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playmakerstats.com | Stephen Gillett
Sheff Utd are worst team in EFL play-off historyPublished on: 2025/05/08 12:26Updated on: 2025/05/08 12:28Sheffield United head to Ashton Gate for the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final against Bristol City tonight, determined to shed an unwanted label as the EFL’s perennial nearly men.
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1 week ago | 
playmakerstats.com | Stephen Gillett
Scholes, Butt, Giggs and Phil Neville retain rolesDavid Beckham and Gary Neville have completed a full takeover of Salford City, buying out the remaining members of the iconic Class of ’92 as part of a new-look ownership consortium.
The former Manchester United stars, now lead a group that includes ex-banker Lord Mervyn Davies and businessman Declan Kelly.
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1 week ago | 
playmakerstats.com | Stephen Gillett
Inter stopper enjoyed heroic evening Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer was one of Inter Milan’s standout heroes as they sealed a dramatic win over Barcelona to punch their ticket to the Champions League final - and he called his crucial save against teenage sensation Lamine Yamal the most “special” of the night. Raphinha matches CR7 for most-productive UCL campaignInter reach Champions League final after thrillerInternazionale 4-3 Barcelona, live updates
“I’m very happy, it was an incredible match.
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1 week ago | 
playmakerstats.com | Stephen Gillett
Mooted modification would favour forwards Arsene Wenger has suggested an alteration to the offside regulation that would allow attackers to be considered onside if any part of their body aligns with the final outfield defender.
Wenger, who serves as Fifa’s chief of global football development, believes the modification would return a degree of benefit to attacking players - an edge many argue was diminished with the introduction of the video assistant referee (VAR).
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1 week ago | 
playmakerstats.com | Stephen Gillett
Brazilian forward on target as Barca fall in semisBarcelona may have lost their thrilling Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan last night, but former Leeds winger Raphinha's goal saw him equal a long-standing record set by none other than Cristiano Ronaldo.
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1 week ago | 
playmakerstats.com | Stephen Gillett
Published on: 2025/05/06 22:56Updated on: 2025/05/06 23:24Internazionale 4-3 Barcelona, live updates
Inter Milan pulled off a stunning late comeback to edge past Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate in a breathtaking, unforgettable Champions League semi-final encounter.
With only two minutes of stoppage time remaining, Inter were trailing 3-2 on the night and facing elimination when veteran defender Francesco Acerbi, 37, blasted a cross high into the net to even the score.
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1 week ago | 
playmakerstats.com | Stephen Gillett
Bristol City trio harbour promotion hopesBristol City clinched a play-off spot on the final day of the Championship season - and the Robins' promotion push has been powered by a trio of all-action performers.
Across the entire second tier, only six players featured in every single minute of Championship action during the 2024/25 regular season, and half of those belonged to Liam Manning's promotion hopefuls.
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1 week ago | 
playmakerstats.com | Stephen Gillett
Tottenham midfielder injured in Europa League win
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison is likely to be sidelined for the final three weeks of the campaign due to a knee problem.
The 28-year-old found the net but then picked up the injury during last Thursday’s 3-1 triumph over Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final clash.
Head coach Ange Postecoglou initially offered an upbeat outlook in the aftermath of the match.
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2 weeks ago | 
playmakerstats.com | Stephen Gillett
Orient forward has 10+ goals and assists this termPublished on: 2025/04/30 15:45Updated on: 2025/04/30 15:46Leyton Orient's Dan Agyei has enjoyed a strong season for the League One play-off contenders - and his assist in The O's 1-0 win over Wycombe last weekend saw him join an exclusive group in 'The 92'.
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2 weeks ago | 
playmakerstats.com | Stephen Gillett
QPR have placed Spaniard on gardening leaveQPR manager Marti Cifuentes is not among the leading candidates for the vacancy at West Bromwich Albion, according to reports.
Spanish coach Cifuentes was placed on gardening leave by the Hoops last night and had been linked with a potential move to The Hawthorns as a successor to Tony Mowbray, as well as being associated with manager-less Norwich City.
