James Anderson claimed his 691st Test wicket six months shy of his 42nd birthday – DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP via Getty Images Ask a recently retired Test match fast bowler what they miss least about playing the game and you suspect they might come up with a scenario very similar to the first day in Vizag. Losing… Read More »
At a training ground in Dungannon, youngsters assemble in the familiar mix of Liverpool, Manchester United, Celtic and Rangers jerseys. Dungannon Swifts’ head of youth development Dixie Robinson has already spotted a new name adorning the back of the jerseys. “It’s great to see so many lads wearing Conor Bradley’s name on their shirts,” he… Read More »
Southampton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz on the ball during the match against Sheffield Wednesday at St Mary’s Stadium last month – Getty Images/Bryn Lennon The team with the most football possessions in Europe this season? Manchester City, Barcelona or Bayern Munich, the three clubs that were so impressed by Pep Guardiola, may come to mind at… Read More »
Crystal Palace’s transfer of midfielder Adam Wharton from Blackburn appeared to be the Premier League’s biggest move on deadline day, with the transfer window coming to a close with the latest round of loan signings. The Eagles, who are fighting to avoid being dragged into the relegation battle, are said to have paid £18 million… Read More »