10 months agoDerby boss Lampard urges Hudson-Odoi to stick with Chelsea
Derby boss Lampard urges Hudson-Odoi to stick with Chelseaby Paul Vegas10 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveDerby County boss Frank Lampard has urged Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi to ignore the interest of Bayern Munich.German giants Bayern Munich have tabled numerous bids, of up to £35million.Lampard, now in his first season of management with Championship promotion contenders Derby, said: “I would like to think a young English player at 18, who has his nose in the first team and has incredible talent, will stay and will push himself into the team and be a big player for Chelsea and England.“Being close to Chelsea, I want him to stay there. It is a great club, a fantastic club.“He needs to stay there and work hard to get chances to play in the team. He has done that recently and he has played, and done very well in the last couple of games. Hopefully we will see more of that. I think it is a great opportunity for him to do that.“But in terms of what Chelsea think, what Callum thinks and what the interest is from other clubs, that is for them to sort out.” TagsTransfersAbout the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say
Barcelona launching new bid for Chelsea attacker Willianby Paul Vegas10 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveBarcelona are launching a new bid for Chelsea attacker Willian.The Sun says Barca are in talks to launch a £50m player-plus cash bid for Willian.The Spanish giants are prepared to part with La Liga flop Malcom plus a multi-million sum in order to try and land the Blues’ Brazilian winger.Barca signed Malcom last summer for £38m from Bordeaux after they had THREE bids for Willian turned down, including one for £65m back in July.But Malcom, 21, is now thought to have missed his chance at a first team breakthrough after a stuttering start.And Willian, 30, is thought to still be the answer at the fourth time of asking — despite his senior years. TagsTransfersAbout the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say
Solskjaer says Maguire future Man Utd captainby Paul Vegasa month agoSend to a friendShare the loveOle Gunnar Solskjaer says he’s already envisaged Harry Maguire as Manchester United’s future captain.The £80m signing from Leicester City has already impressed this season.And Solskjaer believes the centre-back can replace Ashley Young as United skipper in the future.He told Sky Sports: “Maguire a leader? He does, he’s already been in my head as a future captain. “On the pitch, he’s a leader. Off the pitch he’s a top professional, he’s vocal. “I’m very pleased on the money we spent on him. He’s one looking like we can give the band too, yes.” About the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say
About the authorFreddie TaylorShare the loveHave your say Arsenal boss Emery delighted with Saka progressby Freddie Taylor24 days agoSend to a friendShare the loveArsenal boss Unai Emery is very impressed with the progress that he has seen from Bukayo Saka this season.The 18-year-old is proving to be a key part of the Gunners lineup, as he started on the left wing against Manchester United at Old Trafford.Saka did not manage a goal, but he was involved in the team’s brightest moments, as he ran at Ashley Young and the other United defenders all game.And Emery is very pleased with the teenage sensation.”I think he’s working and improving, being mature and also playing matches in front of each player and each team as tonight against Manchester United,” the club’s head coach told their official website.”But his work is natural and he is improving. He is helping us now as an important player.”We are going to work with him with him with calm, with patience, but if he deserves to take minutes and to take confidence for helping us with his performance, that is fantastic for us.” 
About the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say Lille striker Remy: Mourinho great for me at Chelseaby Paul Vegas23 days agoSend to a friendShare the loveLille striker Loic Remy has defended Jose Mourinho – despite his recent struggles at Manchester United.Mourinho was sacked by the Red Devils in December 2018.Remy, who will play for Lille against his former club in the Champions League on Wednesday night, reflected on his time under Mourinho at Chelsea with the Independent: “He trusted me.”I remember one time before a big match, it was Manchester City at home, and Diego Costa was injured and he grabbed me and said ‘I know your quality. I know you can play these type of games, so just go and don’t think too much’.”For me, honestly, I always remember when I was there, tactically he was very good. He knows football.”People know Mourinho is a good manager, even if he had trouble in some clubs.” 
About the authorAnsser SadiqShare the loveHave your say Emery rallies Arsenal fans for Europa League campaignby Ansser Sadiq22 days agoSend to a friendShare the loveArsenal manager Unai Emery is trying to rally the club’s fans to take the Europa League seriously.The Gunners are among several sides in Europe’s second-tier competition who would rather be in the Champions League.But Emery knows that winning the Europa League gives them entry into Europe’s premier competition.It is why he wants fans to take the Europa seriously.The Arsenal boss told reporters: “I want to feel not just I love that competition – I want everybody to love it.”It is a great competition and it is a way into the Champions League.” 
TagsTransfersAbout the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say Tottenham midfielder Eriksen remains a January target for Real Madridby Paul Vegas22 days agoSend to a friendShare the loveTottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen remains a January target for Real Madrid.Marca says Madrid endured a frustrating summer transfer window as they failed to land any of their midfield transfer targets or sell the players they needed to to raise funds. However, the club are already planning their January transfer business and will target Eriksen as they bid to strengthen in the middle of the park.Madrid’s current midfield trio of Luka Modric, Casemiro and Toni Kroos have been first choice since Zidane’s first spell in charge and the club’s hierarchy have made the engine room a priority ahead of January. Eriksen reportedly turned down a move to Manchester United in August in the hope of sealing a move to Madrid, and will be a free agent at the end of the season, meaning the Spanish club could land him for a cut-price fee in January. 
Karen Carney has announced her decision to retire from football following England’s third-place play-off against Sweden in the Women’s World Cup.Carney has featured in three of England’s World Cup matches in France, although she is yet to start heading into the Lionesses’ final match.Phil Neville’s side reached the last four of this year’s competition, only to be beaten 2-1 by defending champions USA. Article continues below Editors’ Picks ‘Everyone legged it on to the pitch!’ – How Foden went from Man City superfan to future superstar Emery out of jail – for now – as brilliant Pepe papers over Arsenal’s cracks What is Manchester United’s ownership situation and how would Kevin Glazer’s sale of shares affect the club? Ox-rated! Dream night in Genk for Liverpool ace after injury nightmare And the 31-year-old playmaker, who scored one goal in 14 WSL matches for Chelsea last term, has now confirmed she will be retiring following Saturday’s match in Nice.”I am incredibly proud to have achieved so much in the game but now is definitely the right time to retire,” Carney, who won 143 full international caps and scored 32 goals, said in a statement released via the Football Association’s official website.”To have played for England was my ultimate ambition and to do so at four World Cups and represent Team GB at a home Olympics was beyond the wildest dreams I had when first starting out.”I’d like to thank everyone who has made this all possible, from my family and friends, everyone I have played for and worked with and, of course, the England squad and staff. I owe everything I have to all of them.”Goodbye to a @Lionesses legend @karenjcarney, our second-most-capped international, will hang up her boots after Saturday’s @FIFAWWC third-place play-off: https://t.co/1rofCZwro9— England (@England) July 5, 2019Having started at Birmingham City – where she returned later in her career – Carney also enjoyed spells at Arsenal and Chicago Red Stars before joining Chelsea in 2015.She was part of the Gunners side who won an unprecedented quadruple in the 2006-07 season.England coach Neville said: “Karen deserves all the plaudits that will come her way.”It’s been a privilege to work with her over the past 18 months but even more special has been the chance to get to know someone who is an incredible person and a special team-mate.”While she will not want a fuss, Karen is someone who deserves total recognition and respect as a true legend of the game.”
RALEIGH, NC – OCTOBER 01: NC State Mascot Ms. Wuf follows flag bearers after a score during the NC State Wolfpack football game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Carter-Finley Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)NC State hasn’t knocked off Clemson since 2011, but the Wolfpack have come quite close the last two years.Last year, the Tigers won in Raleigh 38-31. The year before, the game at Death Valley went to overtime, but Clemson pulled out the 24-17 win.The two teams are on bye this week, but will face off as the two final undefeated ACC teams on Oct. 20, when they face off at Clemson once again.The Tigers are 6-0, after stomping Wake Forest last week. NC State is 5-0, but missed its biggest opportunity for a statement win, as the non-conference game against West Virginia was canceled due to Hurricane Florence. NC State will make up the game with one against ECU on Dec. 1, unless it is in the ACC Championship.That may very well determined this weekend, as the Tigers and Wolfpack are the heavy favorites to represent the ACC Atlantic in that game.Coming off of two close losses in the series, NC State quarterback Ryan Finley has confidence in his team to get over the hump.From TigerNet:Finley thinks if his team plays at a high level, they will hand Clemson their first loss of the season.“I think the bye week has allowed us to do some different things,” Finley said. “But Clemson is Clemson. We’re going to prepare for them like any other football team on our schedule. We’re going to watch film on them and see their weaknesses, and we kind of have a philosophy, and I personally do: It’s not really about Clemson. It’s about us. It’s about us executing what we do and what we do well, just doing that at a high level. If we do that, we’re going to beat them. It’s an exciting opportunity to have the bye week before these guys.”Last year, Finley had a mixed performance, completing 31-of-50 throws for 338 yards and three touchdowns, but two interceptions as well.He struggled more in the overtime game the year before, with 231 yards and two picks on 20-of-40 passing.As a senior, Finley is having his best collegiate season. Through five games, he has 1,621 yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions, and is posting career highs in completion percentage (69.5) and yards per attempt (8.7).[TigerNet]
SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 17: The Notre Dame Fighting Irish mascot carries the school flag on the field before the game against the Michigan State Spartans on September 17, 2005 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)On Saturday afternoon, No. 12 Syracuse and No. 3 Notre Dame will meet at Yankee Stadium in New York City. Both programs enter on win streaks of at least four games – of course the Fighting Irish sit undefeated on the season, while Syracuse has won its last four.Before the matchup, Notre Dame unveiled new uniforms the team will wear for the contest. To take full advantage of the locale, the school revealed it will be wearing pinstripes for the game against the Orange.Initial reaction to the news jerseys was suspect at best.Here’s a look at the new uniforms Notre Dame will wear on Saturday afternoon.Pinstripes will hit the gridiron for the first time in college football history. @NDFootball pays homage to the real home team with @Yankees inspired uniforms for this weekend’s Shamrock Series game. ☘️ #WEWILL pic.twitter.com/DBC9Qjb612— Under Armour (@UnderArmour) November 15, 2018Here’s just a handful of the reaction to the pinstripes.Notre Dame should be denied a playoff spot for these uniforms alone. https://t.co/MeBZEsYHWI— Joe Buettner (@ByJoeBuettner) November 15, 2018Notre Dame isn’t exactly endearing itself to its Irish Catholic fan base in Boston with these Yankees pinstripe uniforms. #RedSox pic.twitter.com/JLCJsUayqs— Wes Blankenship (@Wes_nship) November 16, 2018Can the Orange pull off the upset, or will Notre Dame continue on its path to the College Football Playoff? We’ll find out on Saturday.Notre Dame and Syracuse kick off at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC.