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Rangers Count on South African Defender Olwethu Makhanya as He Settles Into Ibrox

Olwethu Makhanya joined Rangers from the Philadelphia Union for a reported £3 million and has quickly become a regular in Derek McInnes’s back line. The club says his development remains a priority, with any future transfer to be considered only after a strong season.

21 Oct 2026
Premiership rights tender: How Scotland’s bold move could reshape English football’s TV landscape
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Premiership rights tender: How Scotland’s bold move could reshape English football’s TV landscape

The SPFL’s decision to put live UK broadcast rights for the William Hill Premiership out to tender marks a seismic shift in Scottish football’s commercial strategy—and could force Premier League broadcasters to rethink their dominance.

21 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsCelticPremiership
Arsenal’s Wembley Legacy: Arteta’s Unmatched Record and the League Cup Final Showdown
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Arsenal’s Wembley Legacy: Arteta’s Unmatched Record and the League Cup Final Showdown

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have etched their name into FA Cup history with an eight-for-eight Wembley record, while the League Cup final looms as a test of depth and resilience. With Odegaard’s status uncertain and Chelsea’s tactical evolution to confront, the stakes could not be higher for a side already dominating the Champions League.

21 Oct 2026
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Camilo Duran’s Celtic return: A whirlwind of goals and urgency before Benfica’s challenge
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Camilo Duran’s Celtic return: A whirlwind of goals and urgency before Benfica’s challenge

Celtic’s striker has delivered a late flourish in Lisbon, but his next move is already shaping up as a race against time. With Benfica looming and a Premier League rival circling, Duran’s future at Parkhead hangs in the balance—his own words reveal the pressure and the plan.

16 Oct 2026
Steven Gerrard to return to management as Wrexham’s Championship future hinges on a critical test
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Steven Gerrard to return to management as Wrexham’s Championship future hinges on a critical test

After years away from the dugout, Liverpool’s greatest ever midfielder has accepted a high-stakes managerial role in the Championship. With Phil Parkinson’s future in doubt after a dismal start to the season, Gerrard’s return could mark a turning point for Wrexham’s Premier League ambitions—or his career’s redemption arc.

16 Oct 2026
English Premier Leagueliverpool
Louis van Gaal: Manchester City’s 2014-15 dominance was the ‘deciding factor’ in my sacking
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Louis van Gaal: Manchester City’s 2014-15 dominance was the ‘deciding factor’ in my sacking

Ex-Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has revealed that City’s Premier League triumph in his final season at Old Trafford was the catalyst for his dismissal, as the club’s financial scandal casts new light on the rivalry’s defining moment. The admission comes amid renewed debate over the Blues’ guilty verdict and its impact on football’s elite.

16 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester CityManchester United
Steven Gerrard’s return to Ibrox: The Rangers job and Wrexham’s unexpected bid test his next chapter
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Steven Gerrard’s return to Ibrox: The Rangers job and Wrexham’s unexpected bid test his next chapter

After a decade defining Rangers’ golden era, Steven Gerrard’s managerial future is now a two-front saga. With Ibrox’s board reportedly weighing a return and Wrexham’s owners exploring a high-profile appointment, the former Liverpool icon faces a pivotal decision—one that could redefine his legacy beyond Scotland’s Old Firm.

16 Oct 2026
Manchester City Faces UEFA’s Most Severe Ban as Financial Doping Verdict Looms
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Manchester City Faces UEFA’s Most Severe Ban as Financial Doping Verdict Looms

UEFA is reportedly preparing to impose a historic 7-to-10-year ban from all European competitions on Manchester City, following the club’s guilty verdict in a financial doping case. The punishment, if upheld, would mark the harshest sanction in UEFA history and force City into an unprecedented domestic-only future.

16 Oct 2026
Rangers’ transfer strategy shifts as Sunderland and Brentford eye in-form midfielder with Premier League pedigree
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Rangers’ transfer strategy shifts as Sunderland and Brentford eye in-form midfielder with Premier League pedigree

With Sunderland and Brentford circling a Rangers midfielder linked to a South African international, the Ibrox club’s summer plans are taking shape. The move could signal a tactical reset, but the player’s future hinges on minutes—and the clubs chasing him are willing to pay the price.

15 Oct 2026
Brentford FCDan NeilRangers FC
Tom Tonks Seeks FA Cup Glory as Stafford Rangers Target Historic First-Round Run
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Tom Tonks Seeks FA Cup Glory as Stafford Rangers Target Historic First-Round Run

Tom Tonks is not the kind of player who backs away from a challenge. With a career already adorned with FA Cup memories, the Stafford Rangers midfielder has now turned his sights toward a historic ach

13 Oct 2026
Manchester United’s Carrick Rejects ‘Disaster’ Talk as Red Devils Seek Champions League Resurgence Against Atletico Madrid
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Manchester United’s Carrick Rejects ‘Disaster’ Talk as Red Devils Seek Champions League Resurgence Against Atletico Madrid

With six Premier League points in six games—their worst start in 40 years—Manchester United’s Michael Carrick insists his side is ‘hugely positive’ ahead of a crucial Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid. The return of Matthijs de Ligt adds urgency to a squad still grappling with inconsistency and injuries.

12 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueliverpoolManchester United
Rangers’ McInnes delivers blunt FIFA warning as Ibrox’s title charge gathers momentum
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Rangers’ McInnes delivers blunt FIFA warning as Ibrox’s title charge gathers momentum

Derek McInnes has issued a direct challenge to FIFA’s financial governance after Rangers’ relentless push to reclaim the Scottish Premiership title, warning that clubs like his must continue to fund players’ wages despite global disruptions. With Kilmarnock looming in today’s clash, the Ibrox manager’s words underscore the financial strain of elite competition—and his unyielding belief in his squad’s resilience.

10 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsDerek McInnesRangers FC
Emmanuel Fernandez’s Ibrox return demands tactical refinement as Super Eagles defender faces scrutiny
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Emmanuel Fernandez’s Ibrox return demands tactical refinement as Super Eagles defender faces scrutiny

Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd has identified a critical area of development for Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez, whose inconsistent displays at Rangers have reignited debate over his fitness for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup ambitions. With the 25-year-old now a starter in the SPFL, his progress will be watched closely as Nigeria prepares for high-stakes qualifiers.

8 Oct 2026
Chris Sutton reveals the Rangers signing who has most impressed him this season
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Chris Sutton reveals the Rangers signing who has most impressed him this season

After a string of results that have silenced even the most vocal Celtic supporters, Chris Sutton—no stranger to Rangers criticism—has singled out one player whose progress has caught his attention. The former England striker breaks down why this summer signing is already making an impact at Ibrox.

7 Oct 2026
Aston Villa’s Youri Tielemans Replacement: Nicolas Raskin Emerges as the Ideal Midfield Anchor
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Aston Villa’s Youri Tielemans Replacement: Nicolas Raskin Emerges as the Ideal Midfield Anchor

Aston Villa’s search for a world-class midfield general to replace Youri Tielemans has led to a compelling target: Rangers’ Nicolas Raskin. The Belgian’s technical brilliance and tactical versatility make him the perfect fit for a club rebuilding its midfield foundation.

6 Oct 2026
Aston VillaNicolas RaskinRangers FC
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