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Hibs Survive Thriller Against Partizan to Reach Europa Conference League Play-Offs Hibs secured a dramatic victory against Partizan Belgrade, booking their place in the Europa Conference League play-offs after a tense encounter at Easter Road. Chris Cadden’s extra-time goal sealed a 4-3 aggregate win, sparking jubilant scenes amongst the Hibernian faithful. The Scottish side will […]

Football is a constantly evolving sport, with the rules changing and adapting to the modern game. Each year, the International Football Association Board, or IFAB – the governing body in charge of the Laws of the Game – reviews the current regulations to identify places to improve or alter the rules to better fit how the game […]

Concerns Over Liverpool’s Defensive Frailties Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, has expressed concerns regarding his team’s defensive vulnerabilities during pre-season. These worries surfaced both before and after their Community Shield match against Crystal Palace. The absence of Ryan Gravenberch, due to family reasons, was particularly felt in midfield. “We lost the ball far too easily in […]

At Unai Emery’s unveiling, the Aston Villa manager stated his desire to win trophies. Almost three years later he is still waiting and the task is getting harder. Not that it worries the head coach. “If we are complaining about working hard, we are not in the right way,” Emery tells Sport. Villa have already […]

The Premier League Season: A Landscape of Shifting Power and Prodigious Spending The sound and fury surrounding the Premier League never truly ceases. From fervent online discussions about potential transfers and conspiracy theories to the sheer spectacle of televised matches, the league remains a dominant force in global popular culture. As we embark on the […]

Thirty years ago, a youthful Manchester United side suffered a humbling 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa on the opening day of the 1995-96 Premier League season. This match would become infamous not just for the result, but for a piece of commentary that would forever be etched in football history. Alan Hansen, a respected pundit […]

The Premier League is back, or perhaps it never truly went away. The summer months have been filled with football, from the Club World Cup to Euro 2025 qualifiers, not to mention the constant churn of pre-season friendlies and transfer speculation. As teams gear up for the 2025/26 season, let’s delve into some bold predictions […]

The Premier League roars back into action after a summer of transfer sagas, pre-season tours, and the Club World Cup. All eyes are on whether Liverpool can successfully defend their crown, which teams will challenge them, and if any of the newly promoted sides can establish themselves in the top flight. The season kicks off […]

Dundee United’s summer signings have been treated to stories of past European adventures and successes recently. This seemed to inspire them during their recent match against a team sitting near the top of the Austrian Bundesliga. Despite a valiant and energetic effort, they couldn’t quite emulate the achievements of Jim McLean’s legendary team from 1984, […]