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Watford to sack 17th permanent manager since 2015 with former boss lined up to return - Fan Banter
Watford are to sack Paulo Pezzolano, their 17th permanent manager since 2015, with their former boss Javi Gracia lined up to return. Sky Sports first reported the news with presenter Tom White saying: “Right, talking of time, Watford managers don’t tend to get much of it, and it looks like that’s gonna be the same […]
Bus driver, 21, gets sacked after being mobbed by Chelsea fans for wearing Liverpool shirt - Fan Banter
A 21 year old London bus driver gets sacked after being mobbed by Chelsea fans for wearing a Liverpool shirt with footage gone viral. Isaac was notified that he was no longer employed after a video done the rounds on social media of Chelsea fans surrounding his rail replacement bus when they spotted him wearing […]
Norwich announce stadium expansion plans with thousands of fans forced to relocate - Fan Banter
Norwich City announce new stadium expansion plans at Carrow Road, but with thousands of fans forced to relocate. The Canaries are looking a a phased development to enhance supporter experience and ensure the stadium’s long-term future. Changes include a new fan zone, stadium upgrades to the South and Regency Security Stands to accommodate new facilities […]
Non league club sacks radio commentator over comments made on air - Fan Banter
Non league club Weymouth sacks their radio commentator Ben Ashelford over comments he made while on air during an FA Trophy tie. The Terras currently sit 17th in the Southern League – Premier South table with 9 points from 10 games played, 2 points above the drop zone. Their matchday radio commentator, Ben Ashelford, is […]
Protest banners and Union Jack on display outside Gary Neville's hotel and Salford City - Fan Banter
Protest banners and Union Jack flags were put on display outside Gary Neville’s hotel and Salford City after his video admission. Gary Neville continues to face backlash this week, labelling him a “traitor” after he criticised the negative use of Union Jack flags in a LinkedIn video. Fans protested outside his Hotel Football near Old […]
Sheffield Wednesday coach resigns, staff take action, John Textor talks potential takeover - Fan Banter
Sheffield Wednesday coach Andy Parslow resigns, staff take action, and John Textor talks about a potential takeover of the club. Controversial owner Dejphon Chansiri has once again failed to pay staff on time in September – the fifth time that this has happened in the last seven months, but the situation has gone on far […]
Simon Jordan's rant in full as he rages at "coward" Gary Neville for Union Jack removal - Fan Banter
We take a look at Simon Jordan’s rant in full as he rages at “coward” Gary Neville for his admission at a Union Jack removal. Jim White, Simon Jordan and Emmanuel Petit discussed that video from Gary Neville and his admission that he removed a Union Jack flag from one of his development sights in […]
Declan Rice smiles at West Ham fans 'who give him pelters' then has the last laugh - Fan Banter
Declan Rice smiles at West Ham fans ‘who give him pelters’ then has the last laugh with a goal to help Arsenal to three points. Rice smirked at West Ham supporters and later posted about it on Instagram, subsequently turning the comment section off. Some West Ham fans show appreciation, others however are still frustrated […]
Huddersfield and Stockport fans clash in the stands; Lee Grant faces boos following defeat - Fan Banter
Huddersfield and Stockport fans clash in the stands, then Terriers boss Lee Grant faces boos from the home fans following defeat. Stockport secured a 2-1 victory over Huddersfield in League One, despite playing with 10 men for part of the match. Oliver Norwood scored a penalty on the verge of half time, and Odin Bailey […]
25/26 FA Trophy First Round Proper draw after Third Qualifying action - Fan Banter
Time for the 25/26 FA Trophy First Round Proper draw now following a very busy weekend of Third Qualifying Round action. It was a busy weekend as the FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round got underway, with 88 new non league teams entering at that stage, joining the winners from the Second Qualifying Round, and there […]
Gary Neville backlash continues as staff who he ordered to remove flag hit back - Fan Banter
Gary Neville backlash continues as staff who he ordered to remove the Union Jack flag hit back, employees speaking to the Daily Mail. The former footballer turned pundit turned property developer, faces criticism from workers at his £400million St Michael’s construction site in Manchester. Neville demanded the flag be taken down instantly, citing its use […]
Favourites to become new Luton manager after sacking Matt Bloomfield - Fan Banter
We take a look at who are the favourites to become new Luton manager after sacking Matt Bloomfield following defeat to Stevenage. The Hatters are on the search for a new manager with a 2-0 loss to Stevenage, proving to be Matt Bloomfield’s last game in charge, The result leaves Luton sitting 11th in League […]
Away Attendances at the Weekend – 6th October 2025 - Fan Banter
We have taken a look at all of Away Attendances at the Weekend and listed which matches saw the biggest travelling support. It was a busy few days with English Football League and non league sides in action, with lots of away supporters attending fixtures up and down the country. Fans of Championship, League One, […]
Sky Sports face boycott calls as Gary Neville explains why he took down a Union Jack flag - Fan Banter
Sky Sports face boycott and sack calls as Gary Neville explains in a LinkedIn post why he took down a Union Jack flag. The former footballer turned pundit for the broadcaster explained in a video why he removed a Union Jack flag from one of his development sites, citing its use in a negative, divisive […]
Ange Postecoglou goes winless in his first seven games as Nottingham Forest boss - Fan Banter
More concern for Ange Postecoglou as he goes winless in his first seven games as Nottingham Forest boss, following defeat to Newcastle. On 58 minutes, Bruno Guimarães put Newcastle in front, and curled an unstoppable strike into the back of the net. After Mats Selz tipped over Sandro Tonali’s cross, the subsequent corner saw Nick […]
Jaden Philogene puts Ipswich ahead with absolute screamer then cheekily rattles Norwich fans - Fan Banter
Jaden Philogene puts Ipswich ahead with absolute screamer then cheekily rattles Norwich fans in Sunday’s East Anglian Derby. On 32 minutes, Cedric Kipre put the hosts ahead when a deep corner from the left was worked back into the middle, before dropping to the goal scorer, who unleashed powerful half-volley into the roof of the […]
Every Attendance of the Weekend – 5th October 2025 - Fan Banter
With fans back in the stands, we look at every attendance in the Premier League, EFL and non league including the biggest of the weekend. It was a busy few days of football with supporters up and down the country going through the turnstiles to watch their sides all in action. The weekend saw the […]
New plea to Sheffield Wednesday fans with protest plans announced for Middlesbrough game - Fan Banter
New plea has been made to Sheffield Wednesday fans with protest plans announced for Middlesbrough game, calling for a boycott of the fixture. A statement has emerged with fans told not to buy season tickets during any early-bird sales, potentially starting in October, due to years of decline and disconnection underowner Dejphon Chansiri. There is […]
Chris Wilder to have talks with owners after Sheffield United suffer 8th defeat in 9 league games - Fan Banter
Chris Wilder is to have talks with Sheffield United owners after they suffer an 8th defeat in 9 league games, losing 1-0 away at Hull. The Blades’ poor season continued, David Akintola’s deflected first-half strike was enough to secure the win for Hull, who climbed to tenth. Despite dominating possession in the second half, Sheffield […]
Scunthorpe 0-1 Carlisle: Officials criticised, 9 cards with one red, fans fume, players on wind up - Fan Banter
Scunthorpe 0-1 Carlisle saw pre-match scraps, officials criticised, 9 cards with one red, fans fume, and players on the wind up. It was quite the dramatic National league fixture on Saturday evening, with Carlisle climbing to third in the table by ending 10-man Scunthorpe’s unbeaten start to the season. Defender Aaron Hayden scoring the only […]
Van Hecke's late leveller for Brighton leaves Wolves winless in seven Premier League games - Fan Banter
Jan Paul van Hecke’s late leveller for Brighton leaves a frustrated Wolves side winless in seven Premier League games. Wolves, who remain bottom with two points, took the lead via an unfortunate first half own goal by Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen after Marshall Munetsi’s strike hit the bar and went back in off the keeper. Vitor […]
Enzo Maresca sent off after celebration for Chelsea’s 95th minute winner against Liverpool - Fan Banter
Enzo Maresca gets sent off after his wild celebration for Chelsea’s 95th minute winner against Liverpool on Saturday evening. The Blues manager received marching order after receiving a second yellow card for running down the touchline to celebrate Estevao Willian’s late goal. The Brazilian substitute scored from Marc Cucurella’s cross, sparking wild celebrations at Stamford […]
Bottle thrown by fan in Leeds end towards Kudus's head; Porro jokes about being hit by vape - Fan Banter
A bottle was thrown by a fan in Leeds end towards Kudus’s head; and Pedro Porro jokes on social media about being hit by vape. While Porro was about to take a corner in front of the home end, he was struck by a pink vape, which he then picked up and pretended to smoke […]
PHOTOS: Away Fans in the Stands – 4th October 2025 - Fan Banter
Time for photos of away fans in the stands, we will be taking a look at all the different ones at this week’s English football matches. Lots of travelling supporters are still able to attend fixtures up and down the country this month, but there is a disruption to keep in mind due various traffic […]
Jamie Redknapp apologises live on TV after Alan Sugar threatened to sue him - Fan Banter
Jamie Redknapp apologises live on TV after Alan Sugar threatened to sue him following a claim he left Tottenham in ‘a mess’. In September, Alan Sugar has threatened to take legal action against both Sky Sports and Jamie Redknapp after the pundit labelled Tottenham a ‘mess’ when he sold the club in 2001. It came […]
Leicester, Portsmouth, Sheffield Wednesday pay heartfelt tribute after Milan Mandaric dies aged 87 - Fan Banter
Leicester, Portsmouth and Sheffield Wednesday pay a heartfelt tribute after their former chairman and owner Milan Mandaric dies aged 87. His family say they are deeply saddened to announce his passing earlier on Saturday the 4th of October in a Belgrade hospital following a short illness. “Milan will be fondly remembered as chairman and owner […]
Man behind protest plans speaks out with Sheffield Wednesday fans invading the pitch - Fan Banter
Man behind protest plans speaks out on why action is needed with Sheffield Wednesday fans invading the pitch on the 10th minute. During the Coventry game, a small group of fans made their way on to the pitch at Hillsborough, with home fans are displaying scarves and telling owner Dejphon Chansiri to leave their club. […]
Steve Bruce sacked by Blackpool following defeat to Wimbledon - Fan Banter
Steve Bruce has been sacked by Blackpool following a 2-0 defeat to AFC Wimbledon in League One on Saturday. Danilo Orsi scored both goals, the first from a penalty in the 38th minute, before sealing the win in the 61st minute, tapping in after a save on Ryan Johnson’s header. The result sees Blackpool sitting […]
Tom Wagner gives speech to Birmingham fans at half time of match against Wrexham - Fan Banter
Tom Wagner gives a surprise speech to Birmingham fans in the away end at half time of the match against Wrexham on Friday night. The Blues ended their three-game away losing streak in the Championship with a 1-1 draw against Wrexham. Dubbed the ‘Hollywood derby’ due to celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney (Wrexham), and […]
Jafonso Signs with Man City Esports in Bid for ePremier League Dominance - Fan Banter
Esports in the UK is becoming a serious career path for a growing number of players and fans. It’s no longer just about late-night FIFA sessions or casual tournaments. Actually, according to a recent guide to the best betting site for esports, the share of esports users across the country is expected to hit 34.5% […]
Inside the Rays’ Development System: How They Build Future Superstars - Fan Banter
Tampa Bay Rays is a successful and outstanding team, known in the world of professional baseball not only for its performance and interesting history but also for its unique method of training players. Although the first years were not very successful for the club, in 2008 they made a real breakthrough. After that, they won […]
What Dynamo Kyiv player said on Crystal Palace fans, with 'Russian drones' and 'UEFA' chants heard - Fan Banter
What Dynamo Kyiv player Oleksandr Karavaev said on Crystal Palace fans, with chants about the ‘Russian drones’ and ‘f*ck UEFA’ heard. Crystal Palace got their Conference League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv in Lublin, Poland, Daniel Munoz and Eddie Nketiah on the scoresheet, while Dynamo’s Borna Sosa was sent off. Around 2,600 […]
Marco Silva gets grumpy with fourth official and Andoni Iraola in Bournemouth's win over Fulham - Fan Banter
Marco Silva gets grumpy with the fourth official and Andoni Iraola in Bournemouth’s win over Fulham on Friday night. It wasn’t just stormy weather at the Vitality Stadium, with it also stormy on the touchline, Silva, and some of his Fulham staff, having words with the Bournemouth boss early on in the game. Sky Sports […]
Away Day Essentials: What Every Travelling Fan Should Pack - Fan Banter
Travelling to watch Aston Villa play away can be one of the best experiences for a supporter. The anticipation builds from the moment you set out, whether it is an early train or a packed coach. A bit of planning makes the trip more enjoyable and helps you focus on the football rather than small […]
Bannan and Pedersen on Sheffield Wednesday chaos, Lampard seeks clarity on security - Fan Banter
Barry Bannan and Henrik Pedersen open up on the Sheffield Wednesday chaos and Frank Lampard seeks clarity on security amid protest plans. The Owls are still grappling with significant financial turmoil, leading to unpaid wages for players and staff, with some staff members have no choice but to take bank loans in order to get […]
Gary Neville speaks to fans with update on big changes at Salford City - Fan Banter
Gary Neville speaks to fans with an update on big changes at Salford City reverting the club’s kit colour from red. A proposal plan to switch the club back to a traditional tangerine orange is being put to a vote, with David Beckham acknowledging the decision to change to red 11 years ago may have […]
Managing Your Casino Budget Like a Football Transfer Window - Fan Banter
Every football fan knows the thrill of transfer window drama – the strategic planning, calculated risks, and careful budget management that separates successful clubs from those left scrambling. Surprisingly, these same principles can revolutionise how you approach casino gaming, turning impulse-driven gambling into a disciplined, strategic pursuit. Setting Your Transfer Budget: The Foundation of Smart […]
The Invisible Language: How Typography Manipulates Your Emotions and Decisions - Fan Banter
As a business owner, you meticulously craft your brand’s message, logo, and colour scheme, but have you ever considered the silent messenger that influences every customer interaction? Typography. It’s the visual voice of your brand, and it speaks volumes before a single word is read. Getting it right isn’t a game of chance; it’s a […]
BBC and TNT Sports announce 25/26 FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round ties they will televise - Fan Banter
The BBC and TNT Sports announce which 25/26 FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round tie they will televise, and we’re looking forward to it. The early rounds of the FA Cup qualifiers have been streamed on the BBC since 2017, which has not only put non league clubs on the map, but also earned them a […]
Thomas Tuchel names England squad with surprise omissions for Wales and Latvia games - Fan Banter
Thomas Tuchel names his latest England squad with surprise omissions for the upcoming games against Wales and Latvia later this month. He has has named a 24-man England squad for two upcoming matches, with Bukayo Saka returning after missing September’s matches due to injury, while Jarell Quansah is included, but Tino Livramento and Noni Madueke […]