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Winger Oluwaseyi Babajide Ojo, better known as Sheyi Ojo, came through the ranks at Milton Keynes Dons before securing a move to Liverpool for a reported fee of £2 million at just 14 years old. Shortly after joining the Anfield club, Ojo went out on loan to Wigan Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers before being handed his Premier League debut by Jurgen Klopp in March 2016, during a 3-2 defeat away at Southampton. There was a lot of hype surrounding Ojo but the winger never truly lived up to those expectations. Loan spells followed at the likes of Fulham, Stade de…
While not quite as entertaining as Liverpool’s latest demolition of Manchester United on the pitch, the heated exchange between Sky Sports pundits Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville off it wasn’t a bad sideshow. After the match, they clashed over Erik ten Hag and his counterpart and fellow Dutchman Arne Slot. While Slot heads into the international break on the back of a perfect start to life as Liverpool head coach, the pressure is mounting on Ten Hag. The United manager managed to hold on to his job in the summer on the back of an unexpected but deserved FA Cup…
Former Manchester United right-back Gary Neville explained his rationale when asked why the Red Devils did not appoint now-Liverpool manager Arne Slot as their head coach this summer. The Reds appointed the former Feyenoord manager to succeed Jurgen Klopp at the club’s helm. Several managers, including former player Xabi Alonso, were initially linked with Liverpool. However, the Reds opted for Slot, who has had a tremendous start to his stint on English shores.Following a rather underwhelming season, United were also reportedly keen on offloading Erik ten Hag. However, odds shifted in the Dutchman’s favour after the Red Devils defeated Manchester…
Mo Salah is not 100% guaranteed to leave Liverpool this summer, Fabrizio Romano now reports. The Egyptian raised brows across the footballing world with his admission that the 2024/25 campaign could very well be his last with the Merseyside giants. However, it’s understood that the Reds are due for talks with their talismanic No.11 over the possibility of extending the footballer’s contract (expiring in 2025). “Mo Salah has been fantastic of late but a lot has been made of that recent interview,” the CaughtOffside columnist wrote for The Daily Briefing. “I came here guys to tell you again that it…
Armando Broja has named the Everton fans as a driving factor in his decision to move from Chelsea on loan. The 22-year-old joined the Blues on deadline day [David Ornstein] after a move to Ipswich Town collapsed in the final days of the transfer window. Everton unveiled Broja on their official channels on Thursday [5 September], with the Albanian conducting his first interview with the club and naming the key factor in his move to Goodison Park. He said: “The main thing that stood out for me playing at Goodison in the past was the fans. It was loud. Being…
At first there was silence. Deathly, funereal silence. In Goodison Park’s poky dressing room, Everton’s players sat with heads bowed, stunned at what had transpired. With 87 minutes gone, they had looked set for a morale-boosting first victory of the season in front of a delighted, raucous crowd, leading a tepid Bournemouth by two goals to nil. In the stands, some believed this was the best performance they had seen from those in blue shirts for three or four years. What happened in the next nine minutes was the stuff of nightmares. Three goals conceded and three points surrendered thanks…
Everton defender Reece Welch has agreed a loan move to Belgian club KMSK Deinze and is travelling for his medical on Thursday (5 September), sources have told Football Insider. Welch, 20, spent the first half last season on loan at Forest Green and has featured for the Everton first-team in pre-season. Clubs at home and abroad have expressed an interest in the centre-back this summer, but Belgian second-tier side KMSK Deinze have now agreed a season-long loan deal with Everton. Everton have high hopes for Welch and believe a loan move this summer will be the next stage in the…
Serena Williams attended Day Seven of the 2024 U.S. Open Tennis Championships on Sept. 1 in a head-to-toe Gucci ensemble. The tennis legend, known for her style choices both on and off the court, wore a look that exemplified the seamless integration of luxury fashion into sportswear. Williams’ outfit featured a white miniskirt paired with a polo crop top, both designed with modern interpretations of classic tennis attire. The fitted skirt was highlighted with black and yellow trim at the top and bottom, adding a subtle pop of color to the all-white base. The polo crop top, meanwhile, showcased Gucci’s…
Britain’s new tennis sensation Jack Draper has defended his friend Emma Raducanu from recent criticism, arguing that she has been the subject of unfair expectation since her US Open victory three years ago. Raducanu’s work ethic was questioned by legendary champion Martina Navratilova after her first-round loss in New York last week. “Technically, she is great,” Navratilova said , “but she needs more matchplay. I still don’t think she is as fit as she should be” But Draper – who has just become the first British player to reach the US Open semi-finals since Raducanu – suggested that it is…
Liverpool are reflecting on a job well done as they lean into the first international break of the season. The Reds have won three games from three to start the Premier League campaign in the most impressive of fashions. The beginning has been all the more remarkable given that Arne Slot has been having his very first taste of English football. There has been no adaptation period needed for Slot and his coaching team. They have come straight in at Liverpool and hit the ground running. Winning games is always a good way to ingratiate yourself to a new fanbase,…