Month: October 2024

Burnley and Sunderland Soar as QPR Hit with Double Injury Setback Ahead of Crucial Midweek Clash

23/10/2024 Raymond 0

QPR face a tough schedule ahead, with an away trip to Burnley this weekend followed by a home clash against high-flying Sunderland. Manager Marti Cifuentes will be feeling the pressure as his side, currently struggling in form, also deals with fresh injury setbacks. Both striker Michael Frey and defender Kenneth Paal, a key player who has started every Championship match this season, are doubtful for the upcoming fixtures after picking up injuries during their midweek draw against Coventry City. Despite these challenges, QPR received a boost with the return of defender Jake Clarke-Salter, who played a full 90 minutes for the first time in over a month.

Jessie Stapleton Talks Life with the Black Cats and Chasing Her Irish Dream

22/10/2024 Raymond 0

Jessie Stapleton is brimming with energy as she looks forward to a golden opportunity in the Irish squad this week, following a fresh chapter in her young career. After a difficult loan spell at Reading, which saw the club relegated to the fifth tier of English football due to financial troubles, Stapleton has found new life at Sunderland. Now 19, she is thriving with regular game time in a positive environment, arriving at Ireland’s camp with renewed confidence after a derby win over Durham.

“I’m absolutely loving it,” she said ahead of Ireland’s Euro 2025 play-off semi-final against Georgia. Stapleton praised the high-level coaching and the strong team spirit, which have boosted her performance both on and off the pitch. Despite Ireland’s challenging Euro qualifier campaign, where they managed just one win, the mood is optimistic. Stapleton believes the team has learned valuable lessons and is in a strong position to take on Georgia, confident that together they can push toward their first women’s European Championship.