Kristian Johnson
1921 articles written
Half-Time Report: James Henry draws Wolverhampton Wanderers level at Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town are pegged back to 1-1 at half time in their Championship tie with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Portman Road.
Nov 21, 15:51
Half-Time Report: Blackburn Rovers lead in Paul Lambert's first game in charge
A Jordan Pickford own goal gives Blackburn Rovers a 1-0 half-time lead over Preston North End in Paul Lambert's first game in charge of the visitors.
Nov 21, 15:51
Half-Time Report: Birmingham City frustrated by Charlton Athletic
Birmingham City and Charlton Athletic enter the half-time break of their Championship game with the score locked at 0-0.
Nov 21, 15:50
Michael Owen: 'Arjen Robben wouldn't solve Manchester United issues'
Michael Owen says that Manchester United need to change their style of play rather than sign players such as Arjen Robben.
Nov 21, 15:16
Graeme Souness admitted to hospital
Former Liverpool and Rangers midfielder Graeme Souness is admitted to hospital in Bournemouth.
Nov 21, 14:55
Team News: Paul Lambert makes one change for Blackburn Rovers
Paul Lambert makes just one change for his first game in charge of Blackburn Rovers as they travel to Preston North End in the Championship.
Nov 21, 14:12
Team News: Clayton Donaldson missing for Birmingham City
Clayton Donaldson misses Birmingham City's game with Charlton Athletic after suffering a groin injury.
Nov 21, 14:08
Team News: Carl Ikeme, Jordan Graham back for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers make two changes to their side as they visit Ipswich Town in the Championship.
Nov 21, 14:02
Martin O'Neill: 'I want to emulate Jack Charlton, Mick McCarthy'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says that he wants to 'emulate Jack Charlton and Mick McCarthy' after qualifying for Euro 2016.
Nov 17, 22:06
Ukraine survive scare in Slovenia to qualify for Euro 2016
Ukraine qualify for Euro 2016 after a 1-1 draw in Slovenia gives them a 3-1 victory on aggregate in their qualifier.
Nov 17, 21:45
Sweden progress to Euro 2016 despite drawing second leg in Denmark
Sweden draw 2-2 in Denmark to beat their Scandinavian opponents 4-3 on aggregate and progress to Euro 2016.
Nov 17, 21:37
Bolton Wanderers appoint Trevor Birch, chairman Phil Gartside "seriously ill"
Bolton Wanderers appoint Trevor Brich as an advisor to the board as club chairman Phil Gartside falls "seriously ill".
Nov 17, 20:57
Half-Time Report: Slovenia grab a goal back to find hope against Ukraine
Slovenia lead Ukraine 1-0 at half time to reduce the aggregate score of their Euro 2016 playoff to 2-1.
Nov 17, 20:35
Half-Time Report: Zlatan Ibrahimovic puts Sweden on brink of qualification
Sweden extend their aggregate lead over Denmark to 3-1 thanks to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's first-half goal in the second leg.
Nov 17, 20:34
Ian Ayre: 'Liverpool, Los Angeles Galaxy friendly on radar'
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre says that the Reds are hoping to finalise a pre-season friendly with Steven Gerrard's current club, Los Angeles Galaxy.
Nov 17, 20:04
Team News: Slovenia make two alterations for Euro 2016 second-leg playoff with Ukraine
Slovenia make two changes to their side as they look to cause an upset and overturn a 2-0 deficit against Ukraine in their Euro 2016 second-leg playoff.
Nov 17, 19:08
Team News: Sweden make three changes for Euro 2016 second-leg playoff with Denmark
Denmark make four changes and Sweden make three for the second leg of their Euro 2016 playoff in Copenhagen.
Nov 17, 18:52
IOC president Thomas Bach confident of Russia reform before Rio 2016 Olympics
Thomas Bach is confident that any Russia athlete that is proven to be clean will be able to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Nov 14, 17:59
Paul Merson: 'Cristiano Ronaldo wouldn't fit in at Manchester United'
Paul Merson says that he would be "shocked" if Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Manchester United as he "doesn't suit" their style of play.
Nov 14, 17:39
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Carlo Ancelotti one of the best ever managers'
Sir Alex Ferguson backs Carlo Ancelotti to land a job soon and labels the Italian as "one of the best managers the game has seen".
Nov 14, 17:20
David Beckham replaced by son Brooklyn Beckham in UNICEF charity match
David Beckham is replaced by his son Brooklyn Beckham during a UNICEF charity game at Old Trafford.
Nov 14, 17:08
Divock Origi: 'Jurgen Klopp gives a lot of positive energy to Liverpool players'
Divock Origi says that Jurgen Klopp gives "a lot of positive energy" to the Liverpool squad.
Nov 14, 16:49
England fans to sing La Marseillaise at Wembley?
Reports suggest that England fans will sing the France national anthem at Wembley on Tuesday night as a show of solidarity after the Paris terror attacks.
Nov 14, 16:27
John Barnes: 'Wayne Rooney will score more than 15 goals for Manchester United this season'
Former Liverpool and England winger John Barnes backs Wayne Rooney to score more than 15 goals this season for Manchester United.
Nov 14, 16:04
Ray Wilkins: 'Aston Villa won't survive'
Former Aston Villa assistant manager Ray Wilkins says that it will be "extremely difficult" for the club to avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.
Nov 14, 15:48
Paris terror attacks outside Djibril Cisse's home
Former France striker Djibril Cisse tweets a picture of the street outside his house in Paris where terror attacks took place on Friday.
Nov 14, 15:31
Yaya Toure, Sadio Mane, Andre Ayew make African Footballer of the Year shortlist
Yaya Toure, Sadio Mane and Andrew Ayew are among a five-man shortlist for the 2015 BBC African Footballer of the Year award.
Nov 14, 15:15
Philippe Coutinho: 'Liverpool still adapting to Jurgen Klopp's style'
Philippe Coutinho says that Liverpool are working hard "every day in training" to get used to a new style of play under Jurgen Klopp.
Nov 14, 15:01
Didier Drogba rules out Chelsea return
Didier Drogba says that he will "respect" his current side Montreal Impact in the off-season and rules out a possible return to Chelsea.
Nov 14, 14:42
Jamie Carragher: 'I never thought I'd play for Alex Ferguson'
Ahead of a UNICEF charity game at Old Trafford, Jamie Carragher says that the thought of playing for Alex Ferguson had never occurred to him.
Nov 14, 14:26
Germany, Netherlands friendly in doubt
Germany may cancel their friendly against the Netherlands on Tuesday following the terrorist attacks in Paris which saw more than 100 people killed.
Nov 14, 14:12
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 1-0 Latvia - as it happened
Relive Northern Ireland's 1-0 win over Latvia as Steven Davis gave the hosts their first win in an international friendly in more than seven years.
Nov 13, 19:15
Alan Pardew: 'Crystal Palace can cope with Liverpool pressing'
Alan Pardew says that his Crystal Palace side have prepared well for their trip to Liverpool on Sunday.
Nov 7, 17:59
Sam Allardyce: 'Sunderland aren't good enough'
Sam Allardyce says that Sunderland "play with fear" and "are not good enough" after seeing his side lose 1-0 at home to Southampton.
Nov 7, 17:48
Claudio Ranieri "very proud" to manage Leicester City
Claudio Ranieri says that he is "very proud to coach" Leicester City after their 2-1 win over Watford moved them level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City.
Nov 7, 17:39
N'Golo Kante "very happy" to score first Leicester City goal
Leicester City's N'Golo Kante says that it is a "great feeling" to have scored his first goal for the side in their 2-1 win over Watford.
Nov 7, 17:24
Cardiff City move above Reading with win
Cardiff City win for the first time in four matches as they beat Reading 2-0 thanks to goals from Kenwyne Jones and Matthew Connolly.
Nov 7, 16:59
Romelu Lukaku gives Everton a point at West Ham United
West Ham United are pegged back after going a goal ahead and have to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Everton in the Premier League.
Nov 7, 16:53
Jamie Vardy scores for ninth game running as Leicester City edge out Watford
Jamie Vardy scores for the ninth game running as Leicester City beat Watford 2-1 at the King Power Stadium.
Nov 7, 16:52
Half-Time Report: Kenwyne Jones hands Cardiff City lead on return to side
Kenwyne Jones gives Cardiff City a 1-0 half-time lead over Reading at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Nov 7, 15:56
