Jonathan O'Shea

3 days ago | sportsmole.co.uk | Jonathan O'Shea |Luciano Spalletti

[monks data]World Cup Qualifying - Europe | Group StageUllevaal StadionPreviewData AnalysisPredicted XISports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Friday's World Cup Qualifying clash with Norway. Plunged straight into their toughest Group I contest, Italy start another World Cup qualifying campaign with a visit to Norway on Friday evening.

5 days ago | sportsmole.co.uk | Jonathan O'Shea

After a breakthrough campaign in which they booked a long-awaited return to Europe, Nottingham Forest will have little time to reflect on their Champions League near-miss. Having signed a whole squad's worth of players - and several more - since regaining their Premier League status in 2022, recruitment will be key as Forest try to compete on several fronts next season.

5 days ago | sportsmole.co.uk | Jonathan O'Shea |Ruben Amorim |Bruno Fernandes

As transfer season gets into full swing, Sports Mole looks at some of the best free agents in summer 2025 and considers where they could be heading. Another summer brings another frantic period of player trading, and many big-name stars have long been linked with a change of scenery. Naturally, most eye-catching of all are the deals that hit eight or even nine figures (i.e. Florian Wirtz), but players can also switch clubs by alternative means.

1 week ago | sportsmole.co.uk | Jonathan O'Shea

[monks data]Swedish Allsvenskan | Gameweek 12Stora VallaSports Mole previews Saturday's Swedish Allsvenskan clash between Degerfors and Oster, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Promoted pair Degerfors and Oster will do battle at Stora Valla on Saturday, as they continue their fight for survival in the Allsvenskan. Only one point separated them in the Superettan last season, but the hosts are now five clear of their struggling visitors in Sweden's top flight.

1 week ago | sportsmole.co.uk | Jonathan O'Shea

[monks data]Swedish Allsvenskan | Gameweek 12PlatinumCars Arena (Norrkoping)Sports Mole previews Saturday's Swedish Allsvenskan clash between IFK Norrkoping and GAIS, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. One point apart in the Allsvenskan standings, mid-table pair IFK Norrkoping and GAIS will meet at Nya Parken on Saturday. The hosts can leapfrog their visitors from Gothenburg with a win, as both teams try to pull further clear of the drop zone.