Sunderland figure outlines reasons for Jermain Defoe decision in defeat to Doncaster
Sunderland interim manager Mike Dodds has revealed Jermain Defoe did not start the club’s 2-1 defeat to Doncaster on Saturday, as he wanted to protect the striker.
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Wages, not ages, are limiting longevity for Auba, Ramsey and co
Why do we persist with the notion that players cannot maintain peak form after 30? Huge contracts are far more limiting than age…
Swansea City chief sets the record straight over Jamie Paterson amid swirling speculation
Julian Winter has stated Jamie Paterson never refused to play nor did he ever ask to leave Swansea City during his contract dispute with the club's owners.
Rangers may regret a January neglect of their defence - the man they needed won't be far away today
Attacking midfielder Aaron Ramsey is set to feature for Rangers today against Hearts, after his loan move from Juventus on deadline-day, but it is at the other end of the pitch which requires focus in terms of transfer dealings for the defending cinch Premiership champions.
What channel is Motherwell v Celtic on? Match info, kick-off time, TV details, team news
Celtic travel to Motherwell as they look to increase their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to four points ahead of Rangers v Hearts later in the afternoon.
Barcelona and Real Madrid to rival Liverpool for Fulham teenager Fabio Carvalho - Paper Round
Real and Barca chase Carvalho Liverpool looked to have wrapped up a deal for 19-year-old Fabio Carvalho of Fulham, but the club failed to get the transfer over the line. Spanish newspaper Marca reports that Real Madrid and Barcelona could now swoop in for the player as they can sign him on a free transfer, and that allows them to offer a huge contract in order to bring him over from England.
Celtic transfers: Jota and Cameron Carter-Vickers discussions ongoing - 'we all live in a romanticised version of life'
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou says discussions are ongoing with loanees Cameron Carter-Vickers and Jota as the current cinch Premiership leaders look to secure the duo on permanent contracts.
Wolves youngster tipped for international call-up as manager watches on
Wolverhampton Wanderers loanee Connor Ronan has been tipped by St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin for a senior Republic of Ireland call-up.