Having made his debut for Leeds aged just 16 in 1982, Neil Aspin racked up more than 200 games - but also had a big influence on their FA Cup opponents who they meet in an historic clash

Bruno Fernandes starred in Manchester United’s latest victory against Arsenal in the Third Round of the FA Cup.

Managerless Everton advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 victory over third-division Peterborough.

All the latest football news and reaction as Erling Haaland signs a new Manchester City contract until 2034 plus all the latest Premier League news conferences.

Carla Ward has been appointed the new head coach of the Ireland women’s soccer team. The former Sheffield United, Birmingham City and Aston Villa manager will lead the WNT through to the end of the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup campaign.

With the memories of Newcastle United, where Zirkzee was jeered off the pitch by some of his supporters after being substituted in the 33rd minute, still surely fresh in his mind, it was a brave decision by Amorim to award the final penalty to the 23-year-old.

THE January transfer window is rolling on at speed – and some huge moves are still in the pipeline. Napoli are set to join the race for Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford, SunSport

As the records start to tumble at Newcastle United, and their irresistible charge up the Premier League table continues, it is time to ponder whether Eddie Howe’s side are now title contenders?

Arsenal make Isak decision, Man Utd medical today, Liverpool name striker’s fee - The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

New Ireland head coach Carla Ward said on Thursday that USWNT manager Emma Hayes had encouraged her in her pursuit of the role

THE January transfer window is rolling on at speed – and some huge moves are still in the pipeline. Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing up a summer move for Arsenal defender William Saliba.

Alan Kohler has been a financial journalist for 46 years. He began as a cadet on The Australian covering the Poseidon boom and bust; has been a columnist for Chanticleer in the Australian ...