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Brennan Johnson: Craig Bellamy steps back forward to make his mark under Tottenham manager Thomas Frank

Brennan Johnson: Craig Bellamy steps back forward to make his mark under Tottenham manager Thomas Frank

โœจ Explore this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: โœ… Main takeaway: Johnson was Tottenham's top scorer in the 2024-25 season, scoring 18 goals including the winner as the London club beat Manchester United in the Europa League final.But he found himself struggling to play under Frank, who took over from the sacked Ange Postecoglou last June.Johnson will make his fifth Premier League start this season as Tottenham host Manchester United on Saturday, after boosting his chances with a goal in a 4-0 win over Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday.But Johnson then made himself a potential…
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Rivalry between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace ‘among the biggest’

Rivalry between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace ‘among the biggest’

๐Ÿš€ Explore this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: โœ… Key idea: jacob bannons,southeast and danielle sexton,southeastGetty ImagesBrighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Place fans generally consider the other club to be their biggest rivalThe distance between the two clubs may be 45 miles (72.4 kilometres), but fans of Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion say their rivalry is among the greatest in football.It's a feud born of the FA Cup drama of the 1970s and the bitter rivalry between former Tottenham Hotspur stars Terry Venables and Alan Mullery, and it shows no signs of abating.Palace fan…
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Manchester United Academy Record: Jack Fletcher replaces Kobe Maino in the matchday squad

Manchester United Academy Record: Jack Fletcher replaces Kobe Maino in the matchday squad

๐Ÿš€ Read this awesome post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: ๐Ÿ’ก Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has replaced the injured Kobe Maino in the squad that faces Tottenham on Saturday in the Premier League, maintaining the club's 88-year-old record of having an academy product in every matchday squad.Maino (20 years old) did not travel to London with Ruben Amorim's team and is believed to have suffered a minor injury.England youth international Jack Fletcher, son of former United midfielder and current Under-18s coach Darren, has traveled with the Amorim side.The 18-year-old is yet to make his…
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Scottish Gossip: Rangers transfer news and latest Celtic manager

Scottish Gossip: Rangers transfer news and latest Celtic manager

๐Ÿ’ฅ Check out this must-read post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: ๐Ÿ“Œ Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: Rangers He has shown interest in Genk defender Majid Sadiq and could make a move for the 25-year-old in January. (Sasha Tavoleri on X), externalif Rangers To bolster their defensive options in January, Nacer Djiga's loan from Wolves could be ended early. (Ibrox News), externalAberdeen Midfielder Severt Hjalten Nielsen could be on his way back to Norway, with representatives of the injured 34-year-old having contacted several clubs, according to a report in his home country. (press and magazine), externalIn the heart of Midlothian…
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Wales-Argentina: The Pumas will aim to deny Steve Tandy a winning start for the hosts

Wales-Argentina: The Pumas will aim to deny Steve Tandy a winning start for the hosts

โœจ Explore this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: โœ… Main takeaway: Wales have not moved ahead of Argentina in the world rankings since October 1, 2023, and that was just two weeks before that quarter-final defeat.Tandy takes charge of a team that sits in 12th place, a position the Pumas have not reached since October 2014.Argentina have remained consistent in the top 10 ever since, and will be hoping to keep up the pressure by enjoying strong autumn results.Getting off to a strong start is crucial ahead of what looks to be tougher tests at Murrayfield and…
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Boxing: Ishmael Davis wants to use his troubled past to set an example

Boxing: Ishmael Davis wants to use his troubled past to set an example

โœจ Explore this awesome post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: โœ… Key idea: โ€œI was born alone and I will die alone, so go on your own journey.โ€This statement by British lightweight Ishmael Davis may seem honest on the surface, but his harsh outlook on life developed during some difficult formative years.By the age of 14, Davis had been expelled from school, kicked out of his childhood home and was coping with the responsibility of caring for newborn twin sons."I had a bit of a rough upbringing," Davis told BBC Sport.โ€œI lived with the mother of my first child…
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England vs Fiji: The hosts chase Rugby World Cup winning formula

England vs Fiji: The hosts chase Rugby World Cup winning formula

๐Ÿš€ Discover this awesome post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: ๐Ÿ“Œ Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: For England, it is time to test theories about the turf.Two years on from the Rugby World Cup finals, and with a squad of youngsters freshened up over the summer and freed from the pressures of the Six Nations campaign, they face Fiji on Saturday - their weakest opponent of the autumn, according to the rankings at least.Night may have fallen, but it's a weekend to think about blue skies and distant horizons.Some seven changes were imposed for the start of XV. Full-back Freddie…
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Rugby League Ashes: Where does series defeat leave England ahead of World Cup?

Rugby League Ashes: Where does series defeat leave England ahead of World Cup?

๐Ÿ’ฅ Explore this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: โœ… Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: So, if England are a match for Australia, why have they only scored one try in two matches and lost the last two matches by an aggregate score of 40-10?Lees points to poor tactical decisions in the opening Test that left England outnumbered in midfield and unable to break the line, resulting in their best attacks coming from hopeful runs as Australia ran the game with ball in hand.England were more effective with their kicking at Hill Dickinson and faced Australia better physically. Ultimately,…
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Holly Aitchison – I want to inspire like Finn Russell in the women’s game

Holly Aitchison – I want to inspire like Finn Russell in the women’s game

โœจ Check out this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: โœ… Key idea: Arriving at Sale Sharks as part of a high-profile revamp, Holly Aitchison has made a big move this summer.She's adamant she won't do it again."[England head coach] John Mitchell made it quite clear to me that I could cover different positions, but I'm 10," she told BBC Sport.โ€œAnd I wonโ€™t be seen as anything else.โ€A year ago, this question would not have been asked.In WXV in Canada, Aitchison was the top half for the Red Roses, leading them to title victories over New Zealand and…
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ATP Finals 2025: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner prepare for the first battle of the end of the year in Turin

ATP Finals 2025: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner prepare for the first battle of the end of the year in Turin

๐Ÿš€ Explore this trending post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: ๐Ÿ’ก Key idea: The battle is about to start again. Carlos Alcaraz emphasized this with two emojis - a number one and a sword fight - in an Instagram post with Jannik Sinner after they trained ahead of the ATP Finals on Friday.Whether Alcaraz or Sinner will finish as world number one at the end of the year is a major point of interest at this weekend's season-ending event in Turin.Ending a long and grueling season as Player of the Tour is a prestigious accolade, rewarding their brilliance and…
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