Rebecca Holloway: ‘I just shut down’ – Northern Ireland defender on mental health struggles
‘Funny first impressions, opposing sides & mental health’ Venue: Windsor Park, Belfast Date: Tuesday, 5 December Kick-off: 18:00 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Two NI & BBC iPlayer; live text commentary and match report on the BBC Sport website “I felt it in myself. There was moments in games where I would get pains in […]
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. Jagielka played 40 times for England was included in the squads for Euro 2012 and the 2014 World Cup. He began his professional career with Sheffield United in 2000 and […]
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 training after three months out with a muscle injury. Fellow left-back Tyrell Malacia has also been suffering from a knee problem and has yet to feature this campaign. Sergio Reguilon, […]
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 sent off in the loss to Trinidad and Tobago after criticism from his team-mates and coach. The full-back was booked twice in 30 seconds in the 2-1 Concacaf Nations League […]
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 learn his “hybrid” role by watching videos of England team-mate John Stones. The 25-year-old broke into Jurgen Klopp’s Reds side as a right-back. But lately he has also been deployed […]
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 at Old Trafford to prove he is worthy of a place in Erik ten Hag’s starting line-up. Maguire made his fifth Premier League start of the season in the 1-0 […]
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 need to panic” when confronting them at full-time following their defeat at Bournemouth. Trippier appeared upset as he asked the fans: “How many injuries have we got?” “The fans are […]
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 match with Luton Town and is a doubt for Northern Ireland’s final Euro 2024 qualifiers. Evans, 35, was injured in Wednesday’s Champions League defeat in Copenhagen. Northern Ireland travel to […]
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 Sunday as she continues to recover from a head injury sustained on international duty. The 30-year-old was given oxygen and was taken off the field on a stretcher. “Of course […]
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 sustaining a head injury in England’s defeat by Belgium in the Women’s Nations League. She was then taken off on a stretcher but was later seen walking around. City said […]