Llantwit Major defeated llanelli AFC 1-2 in the League Cup. The fixture is part of the Group Stage stage in the 2020 season. The match was played at Stebonheath Park in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. The full-time result capped a llanelli AFC vs Llantwit Major meeting in League Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for llanelli AFC and Llantwit Major. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Celtic could face one of their biggest transfer decisions of the summer after fresh interest emerged in Alistair Johnston. An exclusive report from Football Insider, written by transfer correspondent ...
Highly rated set-piece coach Austin MacPhee has joined Chelsea's pre-season tour in Hong Kong after moving from Aston Villa. The Scottish coach, 46, joins for an undisclosed release-clause fee in his contract amid competition from other Premier League and Saudi Pro League teams. MacPhee has also been working with the Portugal national team for the past five years under Roberto Martinez, who resigned after the World Cup.
Barco a left-back who can also play in midfieldPlayer had spell at Brighton before move to FranceChelsea have signed the Argentina international Valentín Barco from their sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal.The 22-year-old, who played seven times for Brighton including six Premier League appearances during the 2023-24 season, becomes the eighth arrival of new manager Xabi Alonso’s reign. Continue reading...
After six stellar years with Brighton, Danny Welbeck has returned to London to play for Chelsea and bolster Xabi Alonso's striker options. The post Chelsea complete signing of experienced Brighton striker Welbeck appeared first on SoccerNews.
Chelsea's newest signing Danny Welbeck says he feels "really honoured" to pen a two-year deal after already having "fantastic conversations" with his new manager Xabi Alonso. The 35-year-old forward, who has parted ways with Brighton after nearly six years of service, arrives at Stamford Bridge with 400 Premier League appearances and 42 England caps under his belt. "When you hear of interest from Chelsea, it is something that fills you with such immense pride," Welbeck said.
Martin O'Neill is preparing for Celtic's Scottish Premiership opener, but he revealed Alistair Johnston and Arne Engels have drawn interest. The post O’Neill confirms approaches for Celtic duo Johnston and Engels appeared first on SoccerNews.
Everything was looking rosy for Howe at St James’ Park until Alexander Isak’s departure led to rushed signings and a messy seasonLast September, David Hopkinson, just installed as Newcastle’s chief executive, perched on a stool at a downstairs corner table in Shearer’s Bar at St James’ Park and between sips of zero alcohol lager, likened Eddie Howe to Bruce Springsteen. According to Hopkinson, Newcastle’s manager was “the Boss” and “the talent”. He conjured up an imaginary scene involving Springsteen asking for M&M’s before a concert and being duly supplied with a dressing room overflowing with the brightly coloured confectionery. The same principle, he said, would apply to “Eddie”, who would e furnished with “whatever he wants”.Six months later, things had changed. In late March, Hopkinson sat around a heavy wooden table in a St James’ Park boardroom and, between sips of coffee, said he did not “have a stance on the manager’s future”. What he could tell assembled reporters was that a recent home defeat by Sunderland “hurt”. It “resonated” and was being taken “seriously”. Given that Newcastle had just lost a Champions League tie 8-3 to Barcelona on aggregate and were en route to finishing 12th in the Premier League, Howe admitted to “sleepless nights” before a summit with the club’s majority Saudi Arabian ownership at Matfen Hall hotel in Northumberland the following month. Continue reading...
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he has told midfielder Lucas Bergvall to stay but cannot promise him a starting role. The Sweden international, 20, has received multiple offers from Premier League rivals Newcastle and Nottingham Forest but surprisingly started Spurs' 4-2 penalty shootout win over Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on Wednesday. De Zerbi admitted he made mistakes in his handling of Bergvall during a chaotic end to the season following his appointment in March, when he narrowly guided Spurs to Premier League safety with a final-day victory over Everton.
Chelsea are changing their transfer approach under Xabi Alonso, with the club looking at experienced players like Jordan Henderson. A new era is beginning at Chelsea with Xabi Alonso as the manager, which also comes with many changes to the team. As part of the new approach being implemented, the club are looking at experienced names like Jordan Henderson, Danny Welbeck and Eric Garcia. While Chelsea have characterized themselves by investing heavily in young players in recent years, their strategy could see a slight change by adding experienced figures to balance out the squad. Sky Sports reported that the Blues are interested in signing Henderson after failing to bring in Granit Xhaka. Henderson has impressed since returning to England with Brentford and remains an experienced option in midfield. The former Liverpool captain has one year remaining on his Brentford contract, but Chelsea are exploring the possibility of adding him to their squad. Chelsea hold talks for Welbeck The midfield is not the only area where Alonso wants to add more experience, as Chelsea have also explored a move for Welbeck to strengthen their attacking options. Welbeck could add some experience (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) This outlet also reported that the club have held positive talks over a possible transfer for the Brighton striker, who has remained a reliable player for his team despite being at a later stage of his career. Welbeck has one year remaining on his contract with Brighton and would bring Premier League experience to Chelsea’s attack. His versatility and experience are among the reasons why he has become a name followed by the club. Garcia becomes a name to follow for Chelsea Chelsea are also monitoring Garcia as they look for defensive reinforcements, according to reports reproduced by Marca. The Barcelona defender has emerged as a player to follow, with his situation attracting interest from clubs looking for defensive depth. Garcia’s ability to play as a center-back and cover other defensive positions makes him an attractive option. Chelsea could face competition for his signature, with AC Milan also reportedly interested in the player.
Ipswich Town have signed goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen from Belgian Pro League side Union Saint-Gilloise. The 26-year-old, who kept 21 clean sheets in 43 appearances last season, has joined the Tractor Boys on a four-year deal. Scherpen arrives at Portman Road with previous Premier League experience, having spent four years at Brighton - mainly on loan - between 2021 and 2025.
‘There will be a lot of transfer links, a lot of rumours’Chelsea hit back to beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”.Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford. The links to two Premier League stalwarts reflects a revised transfer strategy under Alonso, with Chelsea seeking to recruit more experienced players into their squad as opposed to focused solely on signing young players, often tying them to lengthy contracts. Continue reading...
According to multiple sources, Chelsea are close to completing the transfers of Jordan Henderson from Brentford and Danny Welbeck from Brighton. Blues boss Xabi Alonso is believed to be looking to add experience and leadership to his team, and these two players have made a total of 843 Premier League appearances between them to date. […] The post Chelsea move for veteran duo Welbeck and Henderson appeared first on SoccerNews.
It says everything about Danny Welbeck that senior figures at Brighton were convinced England should have taken the veteran striker to the World Cup as a back-up. Welbeck featured in 37 out of Brighton's 38 Premier League games last season. Finally, there is Welbeck's presence behind the scenes.
Brighton striker scored 13 goals in league last seasonVeteran Brentford midfielder has a year left on contractChelsea are understood to be in talks over a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton. The 35-year-old is a surprise candidate to bolster Xabi Alonso’s forward line after scoring 13 goals in 37 Premier League matches last season.In a further unexpected move, there are also reports the club are in negotiations to bring in England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford. The 36-year-old has a year left on his contract, but it is claimed the Bees would be willing to let him leave on a free transfer. Continue reading...
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