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Xabi Alonso’s words on his defenders reveals that Chelsea have a lot of work to do in the transfer market in the next weeks. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. Xavi Alonso has been very guarded in his press conferences so far, but something he said last week was quite revealing. In a season where there will be no European football to help share out minutes, there’s a serious need to trim the squad,…
British boxer Raven Chapman was airlifted to hospital and placed in a medically induced coma after suffering a brain bleed following a sparring session in Denmark on 24 July.The 32-year-old former world title challenger collapsed after training and was taken by helicopter to hospital, where she was diagnosed with a brain haematoma and cerebral oedema.Her management company, Vote Boxing, said Chapman underwent emergency surgery to stop the bleeding and reduce the swelling before being placed in a medically induced coma.”Over the past day, she has been taken off the sedatives and is continuing to receive treatment while awaiting medically supervised…
Manchester United have confirmed Eva Olid as their new women’s manager on a two-year deal with an option for a further 12 months.The former Hearts boss replaces Marc Skinner, who left the role by mutual consent on Monday – a month before the start of the Women’s Super League (WSL) season.Having led Hearts to their first Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) club last campaign, Spaniard Olid, 40, opted to leave Edinburgh in the summer when her contract expired.As well as clinching their first silverware, Olid also took Hearts to their first domestic final, but lost to Rangers in the 2024…
Non league club Sunderland West End fume after a vote sees them refused entry into the 11th tier despite initial acceptance. Two months ago, after careful consideration, they resigned from the Northern League Division Two (10th tier), as they faced a challenging time. On the 28th of July, they announced that they would have been welcomed to play in the Wearside League, taking the place of Silksworth who recently folded. But a week later, after confirming their fellow league opponents, their fixture list, management, and begun training, a short time to prepare for the new season, they have been dealt…
Haney’s plans changed dramatically over the past several days. Shakur Stevenson publicly ended hopes of their matchup, removing the biggest fight available. Shortly afterward, mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis declined the WBO-ordered title fight, leaving Haney free to pursue a different direction. The Australian southpaw captured the IBF title in June. Fighting Paro gives Haney a chance to collect a second welterweight belt rather than defend against a lower-ranked contender. It also pairs him with a reigning champion coming off the biggest victory of his career in a matchup with genuine unification stakes. The business case is strong for both sides.…
The Hundred women’s competition, Old TraffordManchester Super Giants 85-9 (100 balls): MacDonald-Gay 18* (14); Prendergast 4-18Welsh Fire (91 balls): Wareham 17 (12); Ecclestone 3-14Welsh Fire won by three wicketsScorecard. TableIreland international Orla Prendergast took 4-18 as Welsh Fire beat Manchester Super Giants by three wickets at Old Trafford.Playing only her second Hundred match after arriving as an injury replacement for Sophie Devine, the seamer tore through the Super Giants’ top-order as the hosts slipped to 24-4.Prendergast bowled Super Giants captain Meg Lanning for a golden duck, had Mady Villiers caught for five and then trapped Kathryn Bryce (4) lbw, before…
Recent links with Vinicius Junior have led many- both Arsenal fans and fans of other clubs- to question whether a manager like Mikel Arteta could tolerate a ‘maverick’ like Vinicius. In one sense, it is a reasonable question. Early in his reign, Arteta essentially ‘took on’ Mesut Ozil. Freddie Ljungberg and Unai Emery had cause to do the same before him. Emery was too paralysed by indecision (he couldn’t even name a first team captain without Hamleting it to kingdom come), Ljungberg didn’t really have the authority as an interim, though he did drop Ozil for petulantly booting his chewing…
Conor Benn challenges for world honours for the first time in his career when he faces WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia next month, and former undisputed super-lightweight ruler Josh Taylor has revealed his prediction for the fight. Benn has not fought as a welterweight since April 2022, but ‘The Destroyer’ was controversially named as the WBC’s mandatory challenger in the 147lb division when he announced his intention to return to the weight at the beginning of the year. As a result, when Garcia dethroned Mario Barrios, it seemed inevitable that Garcia-Benn would be next. Although, the Brit instead decided to…
Tiernan Lynch has left his position as Derry City manager by mutual consent after a poor run of form.The Candystripes sit sixth in the Premier Division and have won just one of their past seven games. The 50-year-old joined the side on a three-year deal in November 2024 from Larne, who won back-to-back Irish Premiership titles during his tenure.”The club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Tiernan for his professionalism, commitment and hard work during his time at Derry City,” the club posted on social media following the news. Despite making big signings such as James…
Jack Catterall finally reached the world championship tier in May. Less than three months later, his career sits in a holding pattern. The English southpaw captured the vacant WBA Regular welterweight title with a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Shakhram Giyasov in Saudi Arabia, putting himself in line for the biggest fight of his career. Instead of moving directly into another major bout, Catterall now has little choice but to wait for the outcome of Rolando “Rolly” Romero’s August 22 defense against Teofimo Lopez. The WBA ordered Catterall to face the winner within 180 days of his victory over Giyasov,…