Striker left out of Ireland squad despite netting a hat-trick for Stoke
Heimir Hallgrímsson has named his squad for the upcoming Nations League games. Stoke City striker Tom Cannon is one of a few surprising omissions from Heimir Hallgrímsson’s second ever Republic of Ireland squad announcement. Despite bagging four goals for Narcis Pelach’s side last night as they trashed Portsmouth 6-1 in the Championship. The Republic of […]
1 year ago
Republic of Ireland trio secure late transfer deadline day moves
It was a busy end to the summer transfer window. Republic of Ireland’s internationals Mikey Johnston, Festy Ebosele and Tom Cannon all secured late moves as transfer deadline day came to a close last night. There were several last-minute deals that went through just before the clock struck midnight, including Raheem Sterling switching from Chelsea […]
1 year ago
Millwall goalkeeper Matija Šarkić dies aged 26
The Grimsby-born goalie signed for the Lions last summer. Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Šarkić has died aged 26. The former Aston Villa and Stoke City player is said to have fallen ill at an apartment in the town of Budva in Montenegro while on international duty. He died at around 6:30 am local time […]
1 year ago
Glenn Whelan highlights Rory Delap’s importance under ‘Pulis-ball’ at Stoke City
‘Delap had more than just the throw-in.’ Glenn Whelan has discussed Tony Pulis’ tactics during Stoke City’s first season back in the Premier League in 2008 as they utilised Rory Delap’s long throw-ins. Whelan made 277 Premier League appearances for the Potters between 2008 to 2017 as they reached an FA Cup final and played […]
4 years ago
Roy Keane defends Stoke and Blackburn despite nasty fan comments
“I half went after one of them… “ When a video of Roy Keane clashing with a man outside Old Trafford, after Manchester United lost to Manchester City, gained traction last month, it saw many come to the Cork native’s defence. Keane had been signing autographs and posing for a couple of quick pictures as […]
4 years ago
West Brom fan who racially abused Romaine Sawyers sentenced to eight weeks in prison
It is believed to be the first time that someone will serve prison time for racially abusing a footballer online A West Bromwich Albion fan has been jailed for eight weeks for racially abusing footballer Romaine Sawyers on social media. Simon Silwood, 50, from Kingswinford, West Midlands, was sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court after being found guilty […]
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