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Following their controversial win over Brighton & Hove Albion last time out, Sam Allardyce’s West Brom are now nine points from Premier League survival. While that is still a significant challenge, many will feel that if there is a manager capable of avoiding the drop then Big Sam is the man. With 12 fixtures remaining, […] READ MORE
Welcome to Last Word on Footballs ‘Returning Players’ Series. In this edition, we take a look at midfielder Joey Beauchamp. Having come through the academy at Oxford United, Beauchamp would go on to make 145 appearances for the U’s before joining West Ham United. However, his time in east London didn’t work out and, despite […] READ MORE
Go back to November and Southampton sat top of the Premier League following a win over Newcastle United. Fast forward four months and the Saints are just seven points clear of the drop. During that time, Ralph Hassenhüttl’s side lost 9-0 to Manchester United, have registered a club-record of six successive Premier League losses and […] READ MORE
Things are looking bleak in the bid for Premier League survival for Sheffield United. Chris Wilder’s side are bottom of the table and 15 points from safety with just 12 games remaining. While a great escape appears less likely each passing week, are the Blades able to pick up enough points from somewhere while their […] READ MORE
It was another winless week for Oxford United as Karl Robinson’s side fell to defeat against Portsmouth before picking up a late point at MK Dons. There was some positive contract news but also some negative injury news in what was another busy week at the club. Oxford United Weekly Round-Up: Winless Week, Contract News […] READ MORE
Oxford United goalkeeper Jack Stevens has signed a new deal with the club. The 23-year-old was out of contract in the summer but has extended his stay at Grenoble Road until 2024. Jack Stevens Contract Extension a Positive Move From Oxford United Improvement in Form With Jack Stevens Between the Sticks The news is a […] READ MORE
Welcome to Last Word on Footballs ‘Returning Players’ Series. In this edition, we take a look at striker Matty Taylor. Taylor began his career at his hometown club, Oxford United, where he came through the academy. The striker made 11 appearances for the U’s before his release as a teenager in 2009. However, as a […] READ MORE
Everton defender Lucas Digne has signed a new deal with the club, with his previous contract due to expire in the summer of 2023. Manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Friday, February 12 that the club were close to extending the Frenchman’s stay at Goodison Park. Lucas Digne Signs Everton Contract Extension Until 2025 Digne a […] READ MORE
Welcome to Last Word on Footballs ‘Returning Players’ Series. In this edition, we take a look at winger, or outside forward as he was known at the time, Sir Stanley Matthews. Matthews came through the youth setup at Stoke City and was on the books from 1932 until 1947. He made a switch to Blackpool, […] READ MORE
Welcome to Last Word on Footballs ‘Returning Players’ Series. In this edition, we take a look at former striker Wayne Rooney. Rooney joined the Everton youth team aged nine and made his professional debut for the club just seven years later as a 16-year-old. He famously scored a winning goal against Arsenal and netted a […] READ MORE