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£7m star set to miss West Brom v Coventry City plus five others In an attempt to end a lengthy winning streak, West Bromwich Albion will play their West Midlands rivals Coventry City at The Hawthorns on Wednesday night. Following a 2-2 draw with league leaders Sheffield United in the Black Country on Sunday, the Baggies recorded their tenth blank in their last eleven Championship games. Carlos Corberan’s team is currently in eighth place, two points outside the top six and nine points from an automatic promotion spot. EFL Championship standings, as of December 9 Position Team P…

Daniel Farke says what he’s trying to do with Max Wober in Leeds United training after playing him at left-back The Leeds United boss was questioned about Max Wober during his news conference on Monday, which was held in advance of Tuesday night’s match against Middlesbrough.Junior Firpo’s hamstring injury forced the Austrian international to leave the game after just 20 minutes on Saturday. Wearing a Leeds shirt, he made his first significant appearance of the Championship season. Of course, Wober scored his first goal for Leeds in addition to playing 70 minutes. Wober was in the area as Brenden…

Bristol Rovers disciplinary latest ahead of Birmingham City with two players on a tightrope Bristol Rovers have two players on four yellow cards going into their trip to Birmingham City on Saturday With the Gas nearly to the point when it resets, Bristol Rovers will be hoping that they can avoid having another player receive a ban for hitting five bookings during the forthcoming holiday season. Taylor Moore and Kamil Conteh have recently missed games for Rovers after accruing five yellow cards, which entitles them to a one-game suspension in League One. But this only holds true for the season’s…

‘The attitude we want’ – Stoke City player picked out for individual praise by Narcis Pelach Narcis Pelach, the manager of Stoke City, has commended Michael Rose for his upbeat demeanour lately. This season, Stoke City’s defender has had to wait for his turn. Rose, 29, was chosen to lead the Potters on their weekend journey to Sunderland. At the Stadium of Light, they suffered a 2-1 defeat. “Michael has behaved very professionally during this time he hasn’t been playing,” Pelach stated, according to a report by StokeOnTrentLive. I started him right away, and he featured in the 6-1 victory…

Nottingham Forest join West Ham, Southampton in race for 31-goal attacker? According to reports, Nottingham Forest is vying with Southampton and West Ham United for the services of Brazil international Yuri Alberto, who is getting ready to depart South America in January. Nottingham Forest have reportedly joined West Ham United and Southampton in the race for Corinthians star Yuri Alberto. The 23-year-old has had a tremendous season with the Brazilian powerhouses, making 29 appearances and contributing 15 goals and five assists in the top division. Both Southampton and West Ham are rumoured to have had long-term interest in Alberto; during the most recent January transfer window, Southampton made…

Leeds United attacker’s transfer preference emerges amid interest from Rangers and Portsmouth Joe Gelhardt of Leeds United is reportedly eager to sign with Rangers during the January transfer window. With just two appearances in the Championship this season, the 22-year-old is now ranked lower than Joel Piroe, Mateo Joseph, and Patrick Bamford. The forward, who has struggled for the past two years at Elland Road due to a lack of opportunities, has continued to suffer. The forward, a former England youth international, has been linked to numerous clubs, including Rangers, who have expressed interest in loaning him. Leeds United attacker’s…

Lawrence Shankland reacts to abuse from Hearts fans, suspension, penalty duties and his goalscoring return Against Dundee, the skipper stopped his goalless streak. After scoring both goals in Hearts’ 2-0 victory over Dundee, Lawrence Shankland felt a wave of relief wash over him. The predatory center-forward, whose 28 and 31 goal totals in the previous two seasons earned him legendary status at Tynecastle Park, had a run of one goal in 21 appearances before the weekend. Shankland, who appeared to have regained some of his former swagger, led Hearts to a superb display that included a perfect header and an…

Man United favourite sends six-word message after shock Wayne Rooney reunion Although Wayne Rooney’s difficulties at Plymouth are well known, he might be getting additional support soon. Wayne Rooney and Mike Phelan will reunite at Plymouth Argyle Wayne Rooney is getting ready for a well-timed reunion with Manchester United against Plymouth Argyle. Soon, Rooney, who is still under constant pressure because of his job at Home Park, will be able to enjoy some familiar comforts. That’s because Sir Alex Ferguson’s long-time assistant Mike Phelan is expected to become his second in command, joining United’s all-time top scorer. Pete Shuttleworth,…

Regis Le Bris calls for ‘action’ from ‘fantastic’ Sunderland fans ahead of Stoke City, it could change the game Prior to this weekend’s match between Sunderland and Stoke City, Regis Le Bris has made a significant request of the Black Cats supporters. Sunderland’s form has drastically declined after an incredible start to the season, and they are currently falling in the Championship standings. The next task for Regis Le Bris’ team is to play Stoke City at home at the Stadium of Light, where both teams are eager to resume their winning ways. It has been predicted that the match…

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis makes Edu feelings crystal clear after Arsenal exit Edu resigned from his role as Arsenal sporting director last month and he has been strongly linked with a role with Evangelos Marinakis’ clubs In recent months, Edu has been linked to Nottingham Forest’s multi-club ownership model. Edu resigned from his position at Arsenal last month, stating that it was “time to pursue a different challenge,” and Marinakis has recently been linked to Brazilian team Vasco da Gama. Marinakis also owns Greek team Olympiacos and Portuguese top-flight club Rio Ave. Marinakis has acknowledged that he is “very…