Frank Oliver

How do England solve a problem like Buttler?

Stokes heroics and Broad headaches have dominated the headlines against the West Indies, but the issue of the wicketkeeper-batsman can’t…

5 years ago

After Johnson’s repeated failure, who next for Bristol City?

The Robins have thrown away a play-off place in the last three seasons, so we look at four men who…

5 years ago

Where does VAR go from here?

The use of video technology to help Premier League referees is far from perfect but it’s here to stay, so…

5 years ago

Dean set for BBC bow as Burnley host Wolves

The Premier League’s most famous referee could have a huge influence on the battle for European places in what should…

5 years ago

Late Reds heartbreak again as Martin rescues a point for Derby

Forest outclassed their hosts for 97 minutes, until the veteran Striker nodded in an equaliser out of nowhere to leave…

5 years ago

Play-off places on the line in East Midlands Derby

Seventh place Derby host fourth place Forest, with the battle for top six places adding extra spice to the Championship’s…

5 years ago

High-flying Forest continue to prove that keeping the ball isn’t necessary

Sabri Lamouchi’s side, who currently sit fourth in the Championship, are flying in the face of football statisticians who say…

5 years ago

Forest stroll to success against Huddersfield

Inspired by a brace from top scorer Lewis Grabban, the Reds easily saw off the relegation-threatened visitors 3-1 at the…

5 years ago

Struggling Huddersfield face tricky trip to Nottingham

The Terriers are in desperate need of points at the wrong end of the Championship table, but face a Forest…

5 years ago

Arsenal gifted much-needed win at St Mary’s

A howler from Saints goalkeeper Alex McCarthy put the Gunners on course for their first away league victory since early…

5 years ago

Martial hits hat-trick as Solskjær’s side blunt Blades

The Frenchman struck all three goals as Manchester United completely dominated their opponents from Sheffield with a performance that Sir…

5 years ago

Champions League contenders clash at Old Trafford

Manchester United meet Sheffield United with the sides two points apart, in fifth and seventh respectively, and Manchester City currently…

5 years ago

Cardiff prove too strong for Leeds

The Yorkshire side's pretty passing football proved ineffective against the play-off chasing hosts, who ran out deserved 2-0 winners in…

5 years ago

Forest denied at the death in Sheffield

An injury-time header from Wednesday’s Connor Wickham meant the promotion-chasing visitors had to settle for a 1-1 draw.

5 years ago

Brentford snatch late win at Fulham

Saïd Benrahma and substitute Emiliano Marcondes twice combined in the last couple of minutes to hand the visitors a dramatic…

5 years ago

FOOTBALL RETURNS: Bielsa’s Leeds aiming to prove their mettle at Cardiff

The league leaders are seven points clear of third with nine games to play, but faltered at the final hurdle…

5 years ago

FOOTBALL RETURNS: Forest travel to Hillsborough seeking revenge

Sheffield Wednesday won 4-0 at the City Ground in the reverse fixture, but putting that right would cement the Reds’…

5 years ago

FOOTBALL RETURNS: Championship back with a bang as Fulham face Brentford

It’s third against fourth in a tasty local derby and both teams still harbour ambitions of automatic promotion.

5 years ago

City ease to victory over Arsenal as Luiz sees red

The home side looked a class above the Gunners throughout their 3-0 victory, but were given a significant helping hand…

5 years ago

FOOTBALL RETURNS: Master versus apprentice as City take on Arsenal

Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta sit in opposite dugouts for the first time, with the former hoping to delay Liverpool’s…

5 years ago

Sending-off hands Espanyol La Liga lifeline

A routine 2-0 win over ten-man Alavés means Aberlado's side move within three points of safety.

5 years ago

Juve through to Coppa Italia final after scoreless second-leg

AC Milan fail to make Ronaldo pay for his missed penalty, thanks to Rebic’s reckless red card seconds later.

5 years ago

Espanyol hope to kick-start survival bid against Alavés

The Catalans will be eyeing up Saturday's home match as a great opportunity to close the gap on the sides…

5 years ago

Juventus host AC Milan in finely poised Coppa Italia semi-final

Italian football returns on Friday night with a mouth-watering second-leg between two giant clubs and the score is currently tied…

5 years ago