Russell Martin remains manager of Leicester City for now, but has the end of that story become inevitable? Ex-Foxes frontman Jermaine Beckford has told GOAL that the former Southampton and Rangers boss needs to change his ways, altering his coaching “DNA” in the process, in order to get a disgruntled fan base back on side and keep himself in a demanding job.
The FA Cup first-round draw has set the stage for a dramatic weekend of football, featuring a highly anticipated family showdown and tricky ties for former champions. As Football League clubs join the remaining non-league hopefuls, fans can look forward to compelling narratives, including Peterborough United taking on Reading and non-league minnows seeking massive upsets.
Danny Mills has explained to GOAL why stripping Manchester City of titles and taking away medals in their 115-charge Financial Fair Play (FFP) case would be “pointless”. The former Blues star believes that trophy-related punishments, as appeals are lodged against initial guilty verdicts, would be “irrelevant” as memories of league and cup triumphs have already been made.
Manchester City full-back Nico O'Reilly has revealed how he's determined to win all four trophies on offer with Enzo Maresca's side this season. Speaking exclusively to Adebayo Akinfenwa on a special episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast after he received his PFA Young Player of the Year award, the England defender opened up on his goals for the 2026-27 campaign and has agreed to perform a 'Beast Mode' celebration when he next finds the net.
