Goalscorer Reiss Nelson and Man of the Match Alexandre Lacazette revealed Mikel Arteta’s inspired half-time teamtalk did wonders for a lethargic Arsenal, who won despite a scare by a bullish Leeds side during their FA Cup tie on Monday evening. Continue reading
Tag: Championship
Middlesbrough complete double loan swoop for City pair Roberts and Nmecha
Middlesbrough have completed a shrewd pair of loan deals ahead of their FA Cup tie with Tottenham this weekend – signing Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts and versatile forward Lukas Nmecha until the end of the 2019-20 campaign.
Stoke City vs Blackburn Rovers Preview: Potters aim for return to winning ways
Stoke will be hoping for a swift response after their 1-0 defeat by Cardiff on Tuesday, hosting Blackburn Rovers this weekend. Bumper match preview ahead… Continue reading
Barnsley vs Stoke Preview: Early relegation six-pointer, both need points
Adam Murray will look to earn his first victory as Barnsley caretaker manager at the fifth time of asking this weekend, when they host fellow strugglers Stoke in an early relegation six-pointer at Oakwell. Continue reading
Gerry Taggart endorses Stoke-bound Michael O’Neill as speculation intensifies
Following Nathan Jones’ dismissal last Friday, Stoke were linked with a whole host of managerial candidates. However, former Northern Ireland and Potters defender Gerry Taggart has endorsed Michael O’Neill with his compatriot poised to take charge this weekend. Continue reading
Stoke sack Nathan Jones after dismal start to season
In news that broke this lunchtime, Championship strugglers Stoke City have today sacked under-fire manager Nathan Jones after just nine months in charge. Despite successive wins in mid-October prompted suggestions of a resurgence, the Potters have endured a disastrous start this term: losing 10 of their opening 14 matches.
EFL Previews – Staffordshire Region
Read on for the EFL Previews ahead of this weekend’s action in the Staffordshire region, across the Championship, League One and Two… Continue reading
