Joe Lyons

Three players who needed a change of club and didn’t get one: Allan Saint-Maximin, Christian Benteke and Aleksandar Mitrovic

Footballers who are 'too good' for their own clubs or underachieving at another is a hot topic regularly discussed between…

5 years ago

Stoke promotion charge held back in lacklustre goalless draw with Reading

Stoke City's 0-0 draw with promotion hopefuls Reading at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday afternoon leaves Michael O'Neill's side now…

5 years ago

Debutant James Garner turns heads in Forest’s 2-1 win over Coventry

Joe Lyons assesses Nottingham Forest's 2-1 win at Coventry City, with debutant James Garner impressing for the Reds.

5 years ago

Relegation six-pointer at St Andrew’s will see both sides crying out for three points

Just four points separate opponents Coventry City and Nottingham Forest in the Championship after 26 games as both sides are…

5 years ago

Nail-biting encounter sees Lakers edge past Celtics 96-95 in Boston

Kemba Walker missed a game-winning trademark step-back with 2.5 seconds to play at TD Garden, which proved why this historic…

5 years ago

Stalemate at the City Ground highlights Forest’s attacking inadequacies

Relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest played out a stagnant 0-0 draw with mid-table Barnsley, which displayed defensive solidity from both sides but…

5 years ago

NBA All-Star voting is now open, and here are my starter picks for 2021:

In one of the most unprecedented seasons in sporting history, the NBA has vowed to continue the 2020/21 campaign despite…

5 years ago

Forest search for all-important three points against Barnsley to ease relegation fears

Nottingham Forest host Barnsley in a Championship contest at The City Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to avoid a further…

5 years ago

Is it their year? – Manchester United: half-season review

Joe Lyons takes a look at Manchester United's season as we reach the half way mark, where he discusses the…

5 years ago

Ulstermen McNair and Saville help Middlesbrough slide past Forest

Northern Ireland internationals Paddy McNair and George Saville proved instrumental as Neil Warnock's Middlesbrough continued their push for the playoff…

5 years ago

Hasselbaink disappointed after his Burton side narrowly lost 1-0 to Ipswich

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink told the media he was pleased with Burton Albion's performance but says his side should've had the…

5 years ago

Hasselbaink’s Brewers look to win back-to-back games for the first time this season

Joe Lyons previews Burton Albion's home game with play-off hopefuls Ipswich Town, as the Brewers look to win back-to-back games.

5 years ago

Tatum 40-piece sinks Raptors as Celtics cruise to 114-126 victory

Jayson Tatum scored a mighty 40 points with help from rookie Payton Pritchard to guide the Boston Celtics to victory…

5 years ago

Jayson Tatum game winner set the seal on 120-122 Celtics win against Pistons

It was Jayson Tatum who called game with 2.9 seconds to play, but his sidekick Jaylen Brown was the one…

5 years ago

Bailly instrumental as Manchester United cling to 2-1 victory over Aston Villa

Ivorian centre-half Eric Bailly proved significant as Manchester United survived a late scare from Dean Smith's Aston Villa to seize…

5 years ago

Grealish looks to haunt Manchester United once again on New Year’s Day

The 2020 summer transfer window was nothing short of hectic for Manchester United, as they were routinely linked with Aston…

5 years ago

Boston Celtics overturn 17-point deficit to come out on top in Indiana

Jayson Tatum's 27 points and impressive fourth quarter performance inspired the Boston Celtics to mount a courageous comeback against the…

5 years ago

Rashford leaves it late as Manchester United finish the year in second place

Marcus Rashford's 93rd-minute deflected strike ensured Manchester United took all three points against a resilient Wolves side in their final…

5 years ago

Scott McTominay shines as Manchester United thrash Leeds 6-2 at Old Trafford

Scottish international Scott McTominay bagged his first two goals of the Premier League season as Leeds United were embarrassed 6-2…

5 years ago

Kevin Durant leads Brooklyn Nets to blowout victory over Boston Celtics in final pre-season game

Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant scored a game-high 25 points as the Brooklyn Nets defeated Brad Stevens’ Boston Celtics 89-113…

5 years ago

Solskjaer relishing Manchester United’s first meeting with Leeds United in over nine years

The Red Devils will face Bielsa’s side for the first time since September 2011 when Sir Alex Ferguson’s men ran…

5 years ago

Rashford double ensures Manchester United run away with all three points in Sheffield

Marcus Rashford’s double inspired Manchester United to come from behind and grab all three points despite a nervy ending at…

5 years ago

Manchester United seek vital three points away at Bramall Lane

Manchester United travel to Sheffield on Thursday night to face rock-bottom Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

5 years ago

Cavani nets double in classic Manchester United comeback

Edinson Cavani's second-half goals helped Manchester United fight back from 2-0 down and grab all three points against Southampton.

5 years ago