Manchester United defender, Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a foot injury. The United defender was carried off during his side’s Europa League draw with Sevilla on Thursday April 13. He picked up an issue related to his right foot and hobbled a short distance before eventually being carried off on a stretcher. The club said: ‘Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after fracturing …
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Nigeria international defender, William Troost-Ekong, has reacted after scoring his first goal for English club, Watford. 27 year old Ekong scored in his side’s 3-2 victory over Coventry City in Saturday night’s Championship game. The centre-back powered a fine header past goalkeeper Marko Marosi from James Garner’s corner making it Watford’s sixth win of the season. Troost speaking to journalists said; “James Garner put a fantastic ball in and made it easy, I just had to …
Former Super Eagles defender, Taye Taiwo has joined Cypriot top-flight side, Doxa Katokopias FC on a free transfer. The 35-year-old left fullback who last played for Finnish side FC RoPs signed twelve months contract with Doxa Katokopias FC with the option of another year. He will wear No.33 jersey for the club. Sharing photos of himself posing with the club jersey,Taye wrote: ‘Thanks God. Enjoy every moment of football God bless.’ Doxa Katokopias is Taiwo’s eleventh club since …
Merseyside police have released more details surrounding the robbery and stabbing of former Liverpool defender, Andre Wisdom. The 27-year-old English footballer, who currently plays for Derby County was attacked in the early hours of Sunday, in the Beaumont Street area of Toxteth, while visiting a relative. The unprovoked attack occurred after Wisdom played in Derby’s 2-1 win over Reading on Saturday. A spokeswoman for Merseyside Police said officers received reports that a 27-year-old man was walking to …
Nigerian defender, Leon Balogun, has completed a move to Wigan Athletic following his successful loan spell at the club. Balogun, 31, has impressed at Wigan since his loan move in January, helping the Latics achieve four clean sheets in six Championship matches and move away from the relegation zone. Balogun joined Albion in the summer …
Former West Brom and England defender, James Hurst has been remanded in custody after coughing at police officers and telling them he had Coronavirus. The 28-year-old who plays for Hednesford Town was arrested after losing his temper and swearing at officers. The incident occurred in the garden of his lover’s home in Glasgow’s Drumchapel in April this year, and he admitted acting in a threatening or abusive manner towards the officers The court heard on Monday that the …