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Wayne Rooney heaps praise on rarely-seen Plymouth Argyle man amid game time struggle Plymouth Argyle boss Wayne Rooney has praised the attitude and character of defender Julio Pleguezuelo, speaking to Plymouth Live. Plymouth Argyle’s campaign has started off incredibly uneventfully. Only two points separate the Pilgrims from the relegation zone in 21st place. When Argyle plays Preston North End at Home Park on Saturday afternoon, there have been suggestions for roster changes following two consecutive losses. Head coach Wayne Rooney of Plymouth Argyle spoke candidly about the team members who haven’t been playing, especially Julio Pleguezuelo, prior to the game this weekend.…
Carlos Corberán provides fitness update on Albion Four members of Carlos Corberán’s senior team have been given an update on their fitness ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship matchup against Cardiff City (ko 3pm). The manager disclosed that defender Kyle Bartley, who was the No. 5 in Wednesday’s goalless draw against Blackburn Rovers, will miss the match at The Hawthorns due to a knee injury. Lewis Dobbin, the on-loan winger, was a doubt for the match against the Bluebirds after suffering a hip injury after entering the game in the second half at Ewood Park, according to Corberán. Mason…
Inside Tynecastle as Hearts celebrate a 100 per cent record amid an electric atmosphere against Omonoia Atmosphere reached fever pitch inside Tynecastle on Thursday evening as Hearts celebrated a huge European win against Omonoia Nicosia. A 2-0 victory, courtesy of goals from Alan Forrest and Blair Spittal, maintained a 100 per cent Conference League record for the Edinburgh club, who are joint-top of the 36-team league. More than 17,000 supporters turned out in anticipation of a memorable occasion and they were not disappointed. Our pre-match and full-time footage in the video above conveys the excitement and jubilation both before kick-off…
Former Bristol Rovers, Plymouth and Leicester boss Ian Holloway makes surprise managerial return Ian Holloway has finally returned to football management after a lengthy absence. The 61-year-old, who last oversaw Grimsby in 2020, has been named Swindon’s new League Two manager. The Robins, who are currently third from the bottom of the table and have only won two of their 13 league games this season, fired Mark Kennedy on Friday morning. However, they didn’t take long to find a substitute, and a few hours later, Holloway’s appointment was confirmed. His first game in charge will be a home match…
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Manager update delivered ahead of Portsmouth’s visit to Cardiff City as Sheff Wed handed injury boost The most recent information from across the Championship as Portsmouth gets ready to take on Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff City. Omer Riza, the interim manager of Cardiff City, has made it clear that he is not considering taking on a permanent position as head coach of the Bluebirds as they prepare for their midweek match against Portsmouth. Cardiff fired former manager Erol Bulut less than a month ago, and Riza has steadied the ship with seven points from the last three games. The former…
Plymouth Argyle may feel regret after decision on future Birmingham City, Luton Town star Football clubs often find it difficult to make decisions regarding academy graduates. Many are left wondering for months on end whether to take a chance on a teenager’s potential, whether he has the necessary skills to fit into the team, and whether he wants it enough. These are just a few of the many ifs, buts, and maybes that define a player’s early career. Sometimes these decisions pay off, and other times they leave feeling devastated, as was the case with Plymouth Argyle when one…
John Robertson reacts to Neil Critchley appointment at Hearts as he sends message to Tynecastle support When Neil Critchley arrived at Tynecastle, the Hearts icon responded. Following Neil Critchley’s hiring as Hearts’ head coach, John Robertson has responded. After a difficult start to the season, the Gorgie icon has given his assessment of the former Blackpool and QPR manager who entered the picture to succeed Steven Naismith. Some are apprehensive about his hiring since they took an analytics-driven approach to selecting their new leader. In his first Premiership game in charge, Critchley put an impressive 4-0 thumping of St Mirren…
Hearts star refuses to get ‘carried away’ after crushing St Mirren win as season finally springs into life The Jambos put on an outstanding display to end Neil Critchley’s tenure as Hearts manager on a positive note. Blair Spittal believes that with Hearts’ decisive 4-0 Scottish Premiership victory against St Mirren at Tynecastle on Saturday, they have at last given themselves a foundation on which to grow at a pivotal point in their campaign. Attacker Spittal says it was crucial the Gorgie team rallied supporters after a poor start to their domestic campaign, ahead of a busy week that includes…
The Jamestown analytics secrets Hearts have access to as Como rise offers glimpse of life under Neil Critchley The company’s operations are hidden from public view, but they hope to go beyondBeglium, Tynecastle, and Brighton Hearts may have a point with Jamestown analytics based on the scant evidence that is currently available. After Neil Critchley led the Tynecastle club to their first league victory of the season, a 4-0 victory over St. Mirren, on his dugout debut, the doubters were at least temporarily silenced. The company had assisted in identifying Critchley as the man the Jambos should select to…