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Aug12017 by adminNo Comments

Who will break Alan Shearer's Premier League goal record first?

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Tuesday, August 1, 2017It was Peter Crouch with another zinger.The 36-year-old Stoke striker, who has 103 Premier League goals to his name, was asked by @DavidMaguire3 on Twitter when he would break Alan Shearer's Premier League record of 260 goals.This was his response.As durable as Crouchy has proven, though, it is doubtful he will carry on scoring until he's in his 60s.But could another of the Premier League's current forwards eclipse Shearer's total one day?We've looked at three of the most prolific modern day attackers to see how long it will take them to break the record if they carry on scoring at their current rate.Sergio Aguero has scored 122 Premier League goals in his six seasons – keep that up, and the 29-year-old would be 36 by the time he breaks Shearer's record.Romelu Lukaku...

Jul262017 by adminNo Comments

Celtic 0-0 Rosenborg: Hoops' Champions League hopes hang in the balance

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Celtic's bid to reach the Champions League group stages stuttered with a goalless draw against Rosenborg in the first leg of their third-round qualifier at Parkhead.The Hoops played without a recognised centre forward due to injury and suspension - midfielder Tom Rogic was ostensibly the furthest man in attack - and they missed a focal point in an encounter where the visiting keeper Andre Hansen had little to do.Indeed, the Norwegian side created the better chances and Celtic keeper Craig Gordon made several saves to give the Scottish champions, big favourites for the tie, at least a clean sheet to take into the second leg.The suspended Leigh Griffiths will be available for the return game at the Lerkendal Stadion in Trondheim next Wednesday if he recovers from a calf injury - Moussa Dembe...

Jul102017 by adminNo Comments

Super League news: Junior Sa'u charged with grade B offence for knocking out Kallum Watkins

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Junior Sa'uMonday, July 10, 2017Salford centre Junior Sa'u has been charged with a grade B offence following the tackle that knocked out England international Kallum Watkins.Sa'u was sin-binned for the tackle during his side's 50-24 Super League defeat by Leeds Rhinos on Sunday and has been charged by the Rugby Football League's match review panel.A grade B offence carries a ban of one or two matches. Sa'u has the option of submitting an early-guilty plea, which would rule him out of Friday's league game at Castleford.Warrington's veteran forward Ben Westwood could be set for another spell on the sidelines.Westwood, who served a four-match ban earlier in the season for striking, made his comeback from a broken hand in the Wolves' 50-10 win over Leigh on Friday but has been charged with a g...

Jul42017 by adminNo Comments

Ranked! Every Premier League side’s best home kit in the top-flight

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Just like Brighton and Hove Albion, the Terriers are embarking on their debut Premier League season. Unfortunately, they’ve ditched the straight edge to their stripes, in favour of a dotted blend, and it’s not quite doing it for us. And neither is the red button.Tuesday, July 4, 2017During the summer, without Premier League football to fill our time, it’s transfers that get spoken about the most, but fans are also keen on the latest kit news too.Leaked images, concept designs, and confirmations litter message boards and Twitter, with supporters discussing the latest news.Over the years, since the Premier League’s inception 25 years ago, we’ve seen some brilliant strips worn by the 47 – soon to become 49 - clubs who have taken part.But how do their current 20 teams’ best home kits worn in t...

Jun222017 by adminNo Comments

Super League: Widnes 36-10 Leigh: Vikings see off fellow strugglers

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Australian duo Chris Houston and Corey Thompson scored doubles as the Widnes beat Leigh 36-10 in the battle of two of Super League's strugglers.Widnes and Leigh have been slugging it out at the foot of the table since April but the Vikings, who welcomed back a ruck of stars, put in an assured first-half display where they ran in four tries, which was enough for Denis Betts' men to get the job done despite a second-half stutter.As a result, they climb off the bottom of the table and are replaced by Leigh, with a point between the two.The home side were well ahead in the energy battle and it showed in a high-octane 20 minutes where the Vikings laid down a marker.The shot in the arm came early after they welcomed back experienced trio Joe Mellor, Lloyd White and Chris Bridge, all players who ...