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“We’re waiting on some answers” – Blackburn Rovers transfer update from Tony Mowbray
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray has said that he is not feeling “anxious” about bringing players in, having made no signings three weeks into the January transfer window. The only transfer movement at Blackburn Rovers this January has seen Chelsea loanee Kasey Palmer end his loan spell at Ewood Park to move to fellow Championship side [...] The post “We’re waiting on some answers” – Blackburn Rovers transfer update from Tony Mowbray appeared first on The 72 - We Love the Football League.
Published 3 hours ago on The 72
Middlesbrough turn down opportunity to sign two-time Premier League winning midfielder
Middlesbrough are actively looking to add to their ranks this January transfer window. But the Teesiders have recently turned down the opportunity to sign former-Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, according to The Sun (via The Evening Gazette). The two-time Premier League winner currently plies his trade in the Chinese Super League with Tianjin TEDA. But he [...] The post Middlesbrough turn down opportunity to sign two-time Premier League winning midfielder appeared first on The 72 - We Love the Football League.
Published 4 hours ago on The 72
Derby County manager hopeful of reunion with former England left-back
A reunion for Derby County manager Frank Lampard with his former England and Chelsea teammate, Ashley Cole is one that the current Rams’ boss is hopeful of. During the duo’s time together with the Blues and with England’s national side, the current Derby manager played over 350 times with left-back Cole. The 38-year-old had spent [...] The post Derby County manager hopeful of reunion with former England left-back appeared first on The 72 - We Love the Football League.
Published 16 hours ago on The 72
Chelsea join Manchester United in pursuit of highly rated Bristol City youngster
Premier League side Chelsea are interested in Bristol City youngster Antoine Semenyo, who has also caught the eyes of Manchester United while on loan with League Two side Newport County. According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea are set to rival fellow Premier League giants Manchester United for the signature of Bristol City’s promising attacker Antoine Semenyo. Earlier [...] The post Chelsea join Manchester United in pursuit of highly rated Bristol City youngster appeared first on The 72 - We Love the Football League.
Published 23 hours ago on The 72
Reading manager hints at more January signings
Reading manager Jose Gomes has hinted at more potential January arrivals following his side’s 2-1 defeat to Derby County at Pride Park in the Sky Bet Championship. In a first half where Reading were lucky to have only conceded twice, goals from Duane Holmes and Harry Wilson sent the hosts beaming with confidence going into [...] The post Reading manager hints at more January signings appeared first on The 72 - We Love the Football League.
Published yesterday at 09:16 pm on The 72
Reading’s player ratings vs Derby County
Reading have stayed in the Sky Bet Championship’s relegation zone after a 2-1 defeat to Derby County at Pride Park. Derby’s Liverpool loanee Harry Wilson was the hero for the Rams’ creating Duane Holmes early goal, before seeing his own deflected effort beat Reading goalkeeper Anssi Jaakkola shortly before half-time. Jose Gomes’ side did pull [...] The post Reading’s player ratings vs Derby County appeared first on The 72 - We Love the Football League.
Published yesterday at 06:16 pm on The 72
West Brom and Aston Villa’s pursuit of wantaway Premier League midfielder takes big hit
It has been reported over the past few months that Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden is keen to leave the Premier League club to move closer to his family. Championship duo West Brom and Aston Villa are keen to bring Hayden in, but the deal has hit a big obstacle. According to the Newcastle Chronicle, [...] The post West Brom and Aston Villa’s pursuit of wantaway Premier League midfielder takes big hit appeared first on The 72 - We Love the Football League.
Published last Friday at 01:46 pm on The 72
Predicted Hull City starting XI against Aston Villa
Hull City will be going for their seventh straight win in the Championship against Aston Villa tomorrow. Here is a predicted starting XI for the visitors- GK- David Marshall- The Scotland international has made the number one spot his own this season. RB- Todd Kane- Nigel Adkins has two solid options at right-back in Kane [...] The post Predicted Hull City starting XI against Aston Villa appeared first on The 72 - We Love the Football League.
Published last Friday at 12:06 pm on The 72
“No brainer”, “Decent back-up”- Derby County fans react to Ashley Cole links
Ashley Cole is in talks with Derby County, as reported by The72 yesterday. The 38-year-old left-back left Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy at the end of their 2018 season and has since been weighing up his next move. Derby boss Frank Lampard knows Cole well from their time at Chelsea and England together and [...] The post “No brainer”, “Decent back-up”- Derby County fans react to Ashley Cole links appeared first on The 72 - We Love the Football League.
Published last Friday at 11:11 am on The 72
Aston Villa considering swoop for Leicester City forward
Aston Villa are considering a swoop for Leicester City forward Islam Slimani, according to Birmingham Live. Villa boss Dean Smith is known to be scouring the market for new additions and has reportedly identified Slimani as a target. Despite being under contract at the King Power Stadium, Slimani is currently on loan at Turkish giants [...] The post Aston Villa considering swoop for Leicester City forward appeared first on The 72 - We Love the Football League.
Published last Friday at 10:21 am on The 72
| Chelsea's Results | |||
| Jan 19 | Arsenal | 0 - 2 | A |
| Jan 12 | Newcastle United | 2 - 1 | H |
| Jan 8 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 - 1 | A |
| Chelsea's Fixtures | |||
| Jan 24 | Tottenham Hotspur | H | |
| Jan 30 | AFC Bournemouth | A | |
| Feb 2 | Huddersfield Town | H | |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 2 | Man City | 22 | 42 | 53 |
| 3 | Tottenham | 22 | 24 | 48 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 23 | 21 | 47 |
| 5 | Arsenal | 23 | 16 | 44 |
| 6 | Man Utd | 23 | 13 | 44 |