Chelsea reportedly in advanced talks with Leicester boss Enzo Maresca.
The Italian led Leicester back to the Premier League in his first attempt. Chelsea are reportedly in advanced negotiations to appoint Enzo Maresca, the current […]
Month: May 2024
Manager makes bold forecast as former Stoke City player initiates £20 million Premier League move.
Update from the bet365 Stadium: Ex-Stoke City loanee Taylor Harwood-Bellis contributes to Southampton’s victory over Leeds United in the Championship playoff final. Former Stoke City […]
The Stoke City manager highlights an important contract decision while hinting at additional requirements.
After extending Enda Stevens’ contract, Steven Schumacher acknowledged the left-back’s impact both on and off the field. After bouncing back from an injury, Stevens, 33, […]
John Textor has now met with Farhad Moshiri and other key figures in Everton’s takeover summit.
The ownership situation at Everton becomes increasingly unclear with each passing week. Farhad Moshiri’s disengagement from Everton reflects his eagerness to sever ties with a […]
Inter Executive Unfazed by Pause in Lautaro Talks
Negotiations between Inter and Lautaro Martinez have been impacted by the sudden change in ownership from Steven Zhang to Oaktree, which has prompted the club […]
Aston Villa could land a “monster” partner for Konsa following Barkley deal
This new Aston Villa signing could lead to Matty Cash being surprisingly dropped. Aston Villa is eager to make the most of their new Champions […]
Ardiles believes Ipswich Town can maintain their place in the top flight.
Argentinian World Cup winner Ossie Ardiles believes promoted Ipswich Town have a “big chance” of remaining in the Premier League next season. The 71-year-old former […]
Stoke City’s Bae Jun-ho gets first duty call for senior Korean squad
Stoke City midfielder Bae Jun-ho received his first call-up to the senior national team on Monday, joining six other newcomers under interim manager Kim Do-hoon for two 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June. At 20, Bae is the only new midfielder in the 23-member roster, having earned his spot after an impressive 2023-24 Championship season with two goals and five assists in 38 matches. FC Machida Zelvia forward Oh Se-hoon, 25, also received his first senior team call-up, boasting six goals in 16 J1 League matches as of Monday.
The defense sees four new additions: Ha Chang-rae from Nagoya Grampus, Park Seung-wook from Gimcheon Sangmu, Hwang Jae-won from Daegu FC, and Choi Jun from FC Seoul. They join returning defenders Kwon Kyung-won of Suwon FC, Cho Yu-min of Sharjah FC, Kim Jin-su of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, and Lee Myung-jae of Ulsan. Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae is absent due to a left ankle injury, and regular fullback Seol Young-woo of Ulsan is also missing as he rehabilitates a shoulder injury.
The Sunderland aspect Luke O’Nien has been proud of this season despite disappointing end
Luke O’Nien reflects on his position as a centre-back for Sunderland and the team’s defensive performance during the 2023/24 season. He acknowledges that Sunderland’s defensive statistics this season are commendable but believes there is still potential for improvement.
Throughout the 2023/24 campaign, the 29-year-old O’Nien started 43 league games at centre-back, frequently captaining Sunderland and often partnering with Dan Ballard. Despite setbacks from injuries to key defenders like Dennis Cirkin, Jenson Seelt, and Aji Alese, Sunderland achieved the fifth-best defensive record in the Championship. O’Nien expressed pride in the team’s defensive achievements and emphasized the importance of their strong statistics, while also stressing the need for continued improvement in the coming season.
O’Nien also spoke about the valuable contributions of Graeme Murty, the under-21s boss and former Premier League defender, who stepped up to assist the first team. He credited Murty with significantly enhancing his game both on and off the pitch, underscoring the importance of maintaining this collaboration to further develop their defensive capabilities.
Southampton set to sign Leeds United player after Championship play-off victory
The impact of Southampton’s victory over Leeds United in the Championship play-off final extends beyond just securing a spot in the Premier League. Southampton fans […]