If this was any other club in the Premier League that had just lost their star striker who had scored 9 goals this season (representing 34% of all of Swansea's league goals), the supporters would be in an uproar. But while Swansea City supporters are sad to see Wilfried Bony officially join Manchester City, the […]

Sunderland are hopeful of concluding a deal to bring striker Jermain Defoe back to the Barclays Premier League as they continue advanced talks with him. Press Association Sport understands the two parties are close to thrashing out a deal which would see the 32-year-old end an 11-month stay in the MLS with Toronto FC and […]

Charges against United States women’s goalkeeper Hope Solo were dropped on Tuesday afternoon. Solo, 33, was facing two counts of fourth degree assault after a June incident in which she allegedly attacked her nephew and half sister while intoxicated at a family party. Solo initially pleaded not guilty stating that she was the victim of the […]

Gerry Francis has teamed up with new West Brom head coach Tony Pulis who has seen Paul Jewell quit just a week after joining the Baggies. Former Bradford, Wigan, Ipswich and Derby manager Jewell joined Pulis at The Hawthorns last Tuesday as a joint assistant alongside Dave Kemp, ending a two-year coaching hiatus. But despite […]

Sam Allardyce described West Ham's penalty shootout victory over 10-man Everton as a fine advertisement for the FA Cup as goalkeeper Adrian's spot-kick sealed victory on a dramatic night at Upton Park. Enner Valencia gave West Ham the lead with a clinical striker's finish six minutes into the second half, but Kevin Mirallas' sweetly-struck free-kick […]

Southampton have been hit by the news that defender Toby Alderweireld will miss up to four weeks with a hamstring strain. The 25-year-old has been one of Saints' star performers since arriving on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid, seamlessly replacing Dejan Lovren after he joined Liverpool. Alderweireld has helped Southampton keep the tightest defense […]

After Everton fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park against West Ham United in the FA Cup Third Round, the Toffees and Hammers battle again in the replay which will be played at the Boleyn Ground. Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: West Ham vs Everton (FA Cup […]

New Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has signed Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo on loan until the end of the season. The French Under-21 striker is Pardew's first signing since he succeeded Neil Warnock at Selhurst Park. Pardew told the club's official website: "He's a young player with tremendous promise, somebody that I have tracked personally […]

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Carles Gil from Valencia. The midfielder, who can play on either flank or behind the strikers, has signed a four-and-a-half year deal at Villa Park. The deal had hit a late snag over agents' fees on Tuesday but Villa have confirmed their first January capture. The 22-year-old midfielder […]

Sam Allardyce believes he is more tactically flexible than Everton boss Roberto Martinez – but feels injuries and Europa League commitments are the true cause behind the Toffees' mixed start to the season. Having replaced David Moyes at Goodison Park before the last campaign, Martinez was praised with the attractive football he encouraged and which […]

Former Wolverhampton Wanderers owner Sir Jack Hayward has died today at the age of 91. Hayward, who was also the former chairman and life president of the club, passed away from illnesses in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The businessman was also a property developer in The Bahamas. Under Hayward's leadership at Wolves, he transformed Molineux from […]

Speculation about the future of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been increasing of late. The Spanish international's current contract is set to run out at the conclusion of the 2015-16 campaign and United are actively trying to re-sign their number one to a long-term extension. As of yet, no agreement has been reached between player and […]

Harry Redknapp continues to be in a state of denial about the true shape of his Queen Park Rangers side. The expensively assembled group of players have underachieved and lacked real squad cohesion away from home all season. Having been backed since his appointment in December 2012 by QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes, Redknapp’s reckless spending […]

John Carver is the perfect person to lead Newcastle United at this tumultuous time. A Geordie who understands the club, worked side-by-side with Sir Bobby Robson and had high-level head coaching experience in Major League Soccer, Carver seems uniquely poised to handle the Magpies hot seat. Newcastle United’s “cockney mafia” plus head scout Graham Carr are […]

South Korea and Kuwait kicked off the second round of matches in the group phase of the AFC Asian Cup at the Canberra Stadium. Kuwait needed a win to keep themselves in the tournament whilst the South Koreans were looking to improve on a nervy performance against Oman. The form book suggested a win for […]