#WestHam hold their nerve to score all five penalties in shootout at London Stadium. Neither team will have wanted the extra time that preceded it, but Hammers prevail to reach last 8 of #FACup for first time in a decade. Back to the race for Europe in the Prem for #Brentford #WHUBRE #WHUFC

After a procession of #FACup wins by Big 4 clubs on Friday & Saturday, today did not go to plan for Premier League teams. Second tier #Southampton beat #Fulham away, while the shock of the round saw #PortVale humble #Sunderland. The magic of the Cup lives on! #PORSUN youtu.be/t0Gv5qUI7C0?...

We need to talk about Mo #Salah .. Yes, he scored last night in #Liverpool ‘s 3-1 #FACup win at Wolves, but it was a back post tap in & he did little else. The swagger of last season is gone, possibly forever imho. Would love to hear Reds fans’ opinions. #WOLLIV #LFC youtu.be/9tigra5_rLo?...

Massive game for #Spurs tonight at home to #Palace, and new coach Igor Tudor has made a statement with his team selection. Xavi Simons & Conor Gallagher both benched, and 19yr old Brazilian Souza makes his first start at LB. Brave? #TOTCRY #PremierLeague #THFC

My attention switched to #AFCWomensAsianCup today, with an appearance on @roundballaus.bsky.social ‘s Dubcast podcast to discuss the latest games & preview #Matildas game. Big thanks to host @itspoletti.bsky.social for inviting me. 🙏 Have a watch if you like. ⬇️ #AFC youtu.be/vlnAOkQ_7m8?...

Bad news for #BrisbaneRoar fans today, with BOTH their key strikers confirmed out for 6 weeks due to injury. Socceroo hopeful Nick #D’Agostino & Englishman Chris #Long both left the field injured last Saturday v Perth. Look out for my exclusive interview with Nick in coming days..👀 #ALM #BRFC

Big night of #PremierLeague football tonight, particularly for relegation threatened #LeedsUtd , who play #Sunderland at Elland Road. Interesting team selection from the visitors, with no #Xhaka in midfield or #Roefs in goal. Are they prioritising Sunday’s FA Cup tie instead? #LEESUN #EPL

If you thought the managerial merry go round in the Premier League was out of control, check this out from #Brasil ! 😳 #Flamengo #CampeonatoCarioca #FelipeLuis www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

Big win for #Boro , and Australian Riley #McGree gets another start under his belt to help his side get a vital 3pts & remain 2nd in #Championship . On loan defender Matt #Targett the hero with 2 first half goals, but still no sign of fellow Aussie Sammy #Silvera for ‘Boro.. #BIRMID #EPL #MFC

Can someone tell me why #Arsenal still have “Visit Rwanda” on their shirts? 🤷‍♂️ I get it’s sponsorship but not exactly on point from a messaging point of view - wasn’t that a failed policy of a previous government?! 😀 #ARSCHE #PremierLeague #AFC

Which #PremierLeague teams will qualify for next season’s European competitions? It’s complicated.. Big chance England gets 5 Champions League spots for 26/27 & Carabao Cup final is Arsenal & City (both almost certain to qualify for UCL ). So #Brentford & #Everton right in the mix.. #EFC #BFC

With all that is going on in the world today, i’m just wondering what happens with #Iran ‘s participation in this summer’s #FIFAWorldCup? And this game in Seattle - Iran’s second fixture in Group G - is likely to be a tinder box now. Let’s hope football conquers hate.. #WorldCup2026

Massive news for #BrisbaneRoar - their captain Jay #O’Shea returns to starting line up for their crunch home tie with Perth tonight. O’Shea has missed the last 3 games with a hamstring injury, and wasn’t expected back until mid March. A gamble by #Valkanis? We’ll see.. #ALM #BRFC #A-League

My latest for @roundballaus.bsky.social on an issue close to my heart. ⬇️ Big thanks to @fundfooty.bsky.social & Roar Supporters Federation for their quotes. 🙏 Let’s get this done #Brisbane ! #ALM #BrisbaneRoar #BRFC #OlympicLegacy roundballaustralia.com.au/brisbane-foo...

Team news is in for tonight’s #PremierLeague game at Everton, with #ManUtd centre back Lisandro #Martinez missing out due to a calf issue. Still no starting spot for summer signing Benjamin Sesko, who remains on the bench despite scoring 3 goals since the turn if the year.. #EVEMNU #EPL #MUFC

Brilliant analysis for @skysportpl.bsky.social ‘s Jamie Carragher on the #Forest v #Liverpool game yesterday. Some interesting points on Forest’s midfield three - “one of the best in the PremierLeague” - and Liverpool’s use of young winger Ngumoha… #EPL #NFFC #LFC youtu.be/U86C_JcJX-k?...

It’s official, #Spurs are in trouble. After getting thoroughly outplayed by North London rivals at home, they are just 4points from the relegation places. Another London derby away at Fulham next weekend looms as another massive game for new coach Igor Tudor… #TOTARS #EPL #THFC #PremierLeague

First time #Long & #D’Agostino start up front for #BrisbaneRoar since the latter signed for the club in January. Kiwi LB James #McGarry is a big out for the Roar - young Matt #Dench replaces him. Big game for both clubs - #SydneyFC can stay in top 4 & Roar can rejoin finals picture.. #ALM #BRFC

This is worth a watch for any #Spurs & #Forest fans - #Ange ‘s tale of how an Greek immigrant from #Australia rose to manage one of England’s big clubs is inspiring. Seems a genuine ‘good bloke’ & his story on Kenny Dalglish (my hero as a kid & his it seems!) is gold.. youtu.be/ablhEjnRj2I?...

Ex Rangers strikerAlly McCoist seems impressed with #Forest ‘s away win in Turkey tonight. Forest look like making it two English teams in the last 16 of the #EuropaLeague , with Aston Villa already qualified. Second leg in Nottingham next Thursday.. #FENNFO #NFFC #UEL

Harsh headline from BBC Sport, but they may have a point (as do #Wolves). Another night of drama in the #PremierLeague - great goal from Bueno, handbags at the final whistle & a last minute equaliser that could shape the title race. Have #Arsenal blown it? #EPL #AFC www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

Big win for #Newcastle away in Azerbaijan , as the Geordies demolish #Qarabag in their #ChampionsLeague play-off 1st leg. Four first half goals for Anthony #Gordon too - when’s the last time that happened in the #UCL ?! An opportunity to rest players in 2nd leg as well now.. #QARNEW #NUFC

My latest for @roundballaus.bsky.social looks at the international prospects for 5 English based #Socceroos in light of the recent #EFL transfer window. Who is your money on to make Poppa’s next Aussie squad in March? #Australia #FIFAWorldCup26 roundballaustralia.com.au/what-the-rec...

#FACup 5th round draw is out, and the headline tie is #Newcastle v #ManCity (again - they met in League Cup semi!) #Mansfield get a reward for beating #PremierLeague Burnley by getting a plumb home tie with #Arsenal … Ties to be played w/e 7th & 8th March. Who’s your tip? #EPL #MagicoftheCup

And the #PremierLeague managerial merry go round continues.. #Forest target Vitor #Pereira worked with owner Marinakis, and will be their 4th boss of the season if appointed. Brutal? Yes. Desperate? Possibly.. #NFFC #EPL #Dyche www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

It’s seemed inevitable in recent days, but #Spurs have now officially pulled the pin on Thomas #Frank . The ex Brentford manager only took over from Ange Postecoglou in June, but his team are winless in last 8 #PremierLeague games. #Pochettino return rumours abound.. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

My latest for Football 360 goes inside the transfer of Leia #Varley to Nurnberg & what the outcome could be for #BrisbaneRoar ‘s women. Big thanks to Roar COO Zac Anderson for exclusive quotes explaining how the deal transpired. 🙏 #ALW #A-League #BRFC football360.com.au/brisbane-roa...

Big news out of #BrisbaneRoar today with deadline day signing of Norwegian centre back Lode to boost their defensive stocks. Roar defence has been leaking goals since departure of Herrington - can this move get their #A-League season back on track? #ALM #BRFC brisbaneroar.com.au/news/roar-bo...

Well that was some last half hour at #Anfield ! #Szoboszlai scored a goal of the season contender before getting sent off in another ludicrous #VAR decision , and #ManCity scored two in the last 10 minutes to keep the title race alive. Just wow! Great advert for #PremierLeague .. #LIVMCI

Huge #Championship news with #LeicesterCity docked 6pts for #PSR breaches over last 3 seasons. The deduction throws the Foxes into a relegation battle - now out of bottom 3 on goal difference only. Just 10yrs since they won the Premier League btw.. #EFL #LCFC www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

So #ManCity comfortably dispatch holders #Newcastle over two legs to reach the #EFLCup final v Arsenal on March 22. Given both finalists should qualify for Champions League via their League position, EFL Cup winner’s spot in Europa Conference will now likely go to 7th in #PremierLeague .. #MCINEW

This may not be the most exciting #LeagueCup semi final ever, but watching #Caicedo absolutely pocket Eze is a lesson in the role of a defensive midfielder. Can #Chelsea ‘s subs change the game? Maybe, but one player who won’t be departing is the Blues’ number 25 .. #ARSCHE #CFC #EFLCup

My latest for Football 360 on the ever changing landscape for #Socceroos Riley #McGree & Sammy #Silvera at their club side Middlesbrough. Big thanks to #Boro reporter @craigjohnsgazboro.bsky.social for his insights. 🙏 Big month ahead for both ahead.. #EFL #MFC football360.com.au/riley-mcgree...

#Socceroos midfielder Riley #McGree made a welcome return to Middlesbrough’s starting line up on Saturday, contributing an assist to the only goal of the game. Look out for my in depth article on McGree & fellow Socceroo Sammy Silvera in the coming days..👀 #EFL #MFC

Final #ChampionsLeague group phase standings show 5 English clubs in top 8 after a dramatic night across Europe. Amazingly #RealMadrid miss out on an automatic last 16 spot after losing away at Mourinho’s #Benfica, who’s last minute goal - by their keeper - qualifies them for play offs! #UCL

A return to Villa Park for Tammy #Abraham , who scored 25 goals in 37 appearances for #Villa while on loan from Chelsea in 2018-19. The ex Roma striker will hope to fire himself to England contention - if he does it could be another great January signing for Villa.. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

Thierno Barry’s 4th #PremierLeague goal in 5 games rescues a point for #Everton at home to #Leeds . The Toffees will see it as 2 points dropped after dominating a second half which also saw a welcome return to action for CB Jarrod #Branthwaite .. Another useful point for Leeds.. #EVELEE #EFC

After defeat at #Bournemouth, problems are mounting for the champions.. “If Arsenal win against Manchester United on Sunday, #Liverpool will be closer to the relegation zone than the top of the #PremierLeague” Who saw that coming in September? www.bbc.com/sport/footba... #EPL #LFC

Reflecting on the #Arsenal game tonight, and i genuinely believe this team will win the #PremierLeague . Why? Strength in depth & stability at the top. City wobbling (Pep rumoured to be off in May), Emery questioning transfer policy at Villa. No such worries from Arteta, and that’s key… #AFC

Big news at my hometown club #Huddersfield , with the Terriers appointing ex Norwich, Bristol City & Oxford boss Liam #Manning as their new manager The 40yr old Manning will have a baptism of fire at home to local rivals Bradford City on Saturday.. #EFL #HTAFC #UTT www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

#BrisbaneRoar confirm talks with Socceroo striker Nick D’Agostino as they look to bolster their attacking ranks in the #ALeague transfer window. Check out my latest for more details, with exclusive quotes from Roar COO Zac Anderson ⬇️ football360.com.au/a-league-new... #ALM #Transfers #BRFC

Another joke of a #VAR decision - this time at St James Park, as #Semenyo ‘s delightful flick from 6 yds out is ruled out due to Haaland’s boot being adjudged offside. I’m no City fan but that is ridiculous. The decision took 5 mins too. Utter madness. #NEWMCI #EFLCup #MCFC

#ManUtd become the 6th #PremierLeague club to exit this season’s #FACup , losing at home to #Brighton at Old Trafford. Forest, Everton, Palace, Bournemouth & Spurs are the other top flight teams who fail to make the 4th Round, with Liverpool to play Barnsley tomorrow night.. #MUNBHA #MUFC

Last night’s #Newcastle v #Leeds game has to be a contender for #PremierLeague game of the season, with Harvey Barnes’ injury time winner taking the points for the Geordies. Eddie Howe’s side now up to 6th after 3 wins in a row.. #EPL #NEWLEE #NUFC youtu.be/HtQChFDAY8Q?...

With all the noise around #Amorim ‘s dismissal at #ManUtd earlier this week, this is an interesting article on his short term replacement Darren #Fletcher from BBC Sport. The ex United midfielder takes charge tonight (UK time) against #Burnley.. #PremierLeague #MUFC www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

So Sean #Dyche ‘s first game in charge of #Forest ends in a 2-0 home win over Porto. And this is the team he picked. A return to a back four, players in their natural positions and a match fit striker up front. Practical & effective, exactly what you’d expect from Dyche. 👍 #NFOPOR #UEL #NFFC

Interesting news from #BrisbaneRoar this week on decision to move to a European style ‘B team’ model. The appointment of Spanish coach signals a shift to closer integrate NPL team with first XI. My latest for Round Ball Australia explains how #ALM #BRFC roundballaustralia.com.au/brisbane-roa...

Goals galore in the #ChampionsLeague this morning, but the most impressive result imho came at the Emirates. Beating a Diego Simeone side 4-0 takes some doing, and #Gyokeres scoring 2 is significant. If the Gunners can get him firing they could be unstoppable.. #Arsenal #UCL #AFC

It was a privilege to interview this young Queenslander recently, and Grace #Kuilamu made quite an impression. Talented, ambitious & humble - some combination. Read about her journey in my exclusive for Round Ball Australia below ⬇️ #ALW #BRFC #Matlidas roundballaustralia.com.au/brisbanes-ne...

These match stats are damning for #WestHam , pointing out how they not only lost at home to #Brentford this morning, but got totally outplayed too. Not a good look for new boss Nuno Esposito, as his #Hammers remain in bottom three. Brentford’s win takes them up to 13th.. #WHUBRE #EPL #WHUFC