The busy Christmas schedule tends to cause a lot of player losses, with quick turnaround times and fatigue leading to injuries and rotations. Not helping the situation is the unpredictability of team news. A press conference could happen after Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadlines during the festive season, or can be embargoed sections filmed after … [Read more…]
Maidenhead United hosted a two-part Fan Forum at York Road last Monday evening, giving the club’s Board the opportunity to update fans on the club’s future before the new management team answered questions from a large group of supporters. Chairman Peter Griffin, his wife and fellow director Una Loughrey, CEO Jon Adams and Liberal Democrat … [Read more…]
Readers discuss phone use, potential war with Russia, and Christmas cheer (Image: Getty Images) Do you agree with our readers? Share your thoughts on this and other MetroTalk topics in the comments column People are being ‘zombified’ on their phones Ouroboros, the serpent devouring itself, is a perfect metaphor for our times. Nowadays people are … [Read more…]
Lies, damned lies, and statistics. Fantasy Football Scout members can now access a new feature in our Members Area – The Eye Test. Fantasy Football Scouts Member Area – Navigation Bar It includes highlights from every Premier League game in the last two seasons. How well do the statistics tell the story of the match? … [Read more…]
Reading YMCA is halfway to its fundraising total following devastating vandalism at the club’s ‘Cauldron’ grounds. A large number of field fences and the football field itself were damaged, including one of the goals on Monday 24 November 2025. The club are currently playing away in the hope that the damage will be repaired in … [Read more…]
Football Newsletter – Inside the Mixer Exciting analysis, transfer talk and more from Metro’s football experts, delivered straight to your inbox every week. Team Expand Options ? Tell us which team you support. Close Select All Select All Armory Armory Aston Villa Aston Villa Bournemouth Bournemouth Brighton Brighton Burnley Burnley Chelsea Chelsea Crystal Palace Crystal … [Read more…]
Fantasy Football community writer Scout Greyhead analyzes the transfers and strategies of several famous Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers.. This season’s ‘The Great and The Good’ are FPL Godfather Mark Sutherns, BlackBox pair Az and Andy North, Scouts FPL General, Joe and Tom, FPL Wire trio Pras, Lateriser and Zophar, FPL celebrities FPL Harry, Martin … [Read more…]
Former Ascot United manager Jamie Tompkins returns to the dugout with Isthmian League South Central Division One side Hayes & Yeading United. The former Yellas boss left the Racecourse Ground in the summer and has bided his time before taking on another role. Closely linked to the Kingstonian position which became vacant about a month … [Read more…]
CCTV captured the moment a driver threw his car into the air in Oradea, Romania (Image: Stirile ProTV) A driver miraculously survived after launching his Mercedes through a roundabout in stunning footage captured on CCTV in Romania. The 49-year-old man, who reportedly passed out while driving, was seen careening into traffic in a video recorded … [Read more…]
If you’re in a hurry and need some last-minute Fantasy Premier League (FPL) advice, here’s a quick summary of what you need to know about Gameweek 15. WHEN IS THE DEADLINE FOR FPL GAMEWEEK 15? All team selections must be made by 11:00 GMT on Saturday 6 December. USE ALL YOUR TRANSFERS It was announced … [Read more…]