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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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Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku in action on December 19, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Christopher Nkunku interest played down by Bayern Munich chief
Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl plays down suggestions the Bundesliga giants are bidding to sign Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku.
Jan 17, 10:58
Kasimpasa head coach Sami Ugurlu in March 2024.
Preview: Konyaspor vs. Kasimpasa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Konyaspor and Kasimpasa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 17, 10:37
Manchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho on August 10, 2024
Man United transfer news: Borussia Dortmund 'ramp up interest' in wantaway attacker
Borussia Dortmund allegedly up their interest in one of Manchester United's wantaway attackers as they bid to get a January deal over the line.
Jan 16, 15:58
Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi on December 3, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Crystal Palace make Marc Guehi exit decision?
Crystal Palace reportedly make a decision over how they wish to handle the future of defender Marc Guehi amid interest from Chelsea.
Jan 16, 15:38
Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez in September 2025.
Liverpool transfer news: Al-Hilal 'readying lucrative offer' for attacker
Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilil are allegedly readying an offer for one of Liverpool's attackers over the coming weeks.
Jan 16, 15:18
Crawley Town manager Rob Elliot on October 5, 2024
Preview: Crawley Town vs. Burton Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Crawley Town and Burton Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 16, 13:19
Stevenage head coach Alex Revell in May 2024.
Preview: Stevenage vs. Wigan Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Stevenage and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 16, 13:17
Birmingham City head coach Chris Davies in September 2024.
Preview: Birmingham City vs. Exeter City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Birmingham City and Exeter City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 16, 12:46
Lincoln City manager Michael Skubala on April 27, 2024
Preview: Northampton Town vs. Lincoln City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Northampton Town and Lincoln City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 16, 12:04
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha in December 2024.
Newcastle United vs. Wolves team news: Do Alexander Isak, Matheus Cunha return for Premier League game?
Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers announce their starting lineups for Wednesday's Premier League fixture.
Jan 15, 18:16
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez reacts on January 5, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Darwin Nunez attracting interest from two European giants?
Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez is allegedly attracting interest from two European giants during the January transfer window.
Jan 15, 16:00
Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic on October 20, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Serie A giants rebuff first loan bid for striker?
Arsenal allegedly fail with their first offer to loan a Serie A forward who could be allowed to change clubs during the January transfer window.
Jan 15, 15:38
Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah on May 2, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Is Trevoh Chalobah still fighting for long-term Stamford Bridge career?
Chelsea have allegedly recalled Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell with Crystal Palace, but where does the defender stand in the long term?
Jan 15, 15:18
Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah on May 2, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Trevoh Chalobah 'to be recalled' from Crystal Palace loan spell
Chelsea reportedly make a decision over whether to recall defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace.
Jan 15, 12:33
Kobbie Mainoo Pat Nevin composite image
Kobbie Mainoo to Chelsea latest: Deal for Man United midfielder would be a "surprise" with other areas more urgent - Nevin
Chelsea legend Pat Nevin speaks to Sports Mole about the latest transfer speculation linking the Blues with Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.
Jan 15, 11:30
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha and Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes pictured on September 15, 2024
Newcastle United vs. Wolves: Streak lasting 119 years at risk in Premier League fixture
Wolverhampton Wanderers will be defending a 119-year streak when they square off against Newcastle United in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
Jan 15, 10:45
Aston Villa's Leon Bailey celebrates scoring against Leicester City on January 4, 2025
Everton vs. Aston Villa: Unai Emery's side looking to set new club record at Goodison Park
Aston Villa will be bidding to set a new club record when they square off against Everton in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
Jan 15, 10:20
Sevilla's Loic Bade on September 1, 2024
Aston Villa transfer news: Ex-Nottingham Forest loanee in talks to return to Premier League?
Aston Villa allegedly join the race to sign a player who has previously spent a loan spell with Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest.
Jan 15, 09:53
Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen in January 2025.
Aston Villa transfer news: Deal for Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen confirmed
Aston Villa confirm they have signed Netherlands international Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund.
Jan 14, 17:57
Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield during the EFL Cup match against Northampton Town on August 13, 2024
Luton Town announce Wycombe Wanderers boss Matt Bloomfield as new head coach
Championship club Luton Town announce that Matt Bloomfield has decided to leave Wycombe Wanderers to become their new head coach.
Jan 14, 12:59
Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku in action on December 19, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Christopher Nkunku asking price set as Bayern Munich plan January approach?
Chelsea allegedly set their asking price for Christopher Nkunku amid interest from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
Jan 14, 12:38
Enzo Maresca Pat Nevin composite image
Chelsea exclusive: Club legend Pat Nevin comments on Champions League ambitions, highlights "biggest problem"
Chelsea legend Pat Nevin tells Sports Mole that "it is vital" for the Blues to qualify for next season's Champions League, as well as highlighting their potential biggest issue.
Jan 14, 12:00
Heracles head coach Erwin van de Looi in December 2024.
Preview: De Graafschap vs. Heracles - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's KNVB Beker clash between De Graafschap and Heracles, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 14, 11:07
Mathys Tel of Bayern Munich in August 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Bayern Munich director comments on Mathys Tel speculation
Bayern Munich director Christoph Freund comments on speculation that is linking Mathys Tel with a transfer to Chelsea.
Jan 14, 10:01
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez celebrates on November 9, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Darwin Nunez offer 'rejected' amid interest from former manager
Liverpool reportedly reject a mammoth offer from a Saudi Pro League club who are interested in signing Darwin Nunez.
Jan 14, 09:38
Chelsea defenders Tosin Adarabioyo and Axel Disasi in October 2024.
Chelsea transfer news: Axel Disasi 'to be left out' of squad for Bournemouth Premier League fixture
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca will reportedly leave one of his central defenders out of the squad for Tuesday's game with Bournemouth ahead of a potential exit.
Jan 14, 09:18
Tyson Fury in October 2024.
Tyson Fury announces retirement once again despite Anthony Joshua speculation
Tyson Fury takes to social media to announce - not for the first time in his career - that he is retiring from boxing.
Jan 13, 16:46
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Donyell Malen of Borussia Dortmund on December 23, 2024
Aston Villa transfer news: 'Fee agreed' for Borussia Dortmund attacker
Aston Villa have reportedly made the breakthrough in their efforts to secure a deal for a Netherlands international.
Jan 13, 13:43
Joao Felix of Chelsea, October 2024
Chelsea attacker Joao Felix told not to expect regular starts despite FA Cup double
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca suggests that one of his attacking players is no closer to regular starts despite impressing against Morecambe in the FA Cup.
Jan 13, 13:23
Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia on January 6, 2023
Man United transfer news: Defender available 'in case of good proposal'
Manchester United are allegedly prepared to part ways with an important defender if they receive a suitable proposal during the January transfer window.
Jan 13, 13:03
Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson celebrates after scoring on September 21, 2024
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca heaps praise on Nicolas Jackson goalscoring exploits despite poor form
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca praises the goalscoring exploits of Nicolas Jackson despite the forward's recent poor form.
Jan 13, 12:00
Chelsea defender Renato Veiga in December 2024.
Chelsea transfer news: Enzo Maresca comments on Renato Veiga, Borussia Dortmund speculation
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca comments on the recent speculation linking Renato Veiga with a transfer to Borussia Dortmund in January.
Jan 13, 11:39
Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin on July 30, 2024
Transfer news and rumours: Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Serie A, Burnley chasing EFL star, Fresh Edson Alvarez bid
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including a Serie A title contender chasing Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Monaco upping their interest in a West Ham United midfielder.
Jan 13, 10:59
Joseph Oosting, head coach of FC Twente on September 17, 2024
Preview: Go Ahead Eagles vs. FC Twente - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's KNVB Beker clash between Go Ahead Eagles and FC Twente, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 13, 10:31
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on January 5, 2025
Man United injury, suspension news vs. Southampton: What is impact of Arsenal heroics?
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Premier League encounter against Southampton.
Jan 13, 10:00
Jeff Smith in action during the BDO Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships on January 10, 2015
PDC Tour cards confirmed after final day of Q-School
Jim Long and Maik Kuivenhoven prevail on the final day of Q-School to secure their PDC Tour Cards, while a further 21 players are confirmed through the Order of Merit.
Jan 12, 18:44
Liverpool's Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez pictured on January 11, 2025
FA Cup fourth round draw in full: Liverpool, Manchester City to face EFL opponents
Premier League leaders Liverpool will travel to Championship side Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup fourth round after the draw was made on Sunday.
Jan 12, 18:11
 Emmanuel Agbadou  of Reims on October 26, 2024
Bristol City vs. Wolves: Defender makes debut for Premier League side in FA Cup tie
Wolverhampton Wanderers announce their starting lineup for Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie at Bristol City.
Jan 11, 11:00
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Donyell Malen of Borussia Dortmund on December 23, 2024
Aston Villa transfer news: 'New offer submitted' for Borussia Dortmund attacker
Aston Villa reportedly submit an improved offer for Borussia Dortmund attacker Donyell Malen as they bid to strengthen their forward line.
Jan 11, 09:51
Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in December 2024.
Chelsea transfer news: West Ham boss Graham Potter to move for Blues duo?
Two of Chelsea's fringe members reportedly emerge as January transfer targets for new West Ham United head coach Graham Potter.
Jan 11, 09:26