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Man United appoint Jason Wilcox as sporting director: his road to Old Trafford summed up in 4 sentences
Jason Wilcox has been officially appointed as a new sporting director at Manchester United.The 53-year-old is key appointment at Old Trafford as part of the overhaul following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's takeover.
Manchester United
4 days ago
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Billy Koumetio out on loan to Championship club
Liverpool's somewhat forgotten prospect Billy Koumetio has joined Blackburn Rovers on loan until the end of the season.The fans' interest in the towering French centre-back peaked in 2020 when he impressed Jurgen Klopp in pre-season.
Liverpool
2 months ago
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Crystal Palace close in on Championship midfielder after Daniel Munoz signing
Crystal Palace seem to be closing in on their second signing of the 2024 winter transfer window after recently announcing the acquisition of Colombian defender Daniel Munoz.As per Fabrizio Romano, the Eagles are close to finalizing a deal with Blackburn Rovers for the signing of midfielder Adam Wharton.
3 months ago
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How Lewandowski's career was affected by volcano eruption - it would've been totally different
"In 2010, I had the opportunity to move to Blackburn Rovers but first I wanted to see what Blackburn looked like and visit the training ground," remembers Robert Lewandowski."I even met with manager, Sam Allardyce.
Barcelona
4 months ago
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Butterfly effect? Recalling how volcano eruption altered Robert Lewandowski's career path
Do you believe in the butterfly effect? For context: it's the concept that suggests that even a slight change in a chain of events can have significant effects on our lives. In 2010, Robert Lewandowski was on the brink of signing for Blackburn Rovers - a potential career step-up for the 22-year-old striker, who represented Lech Poznan back then.
Barcelona
5 months ago
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Goals, missed chances, Reece & Benoit return: Chelsea v Blackburn extended highlights (video)
Chelsea defeated Blackburn in the League Cup Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.Benoit Badiashile and Raheem Sterling got their names on the scoresheet in what proved to be a tightly contested fixture against the Championship side.
Chelsea
5 months ago
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'Long ass 3 months': Reece James marks return from injury with social media post
Reece James missed about nine weeks with a hamstring injury, getting his first minutes after recovering off the bench in the Arsenal game on October 21.The Blackburn game marked the 23-year-old's first start since August and the Chelsea captain took to Instagram to celebrate the occasion.
Chelsea
5 months ago
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'It's been a difficult period': Badiashile reacts to scoring on injury return
Benoit Badiashile missed almost six months of action after suffering a hamstring injury in May.After two appearances on the bench, the defender made his return in Chelsea's League Cup game against Blackburn on Wednesday.
Chelsea
5 months ago
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'It looked like a pre-season game': Pochettino gives honest assessment of Blackburn win
Chelsea defeated Blackburn 2-0 in the League Cup on Wednesday evening, booking a place in the quarter-finals.It wasn't an easy win for the Blues as they struggled to score their chances in front of goal while the Championship opposition made life difficult for Chelsea on a few occasions.
Chelsea
5 months ago
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FT. Chelsea 2-0 Blackburn: LIVE updates, reactions, stats and more
✍️Summary of the gameChelsea started the game with so much intensity with Jackson winning a corner as early as the first minute. But things slowed down after that Blackburn grew into the game.
Chelsea
5 months ago
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Chelsea XI vs Blackburn unveiled
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Cucurella, Badiashile, Disasi, James; Enzo, Ugochukwu, Gallagher; Palmer, Sterling, Jackson SUBS: Petrovic, Colwill, Gusto, Maatsen, Caicedo, Castledine, Matos, Madueke, WashingtonChelsea need a win to bounce back from the painful defeat to Brentford at home last weekend. If the Blues can overcome the Championship team they will book a place in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal.
Chelsea
5 months ago
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'Start him in the next 4-5 games': Chelsea fans want one player replaced, not just against Blackburn
Chelsea fans are ramping up support for Dorde Petrovic to start the game against Blackburn later today. It seems like the natural thing to rest Robert Sanchez considering the new Serbian goalie is yet to make his Chelsea debut.
Chelsea
5 months ago
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Change up top: fans select preferred Chelsea XI to face Blackburn in Carabao Cup
Chelsea take on Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup this evening as the Blues look to bounce back from the weekend's defeat to Brentford.We had asked fans to tell us who they believe should be in the starting XI for tonight's game.
Chelsea
5 months ago
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Reece James to start v Blackburn & 2 other big stories you could've missed
Reece James to start v Blackburn Pochettino has confirmed that the captain is fully fit and will be given a start in the League Cup.Poch laments Nkunku injuryThe head coach says that while this is not an excuse, the injury to the Frenchman has had a massive negative impact on the Blues' performance.
Chelsea
5 months ago
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What should be Chelsea's starting XI v Blackburn?
Chelsea entertain Blackburn at Stamford Bridge in the League Cup Round of 16 game on Wednesday (KO 7:45 UK time).The Blues will have to do without Mykhaylo Mudryk, Armando Broja, Romeo Lavia, Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka, Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana and, of course, Christopher Nkunku.
Chelsea
6 months ago
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'It's about the process': Poch sends message to Chelsea fans
Mauricio Pochettino has come up with his own version of 'trust the process' as he was asked to send a message to fans at a press conference."It's difficult to keep your feelings but it's normal," the Argentine said, as quoted by France 24.
Chelsea
6 months ago
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Carabao Cup game followed by scary schedule: a look at Chelsea's next 5 games
Chelsea's bad performance against Brentford comes at the wrong time. Following a Carabao Cup game against Blackburn, they face a very tough Premier League schedule.
Chelsea
6 months ago
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Chelsea's next 5 fixtures after Arsenal draw
Chelsea have drawn 2-2 against Arsenal. The next game is a week away — the Blues will entertain Brentford at the Bridge.
Chelsea
6 months ago
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Back in action at the weekend: a reminder of Chelsea's next 5 fixtures
Chelsea's next five games across all competitions:vs Arsenal (home) — Premier League — October 21vs Brentford (home) — Premier League — October 28vs Blackburn Rovers (home) — EFL Cup — November 1vs Tottenham (away) — Premier League — November 6vs Manchester City (home) — Premier League — November 12
Chelsea
6 months ago
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Another game this week: a look at Chelsea's next 5 fixtures
Chelsea's next five games in all competitions:vs Burnley (away) — Premier League — October 7vs Arsenal (home) — Premier League — October 21vs Brentford (home) — Premier League — October 28vs Blackburn Rovers (home) — EFL Cup — November 1vs Tottenham (away) — Premier League — November 6
Chelsea
6 months ago
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West London derby up next: a look at Chelsea's following 5 fixtures
After Chelsea defeated Brighton in the Carabao Cup, they will aim to keep the run of positive results running despite winning just one Premier League game so far.Next up, the Blues will be hosted by Fulham.
Chelsea
7 months ago
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Chelsea to face Blackburn in League Cup Fourth Round
Chelsea will face Blackburn at home in the next stage of the League Cup. The game will be played in the week commencing October 30.
Chelsea
7 months ago
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'It was cheating': Chris Sutton accuses Man United of benefitting from 'big club bias' for Forest penalty
Former Blackburn Rovers striker Chris Sutton has accused Man United of having referees in their pockets after they received a penalty in the 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.He wrote for the Daily Mail: “It is easy to see why some opponents can feel there is a ‘big club bias’.
Manchester United
8 months ago
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Fabinho to play in Baghdad & 2 more under-radar stories at Liverpool
Fabinho to play in Baghdad, Iran & UzbekistanFabinho's new side Al Ittihad's AFC Champions League groups were allotted today and the former Liverpool midfielder is set to visit Baghdad, Iraq to play against Air Force Club, Isfahan in Iran to face Sepahan SC and Olmaliq in Uzbekistan to face AGMK FC.Burnley launch bid for Liverpool-linked attackerDutch reporter Rik Elfrink claims that Burnley are prepared to pay over €20m for PSV right-sided winger Johan Bakayoko.
Liverpool
8 months ago
19
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Tyler Morton back in training after four-month injury layoff
Tyler Morton is in the final stages of recovery from a metatarsal injury and has returned to training on Tuesday, the Liverpool Echo report.The midfielder picked up an injury back in April while on loan with Blackburn last season so it's been a four-month recovery for him.
Liverpool
8 months ago
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Alan Shearer gives his seal of approval to Harry Kane's big move, as record stays intact
Alan Shearer has given his seal of approval to Harry Kane's big move to Bayern Munich after the official signing was confirmed. The Allianz Arena will be Kane's new home after a £100 million deal was settled between the clubs.
8 months ago
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Former EPL goalkeeper Brad Friedel explains why Alisson is the best goalkeeper right now
Brad Friedel, a former Premier League goalkeeper, shared his expert opinion on the ongoing debate between Alisson and Ederson. During an interview with talkSPORT he offered his insights.
Liverpool
9 months ago
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Every time a Premier League striker scored 30+ GOALS before Erling Haaland: Kevin Phillips, Cristiano Ronaldo & more
👀 You can also check this post in a video formatVeni, vidi, vici — this is how you can describe Erling Haaland’s first season in the Premier League. Not only did the young Norwegian score more than anybody else, but he also smashed the all-time record for goals in the Premier League era.
9 months ago
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Ten Hag discloses how many minutes he saw Phil Jones train this season
Erik ten Hag on Phil Jones: "Yes, [we saw him in training for] 20 minutes, first training of the year! "He has a great career, what he achieved, winning the FA Cup, winning Europa League being present at two World Cups, massive career at Man United. All the credits for his career.
Manchester United
11 months ago
23
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'You'll always be a Red': Man United confirm Phil Jones' exit after 12 years
Man United has confirmed that Phil Jones will leave the club when his contract expires in the summer.The central defender joined the club in 2011 from Blackburn Rovers and won the league in the following season (2012/13), Sir Alex Ferguson's final campaign in charge.
Manchester United
11 months ago
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Tyler Morton out for the season after picking up metatarsal injury with Blackburn
Liverpool have confirmed that loanee Tyler Morton will miss the rest of his season on loan with Blackburn after picking up a foot injury.The club statement read:"The midfielder suffered a fractured metatarsal during Saturday's game with Preston North End that will bring an end to his 2022-23 campaign.
Liverpool
1 year ago
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'He is jealous to be looking and seeing Arsenal just miles ahead of them': Chris Sutton has criticised Ten Hag for his comments about Arsenal
Earlier this month, Erik Ten Hag made a statement in which he expressed his frustration with his team's injury struggles, while also claiming that Arsenal have had a fully fit squad this season. This comment raised some eyebrows, given that Arsenal has also experienced a fair share of injury setbacks this season.
Arsenal
1 year ago
15
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'One of our best until he's not': Blackburn fans give honest opinion on Tyler Morton
Tyler Morton signed a new contract with Liverpool earlier this week. It sparked a renewed interest in the young midfielder who is currently on loan with Blackburn.
Liverpool
1 year ago
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How is Tyler Morton doing on loan? Enough to have fans joking he'll be like a new midfield signing - explained
On Wednesday, Liverpool announced that Tyler Morton had signed a new deal with the club.The 20-year-old central midfielder already has some first-team experience at Anfield.
Liverpool
1 year ago
9
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Liverpool make contact for Rennes player & 2 other under-radar stories
Liverpool 'make contact' for Terrier signingAs per French outlet Media Foot, Liverpool have made contact with Rennes over the possibility of signing forward Martin Terrier.The winger has contributed 17 goals for them this season and can play as a left-winger as well as a no.
Liverpool
1 year ago
49
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OFFICIAL: Tyler Morton signs new long-term contract with Liverpool
Tyler Morton, currently on loan at Blackburn Rovers has penned a new long-term deal with Liverpool.The youngster was back at the AXA training ground to sign the documents and said: "I'm absolutely buzzing.
Liverpool
1 year ago
11
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'Man United? Get out of here! You might as well say Blackburn': Jermaine Pennant on top-four race
Speaking on talkSPORT radio, former Premier League winger Jermaine Pennant said: "Champions: Manchester City. Runners-up: Arsenal.
Manchester United
1 year ago
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'Champions: Man City. Runners-up: Arsenal': Jermaine Pennant expects Gunners to fall short in title race
Speaking on talkSPORT radio, former Gunner Jermaine Pennant said: "Champions: Manchester City. Runners-up: Arsenal.
Arsenal
1 year ago
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21
'Skrtel had hair all this time?': Fresh Benitez pic goes viral
Martin Skrtel has shared a pic of himself and Rafa Benitez after the Liverpool Legends' clash against Manchester United's Legends."It was nice to see you again boss 👍🏼"It is still so unusual to see non-bald Martin!Some of the Reddit reactions to this one are pure gold.
Liverpool
1 year ago
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Volcano eruption once stopped Lewandowski transfer to Premier League: 'If I had gone there, it would've been nice'
In 2010, Robert Lewandowski was close to signing for Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League. Robert, 21 years old at the time, was playing in Poland for Lech Poznan and a transfer to England would've been a step-up in his career.
Barcelona
1 year ago
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Championship Table
Championship
Championship
FA Cup
EFL Cup
Team
P
M
1
Leicester City
94
44
2
Leeds United
90
45
3
Ipswich Town
89
43
4
Southampton
84
44
5
West Brom
72
44
6
Norwich City
72
44
7
Hull City
69
44
8
Coventry City
63
43
9
Middlesbrough
63
44
10
Preston North End
63
44
11
Cardiff City
62
44
12
Bristol City
59
44
13
Sunderland
56
44
14
Swansea City
56
44
15
Watford
53
44
16
Queens Park Rangers
53
45
17
Millwall
53
44
18
Stoke City
50
44
19
Blackburn
49
44
20
Plymouth Argyle
48
44
21
Sheffield Wednesday
47
44
22
Birmingham City
46
44
23
Huddersfield Town
44
44
24
Rotherham United
24
44
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Sammie Szmodics
Blackburn
25
Adam Armstrong
Southampton
20
Crysencio Summerville
Leeds United
19
Morgan Whittaker
Plymouth Argyle
19
Che Adams
Southampton
16