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Graham Scott: From being chased by Jose Mourinho to becoming referee columnist for The Athletic
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (998+ words) Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Mike Hewitt / Getty, Lindsey Parnaby / Getty, Stu Forster / Getty Premier League referees often feel besieged from all sides, as players, coaches, fans and the media take turns to criticise them whenever they do not like…...
Newcastle and Eddie Howe want to keep working together " but this could be a defining moment
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (244+ words) In the spring of 2019, Eddie Howe found it difficult to drive to work. According to multiple figures at Newcastle, this is not the case. A confessed "recluse, Howe has kept himself out of the spotlight since that Sunderland game, focusing…...
On This Day (10th April 2018): Dejected Sunderland Boss Almost Admits Defeat In Relegation Battle!
18+ min ago (759+ words) The end was nigh for Chris Coleman as Sunderland squandered yet another glorious opportunity! On a spectacularly misty, foggy and rainy night on Wearside, Chris Coleman's Sunderland yet again let a glorious opportunity to pull themselves out of trouble in…...
Newcastle once made an absolutely mind-boggling bid for West Ham flop Max Kilman
18+ min ago (435+ words) If West Ham United supporters were asked to name their worst pound-for-pound signing in modern Premier League history, recency bias or otherwise, Max Kilman would feature pretty heavily in such discussions. While most level-headed supporters have condemned the jeers which…...
Why referees hate VAR just as much as you do: "It felt like the walls were closing in
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (998+ words) You can read his first piece here explaining why he has joined The Athletic." The ball was bundled into the net at the far post and the visiting supporters went wild. An upset was on the cards, and their team…...
Premier League scheduling is a problem and United fans are feeling the pain
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (1031+ words) A moment every supporter looks forward to is when their team's fixture list for the new campaign is confirmed. It is seen as a milestone in the build-up to a fresh season and should be an opportunity for fans to…...
Bologna vs Aston Villa: How it happened - Clinical Villa secure victory at the Stadio Renato Dell'Ara
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (573+ words) Aston Villa continued their impressive European form with a decisive 3-1 victory over Bologna in Italy. Despite a spirited effort from the hosts, Unai Emery's side showcased superior efficiency to secure the points. Aston Villa exported their high-pressing Premier League intensity…...
Calvert-Lewin To Spearhead Farke's Attack | 3-5-1-1 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs Norwich City
20+ hour, 34+ min ago (500+ words) Leeds United will entertain Norwich City at Elland Road this Saturday as they look to secure a good result at home in the FA Cup. The Whites suffered a tough 1-0 defeat at the hands of Sunderland recently, so they will…...
Harry and Lloyd's Predictions GW32 - Fantasy Football 247 - Premier League Tips
10+ hour, 3+ min ago (756+ words) Welcome to Harry and Lloyd's Predictions GW32 Well that was a long international break and then FA Cup weekend. It felt like forever since we last saw our players in the Premier League. For some that has probably been a blessing,…...
Calm before the storm of derby day
13+ hour ago (460+ words) Norwich City have full respect from Ipswich boss Kieran Mc Kenna ahead of this weekend's East Anglian derby. But the Tractorboys' boss insists there isn't much difference between City under Philippe Clement and the Liam Manning version which surrendered meekly…...