Frank Lampard Hails Coventry as ‘Better Team’ — But His Surprise Message About Dan Ballard Steals the Spotlight

May 14, 2025 RAYMOND 0

“He was fantastic,” Frank Lampard said of Sunderland defender Dan Ballard, praising his commanding presence across both legs of the Championship play-off semi-final. “You could sense he was the one with real presence at the back.” Despite the heartbreak of Coventry’s defeat, Lampard expressed pride in his team’s performance, believing they were the better side overall. “We got back in the game and the feeling was we would go on and win it,” he reflected. “That’s football—it can be cruel in critical moments.”

EFL Crackdown Looms: Leeds United Face ‘Massive’ Fine After Explosive Title Celebrations

May 5, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Saturday was a day to remember for Leeds United fans, as the club sealed the league title in the most dramatic way possible. With just a week having passed since securing their Premier League spot, Leeds entered the final game of the season level on points with Burnley but with a superior goal difference. Despite missing key players Dan James and Junior Firpo due to injury, the Whites were determined to finish strong.

The match didn’t start well, with Sam Byram scoring an own goal, leaving Leeds 1-0 down at halftime. But the team came out flying in the second half, with Wilfried Gnonto equalizing early on. In the dying moments of the match, Manor Solomon scored a stoppage-time winner, sending the away fans into a frenzy. The players and substitutes flooded the pitch to celebrate the moment, creating an unforgettable scene.

However, the wild celebrations could have consequences. Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett suggested that the authorities would likely impose a fine for the substitutes running onto the pitch. Despite this, a potential fine wouldn’t diminish the significance of the moment for the club, who had just lifted the Championship trophy and reached 100 points. For Leeds, it was a season to remember, and the celebrations would live on in the memories of their supporters.

Stoke City Player Ratings vs Luton: Curse Strikes Yet Again as Relegation Scrap Takes Dark Turn

April 8, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Stoke City’s hopes of a crucial win were dashed once again in heart-wrenching fashion, as a 90th-minute equaliser from Luton Town saw them settle for a 1-1 draw at the bet365 Stadium. In a game loaded with tension and high stakes, Lewis Baker’s deflected free-kick gave Stoke the lead late on, only for the familiar sting of stoppage-time heartbreak to strike. It’s the third time in just six matches that the Potters have let vital points slip away in the dying moments — a trend that now threatens to drag them deeper into the relegation mire with just five games remaining.