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Few teams carry as many near misses as England. From Kane to Gascoigne, ROBERT TAYLOR revisits the moments that might have changed everything – and still linger
09.04.26Features
It seems inevitable that one of the lights in a very dark tunnel at Leicester City, Abdul Fatawu, will move on in the summer, whichever league the Foxes find themselves in. It's entirely inevitable but it was also entirely avoidable, too.
08.04.26Opinion
Wycombe Wanderers' play-off aspirations were dealt a hammer blow on Easter Monday following their defeat to Bradford City, but is it fully over? [Photo by Nathan Davies]
For decades the England manager’s seat has been framed as the ‘impossible job’, based on the scrutiny and expectation that comes with it. But as Thomas Tuchel prepares for his first World Cup, CHRIS ELDERGILL explores how the landscape has shifted, and why club football now places greater demands on managers.
All teams have a pantomime villain. Some are undeserved but on the whole, it's an outfit that can fall upon anyone and for Leicester, the deserving incumbent, Jordan Ayew, has become the symbol of what Leicester City currently are.
07.04.26Opinion
Brighton are leading the race to secure the signature of the Bundesliga talent.
07.04.26News
A 71-year-old man was left with a black eye and substantial bruising to his neck and face following the incident outside the away stand in the aftermath of Swindon Town’s 2-1 home win.
MACHEL HEWITT: Earning a W this evening will put one firm hand on promotion, with perhaps only one or two points more needed to finish the job.
07.04.26Matchday
Amario Cozier-Duberry was among the Brighton loan arm to feature over the long weekend.
07.04.26Features
ANALYSIS: The hope is still there. It may be a somewhat disbelieving hope, a hope that exists in parallel with constant concerns about the general fragility of the squad and league position. But it is still there.
In the most crucial, must-win game of the season, the Foxes could only muster a late equaliser through Jordan Ayew to take a point at Hillsborough, leaving themselves still in the relegation zone with just five games remaining this season.
Brighton star Danny Welbeck is firmly in the running to feature at this summer's World Cup.
The midfielder should be okay to feature against Colchester United on Friday night (April 10), but Swindon will need to be certain not to rush him back and risk more extensive damage.
06.04.26News
Clarke has not featured for four games because of minor hamstring tear, while Snowdon’s own hamstring injury has kept him out of action since the trip to Crawley Town in early March
05.04.26News
Just 72 hours after kicking off against Preston North End at the King Power, Leicester City make the trip up the M1 to Hillsborough to take on Sheffield Wednesday. Here are five things to consider ahead of Easter Monday's game.
05.04.26Matchday
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler believes Danny Welbeck should be on the plane to the World Cup, praising his goals, leadership and ability to connect a squad. With England’s announcement looming, Hurzeler makes a compelling case for a forward whose value runs far deeper than scoring.
Everyone loves a quiz, and here at For Fox Sake we’ll be testing your Leicester City knowledge every week with ‘The Sunday Quiz’. 10 questions about Leicester City’s history, current players, transfer fees, classic goals and much more...
05.04.26Features
On Good Friday (April 3), paperwork appeared on the Companies House website, showing that Axis Plumbing NSW Group Pty Ltd had raised a charge against the football club, its assets and intellectual property.
04.04.26News
Leicester City drew 2-2 at home to Preston North End on Good Friday, with two goals from Patson Daka earning the Foxes a fifth draw in eight games since Gary Rowett took charge. Rob Hayes looks at five things we learned from the game.
04.04.26Matchday
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has addressed recent links to Bayer Leverkusen.
MACHEL HEWITT: Bromley CEO Mark Hammond told me in pre-season that he believes George Evans is the next one. There is a method at this club, and we would all do well to take heed.
A in-depth analysis of what's causing Wycombe Wanderers' woes on the road this season. [Photo by Nathan Davies]
04.04.26Features
England’s flat Send-off Series sparked the usual hysteria, but Thomas Tuchel is planning for June not March. With key players returning and a gruelling World Cup ahead, the opener against Croatia in Dallas will be the real barometer on our World Cup chances, writes PHIL MARTIN.
04.04.26Opinion
MACHEL HEWITT: Will this game come down to who has the more penetrative attack, or who dominates most from set pieces?
03.04.26Matchday
