All Wednesday: Chris Kirkland

Aston Villa are going to Wembley! Reaction after Preston 0-3 Villa

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Birmingham World reporter Charlie Haffenden's reaction to Preston North End 0-3 Aston Villa in the Emirates FA Cup quarter-final at Deepdale, as goals from Marcus Rashford and Jacob Ramsey set up a semi-final date with Crystal Palace at Wembley.

The Friedkin Group look to continue building sports empire aswell as looking forward to positive Everton future

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The Friedkin Group, which acquired a majority stake in Everton Football Club in December 2024, is actively expanding its sports portfolio. <br />TFG, led by American billionaire Dan Friedkin, also owns Italian football club AS Roma and has shown interest in acquiring additional sports franchises. <br />Recent reports indicate that TFG is a strong candidate to secure a $1.5 billion deal for a new NHL franchise, potentially expanding its influence in the sports industry.

Wolves injury update on Jorgen Strand Larsen after he misses out on International duty

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Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strand Larsen withdrew from Norway’s international fixtures against Moldova and Israel due to a fractured hand. Despite this injury, he played through the pain in recent Premier League matches, notably scoring twice in a crucial 2-1 victory over Southampton.

Spurs’ likely transfer moves ahead of the summer window as regroup needed

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Tottenham’s season has been inconsistent, with moments of promise under Ange Postecoglou undone by defensive issues and squad depth concerns. With their only saving grace being the Europa League, Spurs are holding onto their final chance for silverware this campaign. As attention shifts to the summer, significant movement is expected, with the club looking to reinforce key areas and address potential outgoings. How much change can we anticipate at Spurs in the coming months? We discuss Tottenham’s season and their summer plans with James Trembath of LondonWorld.

A reflection on Wales’ International break as unbeaten streak under Bellamy continues but underlying questions still remain unanswered

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Wales continued their impressive form over the last international break, extending their unbeaten run to eight games under Craig Bellamy. With strong performances at both ends of the pitch, they reinforced their growing confidence and quality as a squad.<br />We discuss their recent form and what’s next for Wales as they look ahead to securing their spot at the World Cup next year.

Liverpool’s stance on Kelleher’s future and a testing last month for Arne Slot

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Liverpool face a key decision on Caoimhín Kelleher’s future, with the goalkeeper attracting interest ahead of the summer transfer window. While the club values him highly, his desire for regular first-team football could force their hand.<br />Meanwhile, Arne Slot is preparing for a challenging restart at Anfield, with Liverpool knocked out of all but one title race this season. With the Premier League their only remaining shot at silverware, the pressure will be on to ensure they stay competitive under new leadership.<br />To get more insight on Liverpool’s stance on Kelleher and Slot’s upcoming challenge, I spoke to Will Rooney of LiverpoolWorld.

Aston Villa’s chances of silverware continue to improve with good draws and impressive new signings

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Aston Villa are on the brink of an incredible season, with Unai Emery’s side pushing for silverware on multiple fronts. A favourable FA Cup draw has only strengthened their chances of reaching Wembley, adding to an already impressive campaign in the Premier League and Europe.<br />With the fixture list piling up, can they sustain their momentum and turn a strong season into something truly historic?<br />To get more insight on Villa’s ambitions and their FA Cup chances, we spoke to Charlie Haffenden of BirminghamWorld.

Chris Dobey takes on the public ahead of “special” Premier League Darts night in Newcastle

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Bedlington-born professional darts player Chris Dobey took on members of the public at the Northern Social Club in Ashington, ahead of the Premier League Darts night in Newcastle, to launch the PDC’s Darts on Your Doorstep initiative in the area. Daniel Wales reports.

Gull-Mouth Action: Can Brighton win the FA Cup?

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A look ahead to Brighton and Hove Albion's FA Cup quarter-final against Nottingham Forest at the Amex Stadium.

West Ham’s summer plans discussed as Graham Potter’s squad needs ‘fine tuning’

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West Ham’s summer plans are taking shape, with Graham Potter focused on fine-tuning his squad rather than making drastic changes. Targeted signings and tactical adjustments will be key as the Hammers aim to build on their current foundation and push for greater consistency next season.