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Darren Plant

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Darren graduated from Staffordshire University with a Sports Journalism degree in 2009 and has previously worked for news website InTheNews as well as local newspapers The Cannock Mercury and The Chase Post. Darren is a Chelsea fan but also follows Conference North side Hednesford Town. He has a big interest in darts, and plays for two different pub sides. He names his favourite sportsmen as Fernando Torres, Andy Murray and Wayne Mardle

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I am Maximus winning the 2024 Grand National.
Where to Watch Grand National Race: TV Channel & Streaming
With the 176th staging of the Grand National taking place at Aintree on Saturday, how can punters and horse racing fans alike watch the famous race?
2 hours ago
Chelsea's Marc Cucurella celebrates scoring against Leicester City on March 9, 2025
Brentford vs. Chelsea: Enzo Maresca's side looking to extend 25-year streak in Premier League game
Chelsea will be bidding to extend a 25-year streak when they make the short trip to face Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
10 hours ago
Chelsea's Wesley Fofana on March 16, 2025
Chelsea injury news: Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia updates provided by Enzo Maresca ahead of Brentford fixture
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals whether Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia will be available to face Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
13 hours ago
I am Maximus winning the 2024 Grand National.
What is the ideal weight, age to win the Grand National?
There is a large element of luck which comes with predicting the winner of the Grand National, but are you able to look at other factors rather than just the odds?
13 hours ago
Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford celebrates with Marco Asensio on February 28, 2025
Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest: Unai Emery's side could make club history in Premier League fixture
Aston Villa could achieve a club first when they play host to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday evening.
14 hours ago
Sparta Rotterdam head coach Maurice Steijn on December 22, 2024
Preview: Sparta Rotterdam vs. NEC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between Sparta Rotterdam and NEC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
15 hours ago
Heracles head coach Erwin van de Looi in December 2024.
Preview: RKC Waalwijk vs. Heracles - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between RKC Waalwijk and Heracles, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
15 hours ago
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca in April 2025.
Chelsea 1-0 Spurs: Enzo Maresca admits to "mistake" he made during Premier League win
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca claims that he made a "mistake" as the Blues edged their way to a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Thursday's London derby.
16 hours ago
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates with Nicolas Jackson on September 21, 2024
Chelsea vs. Spurs team news: Starting lineups confirmed with Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson decisions made by Enzo Maresca
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur confirm their starting lineups for Thursday's Premier League game at Stamford Bridge.
1 day ago
Las Palmas forward Fabio Silva in November 2024.
Wolves transfer news: Fabio Silva 'asking price set' ahead of likely summer exit
Wolverhampton Wanderers allegedly set the asking price of Fabio Silva - currently on loan at Las Palmas - ahead of the summer transfer window.
1 day ago
Crawley Town boss Scott Lindsey on August 20, 2024
Preview: Stevenage vs. Crawley Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Stevenage and Crawley Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
1 day ago
Millwall Head Coach Neil Harris looks on on November 23, 2024
Preview: Shrewsbury Town vs. Cambridge United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Shrewsbury Town and Cambridge United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
1 day ago
Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson on October 12, 2024
Preview: Peterborough United vs. Northampton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Peterborough United and Northampton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
1 day ago
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on January 21, 2025
Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa team news: Does Ollie Watkins return for Marcus Rashford?
Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa announce their first XIs for Wednesday's Premier League game.
2 days ago
Chelsea's Enzo Maresca on March 12, 2025
Enzo Maresca plays down Chelsea stars losing to Under-21s in training, reiterates high demands
Head coach Enzo Maresca attempts to play down some of his Chelsea stars losing convincingly to the club's Under-21s in training during the international break.
3 days ago
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates with Nicolas Jackson on September 21, 2024
Chelsea injury news: Enzo Maresca delivers Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson update ahead of Tottenham Hotspur game
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals whether Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson will be in a position to face Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night.
3 days ago
Villarreal striker Thierno Barry in March 2025.
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'eyeing €40m summer move' for La Liga striker to rival Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea are reportedly contemplating whether to launch a €40m (£33.43m) approach for a striker currently impressing in La Liga.
3 days ago
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha in December 2024.
Liverpool transfer news: Premier League leaders 'lining up' move for £62.5m striker to replace Darwin Nunez
Liverpool are allegedly lining up a big-money move for a Premier League forward to replace the struggling Darwin Nunez.
3 days ago
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on March 11, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot delivers latest update on Real Madrid-linked Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool boss Arne Slot delivers another update on Trent Alexander-Arnold amid strengthening speculation that he has agreed to sign for Real Madrid.
3 days ago
Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford during his side's FA Cup match against Preston North End, on March 30, 2025
Manchester United transfer news: Ruben Amorim delivers update on future of Antony, Marcus Rashford
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim delivers an update on the futures of Antony and Marcus Rashford as they continue their impressive loan stints elsewhere.
3 days ago
Roma coach Daniele De Rossi in August 2024
Wolverhampton Wanderers 'held talks' with former Roma boss prior to Gary O'Neil exit
Wolverhampton Wanderers allegedly held discussions with a former Roma manager earlier in the season when they were contemplating who should take the club forward.
4 days ago
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde on January 18, 2025
Chelsea transfer decision: Jules Kounde 'informs' Barcelona of contract intentions
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde reportedly takes a specific stance regarding contract negotiations amid alleged interest from Chelsea.
4 days ago
Matheus Cunha for Wolverhampton Wanderers on November 9, 2024
Wolves transfer news: Matheus Cunha posts 59-second social media video, claims 'misinterpretation' of interview comments
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha takes to social media to address comments that he made regarding his future in a recent interview.
4 days ago
Nottingham Forest forward Chris Wood in February 2025.
Nottingham Forest injury news: Chris Wood update provided by Nuno Espirito Santo ahead of Manchester United game
Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo provides an update on the fitness of Chris Wood ahead of Tuesday's Premier League fixture against Manchester United.
4 days ago
Assane Diao of Como on February 23, 2025
Manchester United transfer news: 'Scout sent' to watch highly-rated Como attacker
Manchester United allegedly send scouts to assess the development of one of Como's highly-rated attacking players.
4 days ago
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Andre and Joao Gomes pictured on February 9, 2025
Wolves vs. West Ham United: Vitor Pereira's bidding to avoid ending 103-year streak in Premier League game
Wolverhampton Wanderers will be looking to avoid ending a 103-year streak when they square off against West Ham United in the Premier League on Tuesday night.
4 days ago
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha in December 2024.
Wolves transfer news: Matheus Cunha comments defended by Vitor Pereira amid speculation
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira plays down the significance of recent comments made by Matheus Cunha regarding his future.
4 days ago
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates after West Ham United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka scores an own goal on February 3, 2025
Club World Cup: Chelsea opponents may be decided by one-off playoff tie after team expulsion
Chelsea seemingly face a wait before discovering who will complete their group at the Club World Cup in June.
5 days ago
Serbia's Vanja Milinkovic-Savic in action on June 4, 2024 [IMAGO]
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'to rival' Manchester City for in-demand Serie A goalkeeper with release clause
Chelsea are allegedly prepared to rival Manchester City in the race to secure a deal for a Serie A goalkeeper during the summer transfer window.
5 days ago
Former England manager Walter Winterbottom in 1962.
England managers: Can you name every person to have been permanent boss of the Three Lions?
To mark what would have been Walter Winterbottom's 112th birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name every permanent England manager in history.
5 days ago
Notts County manager Stuart Maynard on August 22, 2024
Preview: Notts County vs. MK Dons - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's League Two clash between Notts County and MK Dons, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
5 days ago
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates with Nicolas Jackson on September 21, 2024
Chelsea injury, suspension list and return dates for Tottenham Hotspur: Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur.
5 days ago
Nottingham Forest's Ryan Yates celebrates on March 29, 2025
FA Cup semi-final draw: Man City, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace learn last-four opponents
The remaining five Premier League teams left in the FA Cup learn their semi-final opponents ahead of their Wembley Stadium dates next month.
5 days ago
Rotherham United manager Steve Evans during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Wycombe Wanderers and Rotherham United at Adams Park, High Wycombe, England, on 24 August 2024. [on August 25, 2024]
League One club Rotherham United sack manager Steve Evans, replacement named
Rotherham United announce they have sacked manager Steve Evans on the back of Saturday's heavy defeat to Crawley Town.
6 days ago
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on January 21, 2025
Preston North End vs. Aston Villa team news: Unai Emery makes Ollie Watkins decision for FA Cup quarter-final tie
Preston North End and Aston Villa announce their starting lineups for Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final at Deepdale.
6 days ago
Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest celebrates scoring the opener against Southampton on January 19, 2025
Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Nottingham Forest: Visitors looking to end 27-year streak in FA Cup quarter-final tie
Nottingham Forest will be looking to end a 27-year streak when they square off against Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday evening.
7 days ago
Victor Osimhen celebrates after Galatasaray's second goal on September 14, 2024
Nottingham Forest transfer news: Evangelos Marinakis 'planning ambitious' bid for international forward
Nottingham Forest are allegedly prepared to involve themselves in the race to sign Napoli forward Victor Osimhen during the summer transfer window.
7 days ago
Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke pictured on August 25, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Aston Villa 'leading the race' to sign attacker in summer window
Aston Villa are reportedly regarded as the frontrunners to secure a deal for a Chelsea attacker during the summer transfer window.
7 days ago
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on January 21, 2025
Aston Villa injury news: Unai Emery provides update, hints at rotation ahead of Preston North End FA Cup tie
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery provides an update and hints at his potential selection ahead of Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final at Preston North End.
7 days ago
Erik Pieters in December 2024.
Derby County transfer news: Former Netherlands international arrives at Rams on free transfer
Derby County announce they have bolstered their Championship survival hopes with the signing of a former Netherlands international.
8 days ago