Former Ashford United co-chairman and D&D Autos founder Derek Pestridge looks back upon his roller-coaster time at the club
By Malcolm Triggs
Football Sport News
Ebbsfleet United manager Josh Wright reacts to 4-1 National League defeat to Gateshead and discusses Lewis Page and Luke O’Neill’s return to action from injury
Ebbsfleet boss Josh Wright admitted he had to rush back two defenders after illness left them low on numbers at the weekend.
"Title Race Is On": Mikel Arteta Bullish After Arsenal Batter Crystal Palace 5-1 In Premier League
Mikel Arteta said the Premier League title race is "on" after his Arsenal side swept Crystal Palace aside 5-1 on Saturday to move just three points behind leaders Liverpool. Gabriel Jesus, who scored a hat-trick against Palace in the League Cup at the Emirates on Wednesday, netted twice at Selhurst Park and was only denied a third by the width of a post, with Kai Havertz pouncing. Palace forward Ismaila Sarr, who had pulled his team level at 1-1, failed to make the most of two inviting opportunities early in the second half.
Atletico Madrid Go Top Of La Liga With 96th-Minute Winner vs Barcelona
Atletico Madrid came from behind to snatch a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Barcelona and claim leadership of La Liga on Saturday. Pedri sent the Catalans ahead but second-half goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Alexander Sorloth helped Diego Simeone's side move three points clear at the top of the table, having played one match fewer than Barca. Hansi Flick's side dominated at the Olympic stadium but Atletico clung on before claiming a 12th consecutive victory across all competitions with Sorloth's stoppage-time strike.
Patrik Schick Nets Four As Bayer Leverkusen Thrash Freiburg 5-1, Close Gap To Bayern Munich
Bayer Leverkusen closed the gap on Bayern Munich at the top of the German Bundesliga to four points after Patrik Schick scored four in a 5-1 victory over Freiburg on Saturday. The final Bundesliga games of the year struck a bleak tone following the deadly car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg on Friday, killing at least five people and injuring more than 200. Players and many fans wore black armbands with a minute's silence preceding each fixture.
Texas Moves On Unspectacularly, As Some Fans Still Wonder If There Should Be A Shakeup At QB
Texas fended off a late charge from Clemson for a 38-24 win in its first-round College Football Playoff matchup, and it did so in a very "Texas" way - running the ball and playing defense.
‘Not dealt with it' - Man United icon thinks Marcus Rashford wants out for three reasons
Former Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe has shared his insights into Marcus Rashford's desire to part ways with his lifelong club.
Premier League Bottom Side Southampton Appoint Ivan Juric As Manager
Premier League basement club Southampton on Saturday appointed Ivan Juric as their new manager on an 18-month contract. The former Roma and Torino boss replaces the sacked Russell Martin, with the south coast club bottom of the table and nine points from safety ahead of their match at Fulham on Sunday. Martin was dismissed after an embarrassing 5-0 loss at home to Tottenham last weekend.