Jack Grealish: Man City midfielder left out of squad for final game to spark uncertainty over future
Boss Pep Guardiola raised eyebrows after Tuesday’s win over Bournemouth with a bombshell claim that he would “quit” City if he had such a large squad to manage next season. He then clarified in Friday’s news conference that it was a joke, but reiterated the message that he needs to work with a smaller group...
AFC Wimbledon travel to Wembley to face Walsall on Monday following a 2-0 aggregate victory over Notts County, reaching the final with a 1-0 victory at their own Cherry Red Records Stadium, just a short distance from the old club’s original Plough Lane home. It is their second trip to the national stadium, nine years...
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack proclaimed “with Jimmy we feel we absolutely got the right guy” as he spoke mid lap of honour around the Hampden pitch. Thelin showed a tactical awareness coming into the final. He gave his players two days off for him to come up with a game plan to topple Celtic –...
Everyone wants to see goals, never more so than in a cup final, and these two have plenty to offer. City notched 107 on their way to clinching Champions League football once again, only outscored by – you’ve guessed it – who hit an incredible 139 and yet still didn’t claim the title. Both teams...
At one stage it looked as if Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah could be breaking goal records this season. He had scored 27 goals in the first 28 league games – which had him on course to break Erling Haaland’s 36-goal record from two seasons ago. But since then he has only netted once, although he is...
And, while the 40-year-old former Sporting boss has not decided precisely what he will say in his end-of-season address, he said: “It will be an apology, I think that’s clear, I don’t have time for an explanation. “I will be honest with the fans and say what is in my mind and especially my heart.”...
Rodgers said later that his team were too safe, lacked speed, slickness, precision and personality. What they also lacked was the wit of Reo Hatate and Jota. They were not themselves, but even still they hit the Aberdeen woodwork twice and failed with a glorious one-on-one when Dimitar Mitov, a hero on an afternoon of...
It was perhaps a season that was almost doomed before it had even started for Sheffield United after they were deducted two points for defaulted transfer payments. Despite the early setback, the Blades still amassed 90 points. However, they finished outside the automatic promotion spots only to two sides who both hit the 100-point mark...
Watch highlights of Aberdeen’s dramatic Scottish Cup final penalty shootout win over Celtic. Read full article at source...
Aimee Dexter BBC News, Essex Peter Walker BBC News, Essex PA Media Planned engineering works at Wembley Park will clash with the National League play-off final A Labour MP has contacted government secretaries of state and ministers over the limited number of tickets being sold for the National League play-off final next month. Southend United...
Shinnie is well aware of Aberdeen’s status as massive underdogs going into the match at Hampden. A record of 30 games without a win over Celtic. An aggregate seasonal scoreline of 19-4 between them. A 6-0 mauling in the League Cup semi-final meeting earlier this term. The facts are there as reference for the detractors....
“I’ve experienced it all at this club, all of the ups and downs, but this up is the most special one. It’s very emotional for me.” That’s Ulrich Swetz – a lifelong Arminia fan and football commentator at Radio Bielefeld who has covered the club since 1994. Those ups and downs include eight promotions to...
It may have been something of a procession for Liverpool this season, but not every Premier League title is won at a canter. Former Blackburn team-mates Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton reminisce over the 1994-95 season, when Rovers pipped Manchester United to the trophy in dramatic fashion. READ MORE: Remembering Rovers’ greatest day, 30 years...
Rachel Corsie, Scotland captain Inevitably there has to be goals. While it’s hard to see any other outcome beyond Celtic winning against Aberdeen, especially when in Glasgow, there is always a tiny bit of optimism when it comes to fandom! That said, making it through extra-time and enjoying a couple of goals is the best...
Barcelona’s squad remains packed with talent including two-time Ballon d’Or winners Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas. The Spanish giants have won three of the past four Champions League titles and go into Saturday’s game as favourites. “It is good that we have been given the favourites label but we know how important this is,” said...