Jones' joy as football's emphasis shifts from stamina to speed
Cork's hat-trick hero Chris Óg Jones has revealed that his distance covered during games has almost halved since the new rules were introduced.
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Sam Gale’s reaction to a goalless draw for Gillingham against Crewe and the fans singing his name at Priestfield Stadium
Gillingham’s young defender Sam Gale had the fans at Priestfield singing his name on Saturday and he was loving every minute.
Dover Athletic boss Jake Leberl looks ahead to Kent Senior Cup semi-final game at Welling United
Dover boss Jake Leberl and his side will look to make the Kent Senior Cup final tonight.
'I don't see that' - former England manager spots what is wrong with Ruben Amorim's Man United system
Former Tottenham Hotspur and England manager Glenn Hoddle believes Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim needs to find an alternative way to make his 3-4-2-1 system work at Old Trafford.
Robert Lewandowski Lifts Barcelona Past Rayo Vallecano And Into La Liga Lead
Robert Lewandowski scored from the penalty spot as Barcelona scraped out a 1-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano on Monday to climb top of the Spanish Liga. Barcelona were seven points off first place three weeks ago but the two big Madrid clubs have suffered dips in form. Both drew their games 1-1 on Saturday playing with 10 men. Barcelona took advantage on Monday night by eking out a victory over a third Madrid team, Rayo, thanks to their star striker.
Manchester City's Fresh Faces Offer Hope Of Real Madrid Miracle
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side have just a one percent chance of progress to the Champions League last 16 against Real Madrid on Wednesday but the English champions' new recruits could offer a lifeline. City blew a late 2-1 lead in the first leg of the play-off tie last week at home to lose 3-2 to the holders. That collapse was part of a wider trend this season as Guardiola's ageing squad have struggled to last the pace, particularly when the intensity is turned up on Champions League nights.
Leeds Close On Premier League Return Thanks To Late Pascal Struijk Double
Leeds took a huge step towards a return to the Premier League after Pascal Struijk's dramatic 95th minute winner defeated Championship promotion rivals Sunderland 2-1 at Elland Road on Monday. Dutch defender Struijk was the unlikely hero with both Leeds goals despite only playing the final 20 minutes as a substitute. Wilson Isidor had fired Sunderland in front with his 12th goal of the season before half-time. But the Black Cats' chances of automatic promotion are beginning to fade as Leeds and Sheffield United pull away at the top of the table.