Women’s Football Weekend 2023
Friday 24th March – Sunday 26th March marks the biggest weekend in the calendar for the women’s game. Women’s Football Weekend first started in 2019, during an international break in the men’s game, as a way of attracting more fans to the women’s game and...
THE ITALIAN JOB: KANE BREAKS SCORING RECORD AS ENGLAND CLAIM ALL THREE POINTS
Ten-man England beat Italy 1-2 as Gareth Southgate’s side kick-started their Euro 2024 qualification campaign by beating the defending European Champions. Two first half goals saw England over the line with Harry Kane becoming England’s all-time top goalscorer when he...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND ROUNDUP: CONTE LOSES IT, SIMMS EVERTON HERO AND SENSATIONAL SAKA
The past weekend in the premier league was jammed packed full of goals. There were two six-goal thrillers at both Elland Road and St Mary’s as well as a five-goal cracker at The Emirates. Relegation candidates staked their claim for survival and the top four race took...
RONALDO REMAINS: ROBERTO MARTINEZ’S FIRST SELECTION
Cristiano Ronaldo has been selected by new manager Roberto Martinez in his first squad selection ahead of the upcoming European Championship qualifiers. This comes after uncertainty about the Al Nassr stars future having moved to the Saudi Pro League at the end of...
Lazio win Rome Derby over Roma whilst Inter beaten by Juventus: Italian Football Round Up!!!
Lazio 1-0 Roma: Second win in the Derby delle Capitale for I Biancocelesti this season Lazio return to winning ways after a win in a fiery encounter versus Roma. The first chance of the derby fell to the home side in the 4th minute. Lazio midfielder Luis Alberto sent...
UFC 286: Leon Edwards defeats Kamaru Usman by majority decision to retain welterweight title
Britain’s Leon Edwards retained his welterweight title by beating Kamaru Usman via majority decision at the O2 Arena in London. The victory over Usman was Edwards’ first defence of the belt and solidified his status as the best welterweight on the planet. Edwards, who...
ENGLAND SQUAD ANNOUNCED: TONEY AND WALKER INCLUDED AND SOUTHGATE’S SHOCK EXCLUSIONS
This afternoon England manager Gareth Southgate announced his squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine. The main talking points are that Ivan Toney has been selected for the squad and Raheem Sterling, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ben White...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND ROUNDUP: CHERRIES STUN LIVERPOOL, ARSENAL IN CRUISE CONTROL AND POTTER POWERS ON
The Premier League served up yet another treat. A David vs Goliath esque upset conducted by Bournemouth shocked everyone. Both the top two keep on winning and are starting to look unstoppable. As well as this there was plenty of goals with four goal thrillers at The...
Full Serie A roundup :Roma lose thriller at home and Inter lose to Spezia whilst Napoli and Juventus return to winning ways!!!
Spezia 2-1 Inter: Martinez missed pentalty costly for I Nerazzurri Inter fail to close the gap on Napoli after a loss at the Stadio Alberto Picco. In the 12th minute of the match Inter were awarded a penalty. Lautaro Martinez found Danilo D’Ambrosio who got the wrong...
Leaders Napoli beaten by Lazio at home whilst Roma beat Juventus: Italian Football round up
Napoli lose their second match of the season and first in two months. Napoli, however, are still 15 points clear at the top of the table. Lazio sit in 3rd position with a focus on Champions League football for next season. The first chance of the match in the 5th...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND ROUNDUP: LIVERPOOL DECIMATE RED DEVILS, ARSENAL LEAVE IT LATE AND POTTER SAVES HIS JOB
What a weekend in the Premier League. From a seven-goal slaughtering at Anfield by Liverpool to last gasp winners that could be vitally important come May, this weekend the Premier League had it all. Not only was there action at the top of the table but there were...
Getting to Know Your Plymouth Marjon Patriots – #24 Will White
At Marjon, Will is completing a degree in Sports Therapy whilst pursuing a career in the BBL with the Plymouth City Patriots. But how did he get here? Last Summer, whilst playing in 3×3 tournaments Will caught the eye of fan favourite Elvisi Dusha, who he’s known...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND ROUNDUP: VAR RED CARD CHAOS IN LONDON DERBY, CITY IN CRUISE CONTROL AND WEST HAM HAMMER FOREST
Last weekend in the premier league was a big one for teams down the bottom of the table. West Ham finally showed what they’re capable off with a showstopping performance at the London Stadium. Leeds got off the mark under their new manager securing a much-needed...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND ROUNDUP: TITLE RACE TAKES ANOTHER TURN, POTTER UNDER PRESSURE AND SHOCK AT THE CITY GROUND
Last weekend in the premier league the title race took yet another turn with a late winner for Arsenal and City frustrated by Nottingham Forest. Pressure continued to grow on Graham Potters future as Chelsea manager after yet another defeat. Sunday featured a fiery...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND ROUNDUP: PRESSURE ON ARSENAL, LEICESTER SHOCK SPURS, AND ARE LIVERPOOL BACK?
Last weekend in the Premier League we were treated to three derbies, a shock upset result and a last-minute comeback from a team that were down to ten men. With things tight at the top of the table MW23 could prove pivotal come May when one team lifts the Premier...
Napoli breeze past Spezia and Martinez the difference in Milan Derby: Italian football round up
Napoli continued their winning streak with a comfortable 0-3 away win at Spezia. The Gli Azzuri are now on a five-game winning streak and look to be champions elect. In the 9th minute Napoli were close to taking the lead. A cross from Napoli’s Portuguese left-back...
UFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill Review
UFC 283 is in the books, and it did not disappoint. The UFC’s first pay-per-view event of the year had it all – newly crowned champions, knockouts, submissions, record breaking performances, incredible debuts and the retirement of two legends. The raucous Rio de...
West Ham Complete Signing of Danny Ings
West Ham United have confirmed the signing of Danny Ings from Aston Villa, in a deal thought to be around £15m. Ings, a senior England international, has penned a contract that will see him stay with the Hammers until Summer 2025. The former Liverpool man who will...
MMA fights fans want to see in 2023
There was no shortage of excitement in the mixed martial arts world in 2022. From Alex Pereira shocking Israel Adesanya to Leon Edwards knocking out Kamaru Usman, MMA once again proved that it is one of the most unpredictable sports in the world. Some mouth-watering...
Last Week in the Premier League
Last week in the premier league we saw the end of gameweek 19 as well as welcoming gameweek 20. Fulham and Chelsea both had two fixtures in gameweek 19 meaning their second fixture of gameweek 19 took place midweek on Thursday night. We were treated to two derbies in...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKLY TRANSFER ROUND-UP
Premier League clubs haven’t been that active in the January transfer market so far, although some deals have been made. Let’s have a look at all of the latest deals made in the last week… Chelsea have been the busiest out of the Premier League clubs...
Argyle swing open the transfer window with five new signings
Plymouth Argyle have been catching the eyes of many football fans up and down the country this season. They currently five points clear top of the EFL League one standings and Steven Schumacher’s men are looking the real deal. Argyle’s transfer business this window,...
Ipswich Town vs Plymouth Argyle Preview – Can the Pilgrims neutralise the Tractor Boys?
This Saturday Argyle make the 12-hour round-trip to fellow promotion chasers Ipswich Town in what is being billed as an early League One title decider. Argyle sits atop the League One table, 57 points from their 26 games, whereas Ipswich are in third place with 50...
Albion eye promotion push ahead of Cinderford clash
Plymouth Albion play host to a huge league game against Cinderford RFC this weekend as they look to push up the table in the National League One. After a disappointing start to the new year with a 45-35 loss away to Sale, the Albion will be looking to pick up their...
FA CUP 4TH ROUND DRAW REVEALED
The draw for the 4th round of the Emirates FA Cup took place last Sunday, before Premier League heavyweights Manchester City & Chelsea clashed at the Etihad, with Pep Guardiola’s side putting on a dominant display, beating Chelsea 4-0. They will play either...
President of the French Football Federation in hot water over Zidane comments
The president of the French Football Federation, Noel Le Graet, is currently said to be fighting for his job after his comments on French footballing legend Zinedine Zidane. Zidane was one of the main favourites to take over from Didier Deschamps if he was to step...
The Controversial New Champions League Format Coming in 2024
The UEFA Champions League, the most prestigious football tournament to ever grace the pitch, has been entertaining millions of football fans for decades. With teams all over Europe competing against each other for that magnificent trophy and bragging rights over each...
The Drama Continues-The FA Cup Fourth Round Draw
The FA Cup has once again shown that it is one of the best club competitions in the world. 32 matches were played between the 6th and 9th of January to decide who will take one step closer to the FA Cup final at Wembley in June Manchester United kicked-off the...
Gianluca Vialli dies aged 58
Ex Juventus and Chelsea striker Gianluca Vialli recently died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. The Italian forward played 102 games for Juventus and 58 times for Chelsea, but most notably won the FA cup whilst managing Chelsea in 2000. As a player he scored...
Plymouth Argyle weekly report
ARGYLE GET THE RUB OF THE GREEN AGAINST MK DONS: Schumacher’s high-flying greens go seven points clear at the top of league one on New Year’s Day after a ground out but comfortable victory against MK dons thanks to 3 goals from defender James Wilson and one a piece...
Michael Smith Crowned 2023 PDC World Darts Champion
Michael Smith, nicknamed “the bully boy” was recently crowned the champion of the PDC world championships for 2023. The darts player from St Helens came into the competition ranked number 4 in the world, but was promoted to number 1 after a shock victory...
CRISTIANO RONALDO SIGNS FOR AI-NASSR
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Saudi Arabian side AI Nassr on a two-year deal, the striker became a free agent after his contract was mutually terminated by Manchester United. The 37-year-old parted ways with the club, following his controversial interview with...
Why 2022 Was an Unprecedented Year for British MMA
British MMA has experienced a meteoric rise over the past 12 months. It has never been in a better place than it is now, and it continues to grow in stature and popularity heading into the new year. At the beginning of 2022, only two Brits had won world titles in...
Plymouth Penalty Heroics Sends Them Through To Papa John’s Quarter Final
Plymouth Argyle completed a stunning second half comeback to knock out AFC Wimbledon from the Papa John’s Trophy (EFL Trophy). Argyle came from 3 down to take the game to penalties where they eventually beat the Wombles 4-3. Both managers rotated their sides for this...
Beth Mead wins Sports Personality of the Year 2022
After a busy sporting year including a home Commonwealth Games, Winter Olympics, Women’s Rugby World Cup and Men’s Football World Cup, it was also a successful one. There were wins in T20 Cricket World Cup, wheelchair Rugby League World Cup and it was also the year it...
Marjon Students and Staff Call out for a Change in Formula 1, for the Sake of the Environment
Even though Formula One had made the switch to the hybrid cars years ago, people still see that F1 can make even more changes to become even more environmentally friendly and it’s “really quite simple to do” – according to Mike Baker. Speaking to two students...
England’s North East Heroes
The North East has produced many great footballing talents down the years. Alan Shearer, Paul Gascoigne, Peter Beardsley, Bryan Robson, Chris Waddle. All featured for England during the World Cups of the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. That memorable image of Gascoigne...
Womens FA Cup Fourth Round Draw
The draw for the Vitality Women’s FA Cup Fourth round is being drawn tonight. Only seven of the third round matches went ahead, over the weekend, with thirteen postponed due to weather conditions. The postponed matches have been rearranged to be played on...
Argentina Beat Poland in a One-Sided Affair as Both Sides Progress to the Last 16
Argentina eased past a poor Poland 2-0 to win their group and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup, laying to rest the defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening game. Poland still managed to qualify in second place, going though on goal difference after finishing...
Australia through to World Cup Last 16 for first time in 16 years
Australia have reached the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in 16 years. A single goal was enough for the Socceroo’s to seal their place in the Round of 16, a historic moment with this being for the second time they’ve ever achieved that feat. The...
Fernandes double sends Portugal through to last 16
Portugal have qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup after their 2-0 victory over Uruguay at the Lusail Stadium, in what was a scrappy game for most parts. A game that lacked quality saw the deadlock broken in the 54th minute when a cross from Bruno...
A step closer to Wembley-The FA Cup third round draw
It’s the third round draw for the FA Cup tonight. The smaller clubs have had their chance at centre stage but now it’s time to welcome the heavyweights. All but two of the second round games have been decided, Stockport County and Charlton Athletic along with Dagenham...
Brazil Second Team To Qualify For the last 16
Tournament favourites Brazil qualify for the next round with a 1-0 win over Switzerland, in what turns out to be a harsh result for the Swiss. Both teams were looking for qualification out of the group after just two matches, it had potential to be a highly...
UPSET OF THE TOURNAMENT? ARGENTINA STUNNED BY SAUDI ARABIA IN GROUP C OPENER
Saudi Arabia, the second lowest ranked team competing in the FIFA World Cup, pulled of a shock comeback against tournament favourites Argentina in the opening game of Group C. 88,000 fans were inside the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar to see one of the most unexpected...
Fullkrug earns Germany 1-1 draw with Spain but they remain bottom of Group E
Germany gained their first point of the 2022 World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Spain in what was a tight affair at Al Bayt Stadium. Both goals came from substitutes in the second half, in a game in which Spain dominated possession but Germany had the more chances. The...
The Controversy Encompassing the Qatar World Cup
As soon as Qatar won the bid to host the 2022 World Cup back in 2010, questions were raised as to how this could have happened. To start with, the Middle Eastern country has never been an attractive prospect for such a prestigious event due to it’s desert climate, but...
Australia keep World Cup dreams alive after victory over Tunisia
Mitchell Duke’s first half header was enough to gain victory for Australia in their second game of the 2022 World Cup. Harry Souttar and Aaron Mooy were two of the main men for their side, throughout the game both making huge tackles to keep out Tunisia. Tunisia...
Late Iran goals break Welsh resistance following Hennessey red card
Two extra time goals from Iran were enough to break the hearts of the Welsh and, after 64 years away from a World Cup, they will no doubt feel disappointed that they haven’t churned out a performance that they know they are capable of. Goals from Cheshmi and Rezaeian...
Wales suffer World Cup blow as Iran score late to win valuable points in Group B
Two late stoppage time goals from Iran defeat a lackluster Welsh side by two goals to nil, after goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey was sent off late on for a dangerous challenge on Iran striker Mehdi Taremi. It’s Iran’s first win against a European team in their history and...
“We’re just planning for a tough game”
Wales take on Iran tomorrow in their penultimate game of group B, which will be a massive game with both sides eager to keep their World Cup dreams alive. Wales fought back for a well-earned point against the USA, with starman Gareth Bale scoring from the spot to...
Chelsea Women Manager Emma Hayes on WSL teams outgrowing their stadiums
With the World Cup underway, this weekend saw the WSL take the spotlight in English football. There were some good games on offer for the weekend; a top of the table clash at the Emirates and a London derby at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea women broke their home...
British Speedway Star Richard Lawson Signs for Leicester Lions
British rider Richard Lawson has been snapped up by newly promoted team Leicester Lions. He has become Leicester’s third signing ahead of the 2023 season, joining three-time world champion Chris Harris and Aussie rider Max Fricke. Together they will be...
Fans Speculate Over Conor McGregor’s Next Opponent as UFC Star Announces Return
On Thursday morning, UFC star Conor McGregor tweeted his intention to re-enter the United States Anti-Doping Agency testing pool in preparation for a fight. McGregor tweeted: “I am clear for testing in February. I will complete my two tests per USADA and we are...
German legend Lothar Matthaus criticizes Germany Boss’ tactics after shock loss to Japan
Japan have followed Saudi Arabia’s shock win with one of their own coming back from 1-0 down at half time to beat Germany 2-1 and have put Germany in a tough position in their group with Spain to play in their next game who have just beat Costa Rica 7-0 in their...
Ricciardo “truly excited” to be returning to Red Bull
Daniel Ricciardo has rejoined the Red Bull team as reserve driver for the 2023 season. The 33-year-old was looking for a way to stay in Formula 1after McLaren had terminated his contract at the end of the season. The team have said that he will assist with testing and...
Harry Kane Fit To Captain Against America
Gareth Southgate has announced today that England captain Harry Kane will be fit to play in England’s 2nd World Cup group match against USA. This comes after the forward suffered a suspected ankle injury in England’s 6-2 win over Iran on Monday and was later...
Access All Areas! – My Experience In The Plymouth Argyle Press Box
Yesterday evening saw my first venture into the world of professional sports media at the Plymouth Argyle vs Charlton Athletic Papa John’s Trophy game. My course-mate Xander and I made our way up to Home Park at roughly quarter past 6 and collected our ‘Access All...
Joe Lycett reveals he did not shred £10k in protest of Beckham’s Qatar deal
Video courtesy of Joe Lycett Comedian Joe Lycett has revealed he did not actually shred £10,000 in protest of David Beckham’s £10m deal to be the ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Lycett had set the former England footballer an ultimatum to withdraw from the...
Southgate snub Ivan Toney puts two past the champions as Brentford stun Manchester City
Ivan Toney took centre stage in Saturday afternoons encounter between Manchester City and Brentford at the Etihad Stadium in which Brentford came out victorious after a last gasp winner from Toney. Brentford took the lead early with Toney’s first goal of the game. A...
The Final Lap-Sebastian Vettel’s F1 career comes to an end
Sunday marked the final race of four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel’s career in Formula 1, bringing an end to an incredible 16 years of racing. Vettel has achieved so much in his career not just on track, but off it too, which is why he will always be remembered...
England Open World Cup Campaign with 6-2 Thrashing of Iran
England comfortably brushed aside Iran in their opening fixture of the 2022 World Cup at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. The match was marred somewhat by more controversy as England abandoned plans to wear the OneLove armband in support of inclusivity...
Verstappen Wins in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen won this weekend’s grand prix in Abu Dhabi to finish off the 2022 season and officially claim his second world championship title. He led every lap from start to finish, apart from when the lead went to rival Leclerc whilst they were going...
Pereira Scores Stunning Victory Over Adesanya at UFC 281 to Become Middleweight Champion
Alex Pereira secured a monumental comeback win by knocking out defending champion Israel Adesanya in the fifth round of their championship bout to claim the middleweight title at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. MSG witnessed a classic card. It was a fantastic...
‘I really feel like I’m one of you’ Brazil honour Hamilton citizenship
Seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton, was made an honorary citizen of Brazil ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Hamilton formally received his honour in the Chamber of Deputies in Brasilia last Monday, where he touched on how much of an influence his hero Ayrton...
The Underdog Fairy tale: Kevin Magnussen takes pole position in Sao Paulo GP Qualifying
Kevin Magnussen was understandably cheerful after securing a spectacular first pole position for himself and the underdog Haas team in a dramatic qualifying session hampered by rain at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Friday, the Danish driver was nearly at a loss for...
Padel arrives to Plymouth Marjon University
Padel in the United Kingdom is a sport that is growing exponentially and as the months go by, more courts are being set up around the country, its evolution has made it the fastest-growing sport in the world with a shocking 181% increase in the number of clubs in the...
Are You Not Entertained? – The Jake Paul Effect on Combat Sports
The venue is the Desert Diamond Arena in Phoenix. The event: YouTube star turned boxer Jake Paul vs UFC legend Anderson Silva. It’s the last of the eight rounds, and Paul sends another mixed martial arts veteran to the canvas with a big right hand. Paul, 25, would go...
Messi picks up Worrying Injury Two Weeks before the World Cup
Argentina Captain and Paris Saint Germain forward Lionel Messi has suffered an inflamed Achilles just weeks before the World Cup in Qatar. The forward missed PSG victory yesterday at Lorient in Ligue 1 with the damaged tendon. However, PSG have insisted it is only a...
Emery conducts giant-killing on his Premier League return as Villa beat United 3-1
Unai Emery led Aston Villa to a shock 3-1 triumph against high-flying Manchester United in front of a sold-out Villa Park, on his return to the Premier League. Villa wasted no time in Sunday afternoons affair with Leon Bailey’s blistering pace proving too much for the...
Sam Masters Back in Wolves Colours for 2023
Australian rider Sam Masters has retained his place in the Wolves team for next year and will be leading them as captain. After leading Wolves to the SGB Premiership play-off semi-finals, averaging 8.28 points, the team boss Peter Adams had no other choice but to keep...
Hardie Haunts Exeter in Halloween Clash!
Plymouth Argyle striker Ryan Hardie scored a brace as the Greens disposed of their Devon rivals 4-2 in a highly anticipated clash at Home Park. The Grecians struck first blood after 25 minutes with Midfielder Archie Collins slotting from close range from a Jay...
Blades slice open league leaders Burnley in seven goal thriller
Bonfire night may have lead to there being plenty of fireworks off the pitch last night, but at Bramal Lane there was plenty on it. Championship leaders Burnley were battered 5-2 by promotion rivals Sheffield United in a tough away day for Vincent Kompany’s men....
Athlete’s Road to Recovery : Rehabilitation and Mental Health in Sport
What would a world without sport be like? In the UK sport is engraved into our culture. Whether it’s the rugby or football, cricket, or tennis there is always crowds and crowds of people ready to support. Sport is very prevalent in our society and has become integral...
When lucy met the Bluetits
https://sites.marjon.ac.uk/doughnut/files/2022/04/Bluetits-AUDIO-CLIP-NO.-2-MP3.mp3 On Tuesday 12th April I went down to the white steps of Tinside on Plymouth Hoe, where I had arranged to meet Claire Cassidy of the Plymouth Ladies Bluetits group. Tinside is where...
The return of the splash brothers
NBA star Klay Thompson returned to the NBA this week against the cavaliers after 941 days out due to a torn right achilles tendon in a game against the Toronto raptors in game 6 of the nba playoff finals. The injury occured in the final 2 minutes of the 3rd quarter...
The AFCON – What country is going to take the crown of Africa
Starting in early January, midway through most retrospective club seasons, the players called up to play for their national team in Africa head off to compete in the African cup of nations. But who will win the competition this year? Every two years 24 teams battle...
Fa Cup Giant killers
Newcastle United have been knocked out by League 1 opposition, Cambridge United. It was a fairly entertaining game for the Cambridge fans but from the Newcastle fans’ perspective, it was a disappointing display. The goal came early in the second half with a goal...
THE GULLS SNATCH LAST MINUTE WINNER IN THE WEST COUNTRY DERBY
Torquay United win in dramatic style over Yeovil at Huish Park to secure the Christmas and New Year double over their west country rivals. United substitute Dan Holman’s excellent 89th minute strike was enough to complete the turnaround, after Connor...
Newcastle United’s fresh start and fighting to stay in the Premier League
The year 2021 was enormously eventful and exciting for Newcastle united, on October 7th Newcastle United was bought off Mike Ashley by billionaire owners, the new owners are a consortium consisting of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, RB Sports and Media and...
The beautiful game, the FA cup and the Super League that tried to ruin it all
The FA cup really restores the love for football for many with its joy and hope it brings back to the sport once a season. The FA cup gives everyone a chance from the bottom right to the top shown most recently in a game where (sixth tier of English football)...
Wolves give Manchester United and Ralf Ragnick a reality check, top 4 now a struggle for United?
After a shock 1-0 loss to Wolves, Manchester United fans are left questioning the performance of the team and where the problem lies, is it the managers fault or the players? The results since Ralf Rangnick became the manager of Manchester United have been good with...
Fastest Growing Sport In The World (2021)
What is the fastest growing sport of 2021? Some people would say already popular sports like football or basketball or sports that had big moments like the rugby world cup or the F1 world title race, but it is neither. A sport called Padel was the fastest growing....
There will never be another sporting president like Dana White. Ever.
Ask any Mixed Martial Arts fan, casual or hardcore, who the most influential figure in the sports history is in any capacity. Some might say any of the fighters, Royce Gracie, Tito Ortiz, Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, to name a few. Others might turn the clock back...
Are Football Managers Given Enough Time?
As we enter the halfway point of the season it is time to look back at the big events from the past four months. There have been six Premier league managers that have been sacked, during the first 11 games of this season. This made me think, are football managers...
Gambling Addiction and its Impact in Football
Paul Charles Merson is a former Arsenal player and manager who now works as a football pundit in England. Inside the pitch, an icon for many football fans, but soon after that final whistle the reality was another one, Merson was an addict. Gambling, alcohol, and...
“We let ourselves down” – Truro Bow out of ACE league after crushing defeat in Oxford
Truro College’s high-flying 1st XV had their wings clipped on Wednesday as they suffered a heartbreaking 31-12 loss to Oxford College in their final ACE playoff round. Second half tries from Gideon Blacklock and Jayden Oakes were not enough to salvage victory as the...
F1 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Live Blog Coverage
It all comes down to this. F1 has arrived at Abu Dhabi for the final race of the season, and for the second time in Formula One history, the championship leaders have arrived at the final race on equal points. Max Verstappen will start today’s race from pole...
Mighty Marjon Sport Round Up – 11-11-21
It’s been another busy BUCS Wednesday for our Mighty Marjon teams with games happening at home and away. The Men’s football first team played UWE firsts away, a game which sadly resulted in a 6-0 loss for Marjon with the men’s football seconds also...
FA Cup: Sheffield Wednesday vs. Plymouth Argyle – Preview
Plymouth Argyle take a break from the league this weekend for a match in the oldest national football competition in the world: The Fa Cup. The Greens travel up north to Sheffield to face Wednesday for a place in the second round. The two teams have already faced each...
Jamal Salawu Reflects on Youth Fa Cup Victory
Jamal Salawu Happy with Team Win Goal scorer and match winner, Jamal Salawu, was pleased that Argyle’s team effort saw them through to the second round of the Youth FA Cup Salawu, who also scored in the league at the weekend vs. Cheltenham Town, was asked what the...
Late goals from Swindon sink Argyle in EFL Trophy
Argyle’s good winning streak came to an end after a 3-1 defeat against Swindon Town in the Papa John’s Trophy at Home Park. Argyle are now at the bottom of the table with zero points after two games in this competition. Their chances of qualifying for the next...
The day after…….
So, this morning with heavy hearts, the nation’s lives return to ‘normal’ after our joyous week of hope, and how desperately sad I feel today for Gareth Southgate and his plucky band of brothers. Especially so for Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho, and Marcus Rashford...
Manchester United 2-4 Liverpool: What This Result Means for the Champions League Race.
Old Trafford witnessed an amazing 6 goal thriller last night after Jürgen Klopp’s top four chasing Liverpool defeated Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s Manchester United with the final score finishing 2-4 to The Reds. 𝐁𝐈𝐆. 𝐖𝐈𝐍. ✊GET IN, REDS! 👊...
How to Use Traditional Media to Destress Your Life In 650 Words or Less
Imagine this: you have just sat down in front of the TV with your dinner, and you’re searching through Netflix, but you can’t seem to find anything you want to watch – and now, your food is cold. Traditional media such as radio and TV used to be a regular part of most...
Sadio Mané, a Season to Forget
Sadio Mane’s professionalism is unquestionable at Anfield. Although his 9 goals in this Premier League campaign and 14 among all competitions with the ‘Reds’ are not enough. But more than that, is this version of Sadio Mané, unrecognizable. We...
Jake Paul scraps with Mayweather during the build-up of bout against Logan Paul
The boxing legend set to fight the Youtuber, Logan Paul on June 6. The bout is already considered an “epic event” due to the massive impact they both have. On Thursday, the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami was the site for the first official event ahead of the...
2021 Spanish Grand Prix Preview: What should we expect?
The Formula One circus has arrived in Spain, just a week after the Portuguese Grand Prix, that saw Lewis Hamilton extend his championship lead over Red Bull rival, Max Verstappen. But what can we expect from this weekend? Here are the headlines you should expect to...
What is happening at Arsenal?
The Arsenal. The Pride of London. The Invincibles. Adams, Wright, Henry, Bergkamp, Keown, the list goes on. The decline of the once rulers of North London has been evident for some years now, but after a gloomy exit out of the Europa League to former manager Unai...
Varsity is Back
Sports Organiser Luis Costa told me “Varsity coming back brings a sense of relief, and I’m looking forward to the surprise factor this years event will bring.” The annual event between Plymouth’s two major universities is set to make a return...
The Premier League Hall of Fame
The Premier League Hall of Fame recognises and honours former players who have an exceptional record of on-pitch success and have shown contribution to the league since its inception in 1992. Only players who are retired are eligible. To be eligible for induction in...
