Former England defender Phil Jagielka retires from playing at 41
Jagielka made his professional debut in May 2000 for Sheffield United Former England centre-back Phil Jagielka has retired from football at the age of 41. [more…]
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Luke Shaw: Manchester United defender returns to training after recovering from muscle injury
Luke Shaw has not played for Manchester United since a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham on 19 August Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has returned to [more…]
Sergino Dest: US defender apologises for red card in loss to Trinidad and Tobago
Sergino Dest’s team-mates, including goalkeeper Matt Turner, showed their frustration as he left the field USA defender Sergino Dest has issued an apology for being [more…]
Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool defender says he is embracing ‘hybrid’ role
Trent Alexander-Arnold began his senior Liverpool career as a right-back but can also be deployed in midfield Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold says he is continuing to [more…]
Harry Maguire: Manchester United defender feeling vindicated over decision to stay
Harry Maguire has 186 appearances in all competitions for Manchester United Manchester United defender Harry Maguire feels he is now getting his reward for remaining [more…]
Kieran Trippier: Newcastle United defender confronts ’emotional’ fans and says ‘don’t panic’
Kieran Trippier addressed fans at full-time after their 2-0 defeat by Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier says he told fans “there’s no [more…]
Jonny Evans: Manchester United defender to miss Luton match and a doubt for NI
Jonny Evans rejoined Manchester United after leaving relegated Leicester City at the end of the 2022-23 season Manchester United defender Jonny Evans will miss Saturday’s [more…]
Alex Greenwood: Manchester City defender to miss Arsenal match with head injury
England were 1-0 down when Alex Greenwood went off with a head injury in Belgium Alex Greenwood will miss Manchester City’s match with Arsenal this [more…]
Alex Greenwood: England defender to return to Man City for medical checks after head clash
England were losing 1-0 when Alex Greenwood went off with a head injury Alex Greenwood will return to Manchester City for more medical checks after [more…]
Bill Gates: Ex-Middlesbrough defender and inspiration for dementia campaign dies aged 79
Bill Gates made 293 appearances for Boro and played in the side coached by Jack Charlton alongside Nobby Stiles, Willie Maddren and John Hickton Former [more…]
