LIVE Football News: Stockport County through to FA Cup Second Round

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09:07, 18 Nov 2021
Last Updated: 18:00, 18 Nov 2021

Welcome to The Sportsman's LIVE football blog, where we will be bringing you all the biggest updates throughout the day and all the quirky stories as well. There was a thrilling FA Cup first-round replay between Stockport County and Bolton Wanderers in which the hosts won 5-3 in an enthralling game - there is sure to be plenty of reaction to that.

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Updates
18 November 2021
Good evening!

That's all from us today, we will be back tomorrow with more of the same. See you then.

18 November 2021
Rebecca Holloway called up to Northern Ireland

Birmingham City star Rebecca Holloway has been called up to the Northern Ireland squad for their upcoming international fixtures.

18 November 2021
Fantasy Premier League injury update

Ahead of Gameweek 12 of Fantasy Premier League, we have put together an injuries and suspensions list for FPL managers.

FPL Injury & Suspensions list
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18 November 2021
Lingard set for Manchester United exit

Talks between Manchester United and Jesse Lingard have reportedly collapsed. The England attacker is thought to want out of the club due to his lack of game time this season.

Lingard set to leave Manchester United for free after contract talks collapse
Lingard set to leave Manchester United for free after contract talks collapse
18 November 2021
Alderweireld's farewell to Spurs fans

The Belgian defender made an appearance at Tottenham's recent Europa Conference League fixture against Vitesse to say a belated goodbye to the supporters.

18 November 2021
Pepi named MLS Young Player of the Year

FC Dallas' Ricardo Pepi has been announced as MLS Young Player of the Year.

18 November 2021
Rangers announce Van Bronckhorst
18 November 2021
Van Bronckhorst announcement imminent

Rangers are edging closer to appointing Dutchman Giovanni van Bronckhorst as their new manager.

18 November 2021
Gillingham reject Evans approach

Gillingham have rejected an approach by Stevenage for their manager Steve Evans.

Gills turn down Stevenage's Evans bid
Gills turn down Stevenage's Evans bid
18 November 2021
Best Championship players this season

The best players in the Championship have been decided based on stats.

18 November 2021
Glenn Hoddle has huge praise for Declan Rice
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18 November 2021
West Ham United report

West Ham United have been incredible so far in the Premier League, here is our report of their season so far.

West Ham Mid-Term Report
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18 November 2021
Adidas' Throwback Jerseys Leaked
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18 November 2021
3minutes and 21s of Kaka content

This man was just incredible. 

18 November 2021
The magic of the FA Cup

Our Joey Mills was present at the eight-goal thriller on Wednesday night that saw Stockport County eliminate League One Bolton Wanderers in the first-round replay. Below you will find his detailed account on the thrilling game.

Magic Of The FA Cup
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18 November 2021
Chelsea want Gavi

As per reports, Chelsea are apparently willing to pay the £50million release cause for young Barcelona star Gavi.

18 November 2021
Rodgers rebuffs Man United questions

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers was quick to shut down questions over his links to Manchester United as he iterated that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still in the role.

18 November 2021
Bayern's unvaccinated players hit with new rules
Bayern's unvaccinated Kimmich, Gnabry & Musiala hit by new Covid rules
Bayern's unvaccinated Kimmich, Gnabry & Musiala hit by new Covid rules
18 November 2021
Man City join Zakaria race

Manchester City have joined the Denis Zakaria race.

18 November 2021
What Derby can expect from points deduction?

Derby County have been handed a 9-point deduction on top of the 12 points already deducted this season, which leaves them 18 points adrift of safety. Below you can find out what the Rams can expect.

What Can Derby Expect?
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18 November 2021
600 not out for Thomas Muller?

This would be an outstanding feat for the Bayern star. 

18 November 2021
Happy Birthday Michael Dawson

The former defender and current Sky Sports pundit turns 38 today.

18 November 2021
Eljero Elia joins ADO Den Haag for the season

Dutch winger Eljero Elia has rejoined his first professional club ADO Den Haag on a deal until the end of the season.

18 November 2021
Feyenoord fined €153,750

Dutch club Feyenoord have been fined €153,750 for their two Europa Conference League matches against Union Berlin. It is the highest fine in the club's history.

18 November 2021
Antonio's £100k flight back to UK

West Ham United star Michail Antonio was flown back to the UK from international duty with Jamaica by a private jet that cost £100k - and it was paid for by Hammers co-owner David Sullivan.

18 November 2021
Dani Alves has £84million release clause

Barcelona's Dani Alves, 38, has a release clause in his contract that amounts to £84million.

Dani Alves 'has an £84MILLION release clause' in Barcelona deal
Dani Alves 'has an £84MILLION release clause' in Barcelona deal
18 November 2021
FA confirm replay after sixth sub saga

The FA have confirmed that after an investigation, Exeter City's 3-0 victory over Bradford City in the FA Cup first-round replay will not stand because the hosts used six substitutes in the game. The match will not stand and will be replayed on Tuesday 30th November.

18 November 2021
Joao Felix suffers post-traumatic muscle injury

Atletico Madrid and Portugal star Joao Felix has suffered a post-traumatic muscle injury with myofascial oedema in the inner calf.

Club Atlético de Madrid · Web oficial - Joao Félix suffers post-traumatic muscle injury to the inner calf
18 November 2021
PEC Zwolle announce new manager

Dutch side PEC Zwolle have announced Dick Schreuder as their new boss.

18 November 2021
Raiola doesn't regret Donnarumma PSG deal

Football super agent Mino Raiola has spoken about Gianluigi Donnarumma's competition with Keylor Navas at PSG, but that he does not regret the deal.

18 November 2021
LFC are giving back to the fans this Christmas
18 November 2021
Premier League announces funding for lower leagues

The Premier League have announced additional funding for clubs in League One and Two, as well as the 66 clubs in the three National League divisions to assist with the Covid-19 recovery.

18 November 2021
Conte wants Pickford for Lloris' successor

Everton goalkeeper and England number one Jordan Pickford is on the radar of Antonio Conte, who see's the Three Lions star as a long-term replacement for club captain Hugo Lloris.

Jordan Pickford lined up as successor to Hugo Lloris at Spurs as Antonio Conte targets England No 1
Jordan Pickford lined up as successor to Hugo Lloris at Spurs as Antonio Conte targets England No 1
18 November 2021
Porto star extends contract to 2025

FC Porto star Fabio Vieira has extended his stay with the Dragons until 2025.

18 November 2021
A delightful Firmino goal from 2018

As Liverpool prepare to take on Arsenal on Saturday, here is a look at a brilliant Roberto Firmino goal in this fixture from three years ago.

18 November 2021
Gerrard's first Aston Villa press conference

Steven Gerrard has spoken to the media for the first time since becoming Aston Villa boss.

18 November 2021
Newcastle eye January swoop for Inter duo

Newcastle United are reportedly plotting to swoop for Inter Milan pair Stefan de Vrij and Marcelo Brozovic when the January transfer window opens.

Newcastle 'plotting Serie A transfer spree in the January window'
Newcastle 'plotting Serie A transfer spree in the January window'
18 November 2021
Chelsea's Season Ticket Price Hike: Explained

As reported by the Daily Mail, some Chelsea fans will be facing a 200%+ price hike for their Season Tickets next season in Stamford Bridge's revamped West Stand. The reasons given by the club is due to the new facilities that have been added to the stadium, such as bars and improved wifi for fans, however, it's a very bitter pill to swallow for the same fans that started the anti-Super League protests over a year ago. 

18 November 2021
Happy Birthday Peter Schmeichel

The Former Manchester United goalkeeper turns 58 today.

18 November 2021
Giovanni van Bronckhorst Announcement Imminent?

Reports coming out of Scotland are suggesting that Rangers will make an announcement shortly

18 November 2021
Best dribbler in World Cup qualification

Switzerland's Denis Zakaria has boasted the best dribbling success rate with 93% from 15 attempts.

Switzerland's Incredible Year
18 November 2021
Wesley Fofana on his Leicester City return

Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana detailed on Twitch how his first training session with the Foxes went down.

18 November 2021
Sturridge getting snapped in Perth colours

Perth Glory striker Daniel Sturridge is taking a break from writing about haircuts to get snapped in his new Perth Glory colours ahead of this weekend's A-League opener.

18 November 2021
Rodwell signs for WS Wanderers FC

Former Manchester City, Everton and Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell has signed for A-League side WS Wanderers FC.

18 November 2021
Denmark to step up Qatar criticisms

Denmark plan to step up their criticisms of the Qatar World Cup now that they have qualified for next winter's tournament.

Denmark vow to step up criticism of Qatar after qualifying for World Cup
Denmark vow to step up criticism of Qatar after qualifying for World Cup
18 November 2021
Tim Krul's son is not a morning person
18 November 2021
This is a remarkable stat
18 November 2021
Rob Page calls for yellow cards to be wiped

Wales boss Rob Page has called for yellow cards to be reset ahead of World Cup qualifier play-offs.

Robert Page backs call for cards not to count for World Cup play-offs
Robert Page backs call for cards not to count for World Cup play-offs
18 November 2021
On This Day in 2001...

On This Day in 2001: Mike Bassett's England qualified for the 2002 World Cup thanks to a 0-0 draw with Slovenia and Luxembourg managing to beat Turkey...

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18 November 2021
Hazard to make Chelsea return?
18 November 2021
Edouard Mendy complains about mistaken identity

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has complained about various news agencies using his likeness when reporting on Benjamin Mendy.

‰douard Mendy unhappy his photo was used on Benjamin Mendy news stories
‰douard Mendy unhappy his photo was used on Benjamin Mendy news stories
18 November 2021
Neil Taylor set for Middlesbrough

Welsh left-back is set for a return back to the game as reports suggest he is to become Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder's first signing on Teeside.

Chris Wilder will make Neil Taylor his first Middlesbrough signing
Chris Wilder will make Neil Taylor his first Middlesbrough signing
18 November 2021
Chelsea season tickets to triple from next year

Chelsea have announced that season tickets for the West Stand upper tier will triple from next season following refurbishment that will see the tickets rise to almost £4000.

Chelsea tell fans season ticket prices are TRIPLING in refurbed stand
Chelsea tell fans season ticket prices are TRIPLING in refurbed stand
18 November 2021
Get to know Barnsley's new boss

Yesterday, Barnsley announced 36-year-old Poya Asbaghi as their new boss, having joined from coaching Sweden U21s. 

Asbaghi: The New Barnsley Boss
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