nazakatblogger@gmail.com The Bucs got some big performances in their preseason-opening win over the Jets on Friday night, including some from a host of rookies. Newcomers like quarterback Jalon Daniels, cornerback Ayden Garnes, outside linebacker Jack Pyburn and wide receiver Ted Hurst all had their moments and stood out in their respective NFL debuts, with that quartet … Read more
Myles Lewis-Skelly is not simply part of Arsenal’s future. He is very much part of the champions’ vibrant present. Headlines linking the teenager with a move away thankfully disappeared for good in Cardiff on Sunday. The Community Shield often throws up more questions than answers, but one argument certainly settled, and no doubt dispelled in … Read more
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The Premier League side want to conclude the transfer this week after agreeing to sell Rodri to Barcelona. It is understood Lille value the 18-year-old at 100 million euros (£85.6m). Bouaddi impressed at this summer’s World Cup – starting … Read more
After looking a tad silly in the Community Shield loss to Arsenal, with not having a midfield being one problem for Enzo Maresca and the further blow of Rodri’s departure getting closer, Manchester City really need some new blood. A surprise name linked to them is Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool, who may receive a … Read more
Emilie Joramo has long had her sights set on the Women’s Super League, but she held herself back from pushing for a move over from Scandinavia – until now. “I’d been interested in the league for a long time now and it was a goal for me to get here one day,” says Joramo, who … Read more
Frank Lampard has been here before. The Premier League was his playground for nearly two decades and he was indisputably one of its greatest ever players by the time he left it behind. He’s been here as a manager, too, with both Everton and former club Chelsea. The Coventry City boss is no Premier League … Read more
It’s time for the fastest football quiz in the west. Can you answer 10 football trivia questions in just 90 seconds? Show us what you can do in the FourFourTwo Quickfire Quiz. FourFourTwo has a ton more football quizzes courtesy of Kwizly so let’s get stuck in. Can you name all 95 clubs to have … Read more
The worldwide buzz is far from the norm, and certainly a far cry from the most recent league meeting between the duo on 22 March 2002 – when goals from Scott Young, Peter Thorne and Danny Gabbidon earned the Bluebirds a 3-2 victory over the Red Dragons. Just shy of 16,000 supporters were at Ninian … Read more
Guardian writers’ predicted position: 20th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 6th (Championship) Prospects It is no exaggeration to say that Hull’s playoff triumph in May was a shock. They had, after all, started the season as Championship relegation favourites and operated under … Read more
Juventus pull out of move for Emiliano Martinez, Manchester City face competition for Pedro Neto and Real Madrid want Martin Zubimendi. Aston Villa‘s Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, will not be joining Juventus this summer following talks between the clubs. (Athletic – subscription required), external Manchester City are keen to sign Portugal winger Pedro Neto, … Read more