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‘You’ve been brilliant’: Some fans respond to Leeds star’s latest Twitter post
Ezgjan Alioski took to social networking site Twitter to share his reaction after North Macedonia lost against Romania on Thursday. The 29-year-old winger provided an assist for Arijan Ademi as Romania lost 3-2. Alioski also picked up a yellow card during the game. He posted this message on Twitter: ☀️ #ffm pic.twitter.com/RKObEGTxpb — Ezgjan Alioski (@ezgjanalioski) March 26, 2021 Alioski has been brilliant for Leeds this season in the Premier League. The versatile attacking midfielder, who has mostly played as a left-back under Marcelo Bielsa, has started in 20 games this season, and a further seven appearances have come from the bench. He has also scored two goals. According to reports from Football Insider, Alioski has agreed a pre-contract deal with Turkish outfit&n...
Report: Everton could ditch King, should they bring back Kean?
Everton are set to release forward Joshua King at the end of the season, according to a report from Football Insider. The Norwegian joined Everton on a short-term deal from Bournemouth in the January transfer window, with the potential to earn himself a long-term deal if he can impress by the summer. However, King has struggled to make any form of an impact since signing with the Toffees. The forward has featured in just eight games so far, racking up just 117 minutes of action and failing to challenge Dominic Calvert-Lewin for a starting spot in attack. Carlo Ancelotti recently commented on King’s lack of chances, claiming before the 2-1 defeat to Burnley that the player is ‘ready to start’. Ancelotti on whether Josh King can play alongside Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin. “Yes, ...
‘Legs are going to explode’: Some Spurs fans drool over ‘absolute beast’ 25-year-old star
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg played the entire game as Denmark won 2-0 against Israel in the World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. Hojbjerg, who joined Spurs in the summer transfer window from Southampton, has been a key player under Jose Mourinho this season. The 25-year-old was making his 49th appearance of the campaign for club and country yesterday, and Tottenham fans have taken to Twitter to admire his stamina and energy. Since joining Spurs, he has been one of the first names on the team sheet and has played in every league match this term. He has been an epitome of consistency for Spurs, featuring in five of Tottenham’s six cup matches and nine out of 13 in the Europa League. This man don’t rest — Tayguy ²⁸ | TL🌟 (@ThfcTL) March 25, 2021 Knackered before he went. Been off his best...
Jose Mourinho hits back at his critics in classic Jose Mourinho fashion
Jose Mourinho has been one of the game’s most influential figures for the past two decades. From his underdog days at Porto, to his famous ‘Special One’ press conference, to his divisive time at Manchester United – he’s always been at the heart of the drama. In recent years, the Portuguese has come under a lot of scrutiny, with many fans feeling like his days at the top level are over. His time at Tottenham Hotspur has further heightened this feeling. Mourinho took over from Mauricio Pochettino at Spurs The Lilywhites are looking unlikely to reach the top four this season and suffered an embarrassing Europa League exit to Dinamo Zagreb, all while playing uninspiring football. On the whole, it seems like a vast downgrade from the Mauricio Pochettino era. Mourinho has responded to those who ...
Calvert-Lewin scores twice as England breeze past San Marino
In Gareth Southgate’s 50th game in charge, England beat San Marino 5-0 at Wembley to kick start their hunt for 2022 World Cup qualification. Goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin (2), James Ward-Prowse, Raheem Sterling and Ollie Watkins ensured a comfortable evening for the Three Lions against a country with the worst FIFA ranking in the world. Manager Southgate named a very different looking side for the game than the one that we have become accustomed to recently. He became the first person to manage and play for England 50 times and made 10 changes to his starting 11 from the last international run-out, a 4-0 triumph over Iceland in the Nations League last November. Injuries to current number one goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish kept the pair out of this round of in...
From Owen to Wilshere, the Premier League’s Unfulfilled XI features the best players to never make it
The launch of the Premier League in 1992 sparked a wave of hype that has continued apace since then. While the self-styled ‘best division in the world’ clearly has plenty of attributes, it is debatable whether the excitement it generates is truly justified. One area where the propaganda machine has run riot is regarding players, with the last few decades littered with examples of someone being hailed as ‘the next big thing’. With many of those players failing to live up to expectations, we have assembled a Premier League Unfulfilled Potential XI. David James (GK) – Although James ended his career with two major trophies on his CV, it is impossible to look back on his playing days and think that he delivered what was expected of him. For starters, you don’t end up with the nickname ‘Calamit...
Tottenham and West Ham stars lead the list of Premier League’s bargain transfers this season
The transfer market has exploded in recent years. Newly-promoted clubs spend tens of millions, the top sides seem to cough up nine figures every summer, and someone breaks their transfer record every five minutes. However, it isn’t all £100 million deals. We still see plenty of players come in on the cheap and prove themselves to be superstars. Here is a look at the best bargains from the Premier League this season. GK: Emiliano Martinez (£16m) – Off the back of a succession of impressive performances post-lockdown for Arsenal, Aston Villa decided to splash out on Emiliano Martinez. It’s safe to say the signing has worked out. Martinez has been a brilliant signing for Aston Villa The Argentine has arguably been the best goalkeeper in the Premier League this season. His tally of 14 cle...
Manchester City and Barcelona could compete to sign £28.8m French star
Manchester City and Barcelona are closely monitoring Adrien Rabiot’s situation at Juventus ahead of a possible summer move, Calciomercato reports. The Bianconeri have experienced a poor season by their high standards, and they are currently 10 points adrift of the top of the league standings. After nine league titles in a row, their Serie A dominance appears set to end this term with leaders Inter Milan in stunning form at the moment (eight straight wins). Ahead of the summer, it is reported that manager Andrea Pirlo wants a rebuild of the midfield, and the club are prepared to part ways with Aaron Ramsey and Rabiot. The Bianconeri ideally want Manuel Locatelli and Paul Pogba to fill the void, and they are hoping to recoup part of the funds through the sale of the duo. Unlike Ramsey, Rabio...
Chelsea enter race for Tottenham Hotspur target, won’t pay over £38.7m to sign him
Chelsea have joined Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign Paulo Dybala from Juventus during this summer’s transfer window, Calciomercato reports. Dybala joined the Bianconeri from Palermo more than five years ago and he has registered 98 goals and 40 assists from 244 appearances for the club. The current season has been a frustrating one for him due to injuries and he has been out since January with ligament damage in his left knee. Dybala could return to action shortly after the international break, but there are doubts whether he will remain with the club beyond the summer. His existing contract expires in 15 months and the club’s vice president Pavel Nedved recently said that the club are open to evaluating all options. It is now reported that an extension appears unlikely and Dybala co...
West Ham keen on former Premier League player, 27-yr-old available on a bargain
West Ham United have been linked with a move for the former Aston Villa defender Jordan Amavi. According to reports from Italy (translated by Sportwitness), AC Milan are also looking at the Marseille full-back and it will be interesting to see if the Hammers submit a concrete offer for the player in the coming months. West Ham could certainly use more depth in the left-back position and Amavi on a free transfer could be a decent signing for them. SL View: Ideal move for all parties? The former Aston Villa defender failed to make his mark in English football with the West Midlands club and he will be determined to prove himself in the Premier League if he gets a move to West Ham. The Hammers have made quite a few impressive signings this season and Amavi on a free transfer could prove to be...
Leicester and Wolves linked with a move for 28-yr-old La Liga player
Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a move for the Portuguese international William Carvalho. The defensive midfielder has been linked with a move to the Premier League for years now and it will be interesting to see if either of the Premier League sides come forward with a concrete offer for the midfielder this summer. Leicester already have a quality defensive midfielder in Wilfred Ndidi and Wolves would probably be a better fit for Carvalho. Wolves have quite a few Portuguese players on their books and they could help Carvalho settle in quickly. According to Estadio Deportivo (translated by Sportwitness), Real Betis are under financial stress right now and they could look to sell the midfielder this summer. The Portuguese defensive midfielder is unlikel...
Tottenham reportedly have made contact to sign in-demand Barcelona target
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made an approach to sign Schalke striker Matthew Hoppe in the summer transfer window. According to reports from Spanish publication AS, La Liga giants Barcelona and Dutch outfit Ajax are also interested in signing the 20-year-old striker. However, Spurs appear to be leading the race for his signature. The north London club have already approached Schalke and have made contact about the availability of the striker. This has been a disastrous campaign for Schalke who find themselves at the bottom of the Bundesliga League table. After making his debut in November, he has been simply brilliant for the German club. He has scored five goals in 13 league starts and looks set to finish the season as the club’s top scorer. It also gives an indication of h...
