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The story of Stoke City, Real Madrid and a bull that should have been castrated Stoke City made a unique contribution to the Real Madrid trophy roo On the Real Madrid stadium tour, there is a bull and a matador next to the fifteen European Cups or Champions League trophies that are shining. To commemorate Stoke City’s centenary in 1963, Royal Doulton created this magnificent sculpture. One is safely stored by Stoke at the bet365 Stadium, while the other was given to Madrid during their historic exhibition match at the Victoria Ground. A few years ago, when we commemorated…

Frankie Kent makes an appeal to Hearts fan The Tynecastle team was severely impacted by their European loss against Cercle Brugge on Thursday. In Edinburgh, there is a lot of talk about the irate response from certain Hearts supporters following Thursday’s UEFA Conference League loss in Belgium. The cries were heard by the coaches and players both during and after the team’s 2-0 defeat at Cercle Brugge. They all understand the frustration. But before Sunday’s league matchup with Aberdeen, defender Frankie Kent is appealing to the team’s supporters. As Hearts try to find a way out of the bottom…

Four striker targets for Nottingham Forest as key January transfer window looms Latest Nottingham Forest news as Nuno Espirito Santo’s Reds prepare for January transfer window As Nottingham Forest prepares for the January transfer window, the apparent area that needs reinforcement is up front. The Reds’ summertime attempts to sign a striker were unsuccessful. So, his only forward alternatives are Taiwo Awoniyi and Chris Wood, according to head coach Nuno Espirito Santo. Awoniyi is still working on hitting full sharpness, but Wood has been playing well in front of goal.Given this, Nuno’s options would undoubtedly be strengthened by the…

Cardiff City interim Omer Riza has his say on Coventry City’s Frank Lampard ‘bounce’ Coventry City twice came from behind to ensure Frank Lampard’s first game in charge did not end in defeat Players being yelled instructions by Omer Riza of Cardiff City (Photo: Mark Kerton/REX/Shutterstock). In their 2-2 draw with Coventry City, Omer Riza was not pleased with the penalty that was given against his team. After Frank Lampard grabbed control of the game, the Bluebirds gained the lead twice. However, Cardiff’s interim boss chose not to focus on having to face a side potentially buoyed by a managerial…

Steve Bruce shares uncertainty on reception from Birmingham City following Aston Villa spell as he jokes about ‘completing the lot’ after Blackpool Steve Bruce, the manager of Blackpool, acknowledges that he is unsure of how Birmingham City supporters would react to him when they visit Bloomfield Road this weekend. In the second round of the FA Cup, the Seasiders will host the Blues on the Fylde Coast on Sunday afternoon (K.O. 1pm). Having managed St Andrew’s from 2001 to 2007—during which he earned two promotions to the Premier League—Bruce is well-known to the midlands team. Bruce is aware that his…

‘I’m one of the Premier League’s current top scorers – you’ll hear me more when I retire’ A Premier League star is already making plans for a new career off the pitch. Chris Wood, a standout for Nottingham Forest, scored eight goals in his first twelve Premier League appearances this season. Chris Wood, the Premier League sensation, has acknowledged that after he hangs up his boots, he would like to work as a football commentator. Before his team’s match against Ipswich, the Nottingham Forest striker has already scored eight goals in 12 games this season, making him a revelation. Only…

Wolves vs. Bournemouth: Gary O’Neil’s side looking to extend Premier League-leading streak On Saturday afternoon, Wolverhampton Wanderers will play Bournemouth in an attempt to maintain their position atop the Premier League standings. The West Midlands team is currently in 17th place in the Premier League standings, just outside the relegation zone after a recent comeback. Gary O’Neil’s team has now amassed eight points out of a possible twelve after a period in which they only managed one point from eight games. Wolves’ next game is against O’Neil’s old team, Bournemouth, at Molineux on Saturday in an attempt to put some…

Craig Gordon says one ‘distraught’ Hearts player is hurting most as he explains a miss-hit goal in Belgium This concludes a challenging midweek tour to Europe. Craig Gordon is as open as ever about Hearts’ UEFA Conference League loss to Cercle Brugge: “I’m still scratching my head at how we managed to lose that game 2-0, to be honest.” The Tynecastle team produced enough scoring opportunities to win the game despite Thursday night’s lacklustre showing. Once more, converting them was the issue. Alan Forrest forced a stop from Cercle custodian Maxime Delanghe, Kenneth Vargas had opportunities but lacked conviction, while…

“A class above everyone” – Ben Sheaf name-dropped in Coventry City player debate Part of Football League World’s ‘Terrace Talk’ series, this piece offers our FLW Fan Pundits their personal thoughts on the newest breaking news, teams, players, managers, possible additions, and more. The 2024–25 season has been extremely challenging for Coventry City thus far, and few could have anticipated the problems they have faced in the first four months of the season. Draws against Sheffield United and Sunderland have demonstrated that the Sky Blues, who are currently in the bottom half of the table, have more than enough…

Wayne Rooney explains lack of Plymouth Argyle action for Rami Al Hajj The Swedish midfielder joined the Pilgrims from Danish side OB on a contract until the end of the 2026/27 season Wayne Rooney has explained why Rami Al Hajj hasn’t played much for Plymouth Argyle lately, since the team has struggled to earn Championship points. Al Hajj is “a flair player,” according to Rooney, who also feels that players with “a more natural defensive side to them” and “who know the league” are needed in light of the Pilgrims’ recent success. Al Hajj signed a contract with Argyle until…