Team of the Week - 22.08.25

Team of the Week - 22.08.25

Ashvir Singh Johal makes history as the first British Sikh manager in the top five tiers of English football, while Colorado Rapids take a fresh approach to fan engagement with a unique shirt swap initiative.


The Red Roses head into the Rugby World Cup with their eyes on the trophy, whilst Sam has chosen to jump the gun (ners) and announce Eze unofficially…..


Ashvir Singh Johal

Morecambe Manager

Debt-laden Morecambe, on the brink of collapse before its takeover by consortium Panjab Warriors has made history, appointing Ashvir Singh Johal as the first British Sikh to take charge of a men's team in the top five leagues of English football.

Eberechi Eze

Arsenal’s latest signing

The England international becomes the second creative midfielder to be saved from the grips of Sp*rs this window. Hours away from putting pen to paper, North London’s premier club swept in to save him. Incredible drama and an even better signing. As a wise man once said, ‘It’s the history of the Tottenham…’


The Red Roses

Women’s World Cup Contenders

As the Women’s Rugby World Cup gets underway tonight, excitement for the tournament is reaching another level. Record crowds are expected, with 375,000 of the 470,000 tickets already sold, including all 82,000 tickets for the final at Twickenham. The Red Roses are currently on a 27 game winning streak and will be hoping to extend that run and lift the World Cup.

Colorado Rapids

MLS team

After the surprise departure of key player Djordje Mihailovic, Rapids have announced an unorthodox, while refreshing, approach to merchandise. The club has offered fans the chance to swap their replica shirts with Mihailovic’s name and number on the back for new ones – either blank, another player or new star signing Paxten Aaronson.

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