Who needs perfection? Why flawed City, Arsenal and Liverpool bring the drama | Jonathan Wilson
This season's title race is thrilling because all the contenders are imperfect. Sport is nothing without a sense of jeopardy
In Chad Harbach's 2011...
Resurgent Millers hit six on Saturday before Monday loss
Chad Whyte helped himself to a hat-trick as New Mills ran riot on a sun drenched Saturday afternoon in Staffordshire, beating Abbey Hulton United 6-0.
Four Countries Qualify For AFCON 2025 Group Stage Qualifiers
Four more countries have just secured their places in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) group stage qualifiers after the second leg...
AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Four new countries qualify for group phase
Chad and Eswatini secured their places in the group phase of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Morocco 2025. This was...
Mansfield and Ashfield Chad readers divided over new 'controversial' England Nike kit
Many readers of your Chad have differing – but strong – opinions about the new England kit, with some expressing concern over its departure from...
Preview: Chad vs. Mauritius - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Chad and Mauritius, including predictions, team news and possible...
UFC Fight Night 239 LIVE: UK start time, fight card and how to follow as ‘Shoey Guy’ Tuivasa aims to halt losing streak
UFC fan favourite Tai Tuivasa will desperately bid to end his losing streak against heavyweight contender Marcin Tybura this weekend.
‘Bam Bam’ is...
AFCON 2025 Prelims: Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium set to host early crucial clash
The first leg of the 2025 Africa cup of nations qualifier between Chad and Mauritius will take place at the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium in Yaounde This...
Getting to Villa Park takes meticulous planning but Aston Villa are my saviour
Chad Williams has a muscle-wasting condition he describes as 'savage' but he credits his beloved football club Aston Villa with lighting up his life.
Fan Letters: “I still have faith that Speakman and Dreyfus will get it right!”
Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesWe've got a range of views on Sunderland's current position, our recruitment policy and direction of...
AFCON 2025: Chad - Mauritius and Djibouti - Liberia on the bill
On Tuesday February 20 in Cairo, the Confederation of African Football drew the lots for the preliminary round of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. Eight...
2025 AFCON Preliminaries Draw Concludes, Set To Kick Off in March
The stage is set for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) preliminary round as the draw has been concluded. FIRST LEG Somalia vs Eswatini Sao...
CAF Announces 2025 AFCON Preliminary Round Draw In Full
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) completed the preliminary round draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) earlier today, February...
Pride despite defeat to Army
JERSEY FA Women concluded the Southern Counties Competition with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Army FA at Springfield, but coach Chad Morris was...
Lifelong Stags fan and Mansfield Chad reader celebrates his 90th birthday
A lifelong Mansfield Town Football Club fan and Mansfield Chad reader has celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends.
U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos To Tackle Central African Republic In Douala
FIFA World Cup bronze-medallists Nigeria will begin their quest for a place in this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup next weekend, when they take...
WWE Royal Rumble 2024 odds: Preview and betting tips
This Saturday night, the WWE heads to St Petersburg, Florida, for the 38th annual edition of the Royal Rumble.
The show is headlined by the men’s...
Champion bodybuilder Chad McCrary who continued competing after snapping spine in horror accident dies aged 49
A CHAMPION bodybuilder who continued to compete following a horror accident has died at the age of 49.
Chad McCrary snapped his spine in a...
‘Exceptional’ win
JERSEY FA Women’s manager Chad Morris hailed “another top performance”, as Jodie Botterill’s double gave them a superb 2-1 victory against Essex in...
‘Champing at the bit’
FOR a side with limited opportunity to travel off-Island for events, taking part in the Southern Counties Cup “means everything” to Jersey FA...
International round-up: summing up the action from the break
Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty ImagesAll the action from our Spurs squad through (yet another) international break I hate international football.
But...
Preview: Chad vs. Madagascar - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Chad and Madagascar, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
International round-up #1,254,327: Who's on duty for their national team (yet again)?
Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty ImagesIt's that time again... I hate international football.
This time around, however, it's probably come...
Preview: Mali vs. Chad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Mali and Chad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Abiodun Relishes CAF Young Player Of The Year Nomination
Deborah Abiodun is on cloud nine following her nomination for the 2023 CAF Women's Young Player Of The Year
CAF unveiled their nominees for the...
Conor McGregor gives advice to professional footballer cousin after midfielder suffers devastating ACL injury
CONOR MCGREGOR has offered his cousin Keith Buckley some advice after he suffered an ACL injury.
Buckley, a professional footballer for Ireland...
Conor McGregor offers advice to professional footballer cousin Keith Buckley with ACL recovery
Conor McGregor’s cousin Keith Buckley has revealed the MMA star has offered him support for his ACL recovery.
Midfielder Buckley is the captain of...
Jay-Jay Okocha watches on as football fans return in Chad after four years | Ed Aarons
Naïr Abakar has relaunched the African nation's league and is planning for a brighter future with help from famous friends
“The fans came back to...
Former Doncaster Rovers assistant head coach lands new role at Hull City
Former Doncaster Rovers assistant head coach Chad Gribble has joined Hull City’s academy coaching staff.
Austin Okocha: Africa’s 5th largest country invites Super Eagles legend for NFC final
Chad’s football scene is set to receive a major boost as the Chadian Football Federation (CFF) has confirmed the participation of Nigerian football...
League Two club watching over 31-year-old defender after Portsmouth exit
Portsmouth’s released defender Kieran Freeman is training with League Two side Mansfield Town, the Mansfield Chad has reported.…
The post League...
'Very understandable': Nigel Clough thinks he knows where Forest will send 22-year-old player
Nigel Clough doesn’t think Mansfield Town will be completing the re-signing of Nottingham Forest defender Riley Harbottle. The centre-back spent...
Chad Johnson says he's going to have Ronaldo, Insigne and Zaha at The Soccer Tournament next year
Chad Johnson seems to have enjoyed his time at The Soccer Tournament this year, and he wants to return in 2024 with some A-list company.
Super Falcons to face either Chad or Ethiopia in race to Paris
The Falcons drew a bye from the first because of their seeding but will have to go through three rounds to stamp their qualification for the Paris...
Bayern Munich star continues ridiculous record of winning league EVERY season after clinching TWELFTH title at just 26
KINGSLEY COMAN has continued his incredible record of winning a league title every season of his senior career.
The Bayern Munich star collected...
First team coaching staff depart
Rovers can confirm that coaches Chad Gribble and Ian Bennett have left the club.
Doncaster Rovers confirm two members of coaching team have left the club
Chad Gribble has followed Danny Schofield out of the exit door at the Eco-Power Stadium after rejecting an offer to stay at Doncaster Rovers.
Jersey Women dominate Muratti
A BRACE from Eve Watson, as well as goals from Ella Docherty and Hannah Campbell, saw Jersey comfortably retain the Women’s Muratti with a 4-1 win....
Cliff Byrne returns to Doncaster Rovers as assistant manager to Grant McCann
The future of Chad Gribble and Paul Green remains unclear after Doncaster Rovers confirmed Cliff Byrne as their new assistant manager.
13 Best mud kitchens for kids UK 2023, including wooden, outdoor and Chad Valley kitchens
LOOKING for something to entertain your kids? One of these best mud kitchens will do the trick.
For children, the summer holidays are all about...
Missouri football captain Chad Bailey is SUSPENDED from the team
Bailey, 23, who was a team captain last season, was booked at about 2:45 a.m. and released after posting a $500 bond, according to online records...
Sporting KC Injury Update and Starting XI Predictions Versus FC Dallas
Mar 11, 2023; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Sporting Kansas City defender Tim Leibold (14) attempts a goal during a match against the Los Angeles...
2023 AFCONQ: Peseiro Unveils 23-Man For Guinea-Bissau Double Header
Head Coach José Santos Peseiro has invited team captain Ahmed Musa, in-form forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman as well as 20 other players...
Jersey's wings work wonders as Morris targets Guernsey duel
COACH Chad Morris was pleased to see training-ground prep pay off on Saturday evening as Jersey Women dismantled the Army Reserve FA. Strong wide...
Football: Jersey Women 'buzzing’ for Army friendly
WOMEN’S football takes centre stage at Springfield on Saturday as Jersey’s top talent welcome the Army Reserve. Chad Morris’ side has not played...
Sporting KC Injury Update and Starting XI Predictions Versus Colorado
This game got a little testy last year.... | Denny Medley-USA TODAY SportsWhat positions are in question going into match day two? Let’s look at...
NWSL Expansion, KC Current Cut Two and US Soccer Salaries
Photo by: Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesPlus, Sporting KC II keep bolstering their roster and find a place to...
Pulido Addresses Chivas Rumor, Sporting KC Kit Numbers Revealed?
Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesPlus, the 2025 Gold Cup could be very unique in the teams that compete in it, and Kansas...
Birch’s brace sets up final date for Wanderers in cup
Chad Birch bagged a brace as NRB Warstones Wanderers set up a CE Yardley Cup final date in the Wolverhampton & District Sunday League.
Chad booted out of tournament over age fraud weeks after 32 Cameroon players fall foul
Chad are the latest team to get booted out of the U17 AFCON tournament for age fraud after 32 Cameroon players also lied about how old they are as...
Chad also fall foul of MRI tests
Chad have been disqualified from the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after one of their players failed an age test.
Chad join Cameroon and DR Congo in age fraud scandal
Their squad was subjected to Magnetic Resonance Imaging [MRI] scans to ensure nobody was over-age. But they were disqualified on the eve of the...
Five-star Warstones duo on target in huge cup triumph
Joscelyn Allen and Chad Birch both put in five-star displays as NRB Warstones Wanderers racked up double figures.
Doncaster Rovers promote youth coaches to first team staff
Chad Gribble and Paul Green have been promoted to Doncaster Rovers’ first team coaching staff.
New assistant Gribble excited for future as part of new-look coaching staff
Chad Gribble believes he has quickly gelled with head coach Danny Schofield and is confident the new look senior coaching team can bring success to...
Coppinger: New assistant Gribble stood out as ideal for what the squad needed
James Coppinger said it was clear Rovers had the perfect candidate for the assistant head coach role under their noses in Chad Gribble.
Gribble and Green appointed to first team coaching staff
Rovers are delighted to confirm the appointment of Chad Gribble and Paul Green to the first team coaching staff on a permanent basis.
Ched Evans brace sends Preston into Championship play-off places
Chad Evans hit a brace to secure the points for Preston.
Gribble happy with responce from his side in goalless draw at Lincoln
Rovers U18s manager Chad Gribble felt the result of his side’s 0-0 draw at Lincoln City in the Professional Development League Cup reflected the...
Gribble: U18s dipped below their standards in defeat
Chad Gribble was disappointmented with Rovers U18s defeat at Harrogate Town.
Gribble thrilled by resilient Rovers
Rovers U18s manager Chad Gribble has praised his side’s resilience as they ran out 3-1 victors against local rivals Scunthorpe United at Cantley...
‘He’s a big, big, big player for us’ – Chad Field nets twice as five star Horndean claim great FA Vase win at Bournemouth Poppies
Defender Chad Field struck twice on only his second appearance of the season as Horndean claimed a superb FA Vase win.
Gribble delighted with unbeaten run
Rovers U18s manager Chad Gribble is delighted by the start from his side who have made an unbeaten start to the 2022/23 season following a 2-0 win...
Gribble proud of Academy
U18s manager Chad Gribble is proud to have seen some of his players feature for Rovers' first-team against Newcastle U21s.
Gribble hails "complete performance" against Hull City
Rovers U18s manager Chad Gribble has branded his side’s performance the most complete of the season following a 5-0 victory over Hull City in the...
Gribble pleased with the unbeaten start to the season
Rovers U18s manager Chad Gribble was happy to have walked away with a point following the game against Rotherham United.
Gribble pleased by the start to the cup campaign
Rovers U18s manager Chad Gribble was impressed by his side’s performance following a winning start to life in the 2022/23 Youth Alliance Cup...
Gribble not getting carried away by Hartlepool result
Rovers U18s manager Chad Gribble was delighted with his sides technical ability on display in the 5-1 win over Hartlepool United.
Gribble: "pre-season has been positive"
Rovers U18s manager Chad Gribble thinks his first pre-season with the U18s has been positive.
Gribble hails Morecambe win
Rovers U18s manager Chad Gribble has paid credit to his side’s performance throughout their seventh game of preseason as they ran out 2-1 winners...
Gribble pleased with latest performance
U18s manager Chad Gribble praised his Rovers side following late heroics to secure a third win of pre-season at Club Thorne Colliery.
Pre-season double-header was productive, says Gribble
Rovers U18s manager Chad Gribble feels his side faced an array of challenges in pre-season friendly's against Newcastle United and Partick Thistle.
Gribble: Youngsters benefited from time with pros
Rovers U18s manager Chad Gribble has praised the structure at the club following his side’s first win of pre-season after beating Wakefield 3-2 at...
Gribble pleased with U18s performance
Rovers U18s manager Chad Gribble was pleased with the improvements his side made following a 1-1 draw against category two side Sheffield United at...
All-out defence – Morocco star reveals tactical set-up against Nigeria’s Super Falcons
The host nation needs defensive solidity to be able to keep up with the reigning champions, says their defensive kingpin Morocco defender Nesryn El...