Leeds United v Derby County: Marcelo Bielsa used KIDS to spy on opposition teams at Newell’s Old Boys

Marcelo Bielsa used CHILDREN to spy on opposition teams when he was managing Newell’s Old Boys in Argentina. The Football Association have confirmed they are investigating the training ground ‘spy’ incident involving Derby County and Leeds United, who meet live on talkSPORT 2 this evening at 7.45pm. Police were called to the club’s training ground …

Leandro Paredes retweets ‘Welcome to Chelsea’ video as rumours of Stamford Bridge transfer emerge

Leandro Paredes appears to have hinted at a January move to Chelsea by retweeting a ‘Welcome to Chelsea’ video on Twitter. Paredes, the 24-year-old Zenit and Argentina midfielder, has been linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge following the departure of Cesc Fabregas to Monaco. Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri wants to bring in a new …

Manchester City team news: Benjamin Mendy could make return from injury against Burton Albion in Carabao Cup, reveals Pep Guardiola

Benjamin Mendy could make his long-awaited return to the Manchester City team in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final clash against Burton Albion, Pep Guardiola has confirmed. The French full-back has been out of action since November having undergone surgery on a knee injury. But Guardiola has revealed Mendy has travelled with the rest of the City …

Aitor Karanka leaves Nottingham Forest after asking to be released from his contract, Slavisa Jokanovic favourite to replace him

Aitor Karanka has left his role as Nottingham Forest manager, the Championship club have confirmed. Karanka, 45, leaves after the club accepted his request to be released from his contract, with terms of departure agreed by both parties. The 45-year-old was appointed Forest manager in January 2018, and he leaves with the club sitting in …

West Ham United transfer news: Six possible replacements for Marko Arnautovic

West Ham United fans may have to face up to life without Marko Arnautovic. The forward appeared to wave goodbye to supporters when he was substituted during the 1-0 win against Arsenal.  Earlier in the week, the Austrian had been the subject of a bid from a Chinese Super League club and his agent and …

Incredible Leeds United statistic prove Championship leaders have one of the best academies in the country

Leeds United have a long and proud tradition of producing excellent homegrown players from their academy. The likes of Alan Smith, Jonathon Woodgate and Aaron Lennon began their careers at Elland Road and went on to have distinguished careers. But the youth system at the Whites is not simply just a conveyor belt of talent …

Chelsea and West Ham target Callum Wilson NOT for sale, Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe insists

Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson is not for sale at any price amid interest in the forward from London rivals Chelsea and West Ham United. This is according to Eddie Howe, the Bournemouth manager, who insists it remains business as normal on the south coast with Wilson unaffected by the speculation. “I’ve been told about the speculation, …

Sheffield United beat QPR to go second in Championship, Nathan Jones loses first Stoke game, Norwich claim late draw at West Brom

Sheffield United moved up to second in the Championship as David McGoldrick’s header saw them beat QPR 1-0 at Bramall Lane. This was McGoldrick’s fifth goal in his last six games and it ensures Chris Wilder’s side cut the gap on leaders Leeds, who beat Derby 2-0 on Friday night, to four points. Third-placed Norwich …

‘You called him a Scottish pig?’ – Ruud van Nistelrooy reveals what he said to Sir Alex Ferguson before swapping Manchester United for Real Madrid

At the end of the 2005/06 Premier League campaign, Ruud van Nistelrooy would have been forgiven for thinking he was due a new Manchester United contract after scoring 21 top-flight goals. However, by the time next season came around he was playing his football in a different country. The Dutchman’s relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson …

Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho calls prospect of Real Madrid return a ‘tremendous honour’

Jose Mourinho has described the prospect of returning to either Real Madrid or Inter Milan as a ‘tremendous honour.’ The former Manchester United boss has been linked with several of his old clubs – most prominently Real Madrid – after leaving Old Trafford in December. Mourinho was replaced at United by Ole Gunnar Solksjaer – …