Darren Plant
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Preview: Lincoln City vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Lincoln City and Reading, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 19, 10:15
Christian Kist hits nine-darter in defeat at PDC World Championship, Nathan Aspinall battles to Leonard Gates win
Christian Kist hits the first nine-darter at the 2025 PDC World Championship on the way to a defeat to Madars Razma.
Dec 19, 00:06
Mykhaylo Mudryk: Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reveals support for winger after failed drugs test
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reiterates that Mykhaylo Mudryk has the support of the club after the winger's failed drugs test.
Dec 18, 15:58
Spurs vs. Man United: Marcus Rashford question posed to Ange Postecoglou ahead of EFL Cup tie
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou delivers a categorical answer when quizzed on the future of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.
Dec 18, 15:38
Liverpool transfer news: Could Ryan Gravenberch leave Anfield in 2025?
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch reportedly takes a stance regarding his future at Anfield ahead of 2025.
Dec 18, 15:18
Chelsea transfer news: Enzo Maresca reveals Josh Acheampong preference regarding potential loan
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals how long it took for Josh Acheampong to make an impression on him during the summer.
Dec 18, 13:47
Chelsea transfer news: Josh Acheampong future resolved by Premier League giants
Chelsea announce that they agreed a new long-term contract with one of their starlets from the academy system.
Dec 18, 13:13
Preview: Crewe Alexandra vs. Colchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's League Two clash between Crewe Alexandra and Colchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 18, 09:30
Fallon Sherrock edged out by Ryan Meikle in PDC World Championship first round
Fallon Sherrock misses out on a place in the second round of the PDC World Championship after being edged out by Ryan Meikle on Tuesday night.
Dec 17, 22:38
Mike De Decker loses to Luke Woodhouse in PDC World Championship second round
Luke Woodhouse produces one of the early surprises of the PDC World Championship by dumping out a 2024 major winner on Tuesday afternoon.
Dec 17, 16:45
Liverpool transfer news: Mohamed Salah edging closer to contract decision?
Mohamed Salah is allegedly moving closer to making a final decision over whether he will sign a new contract with Liverpool.
Dec 17, 15:58
Aston Villa transfer news: Serie A giants 'bewitched' by Jhon Duran ability
Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran is allegedly attracting fresh interest in his signature with a Serie A club said to have emerged as admirers.
Dec 17, 15:38
Liverpool transfer news: Teenage Sunderland striker to be targeted by Premier League leaders?
Liverpool are allegedly contemplating whether to up their efforts to secure a deal for a Sunderland prospect in 2025.
Dec 17, 15:18
Leeds United transfer news: Championship rival ahead in race for Aston Villa starlet Louie Barry?
Leeds United are allegedly not regarded as the frontrunners to win the race for Aston Villa forward Louie Barry during the January transfer window.
Dec 17, 13:24
Mykhaylo Mudryk: What level of ban could Chelsea winger be facing for failed drugs test?
After it was revealed that Mykhaylo Mudryk had failed a drugs test, how long could the Chelsea winger be banned for if he is subsequently charged by the Football Association?
Dec 17, 12:55
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha charged by Football Association after Ipswich Town fracas
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha is charged by the Football Association for his part in the fracas that ensued after Saturday's defeat to Ipswich Town.
Dec 17, 11:49
Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk breaks silence on failed drugs test
Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk takes to social media to address a failed drugs test that was confirmed by the Premier League outfit on Tuesday.
Dec 17, 11:05
Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk 'tests positive for banned substance', club responds
Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk faces the possibility of a ban from football after allegedly failing a recent drugs test.
Dec 17, 10:32
Arsenal transfer news: Jakub Kiwior 'makes decision over future'
Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior allegedly decides whether he would entertain a transfer away from the Emirates Stadium in January.
Dec 16, 23:58
Man City transfer news: Possible Kyle Walker replacement identified ahead of 2025?
Manchester City allegedly view one of their former academy players as a potential long-term alternative to Kyle Walker.
Dec 16, 23:38
Wolves manager latest. 'Terms verbally agreed' with expected Gary O'Neil successor
Wolverhampton Wanderers allegedly verbally agree personal terms with their identified successor to Gary O'Neil, who was sacked on Sunday.
Dec 16, 23:18
Arsenal transfer news: Could Chelsea's Raheem Sterling cut short loan stint in January?
Arsenal winger Raheem Sterling reportedly takes a firm stance with regards to whether he would considering cutting short his loan spell at the Emirates Stadium.
Dec 16, 17:50
Spurs transfer news: Lens midfielder on radar ahead of 2025?
Tottenham Hotspur are allegedly contemplating whether to make an approach for a Lens midfielder during the January transfer window.
Dec 16, 15:58
Manchester United transfer news: Harry Maguire reveals latest on contract situation
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire provides an update on his contractual situation at Old Trafford.
Dec 16, 15:38
Manchester United team leaks: Ruben Amorim 'questions two players' over early lineup news
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim allegedly questions two of his players over allegations regarding starting lineups being leaked on social media.
Dec 16, 15:18
Wolves transfer news: Midlands duo 'leading chase' for former Premier League defender
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest are allegedly contemplating whether to make a formal approach for a former Premier League defender.
Dec 15, 15:49
Wolves sack Gary O'Neil: Vitor Pereira holds talks to move to Molineux?
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly identify their preferred replacement for Gary O'Neil, who was removed from his position as head coach on Sunday.
Dec 15, 14:52
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa: Nuno Espirito Santo's team end 29-year wait in Premier League win
Nottingham Forest end a 29-year wait as they record a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday night.
Dec 14, 20:11
Chelsea vs. Brentford: Enzo Maresca waxes lyrical about Thomas Frank's style of play
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca heaps praise on Brentford counterpart Thomas Frank ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture between the two clubs.
Dec 14, 11:18
Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson reveals Aston Villa transfer could have happened in 2023
Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson reveals that he had been on the brink of joining Aston Villa during the 2023 January transfer window.
Dec 14, 10:25
Chelsea vs. Brentford: Cole Palmer bidding to emulate Mohamed Salah Premier League feat
Cole Palmer will be bidding to emulate a feat last achieved by Mohamed Salah when Chelsea play host to Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday evening.
Dec 14, 10:01
Wolves midfielder Mario Lemina replaced as captain on permanent basis in aftermath of West Ham squabble
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Gary O'Neil reveals that Mario Lemina has been removed from his position as club captain, just days after an on-pitch squabble at West Ham United.
Dec 13, 14:05
Chelsea transfer news: European clubs planning Harvey Vale move in January?
Chelsea midfielder Harvey Vale is allegedly attracting widespread interest in his signature ahead of the January transfer window.
Dec 13, 13:30
Manchester United transfer news: Alejandro Garnacho stance taken ahead of January?
Manchester United allegedly determine their stance regarding the potential availability of Alejandro Garnacho ahead of the January transfer window.
Dec 13, 12:58
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners, Real Madrid 'learn asking price' for Palmeiras starlet Vitor Reis
Arsenal and Real Madrid are among the clubs who learn the asking price of Palmeiras starlet Vitor Reis.
Dec 13, 12:38
Chelsea transfer news: Will Carney Chukwuemeka attract Premier League offers in January?
Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka may allegedly struggle to attract concrete Premier League offers during the January transfer window.
Dec 13, 12:18
Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa: Can Chris Wood continue peculiar record against this opponent?
Nottingham Forest forward Chris Wood could potentially extend a peculiar record against Aston Villa when the teams square off at the City Ground on Saturday evening.
Dec 13, 11:04
Preview: NAC Breda vs. AZ Alkmaar - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between NAC Breda and AZ Alkmaar, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 13, 10:32
Chelsea injury, suspension news vs. Astana: Romeo Lavia, Joao Felix latest
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League encounter with Brentford.
Dec 13, 10:00
Wolves head coach Gary O'Neil publicly backed by chairman Jeff Shi in statement
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Gary O'Neil receives the public backing of chairman Jeff Shi despite the club's poor form in the Premier League.
Dec 12, 15:06
