Kirchhoff absence a worry for Black Cats boss

Sunderland manager David Moyes is worried that the loss of key players like Jan Kirchhoff is taking away the 'bite' from his team. Kirchhoff was signed by Sunderland from Bayern Munich in January and the...

Forrest to bring Bhoys confidence to Scotland set-up

James Forrest is hoping the new confidence he has found at Celtic this season can be transferred to the Scotland duty this week. The Tartan Army face Lithuania at Hampden Park on Saturday before a tough...

Almanzor up for Ascot challenge

Jean-Claude Rouget is in no mood to shirk a potential rematch with Arc heroine found in the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot on October 15. Rouget pin-pointed the Ascot contest for Almanzor after he finished...

Griezmann still reaching for next level

French international Antoine Griezmann says he has much more to improve on before he can be talked about alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The forward is a contender for this year's Ballon d'Or...

Rooney full of praise for ‘superstar-in-waiting’ Rashford

Wayne Rooney has been singing the praises of his Manchester United and England teammate Marcus Rashford. The teenager has earned a senior recall from Gareth Southgate after being left out of Sam...

Republic must gather six points insists McClean

James McClean says the Republic of Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification for the 2018 World Cup could already hinge on getting maximum points this week. Martin O'Neill's side face a home game against...

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Reduced ban delights eager to return Sharapova

Former world number one Maria Sharapova says she is 'counting the days' until she can return to tennis. The five-time grand slam winner received a major boost on Tuesday with news that her two-year ban...

Everton youngster Jonjoe Kenny determined to make his mark

Everton youngster Jonjoe Kenny insists he is not merely making up the numbers this season as he tries to impress manager Ronald Koeman in the coming months. Kenny put pen to paper on a new deal with...

Sean Dyche happy with Burnley’s start

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says his current squad have made a better start in the Premier League than they did two years ago thanks to their commitment and desire. The Clarets, 1.67 to be relegated...

Didier Deschamps: ‘Give Paul Pogba more time’

France boss Didier Deschamps has urged Manchester United's fans to be patient with Paul Pogba following his summer move. The Frenchman became the world’s most expensive footballer earlier this year...