Billy Mulley

Last Word on Football • 9th February 2021

Revitalised Rotherham United Could Continue to Steer Clear of Relegation Battle

Rotherham United look a revitalised Championship outfit and are continuing to make significant progress in their pursuit of avoiding a relegation dogfight. The Millers have picked up 13 points in their last six games and have emerged as the division’s third most in-form side, with only high-flyers Brentford and Swansea City picking up more points since mid-January. Rotherham’s latest 2-1 win at Preston North End saw the club escape the dreaded relegation zone and move into 20th position, whilst

Last Word on Football • 8th February 2021

David Wagner Interested in Vacant AFC Bournemouth Job

Former Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner has expressed an interest in the vacant managerial role at AFC Bournemouth, reports David Ornstein of the Athletic. The club have reportedly been inundated with applications following Jason Tindall’s sacking last week and will be hopeful of appointing a manager who shares the same promotion ambition as the club itself. David Wagner Has Done it All Before The 49-year-old has experience of taking a Championship club to the Premier League when he gui

Last Word on Football • 7th February 2021

Harry Kane Starts Against West Bromwich Albion

Harry Kane starts in Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion, having made significant progress with his ankle injury. Harry Kane’s injury has coincided with another dip in form for Spurs, and it now seems bizarre that the North London club led the way just two months ago. The England international suffered an ankle injury in Tottenham’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool in late January, with his side going on to lose the two matches since being ruled out, with defeats against Br

Last Word on Football • 7th February 2021

Luton Town Weekly Round-Up: Deadline Day Madness Followed by Disappointing Draw

It was another busy week for Luton Town, with the club completely inundated with transfer deadline day dealings in the early part of the week, before a return to Kenilworth Road to face a declining Huddersfield Town. Whether the Hatters were going to do any business on deadline day remained the question on every Luton fans’ lips as the window neared its conclusion. A move for long-term target and Swindon Town midfielder Scott Twine looked less likely as the day wore on before Elliot Lee secured

Last Word on Football • 6th February 2021

Brentford, Millwall and Nottingham Forest Star in Latest Championship Game-Week

Brentford, Millwall and Nottingham Forest all starred in the latest Championship game-week, with all three securing victories by a three-goal margin. Brentford, Millwall and Nottingham Forest All Star in Latest Championship Game-Week Brentford had to overcome a one-goal deficit to earn all three points in Teesside and extended their unbeaten run to 20 Championship games. The visitors ended up 4-1 winners against a Middlesbrough side who have been an extremely tough side to beat on home soil th

Last Word on Football • 5th February 2021

Chelsea Injury News: Latest on Thiago Silva, Kai Havertz, Kurt Zouma and Hakim Ziyech

Although Chelsea lost Thiago Silva to injury in the first half against Tottenham Hotspur, the West London club made it two wins out of three under new manager Thomas Tuchel, securing a 1-0 victory. It was also The Blues’ third successive clean sheet as they are yet to concede in this Tuchel era. But, as games continue to come thick and fast, the German will be hopeful of having a full squad to choose from in the coming weeks. With several players returning to the match-day squad, Chelsea seeme

Last Word on Football • 4th February 2021

Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United and Brentford Star in Latest Championship Game-Week

Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United and Brentford all starred in the latest Championship game-week in fixtures that impacted both ends of the division. Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United and Brentford Star in the Championship Sheffield Wednesday earned a vital three points on the South Coast with a 2-1 win against an AFC Bournemouth side who are now hanging on to the final playoff spot. The visitors were gifted the lead moments before half-time, when Chris Mepham carelessly gave possessi

Last Word on Football • 4th February 2021

Luton Town Boss Nathan Jones Will Revisit Kyle Edwards Deal in Summer

Luton Town boss Nathan Jones expects to revisit a possible deal for West Bromwich Albion winger Kyle Edwards when the transfer window reopens in summer, according to Luton Today. The 22-year-old emerged as a late transfer target during the chaotic last few days of the window, with the asking price presenting a problem to the Championship club. Luton Town Will Revisit Possibility of Signing Kyle Edwards in Summer Kyle Edwards Proved to Be Too Costly for Luton Town Edwards- who will see his co

Last Word on Football • 3rd February 2021

AFC Bournemouth Sack Jason Tindall

AFC Bournemouth have sacked Jason Tindall less than six months after his appointment. The former assistant to Eddie Howe had been at the club for nine years. Jason Tindall Sacked as Bournemouth Fail to Keep Up With Promotion Rivals Bournemouth – who found themselves at the Championship’s summit just eight games ago – have now lost their last four games, with three of those coming against teams in the bottom half of the table. And, to make matters worse for the declining Cherries, Blackburn Rov

Last Word on Football • 1st February 2021

Luton Town Weekly Round-Up: Late Frustration at Blackburn Rovers

This week proved to be a much quieter time for Luton Town, with just the sole match against Blackburn Rovers to prepare for. Transfer rumours also seemed to die down over the last seven days, despite reaching the concluding stages of the transfer window. As January concluded, the general consensus was that a striker with confidence would have certainly helped The Town pick up more points. It concluded a month where The Hatters were expected to fall for short with ties against Brentford, AFC Bou

Last Word on Football • 1st February 2021

Luton Town Close to Agreeing Tom Ince Loan Deal

Luton Town are closing in on a loan deal with Stoke City winger Tom Ince, according to Sky Sports. The Hatters have had a relatively quiet transfer window thus far, and a move for the 29-year-old could materialise into a late deadline day signing. Ince is no longer a part of Michael O’Neill’s plans at Stoke, with a seemingly lateral move benefitting both clubs. Luton Town Are Closing in On Tom Ince Loan Deal Quiet Transfer Window Sparking Into Life for the Hatters Kal Naismith is the only pl

Last Word on Football • 31st January 2021

Reading, Brentford and Swansea City Star in Latest Championship Game-Week

Reading kicked off a manic Championship game-week with an impressive victory over fellow promotion rivals Bournemouth, before convincing wins for Brentford and Swansea City applied pressure on Norwich City at the summit. Reading Solidify Championship Play-off Position With Victory Against Sorry Bournemouth Reading hosted Bournemouth in the first game of the weekend, securing a 3-1 win over their promotion-chasing rivals under the lights at the Madjeski Stadium. Josh Laurent opened the scoring

Last Word on Football • 31st January 2021

Manchester City Join Chase for Teenage Wonderkid Kwadwo Baah

Manchester City have joined the chase for Rochdale starlet Kwadwo Baah, according to Mike McGrath of The Telegraph. The 18-year-old’s scintillating performances in this season’s League One campaign have captured the attention of a whole host of top-tier clubs, stretching into Europe. The Athletic recently reported that both Rangers and German champions Bayern Munich were two of the interested parties in Baah, whilst Manchester City’s pursuit seems a couple of days behind. West Ham United are

Last Word on Football • 30th January 2021

Liverpool Set to Step up Centre-Back Search

Liverpool are expected to step up their search for a centre-back following an injury suffered to Joel Matip against Tottenham Hotspur, according to The Guardian. The Reds have reportedly been in the market for a central defender all month, but are yet to even come close to striking a deal, and with time running out, it is a case of now or never. A Month of Limited Progress for Liverpool and Their Centre-Back Crisis It has been an unfortunate season from a defensive perspective for the current

Last Word on Football • 29th January 2021

Blackburn Rovers Step up Harry Pickering Interest

Blackburn Rovers are once again showing an interest in Crewe Alexandra defender Harry Pickering after the Championship club saw a bid rejected earlier on in the window, reports Lancs Live. With the transfer window coming to its concluding stages, the Lancashire club are reportedly stepping up their interest in the young full-back. Blackburn Will Have to Submit an Improved Bid for Harry Pickering The reported rejected bid earlier on in the window has certainly not scared Blackburn off, with Cr

Last Word on Football • 28th January 2021

Bristol City, Coventry City and Rotherham United Star in Latest Championship Game-Week

In a reduced mid-week fixture list, the Championship saw a lot more goals than in recent weeks, with Bristol City, Coventry City and Rotherham United all starring. Bristol City recorded just two shots on target in their 2-1 victory over Huddersfield Town. In response, The Terriers had six shots on goal and a further 20 off target. The Yorkshire visitors start the game much the better side, but it The Robins who scored the all-important first goal with Famara Diedhiou finding the back of the ne

Last Word on Football • 28th January 2021

Tottenham Hotspur Suffer Sergio Reguilon Injury Setback

Tottenham Hotspur will be without Sergio Reguilon in Thursday’s clash with Premier League champions Liverpool. The summer signing has suffered a muscle injury and will be out of action for the next three weeks. Sergio Reguilon Injury Comes at a Bad Time for Tottenham There is never a good time for a player to suffer an injury, but Reguilon’s time out could not have come at a worse time for the North London club. The full-back – who has hit the ground running since his summer move from Real Mad

Last Word on Football • 27th January 2021

Chelsea Place Dayot Upamecano at Top of Priority List

New Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is in pole position to make a move for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, according to BILD. The 22-year-old has emerged as one of Europe’s most talented central defenders and has subsequently become one of the most sought-after individuals in world football. The appointment of Thomas Tuchel suggests that it was a move already lined up prior to Frank Lampard‘s sacking. It also seems that the German will be backed during what remains of this transfer window, with

Last Word on Football • 27th January 2021

Tottenham Hotspur Express Interest in Paris Saint-Germain Winger Angel Di Maria

Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina winger Angel Di Maria, according to L’equipe. The 32-year-old’s contract expires with the French giants in the summer, with Tottenham enquiring about a potential move to North London. Angel Di Maria Has Re-Built His Career in France After a rather disappointing spell with Manchester United during the 2014/15 Premier League season, the Argentine has since shone with PSG, winning four Ligue 1 titles in the five seasons he

Last Word on Football • 26th January 2021

Monaco and Benfica Express Interest in Leicester City Winger Demarai Gray

Monaco and Benfica have both expressed an interest in Leicester City wide-man Demarai Gray, according to Ed Aarons of the Guardian. The 24-year-old – who sees his contract run out in summer – is a target for Premier League club Crystal Palace, but they will face European competition if they are to secure such a signing. In recent years, the former England U21 international had been making steady progress with The Foxes and was gradually being integrated into the first-team setup. However, his c

VAVEL • 29th October 2020

Billy Mulley | International

Luton Town manager Nathan Jones has enjoyed great spells of success at Kenilworth Road but will have to react positively to a recent dip in form....