Kristian Johnson
1921 articles written
Sebastian Vettel: 'Mercedes favourites for Japanese Grand Prix'
Sebastian Vettel says that Mercedes are favourites for the Japanese Grand Prix, despite the German winning in Singapore in the last race.
Sep 24, 13:42
Joe Ledley targets Crystal Palace cup success
Joe Ledley urges his Crystal Palace teammates to reach a cup final this season.
Sep 24, 13:28
Loic Remy: 'I'll give 100% to fill Diego Costa void'
Chelsea striker Loic Remy vows to give "100%" as he attempts to fill in for the suspended Diego Costa.
Sep 24, 13:15
Sam Allardyce: 'Newcastle United signings must step up'
Sam Allardyce believes that Newcastle United's summer signings could prove key in turning around the side's poor form.
Sep 24, 12:55
Report: Liverpool chase Birmingham City forward Demarai Gray
Liverpool are lining up a move for Birmingham City forward Demarai Gray, according to reports.
Sep 24, 12:40
Les Hutchison: 'Motherwell players should be ashamed'
Motherwell owner Ian Hutchinson says that a number of players should "hang their heads in shame" after the sacking of former manager Ian Baraclough.
Sep 24, 12:25
David de Gea "proud" to captain Manchester United
David de Gea tweets to say that he was "proud" to wear the captain's armband in Manchester United's 3-0 League Cup win over Ipswich Town.
Sep 24, 12:10
Match Analysis: Liverpool 1-1 Carlisle United
Sports Mole provides analysis and statistics from Liverpool's 3-2 penalty-shootout win over Carlisle United in the League Cup.
Sep 23, 23:18
Live Commentary: Liverpool vs. Carlisle United - as it happened
Live updates from Liverpool's League Cup third-round tie at home to Carlisle United.
Sep 23, 19:00
Player Ratings: Liverpool 1-1 Carlisle United
Sports Mole rates the individual performances in Liverpool's 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Carlisle United in the League Cup.
Sep 23, 00:13
Live Commentary: Derby County 0-0 Burnley - as it happened
Relive the goalless draw between Championship promotion rivals Derby County and Burnley at the iPro Stadium.
Sep 21, 19:15
Live Commentary: Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Bournemouth's 2-0 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League.
Sep 19, 13:59
Steven Gerrard: 'I tried to convince Willian, Toni Kroos to join Liverpool'
Steven Gerrard reveals that he tried to convince Willian and Toni Kroos to join Liverpool.
Sep 13, 23:05
Steven Gerrard: 'I would pick Jamie Carragher, Xabi Alonso as assistant manager'
Steven Gerrard reveals that he would "love" to appoint Jamie Carragher or Xabi Alonso as his assistant manager if he was to become Liverpool manager.
Sep 13, 22:49
Ben Youngs wants 'statement win' against Fiji
Ben Youngs says that England "want to put a statement out" in their opening Rugby World Cup game against Fiji on Friday.
Sep 13, 22:34
Trevor Bayliss: 'England have exciting future'
Trevor Bayliss is upbeat despite England's 3-2 one-day international series defeat to Australia and says that his side have an "exciting future".
Sep 13, 22:12
Marseille up to 11th with Bastia win
Marseille comfortably beat Bastia 4-1 at home to record their second league win of the season.
Sep 13, 21:58
David Gold: 'Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal were interested in Reece Oxford'
Reece Oxford was on the radar of Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal, according to West Ham United co-chairman David Gold.
Sep 13, 21:37
Malaga still winless after Eibar draw
Malaga and Eibar play out a 0-0 draw to leave the home side without a win in their first three La Liga games of the season.
Sep 13, 21:20
Sporting Lisbon move joint-top with win
Rio Ave slump to a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Sporting Lisbon after first-half strikes from Adrien Silva and Islam Slimani.
Sep 13, 21:10
Angelo Ogbonna: 'West Ham United need to beat Newcastle United'
Angelo Ogbonna says that West Ham United "want to put things right" when they face Newcastle United in their Premier League clash.
Sep 13, 20:31
Mauricio Pochettino "very happy" with Harry Kane
Mauricio Pochettino says that the Tottenham Hotspur's form is more important than any individual targets, but backs Harry Kane to score his first goal of the season soon.
Sep 13, 20:08
Claudio Ranieri: 'Leicester City showed spirit in Aston Villa win'
Claudio Ranieri says that Leicester City were "fantastic" in coming from two goals down to beat Aston Villa 3-2.
Sep 13, 19:49
Ronald Koeman hails "perfect" Virgil van Dijk debut
Ronald Koeman labels Virgil van Dijk's debut performance for Southampton as "outstanding".
Sep 13, 19:29
Gary Neville: 'David de Gea is a match-winner'
Gary Neville says that David de Gea is a "match-winning goalkeeper" after his return to the Manchester United starting XI.
Sep 13, 19:13
Player Ratings: Watford 1-0 Swansea City
Sports Mole takes a look at the individual performances in Watford's 1-0 win over Swansea City.
Sep 12, 18:19
Match Analysis: Watford 1-0 Swansea City
Sports Mole analyses Watford's 1-0 Premier League victory over Swansea City at Vicarage Road.
Sep 12, 17:36
Live Commentary: Watford 1-0 Swansea City - as it happened
Relive all the action from Watford's 1-0 victory over Swansea City.
Sep 12, 14:01
Jon Walters: 'We've done nothing yet'
Jon Walters says that the Republic of Ireland are "taking nothing for granted" after their 1-0 victory over Georgia in Group D of Euro 2016 qualifying.
Sep 7, 22:27
James McCarthur: 'We're gutted with Germany loss'
Scotland's James McCarthur says that his side are "gutted" after losing 3-2 to world champions Germany at Hamden Park in their Euro 2016 qualifier.
Sep 7, 22:03
Germany hold off late Scotland charge to win in Glasgow
Scotland are unable to cause an upset as they lose 3-2 at home to world champions Germany in their Euro 2016 Group D qualifier.
Sep 7, 21:37
Jon Walters gives Republic of Ireland narrow victory
Jon Walters's goal hands the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 victory over Georgia in Group D of Euro 2016 qualifying.
Sep 7, 21:36
Report: England choose £500-a-night hotel for Euro 2016 base
England will reportedly stay in the £500-a-night Auberge du Jeu de Paume hotel during their time in France for Euro 2016.
Sep 7, 21:09
Half-Time Report: Georgia frustrate Republic of Ireland in goalless first half
The Republic of Ireland are level at 0-0 with Georgia after 45 minutes of their Euro 2016 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.
Sep 7, 20:35
Half-Time Report: Scotland fight back twice to draw level with Germany
Thomas Muller strikes twice, but Scotland equalise on both occasions to go into the half-time break with Germany at 2-2.
Sep 7, 20:34
Leigh Halfpenny to miss Rugby World Cup for Wales
Leigh Halfpenny will miss the 2015 Rugby World Cup for Wales after tests confirmed that the full-back has ruptured his anterior cruciate knee ligaments.
Sep 7, 20:02
Mark Webber: 'Formula 1 needs to become faster, noisier, more exciting'
Ex-Formula 1 driver Mark Webber says that the sport has lost some of its excitement.
Sep 7, 19:44
Team News: Seamus Coleman returns for Republic of Ireland
Seamus Coleman replaces Cyrus Christie for the Republic of Ireland as they make just one change for their Euro 2016 qualifier at home to Georgia.
Sep 7, 18:57
Team News: Scotland recall Grant Hanley, James McArthur, James Forrest
Scotland recall Grant Hanley, James McArthur and James Forrest for their Euro 2016 qualifier at home to Germany.
Sep 7, 18:52
Pierre van Hooijdonk backs Virgil van Dijk for Netherlands start
Pierre van Hooijdonk backs Virgil van Dijk to win his first Netherlands cap in their Euro 2016 qualifier against Turkey.
Sep 5, 18:06
