Best Of

Was kind of hoping Christie Ward would have progressed to maybe national league level by now. He certainly had a few people expecting big things. Hopefully still time.

...in 2015 (ten years ago) Matt Bloomfield played 90 minutes for Wycombe Wanderers in a 1-0 League Two win over Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium. Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTbJqZHwbM8

First Iraqi player in the PL, so he made history 🤷‍♂️

Things seem to be losing their way in the footballing world at the moment. Crawley Town have been reported under the Modern Slavery Act by their old kit man. This doesn't look like it's going to end well for any of the parties involved

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/feb/06/crawley-town-accused-of-breaking-modern-slavery-act-by-former-employee

Madness - Derby have sacked Paul Warne, some 4 days after the transfer window closed.

Obviously, I have no idea of their plans, but quite surprised neither were interested in a short term deal to get GA over the line.

I bet they were flattered in the confidence shown by the old gaffer in any case.

Don’t give them ideas

Alternative viewing to Man U v Leicester tonight, all 19:45.

Mansfield Town v Northampton Town - League 1, Sky Sports+

Ayr Utd v Hibs - Scottish Cup 5th Round, BBC Scotland, iPlayer, Sport Online.

Ballymena Utd v Linfield, NI Premiership, BBC iPlayer, Sport Online