Author: Steve Smith

Phil Parkinson’s eight-year reign ends abruptly. Altrincham FC sits 20th, one point above the relegation zone. The legendary giant-killers face their darkest hour since promotion.​ On 23 October 2025, Altrincham FC parted company with manager Phil Parkinson and assistant Neil Sorvel after a disastrous run of six defeats in seven matches. The decision ended the longest managerial tenure in club history—3,072 days at the helm of the National League outfit. Chairman Mark Luby stated the board felt “left with very little alternative” given the current league position of 20th place, just one point above the relegation zone. Neil Gibson, formerly…

The winding-up petition has been adjourned—again. For the third time in 2025, Salford Red Devils have been granted a reprieve by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, receiving a two-week extension to secure the funds necessary to settle debts exceeding £700,000. The ownership group, led by a consortium fronted by Swiss entrepreneur Dario Berta and managed through Jacobsen Venture Group, has once more promised that salvation is imminent—funds will arrive “within the next 12 days,” they insist. But for the loyal supporters of this storied Manchester club, promises have become worthless currency in a season defined by betrayal, humiliation, and the…

Villa Park erupted with disbelief and delight. Manchester City’s 14‑match unbeaten run came crashing down in dramatic fashion. Aston Villa, fearless and precise, toppled the champions 1–0 in a classic Premier League upset. Matty Cash’s winning strike silenced Pep Guardiola’s side, while Haaland endured a rare, blank afternoon. Could this Man City vs Aston Villa defeat signal deeper cracks in City’s title defence? High‑Intensity Villa, Helpless City From the very first whistle, Man City vs Aston Villa unfolded with electric pace. Villa pressed relentlessly, closing spaces and disrupting City’s rhythm. It was Unai Emery’s tactical execution at its finest — aggressive pressing, compact defending,…

Victor Wembanyama just scored 40 points in 30 minutes. The 21-year-old French sensation hadn’t played competitive basketball in eight months. Yet he dismantled the Dallas Mavericks like a man possessed. His performance broke a 48-year-old franchise record. This wasn’t just a comeback. It was a statement that sent shockwaves through the entire NBA. Can anyone actually stop this 7-foot-5 phenomenon?​ On Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, Victor Wembanyama delivered one of the most dominant season-opening performances in NBA history. The San Antonio Spurs centre recorded 40 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks in just 30 minutes, leading his team to a…

Arsenal reclaimed their position at the top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory Fulham vs Arsenal at Craven Cottage on Saturday evening. Leandro Trossard’s second-half goal from another trademark Arsenal corner proved decisive in a match that tested the visitors’ title credentials.​ The Belgian forward’s 58th-minute strike—his first league goal of the season—came at a crucial moment after Manchester City had briefly displaced Arsenal at the summit earlier in the day with their 2-0 victory over Everton. The Gunners now hold a commanding three-point advantage over the defending champions, with Liverpool able to close the gap…