. “It was a tense final five minutes, but I thought it was an […]
Forest Green Rovers achieved two successive wins for the first time this season as they beat rivals Cheltenham Town for the first ever Gloucestershire Derby in a league as high as League One. Ian Burchnall’s side were the dominant force in the first half at the Bolt New Lawn, before finally finding their breakthrough in […]
Scientific studies show that female footballers are up to six times more likely to suffer ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries than their male counterparts, with the situation reaching an alarming level. Reigning Women’s Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas missed the 2022 European Championships due to an ACL injury, while high-profile stars Ellie Carpenter, Beth Mead […]
Forest Green Rovers claimed local bragging rights in ‘El Glosico’, after a 75th minute header from Myles Peart-Harris secured all three points for Ian Burchnall’s side over Cheltenham Town on Saturday. Brentford loanee Peart-Harris would calmly head home from Harry Boyes’ free-kick as Rovers claimed back-to-back league victories for the first time this season. It is […]