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‘Embarrassing’, ‘tinpot excuse’: Many Leeds fans react to Adam Pope’s tweet
Leeds United suffered a 2-0 defeat against Cardiff on Sunday afternoon after the Championship restart. Junior Hoilett scored a superb goal in the first half capitalising on a rare mistake from Kalvin Phillips. Robert Glatzel, who came on as a substitute, smashed home a second on 71 minutes. Leeds dominated the match. The Whites enjoyed 69% of possession and attempted 17 shots during the game. However, it is the familiar problem of poor finishing that came back to haunt them once again. Marcelo Bielsa said after the game (via Adam Pope on Twitter) that it was not normal for his side to concede twice from two mistakes. The Argentine felt that Leeds should have been more accurate with their crosses and that they should have created more chances. Bielsa was happy with his player’s efforts...
Alan Shearer gives his six-word reaction to Newcastle’s 3-0 win over Sheffield United
Newcastle United picked up a 3-0 win over Sheffield United at home today. Goals from Matt Ritchie, Allan Saint-Maximin and Joelinton secured a vital win for Steve Bruce’s side. Newcastle have now managed to complete a league double over the Blades this season. The win leaves Newcastle 12th in the table, 11 points clear of the drop zone. It is safe to assume that the Magpies will stay in the Premier League next season. Meanwhile, Sheffield United will be bitterly disappointed with their performance. They were excellent before the lockdown but their form has dipped since the resumption. They were held to a draw against Villa in their opening game post-lockdown and now a defeat leaves them seventh in the table. Former Newcastle star Alan Shearer has now reacted to the 3-0 win on Twitter. His ...
‘Immense’, ‘Unplayable’, ‘Rock solid’ – Some Newcastle fans drool over 25-yr-old’s display
Newcastle picked up a morale-boosting 3-0 win over Sheffield United today and Isaac Hayden put in a solid display for the home side. The 25-year-old Newcastle midfielder looked sharp and full of desire throughout the game and he helped his side keep it together at the back. Hayden did well to recycle possession, win the ball back and shield the centre backs. The Newcastle fans seem very impressed with the midfielder’s performance today and they have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the display. Hayden will be satisfied with his showing today and he will be hoping to build on this performance and finish the season strongly with Newcastle. At one point he was linked with a move away from the club, but he has developed into a key player for Steve Bruce’s side now. The Magpies are n...
Report: £250k-a-wk star who’s made personal plea to join Liverpool offered to Everton
According to Daily Record’s Duncan Castles, Barcelona midfielder Phillippe Coutinho has been offered to Everton on a one-year loan through his agent Kia Joorabchian. • Coutinho offered to Everton as Barca scramble• Tottenham push for Hojbjerg, Southampton set to sell• UEFA opens door to nation-state spending• The Scream award• VAR triumphs againhttps://t.co/aMYWrFwlPC pic.twitter.com/YUPhkKQRgT — Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) June 19, 2020 The Brazil international is currently on a season-long loan at Bayern Munich and is due to return the La Liga giants at the end of the campaign. However, he isn’t in their plans and he wants to return to England next season. Coutinho has already been linked with a return to Liverpool, with the Sunday World claiming that he has made a personal plea to R...
‘This is a goodbye’, ‘Please stay’ – Morelos’ tweet has got some Rangers fans worried
Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos turned 24 today, and the Ibrox club gave him a deserved shout-out on Twitter: 🎉 Happy Birthday, @morelos2106 🥳#ElBufalo pic.twitter.com/IclZGdOgSP — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) June 21, 2020 The Colombian replied, expressing his gratitude to the club: thank you very much rangers for everything 💙💙💙 https://t.co/BMlLeqQZsp — Alfredo Morelos (@morelos2106) June 21, 2020 While that shouldn’t mean much, some Rangers fans actually feel it could be Morelos saying his goodbyes, reacting thus to the post on Twitter: Why do a feel like this is a goodbye 😭 — BrandonStewart (@Brandonns72) June 21, 2020 We love you bro. Please stay for 55 😃💙 pic.twitter.com/liHHYjv7G4 — Big G 🇬🇧 (@RFCG...
Nicolo Schira: Chelsea ‘in the front row’ to sign £90m Man Utd target
According to reliable journalist and transfer expert, Nicolo Schira, Chelsea are in the front row to sign Kai Havertz. Schira claims that a host of mega-rich clubs are keen to sign the 21-year-old midfielder who has impressed this season for Bayer Leverkusen. The journalist claims that the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich are ‘really’ interested in him, but Chelsea are leading the race for his signature. #Chelsea still in the front row for Kai #Havertz and continue to court him. Also #BayernMunich, #ManUnited and #RealMadrid are really interested in him, but #Blues at the moment lead the race. #transfers #CFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) June 21, 2020 Chelsea are looking to spend big in the summer transfer window. The Blues have already paid £54m to secure the si...
Nicolo Schira: Euro club ‘are in talks’ to sign £100k-per-week Spurs star
According to transfer expert and reliable journalist, Nicolo Schira, Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen will not stay at the club beyond the end of the season. In fact, Vertonghen’s contract (£100k-per-week deal) will expire at the end of this month. The Belgian international is currently in his eighth season at the London club, but he is unlikely to be offered a new deal. Schira claims that Serie A giants Roma are in talks with Vertonghen. In fact, Franco Baldini has offered him a two-year contract already. #ASRoma are in talks with Jan #Vertonghen, if he will leave #Tottenham. Franco #Baldini has offered to the belgian centre-back 2-years contract. #transfers #THFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) June 21, 2020 Vertonghen was an unused substitute during Tottenham’s 1-1 home draw agai...
‘Bit like the Harry Kane situation’: Rooney suggests what Liverpool must do in transfer window
Former Manchester United striker and club legend Wayne Rooney has suggested what Liverpool must do in the transfer market. Rooney, in his column for The Times, has showered praise on Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp in particular. He feels that the Reds would be deserved champions this season. The former England striker says that Liverpool have a strong young squad and that they can win more trophies in the next few years. He feels if Liverpool can keep hold of Klopp for the next 10 years, the Reds will win at least five Premier League titles. With such a strong squad at their disposal, where would Liverpool invest next? Rooney feels that in the transfer market, Liverpool should look to bolster their bench strength. He suggests that Liverpool could buy more back-ups to the front three. Rooney fe...
‘What Ronaldo did for Manchester United’: Rooney raves about £200k-per-week Liverpool star
Former England striker Wayne Rooney has showered heaps of praise on Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah ahead of Sunday’s Merseyside derby clash. Rooney has included Salah in his best Everton and Liverpool XI he has played with and against while writing in his column for The Sunday Times. The former Everton striker feels that the 28-year-old winger has been playing at the peak of his form, and has compared his impact at Liverpool to that of Cristiano Ronaldo during the Portuguese’s time at Manchester United. While Rooney feels that Salah doesn’t put enough defensive shifts, he is a threat for opposition defenders and midfielders. Rooney wrote for The Times: “Mo Salahis starting to do what Ronaldo did for Manchester United, in terms of just being there and not really getting back to defend but a...
‘Pathetic’, ‘Why tweet this’ – Some Hammers fans react to Fabianski’s bizarre post following Wolves loss
West Ham United resumed their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Wolverhampton Wanderers at the London Stadium on Saturday. It was their 17th loss of the season, and only a superior goal difference currently separates them from the relegation zone as they are level on points with 18th-placed Bournemouth. The Hammers were poor for the majority of the game, registering only two shots on target, and none particularly troubled Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio. David Moyes was without injured striker Sebastian Haller and centre-back Angello Ogbonna, and the West Ham manager will hope to have the duo back for Tuesday’s derby with Tottenham Hotspur. Despite playing out a goalless draw until the 72nd minute, the visitors never stopped threatening to score, and Raul Jimenez ope...
Report: Tottenham receive transfer boost in the race to sign in-demand 18-goal striker
Tottenham Hotspur have received a massive transfer boost in the race to sign Lille striker Victor Osimhen. Lille manager Christophe Galtier has confirmed that the highly-rated Nigerian forward will leave the club at the end of the season. The 21-year-old has scored 18 goals in his debut campaign for the French club. He scored 13 goals in the league and found the net in the Champions League as well. He has been linked with a move to the Premier League with three London clubs – Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur – vying for his signature. Galtier’s latest comments were reported by the Daily Mail, with the Ligue 1 manager confirming that Lille are to lose Osimhen. “Regarding Victor and Gabriel [Magalhaes], yes, I’ve known for a long time that they’re leaving,” he said. “They’re ...
Report: Celtic linked with a move for 26-yr-old who has 13 clean sheets this season
Celtic are being linked with a move for the AEK keeper Vasilios Barkas. The Hoops need to bring in a quality shot-stopper this summer and they have been linked with Fraser Forster. The Southampton player was on loan at the club and he managed to impress Neil Lennon. The Celtic boss is keen on signing Forster permanently. Greek outlet SDNA (via Sportwitness) are reporting Celtic’s link with Barkas. It seems that Barkas could be an alternative option for Celtic if the Forster deal falls through. Saints are demanding a sizeable fee for the keeper. It will be interesting to see if Celtic can agree on a fee with the Premier League club in the coming weeks. Barkas has done well for AEK and he could be a decent signing as well. However, Forster would be the ideal fit for Celtic. He has played for...
