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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Birmingham City star Rebecca Holloway has been called up to the Northern Ireland squad for their upcoming international fixtures.
Ahead of Gameweek 12 of Fantasy Premier League, we have put together an injuries and suspensions list for FPL managers.
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.
The Belgian defender made an appearance at Tottenham's recent Europa Conference League fixture against Vitesse to say a belated goodbye to the supporters.
Toby returned to N17 ahead of our recent game against Vitesse to say farewell to the Tottenham fans. ⤵️
FC Dallas' Ricardo Pepi has been announced as MLS Young Player of the Year.
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Rangers are edging closer to appointing Dutchman Giovanni van Bronckhorst as their new manager.
He'll soon sign his contract and will be announced as Gerrard replacement. Van Bronckhorst is coming.
Gillingham have rejected an approach by Stevenage for their manager Steve Evans.
The best players in the Championship have been decided based on stats.
1️⃣ A. Mitrovic - 8.00
2️⃣ H. Wilson - 7.54
3️⃣ J. Swift - 7.47
4️⃣ D. Solanke - 7.41
5️⃣ P. Billing - 7.38
6️⃣ S. Hutchinson - 7.36
7️⃣ S. Gallagher - 7.33
8️⃣ M. Lowe - 7.28
9️⃣ K. Bartley - 7.28
🔟 V. Gyokeres - 7.27
West Ham United have been incredible so far in the Premier League, here is our report of their season so far.
This man was just incredible.
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.
As per reports, Chelsea are apparently willing to pay the £50million release cause for young Barcelona star Gavi.
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.
Manchester City have joined the Denis Zakaria race.
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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.
Dutch winger Eljero Elia has rejoined his first professional club ADO Den Haag on a deal until the end of the season.
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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.
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.
Barcelona's Dani Alves, 38, has a release clause in his contract that amounts to £84million.
Atletico Madrid and Portugal star Joao Felix has suffered a post-traumatic muscle injury with myofascial oedema in the inner calf.
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Dutch side PEC Zwolle have announced Dick Schreuder as their new boss.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steven Gerrard has spoken to the media for the first time since becoming Aston Villa boss.
Steven Gerrard says it's an 'real honour' to be #AVFC's Head Coach and promises his supporters he is all in ⤵️
Newcastle United are reportedly plotting to swoop for Inter Milan pair Stefan de Vrij and Marcelo Brozovic when the January transfer window opens.
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.
The Former Manchester United goalkeeper turns 58 today.
Look at his save vs Rapid Vienna in 1996... 🧤😱
Reports coming out of Scotland are suggesting that Rangers will make an announcement shortly
Switzerland's Denis Zakaria has boasted the best dribbling success rate with 93% from 15 attempts.
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.
Former Manchester City, Everton and Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell has signed for A-League side WS Wanderers FC.
Denmark plan to step up their criticisms of the Qatar World Cup now that they have qualified for next winter's tournament.
Wales boss Rob Page has called for yellow cards to be reset ahead of World Cup qualifier play-offs.
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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Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has complained about various news agencies using his likeness when reporting on Benjamin Mendy.
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.
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.
Yesterday, Barnsley announced 36-year-old Poya Asbaghi as their new boss, having joined from coaching Sweden U21s.