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Archie Gray continues to shine in the Premier League after his £30million move from Leeds United to Tottenham Hotspur last summer. He’s just claimed a very prestigious accolade. Leeds United fans continue to keep tabs on Archie Gray as he shines in the Premier League. And his first season in the top flight has certainly been an impressive one, too. The Leeds academy graduate has been playing in an unfamiliar centre-back role with Spurs. But Gray has shone, with Spurs fans hailing Gray’s recent performance in the 1-0 defeat against Man City where he went up against Erling Haaland. Since, Gray has been named Young Player of the…
Nick Mallett believes that Fabien Galthie is taking plenty of inspiration from Rassie Erasmus and not just for his decision to go with the 7-1 bench split. France went with the tactic for their encounter against Italy and it paid off as they hammered the Azzurri 73-24 in Rome. It remains to be seen whether Les Bleus’ boss will repeat the trick when they visit Dublin next weekend to take on Ireland in the likely Six Nations title decider, but it would not surprise Mallett given Galthie’s apparent “love” for Erasmus’ methods. Galthie’s ‘trial’ The former Springboks head coach was…
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info Yves Bissouma could only watch on from the substitutes’ bench on Wednesday evening as Tottenham fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Manchester City. Previously an undroppable in Ange Postecoglou’s first season as Spurs boss, the Mali international has unfortunately found himself in and out of the team this campaign. In the Premier League, Bissouma has started 12 games, come on as a substitute on eight occasions and…
Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Paris Saint-Germain are looking to bolster their left-back depth behind Nuno Mendes, and sporting advisor Luís Campos may be turning to Belgium for a solution. According to a recent report from Mundo Deportivo, PSG are eyeing Maxim De Cuyper from Club Brugge. The 23-year-old, whose contract runs through 2028, is considered a strong fit for Campos’ recruitment strategy. While AC Milan have also shown interest, PSG are reportedly preparing an appealing offer to bring De Cuyper to Paris. The left-back is valued at €12 million, according to Transfermarkt. Are Arsenal nearing an agreement with Maxim De Cuyper? Arsenal have reportedly started talks with De Cuyper’s…
The Springboks top stars are on the move with some leaving SA and others set to return Springboks flyhalf Handre Pollard is set to leave Leicester Tigers at the end of the season. SPRINGBOK FLYHALF ON THE MOVE Incumbent and iconic Springbok flyhalf, Pollard has been sensationally linked with a return to South Africa following the imminent end of his Leicester Tigers career. Initially, Suntory Sungoliath emerged as the ‘favourites’ for his signature. However, this has changed with the Vodacom Bulls now favourites to bring him back to SA and Loftus. “Two-time World Cup winning Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is…
John Dobson has challenged the Stormers to shake off their travel woes and start reversing a poor away record when they face the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Saturday. The Stormers have won just once in seven games on the road in all competitions this season, a worrying trend as the 10th-place Cape outfit look to push into the Vodacom URC playoff spots. With crucial away fixtures at Scarlets (22 March) and Ulster (28 March) before a four-game run at home to finish the league phase, Dobson on Friday emphasised that his team has to start delivering away from the…
Looking to add to the likes of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, Tottenham Hotspur have now reportedly made contact in pursuit of signing another two rising stars for Ange Postecoglou. Spurs’ struggles have been clear for all to see all season. Whilst they’ve suffered injury after injury to leave Postecoglou with no choice but to field makeshift backlines and blunt attacking trios, there’s an argument to be made that the Australian hasn’t helped himself at times. Remaining stubborn over his tactics, the Lilywhites have been exposed over and over again, including in a recent 1-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City. Those…
Robbie Savage believed there was a hint of controversy about West Ham’s second goal in their 2-0 win over Leicester at the London Stadium on Thursday night. After Tomas Soucek gave the Irons the lead in the 21st minute, Jannik Vestergaard’s own goal doubled the home side’s lead just before half time after he deflected in Jarrod Bowen‘s shot. Bowen’s effort came about after a James Ward-Prowse corner caused chaos in the Leicester penalty area. However, according to Savage, West Ham should not have even had that corner kick. After taking a throw-in, Kudus managed to fire an over-hit cross into the box,…
Springboks fans are all saying the same thing after Felix Jones’ return to Rassie Erasmus’ team Felix Jones and an insert of ex-Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber. Springboks fans are buzziing out Felix Jones’ return which has sparked a few conspiracy theories. Rassie Erasmus dropped a bombshell on Thursday with the announcement of Felix Jones’ return to the Springboks coaching team. The Irishman spent last year with the England coaching staff before tendering his resignation after reportedly becoming ‘unhappy’ with the work environment. He now returns to Erasmus’ backroom team having enjoyed immense success during his previous stint, helping the…
Tottenham Hotspur can still end the 2024/25 campaign on a high note despite their 1-0 loss against Manchester City on Wednesday night. Spurs have gone through a wretched luck with injuries that left the squad down to bare bones. Ange Postecoglou was forced to play with young players to fill up the numbers. However, he is now getting some of his key players back, and Spurs can expect to finish the season strongly. Wilson Odobert made his first start since September against City, while the likes of Destiny Udogie and Brennan Johnson also got some minutes. Postecoglou now hopes that…