Leeds United defender Liam Cooper receives Scotland call up following Premier League survival
The 30-year-old defender has been included in Steve Clarke's 28 man squad Leeds United defender Liam Cooper has been including in Scotland's squad for the side's upcoming bout of both FIFA World Cup Play-off and UEFA Nations League fixtures. The 30-year-old staved off relegation with the Whites on the final day of the 21/22 season, and will look to secure the Tartan Army's place at next year's competition.
Further celebration for Leeds United captain Liam Cooper after leading Whites to safety
Whites captain Liam Cooper has received his latest Scotland international call, less than 24 hours after helping Leeds United to Premier League safety. Cooper's Whites ensured they avoided the drop to the Championship on the final day of the season through Sunday's 2-1 victory at Brentford which took Leeds above Burnley who blew their lines in a 2-1 loss at home to Newcastle United.
PL manager addresses transfer links with 25-year-old Manchester United star
Eddie Howe insists Newcastle still not close to signing anybody amid Dean Henderson transfer links Speaking in an interview as quoted by Italian Journalist Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe insists the club is not close to signing anyone amid links with Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson. The 25-year-old star could leave the club this summer after not being able to make regular appearances for Man United.
Departing Sheffield Wednesday man sends light-hearted message to Owls teammates and supporters
Centre-back Chey Dunkley is leaving on a free transfer this summer after the League One club opted not to renew his contract Departing Sheffield Wednesday defender Chey Dunkley hopes the club will get back in the "big leagues sooner rather than later". The 30-year-old has played his last match for the Owls and will leave Hillsborough at the end of his present deal next month.
Transfer News: Man City look set to beat Man United to 26-year-old PL star
Manchester City preparing to sign Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips after midfielder snubs Manchester United According to the Mirror, Manchester City are looking to snap up Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window after the midfielder has rejected a possible move to Manchester United.
England legend Jason Robinson returns to rugby league roots to mark World Cup milestone
Robinson was back in Leeds to see how the £19,940 National Lottery funding through the RLWC2021 CreatedBy Grants Programme is making a real difference to local kids Dual-code legend Jason Robinson returned to his first rugby club to witness how National Lottery players support is revitalising the grassroots game with just under 150 days until the Rugby League World Cup 2021.
Derbyshire man Robert Biggs jailed after attacking Billy Sharp at football match
An electrical engineer from Derbyshire who headbutted Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp has been jailed today. Robert Biggs, aged 30, from Ilkeston, floored the Sheffield United captain during a pitch invasion after Nottingham Forest beat The Blades in the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final on Tuesday night.
Oli McBurnie stamp video: did Sheffield United player stamp on Nottingham Forest fan - what he said on Twitter
The alleged stamping video comes as police charge Forest fan Robert Briggs with assault of United’s Billy Sharp Hundreds of Nottingham Forest fans rushed onto the pitch to celebrate the club’s penalty shoot-out victory over Sheffield United in the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final, but the celebrations were marred by controversy.
Man charged with assaulting Sheffield United player at the end of Nottingham Forest play-off tie
A man has been charged in connection with an assault on the pitch after Nottingham Forest’s play-off victory on May 17. It comes after Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp was allegedly assaulted as the crowd spilled on to the pitch to celebrate Forest’s win on penalties in Championship semi-final second leg play-off clash at the City Ground.
The shocking moment Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp is attacked after Nottingham Forest pitch invasion
Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp needed stitches after he was attacked by a pitch-invader following Nottingham Forest’s penalty shootout victory. The Blades’ 15-goal top-scorer was stood pitchside, where he had watched the Championship play-off final second leg with his teammates, when a supporter appeared to run up and headbutt him.
Man arrested for assault after Sheffield United's Billy Sharp left bleeding at end of match against Nottingham Forest
A man has been arrested after Sheffield United footballer Billy Sharp was allegedly assaulted on the pitch at the end of last night’s Championship play-off semi-final against Nottingham Forest. Nottinghamshire Police launched an investigation following the incident at the City Ground. The player, who had a spell at Forest in 2012-13 and was stood on the sidelines, was knocked to the ground as fans poured onto the pitch to celebrate Forest’s penalty shoot-out win.
Billy Sharp attack: Man arrested after Sheffield United captain is headbutted
A man has been arrested over an attack on Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp at last night’s Championship play-off semi-final. The 31-year-old was arrested after Sharp was headbutted as Nottingham Forest fans invaded the pitch at the City Ground after their team won a dramatic penalty shoot-out.
Where Sheffield Wednesday rank compared to Sunderland and others in highest attendances outside Premier League
Sheffield Wednesday fans played their part in the 2021/22 season that saw the Owls narrowly miss out on promotion. Darren Moore’s side fell six points short of automatic promotion in the season just gone, and fell at the play-offs as they were beaten 2-1 on aggregate by Sunderland over two legs.
How the Premier League table looks based on home results only - as Leeds United set unwanted Elland Road record
This season Leeds United have won the fewest league games at Elland Road in a single campaign in the club's history. The Whites have achieved just four wins - against Watford, Burnley, Norwich City, and Crystal Palace - in LS11 as fading performances have put their Premier League status in threat.
Liam Cooper reveals message to Leeds United team mates and makes Whites fans' admission
Captain Liam Cooper has revealed his message to his Whites team mates and made an admission about Leeds United's fans ahead of today's enormous Elland Road clash against Brighton. Third-bottom United know they will be relegated if failing to take at least a point from Sunday's 2pm kick-off against the Seagulls and next weekend's season finale at Brentford.
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And with that shift in focus comes the whirring of the rumour mill. Wednesday have a raft of loan players heading back to their parent clubs and decisions to be made by both club and players over a number of soon-to-be expiring contracts. With their retained list yet to be published it’s not entirely clear just how much work is to be done in the recruitment stakes this summer, but all indications are it’s going to be a busy one.
Sheffield United’s play-off veteran Paul Heckingbottom discusses his ups and downs in the competition
Play-off memories last a lifetime, just ask Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom. Heckingbottom, who guided the Blades to a fifth-placed finish after taking over in late November when they were sixteenth, is a veteran of five play-off campaigns. Four of them took place during his 17-year playing career.
Michael Owen faces backlash for claims his NFT project ‘can’t lose’ value
Former English football star Michael Owen has been ridiculed for claims his new line of NFTs will be unable to lose their initial value. Owen partnered with crypto startup Oceidon to roll out a collection of 1233 NFTs which tell the story of his rise in football. Social media users were quick to accuse the Ballon d’Or winner of misunderstanding basic economic principles by claiming investors cannot lose money by purchasing his digital collectibles.
When does the 2022 summer transfer window open for Doncaster Rovers and EFL rivals?
The summer transfer window is set to open soon – but what are the specifics surrounding Doncaster Rovers and their fellow English clubs? Here, we take a look at everything you need to know ahead of the window: When does the 2022 summer transfer window open for Premier League clubs?