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 Middlesbrough defender Bill Gates, who inspired a campaign highlighting the links between heading footballs and dementia after his retirement, has died aged 79. Former centre-half Gates was also diagnosed with […]
Andrew Robertson: Scotland and Liverpool defender suffers shoulder injury
Andy Robertson injured his shoulder in a challenge with Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon Scotland captain Andrew Robertson suffered a serious-looking shoulder injury during the Euro 2024 qualifier against Spain. The Liverpool left-back, 29, had to leave the pitch before the break in Seville with his arm cradled in his shirt after a challenge with Spain […]
Ben Davies: Tottenham defender ‘incredibly proud’ to captain Wales in Aaron Ramsey’s absence
Ben Davies is the eighth most-capped Welshman of all time with 80 appearances Venue: Stok Racecourse, Wrexham Date: Wednesday, 11 October Kick-off: 19:45 BST Coverage: Live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app, plus live text Highlights: Match of the Day Wales, BBC One Wales from 23:10 BST […]
Ben Davies: Spurs defender ‘was close’ to Wales captain’s role
Ben Davies joined Tottenham Hotspur from Swansea City in July 2014 Ben Davies will captain Wales in Aaron Ramsey’s absence with manager Robert Page acknowledging the Tottenham defender was considered as permanent skipper. Cardiff City’s Ramsey will miss Wales’ games against Gibraltar and Croatia with a knee injury. Davies will now captain the side, having […]
Destiny Udogie: Tottenham condemn racist abuse towards defender
Young Italian defender Destiny Udogie has impressed for Tottenham Tottenham have condemned racist abuse directed at defender Destiny Udogie on social media after Saturday’s 2-1 home win against Liverpool. Liverpool forward Diogo Jota was sent off for a second bookable offence when he fouled Udogie. Tottenham said in a statement: “We are disgusted at the […]
Ben Chilwell: Chelsea defender set for spell on sidelines with ‘bad’ hamstring injury
Ben Chilwell also missed a significant potion of last season through injury, making just 23 league appearances Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell has suffered a “bad” hamstring injury with no timescale yet put on his return, says Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino. Chelsea are already without Reece James until after the international break with a thigh problem. […]
Abbie McManus: Former England, Man City and Leicester defender retires aged 30
Abbie McManus was part of the England squad that reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2019 Former England defender Abbie McManus has retired from football aged 30. McManus won 18 caps and was part of the Lionesses squad that won the SheBelieves Cup and reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2019. She broke […]
Sarah McFadden: Incredible and emotional surprises as NI defender hits 100
Sarah McFadden, with her daugher Harper by her side, was presented with her 100th cap before kick-off “On my 50th I didn’t get a win, on my 75th I probably didn’t get a win so to get one on the big one – the 100th – that is what it is all about.” The defender […]
Declan Rice: Arsenal defender did not suffer serious injury in Tottenham match
Rice has scored one goal in his six Premier League games for Arsenal since his move from West Ham Tests have shown Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice did not suffer a serious back injury during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham. The England international, who has started every league game this season, was substituted at half-time. After […]