League Two
League Two winner odds: Forest Green overwhelming favourites
The battle to win League Two is already looking like it’s over, with Forest Green streaking ahead of the competition in their push for promotion to League One. On this page, we’ll be looking through the odds of several teams to win League One, plus we’ll take a look at the implied odds, to see how likely the bookies think teams are to take top spot. We’ll finish with a quick tip on who we’d bet on winning the League Two title. Latest odds on 2021/22 League Two winners Forest Green are top of the table by 10 points, plus have a game in hand over closest rivals Tranmere Rovers. They’ve not lost a league match since back in October, and if this form continues, they’ll wrap up the title with many games to spare. Tranmere are the closest team to Forest Green and their odds are 25/1, which shows...
EFL confirms players will not be released for internationals in ‘red list’ countries
The English Football League have announced that international players for ‘red list’ nations will not be allowed to play in the upcoming international break. The United Kingdom government have compiled a ‘red list’ of countries as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The list is mostly comprised of countries in South and Central America, Africa, and Asia. Anyone who enters the UK from a ‘red list’ country must complete ten days of quarantine. This would have an impact on the football season, as many would be ineligible to play in the games after the break. Infantino has reached out to the UK government The Premier League recently confirmed their status, denying players the right to play for their national teams. Meanwhile, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has appealed to Prime Minister Boris ...
Former United and Liverpool legends back petition to save their clubs
The call by former Premier League stars for better regulation in English football will be music to the ears of fans across the country. Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards are amongst the ex-players who are urging the UK government to appoint an independent regulator. They are calling on fans to sign a petition which will force the government to debate the matter if more than 100,000 signatures are collected. The petition is already well on its way to hitting the target as people across football throw their weight behind the idea. The recent European Super League proposal highlighted the disdain with which some elements of football view the current picture. Many people within the sport believe that the appointment of a regulatory body would help to represent the interests of t...
Lingard and Garner steal the headlines, but how are the rest of Man Utd’s loanees doing this season?
Manchester United’s link with their academy is synonymous and the list of talent which has come through the ranks onto the pitch at Old Trafford is endless. However, progression into the first team isn’t something which comes easy, and even those of the most fame now – including David Beckham – sometimes have to go out on loan to prove their worth. We’ve profiled some of the United players currently out on loan this season – both young and old – and assessed what their chances are of returning to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s line-up at Old Trafford anytime soon. Jesse Lingard We’re going to start off with the players currently loaned out to clubs within the United Kingdom and undoubtedly, Jesse Lingard has started to shine since his move to West Ham United. The 28-year-old is the only name on th...
Football’s greatest comebacks, featuring Liverpool, Barcelona and Camp Nou in 1999
When players are being taught the basics of the game as youngsters, one of the key messages is to play until the final whistle. That point certainly rings true at professional level, with fans taking a dim view of teams who throw in the towel too early. One of the most thrilling aspects of football is when a team recovers from an impossible position to win a game. With that in mind, we take a look at ten of the best-ever comebacks. Manchester United vs Bayern Munich – Champions League – 1999 Recovering from one goal down is common in football, but the manner of United’s comeback in the 1999 Champions League Final was extraordinary. Bayern took an early lead through Mario Basler and looked on course to lift the prestigious trophy as the game headed into stoppage time. However, goals by Tedd...
Former Premier League sides Sunderland and Bolton are on the rise again
As it’s the international break, both the Premier League and Championship will grind to a halt for the next 10 days as players jet off worldwide to meet up with their international colleagues. Leagues One and Two will come into the spotlight domestically as a result, and we’re going to use the time to take a look at two former top-flight teams vying to make their way back to the summit, starting with promotion this season. Sunderland and Bolton Wanderers spent a combined 29 seasons in the Premier League since its 1992 inception. However, since their respective relegations, they have both fallen dramatically from grace at an alarming rate. SUNDERLAND Relegated to the Championship in 2017 with David Moyes as manager, the Black Cats were in turmoil off the pitch. Moyes left, then owner ...
Premier League reject calls for circuit breaker amid Covid-19 fears
The year 2020 has been dominated by Covid-19. Many families have been separated and sadly many lives have been lost. The world has changed drastically. However, in these unprecedented times, the medium of football has brought a sense of normality and comfort in people’s lives. But now, with matches being postponed and cases increasing daily, many clubs believe a circuit breaker is the right option for the safety of the players. However, the Premier League has stated that the show must go on and rejected such calls for a break. But are they putting the players’ welfare at stake by doing so? “I’m 66 and the last thing I need is to catch Covid, probably players will overcome it. But it’s more difficult for someone like me. So I’m very concerned for myself and football in general.” West Brom m...
The Best Late Goals in Football
Scoring a late goal is undoubtedly one of the most thrilling parts of football – unless you happen to be on the receiving end! The sport’s history is littered with late goals that have helped teams win trophies, clinch promotion, avoid relegation or get one over their closest rivals. As none of the Sportslens team can remember much further back than the 1970s, we take a look at some of the best late goals of the past five decades. Michael Thomas vs Arsenal (1989) Arsenal travelled to Liverpool on the final day of the 1988/89 season needing to win by two clear goals to pip the Merseyside outfit to the title. Leading 1-0 with just seconds to play, Michael Thomas broke free of Liverpool’s defence to fire home and secure top spot for the Gunners. The look of abject horror in the home ranks mer...
