Chelsea players earn boss praise for mentality in derby win over West Ham United

BY MITCHELL HALL Enzo Maresca highlighted the mentality his  Chelsea gamers displayed of their 2-1 Premier League victory over West Ham on Monday evening, having gone a aim down simply earlier than half-time. The Blues had been dealt a shock blow when Jarrod Bowen struck first for the guests, earlier...

‘I didn’t want to put it at risk’ – Millwall boss confirms reason behind leaving Crystal Palace transfer target out of FA Cup clash

BY DAN MARSH Alex Neil has confirmed he determined to depart Romain Esse out of Millwall’s win over Dagenham and Redbridge as a switch to Crystal Palace progresses. The Lions academy graduate, 19, has been the topic of sturdy curiosity from the Eagles this season and is now poised to...

“It was something for us to really fight for” – AFC Wimbledon boss says his side were driven by the chance to go second in League Two ahead of Gillingham win

Johnnie Jackson says the prospect of going second in League Two gave his facet a lift forward of their 1-0 win towards Gillingham yesterday, however downplayed their present place’s long-term significance. The Dons completed 2024 with a victory at Plough Lane courtesy of a Matty Stevens (pictured) aim which appeared...

‘I love him at our football club’ – Bromley boss has praise for goalscoring defender after Swindon draw

Andy Woodman was pissed off by his crew’s lack of ability to beat Swindon City in Bromley’s ultimate match of 2024 – however had phrases of reward for goalscorer Omar Sowunmi. Sowunmi gave the Ravens a 69th-minute lead on Sunday at Hayes Lane with a towering header from an Idris...

‘A fantastic guy’ – Palace boss Glasner praises club captain despite lack of playing minutes

BY ANDREW MCSTEEN Crystal Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner has instructed the South London Press that membership captain Joel Ward stays an important a part of his matchday squad regardless of the 35-year-old not that includes within the Premier League to this point this season. Ward signed for the Eagles in...

‘Extremely bizarre’ – Charlton boss Nathan Jones questions his red card in EFL Trophy tie

Charlton Athletic supervisor Nathan Jones has described the choice to ship him off in final week’s EFL Trophy win over Bromley as “extraordinarily weird”. The Welshman was dismissed when match officers deemed he had touched the ball earlier than it headed out of play at The Valley. Jones was unable...