Does Newcastle United deserve this reputation?

‘There is no confidence-inspiring appearance’ Richard Brinsley Sheridan wrote in The School For Scandal (1777). The Anglo-Irish playwright’s words rang a bell after Saturday’s FA Cup match against Bournemouth, as did the better-known proverb “appearances are deceiving”. Here’s another proverb: “First impressions are the most lasting.” Appearances, impressions, reputations; they are all related to each […]

Eddie Howe delivers key messages ahead of Newcastle United’s semi-final against Manchester City

Eddie Howe has spoken before Newcastle United take on Manchester City. NUFC are looking forward to a third Carabao Cup semi-final in four seasons. The first leg kicks off at St James’ Park on Tuesday evening at 8pm. Eddie Howe and his team want to make it five wins in a row, after victories over […]

‘Hugely impressive’: Middlesbrough summer recruit praised by Sky Sports man News: The72 – Football League News

Middlesbrough right-back Callum Brittain has been ‘hugely impressive’ this season, he says Air sports husband Simeon Gholam. The Middlesbrough defender has been named in Gholam’s Championship Team of the season so far. Boro dived to draw him signed from fellow second division side Blackburn Rovers last summer and has since become a key member of […]

Sheffield United position on 23-year-old shared by Chris Wilder News: The72 – Football League News

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has done just that said he wants to keep Harrison Burrows between now and the end of the January transfer window. The Sheffield United left back has been linked with a move to Trabzonspor this winter Air sports. He is under contract with SUFC until the summer of 2028, meaning […]

“A problem…”: Henrik Pedersen shares injury latest on Sheffield Wednesday player News: The72 – Football League News

Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen has done that said Yisa Alao suffered a hamstring problem this weekend. Sheffield Wednesday handed the promising youngster a start against Premier League side Brentford in the FA Cup third round on Saturday. SWFC were beaten 2-0 by the Bees at Hillsborough and are now out of the competition. Image […]

Barcelona makes history against Real Madrid with victory in the Super Cup final

Barcelona recorded a thrilling victory over Real Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana on Sunday evening, winning the first trophy of the 2025/26 season. It was Barca’s fourth trophy under Hansi Flick, after the LaLiga title, the Supercopa de España and victory in the Copa del Rey last season. They have now won a record […]

Semenyo first Manchester City player since Aguero to make his debut

Antoine Semenyo enjoyed a Manchester City debut to remember after starring in the club’s FA Cup victory over Exeter City at the Etihad. Semenyo completed his £62.5million transfer from Bournemouth on Friday before being immediately named in the starting line-up for the FA Cup third round tie. City produced a dominant performance to beat League […]