‘I’m not stupid’ – Birmingham City’s forgotten man ready after transfer U-turn Tuesday, December 30, 2025 alfonssampsted birminghamcity championship rightback football professionalism chrisdavies defender transfer matchreport sport Alfons Sampsted is making the most of his long-awaited breakthrough at Birmingham City, finally earning his first Championship start in the 24th game of the season. The Icelandic defender impressed during Monday’s 1-1 draw … Read More
Why Southampton’s Goal Stood Amid Birmingham City’s Controversy Monday, December 29, 2025 southampton birmingham archer referee controversy football goal officiating dispute premierleague sport Birmingham City were left fuming after a controversial goal by Southampton’s Cameron Archer denied them victory at St Andrew’s. Archer’s strike, 19 minutes from time, secured a draw that many Blues felt was unfair. The source … Read More
Unai Emery Sets His Sights on Champions League Glory with Aston Villa Monday, December 29, 2025 unaiemery astonvilla championsleague premierleague football manager europaleague dreams emirates clubrecords sport Unai Emery is keeping his feet on the ground amid Aston Villa’s impressive Premier League run but doesn’t shy away from sharing his ultimate ambition: winning the Champions League. The former Arsenal manager, now at Villa’s … Read More
First Black Female England Footballer Kerry Davis Awarded MBE in Staffordshire’s New Year Honours Monday, December 29, 2025 kerrydavis mbe football diversity staffordshire newyearhonours womeninsport englandfootball community honours sport Kerry Davis, Staffordshire’s trailblazing footballer and the first Black woman to represent England at the international level, has been honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List. Recognised for her remarkable … Read More
Ollie Watkins Praises Unai Emery as Aston Villa Faces Tough Challenge at Arsenal Monday, December 29, 2025 astonvilla olliewatkins unaiemery premierleague chelsea arsenal football tactics resilience records sport Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins has expressed immense admiration for manager Unai Emery, attributing the team’s extraordinary run of form to the Spaniard’s exceptional guidance and tactical nous. Under Emery’s leadership, … Read More
Ex-West Bromwich Albion striker Andy Carroll to appear in court over non-molestation order breach Sunday, December 28, 2025 andycarroll westbrom football court nonmolestation england arrest essexpolice chelmsford legal sport Andy Carroll, the former West Bromwich Albion and England striker, is due to appear in court after being charged with breaching a non-molestation order. The 36-year-old was arrested on April 27 in connection with an alleged … Read More