England striker: VAR in the PL ‘will stop a lot of the fun’
Callum Wilson believes the introduction of VAR in the Premier League next season will result in huge anti-climaxes. The England forward was denied a second international goal on Sunday when his strike was eventually ruled out by VAR following a shirt-pull. The disappointment followed Jesse Lingard’s goal against Holland which was ruled out over a…
Carra puts Messi ahead of Van Dijk in Ballon d’Or race
Jamie Carragher says Virgil van Dijk is the best centre-back in the world – but Lionel Messi remains his prediction for the Ballon d’Or. Van Dijk is among the favourites for the award and become the first defender since Fabio Cannavaro in 2006 to win the coveted prize after a stellar year at the heart…
Man United ‘frustrated’ but convinced they can land £60m AWB
Manchester United are confident of signing ‘one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s top targets’ in Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer. United have already had a £25m bid for Wan-Bissaka rejected by Crystal Palace, as well as a ‘substantial’ offer of around £40m. The London Evening Standard offer a slightly conflicting report, suggesting that Palace turned down £35m…
Rooney tells Man Utd to buy young; warns against Bale deal
Wayne Rooney thinks Manchester United need to recruit a raft of hungry players with potential and resist splashing money on expensive marquee signings. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a major rebuilding job on his hands at Old Trafford following a dismal 2018/19 campaign. The 13-time Premier League champions, who recruited Solskjaer after sacking Jose…
Real ‘met Man Utd officials last week’ over £150m Pogba sale
Real Madrid have opened talks with Manchester United over the potential transfer of Paul Pogba to Spain, according to reports. Pogba is said to be desperate to join Real after three years of inconsistency at Old Trafford, with Neville Southall keen to see him leave United. The Daily Mail claimed on Thursday that United’s board are prepared to…
Gossip: Liverpool face revolt over £61.7m man; Man Utd plan Bale bargain
DE LIGT CONUNDRUM The Sunday Mirror reckons the potential transfer of Matthijs de Ligt to Liverpool would leave the club ‘facing dressing-room revolt’. The Reds are understood to be one of six clubs keen on the Dutch international and it still seems that nobody is closer to knowing which of those outfits De Ligt wants…
Nev urges Man Utd to swap idle Pogba for Bale
Neville Southall reckons Manchester United would benefit from a swap deal involving Paul Pogba and Gareth Bale. Pogba is said to be desperate to join Real after three years of inconsistency at Old Trafford, while Bale is not wanted by Zinedine Zidane, despite having three years remaining on a huge contract. Former Wales goalkeeper Southall…
How to write a killer CV and nail the job interview process, according to a LinkedIn executive
Image credit: Lucas Dawson. The job application and interview process can be about as stressful and time-consuming as the job itself. There are interviews, meetings, cover letters, and difficult questions coming at you constantly, and often it’s a real minefield trying to make your way through it all with your professionalism (and dignity) intact. Becky…
Ex-Liverpool star on Man Utd and Pogba: ‘It’s a complete shambles’
Paul Pogba’s current situation at Manchester United has been labelled an “utter shambles” by former Liverpool star Steve Nicol. Pogba is keen to quit Old Trafford this summer and join Real Madrid, having admitted in March that it was his ‘dream’ to play for the Spaniards. “This scrambles my brain, seriously it does,” said Nicol…
France stay grounded after ‘very emotional’ World Cup opener
Boss Corinne Diacre stressed the need for France to keep their feet on the ground after the hosts’ 4-0 victory over South Korea in the opening match of the Women’s World Cup. Eugenie Le Sommer scored early on, Wendie Renard added two headers before the break and captain Amandine Henry struck a superb late effort…