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Darren Plant

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Darren graduated from Staffordshire University with a Sports Journalism degree in 2009 and has previously worked for news website InTheNews as well as local newspapers The Cannock Mercury and The Chase Post. Darren is a Chelsea fan but also follows Conference North side Hednesford Town. He has a big interest in darts, and plays for two different pub sides. He names his favourite sportsmen as Fernando Torres, Andy Murray and Wayne Mardle

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Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara in February 2025.
Man City transfer news: 'Contact made' with Galatasaray midfielder formerly of Championship club
Manchester City allegedly make 'initial contact' with the representatives of a Galatasaray midfielder who has previously spent two seasons in the Championship.
15:59
Real Madrid's Raul Asencio and Antonio Rudiger pictured on February 19, 2025
Real Madrid injury news: Another defender undergoes knee surgery, brings season to an end
Real Madrid are handed yet another injury blow with another of their defenders having undergone knee surgery.
15:37
Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford during his side's FA Cup match against Preston North End, on March 30, 2025
Man United transfer news: Marcus Rashford 'willing to take pay cut' to seal dream move in summer
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford - currently on loan at Aston Villa - is allegedly prepared to take a pay cut to seal a dream transfer in the summer.
15:21
Newcastle United midfielders Sean Longstaff and Lewis Miley in December 2023.
Leeds United transfer news: Newcastle United midfielder 'on radar' after Premier League promotion
Leeds United are reportedly targeting a move for a Newcastle United midfielder during the summer transfer window after sealing a return to the Premier League.
10:53
Chelsea defenders Malo Gusto and Wesley Fofana in August 2024.
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'open door' to selling injury-hit defender in summer
Chelsea are reportedly open to parting ways with one of their injury-hit defenders during the summer transfer window.
09:57
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez reacts on January 5, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Premier League champions 'set' Darwin Nunez asking price as Spanish giants eye summer move
Liverpool reportedly set the asking price of Darwin Nunez as they anticipate interest in the forward during the summer transfer window.
09:34
Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford during his side's FA Cup match against Preston North End, on March 30, 2025
Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils, Aston Villa 'in talks' over cutting short Marcus Rashford's loan
Manchester United will reportedly hold discussions with Aston Villa regarding potentially cutting short the loan stint of Marcus Rashford.
09:13
Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel pictured on January 29, 2025
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'learn asking price' of Borussia Dortmund Gregor Kobel
Chelsea reportedly learn what fee may potentially be required to secure a summer deal for Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
Apr 28, 15:45
Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku and Pedro Neto celebrate on September 24, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Arsenal 'exploring surprise move' for unsettled attacker
Arsenal are reportedly contemplating making a surprise move for one of Chelsea's unsettled attackers during the summer transfer window.
Apr 28, 11:47
Napoli midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa in April 2025.
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'to open talks' with €25m-rated midfielder who previously played for PL rivals
Chelsea are reportedly preparing to open discussions over the potential signing of a midfielder who has previously represented a Premier League rival.
Apr 28, 10:52
Chelsea defender Malo Gusto in action in September 2024.
Chelsea injury, suspension list and return dates for Djurgardens IF: Marc Guiu, Malo Gusto updates
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the first leg of their Conference League semi-final against Djurgardens IF.
Apr 28, 10:30
Manchester United's Matthijs de Ligt in action on December 7, 2024
Man United injury, suspension news vs. Athletic Bilbao: Amad Diallo, Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of the first leg of their Europa League semi-final with Athletic Bilbao.
Apr 28, 10:15
Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min on March 13, 2025
Tottenham injury, suspension list and return dates for Bodo/Glimt clash: Son Heung-min latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham Hotspur's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the first leg of their Europa League semi-final with Bodo/Glimt.
Apr 28, 10:00
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring on April 27, 2025
Mo Salah moves past Man City legend: Can you name every Premier League player with 100+ goals?
Sports Mole challenges you to name every player to have scored 100 or more goals in the Premier League, the list having now expanded to 34 names.
Apr 27, 19:19
Queens Park Rangers manager Marti Cifuentes on December 14, 2024
Marti Cifuentes to leave QPR for fellow Championship club? 'Talks held' with Spaniard's representatives
A Championship club reportedly holds discussions with the representatives of Queens Park Rangers head coach Marti Cifuentes.
Apr 27, 19:02
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins on April 12, 2025
Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa team news confirmed: Star Villa man misses out on FA Cup semi-final
Crystal Palace and Aston Villa announce their first XIs for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium.
Apr 26, 16:15
Chelsea winger Tyrique George in February 2025.
Chelsea vs. Everton team news: Does Tyrique George start for Blues? Who replaces James Tarkowski?
Chelsea and Everton announce their starting lineups for Saturday's Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 26, 11:16
Aston Villa's Matty Cash, Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara and Morgan Rogers celebrate on April 19, 2025
Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa: Both clubs looking to change course of history in FA Cup semi-final
Crystal Palace and Aston Villa square off in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening looking to end and extend respective streaks.
Apr 26, 09:48
Chelsea winger Tyrique George in February 2025.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals change of plan for Josh Acheampong, Tyrique George
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca suggests that he and the club were initially going to use two of their starlets differently for 2024-25.
Apr 25, 13:54
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca on April 10, 2025
Chelsea injury news: Enzo Maresca delivers positive update ahead of Everton game
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca delivers a positive injury update ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture against Everton.
Apr 25, 13:31
Darwin Nunez of Liverpool on January 31, 2025
Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Arne Slot addresses Darwin Nunez Benfica clause rumours
Liverpool manager Arne Slot addresses speculation that Darwin Nunez has not been starting games due to potentially activating a clause agreed with former club Benfica.
Apr 25, 12:58
Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino in October 2024.
Chelsea transfer news: Aaron Anselmino 'decision made' ahead of summer
Chelsea reportedly decide how they plan to handle the future of Aaron Anselmino ahead of the summer transfer window.
Apr 25, 12:38
Marcus Rashford for Aston Villa on April 22, 2025
Manchester United transfer news: London club 'monitoring' Marcus Rashford situation at Aston Villa
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford - currently on loan at Aston Villa - is allegedly attracting interest from a London club ahead of the summer transfer window.
Apr 25, 12:18
Flamengo midfielder Evertton Araujo in April 2025.
Wolves transfer news: Flamengo midfielder 'identified' as potential Joao Gomes replacement
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly identify a Flamengo midfielder as a potential replacement to Joao Gomes.
Apr 25, 11:10
Go Ahead Eagles head coach Paul Simonis on August 1, 2024
Preview: Almere City vs. Go Ahead Eagles - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between Almere City and Go Ahead Eagles, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 25, 10:45
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured on April 2, 2024
Nottingham Forest transfer news: Napoli, Roma among clubs 'interested' in star attacker
Napoli and Roma are reportedly among the clubs who are contemplating trying to sign one of Nottingham Forest's star players during the summer transfer window.
Apr 24, 18:38
Chelsea winger Tyrique George in February 2025.
Chelsea transfer news: Starlet to be offered long-term deal as reward for recent form?
Chelsea are reportedly preparing to offer a new long-term contract to one of their academy graduates who has made an impression in the first team this season.
Apr 24, 17:58
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on April 6, 2025
Man City transfer news: Kevin De Bruyne offer 'being considered' by Premier League rival
One of Manchester City's rivals are reportedly contemplating whether to make an ambitious approach to sign Kevin De Bruyne on a free transfer.
Apr 24, 14:10
Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic in action in April 2024.
Chelsea transfer news: Champions League trio 'eye' move for goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic
Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic - currently on loan at Strasbourg - is allegedly attracting interest from three clubs that competed in this season's Champions League.
Apr 24, 13:42
Fleetwood Town manager Pete Wild on February 15, 2025
Preview: Fleetwood Town vs. Newport County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Fleetwood Town and Newport County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 24, 12:45
Morecambe manager Derek Adams pictured in June 2024
Preview: Chesterfield vs. Morecambe - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Chesterfield and Morecambe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 24, 12:30
Gary Bowyer Manager of Burton Albion before his side's match against Exeter City on 21 Dec, 2024
Preview: Burton Albion vs. Cambridge United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Burton Albion and Cambridge United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 24, 12:12
Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens during his side's League 1 match against Lincoln City, on October 5, 2024
Preview: Leyton Orient vs. Wycombe Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Leyton Orient and Wycombe Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 24, 11:59
Reading manager Noel Hunt on December 7, 2024
Preview: Bristol Rovers vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Bristol Rovers and Reading, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 24, 11:47
Chelsea's Marc Guiu pictured on January 11, 2025
Chelsea injury news: What is stance over Marc Guiu, return to first team?
Chelsea reportedly take a specific stance over the recovery period of Marc Guiu, who has been sidelined since February through injury.
Apr 23, 18:24
Netherlands Under-21 international Emanuel Emegha on October 14, 2024
Newcastle United transfer news: Magpies 'primary suitors' for Chelsea-linked Ligue 1 striker
Newcastle United are allegedly viewed as the frontrunners to sign a Ligue 1 striker this summer that has also been linked with Chelsea.
Apr 23, 12:55
Joao Felix of Chelsea, October 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Joao Felix 'attracting interest' from Premier League duo
Chelsea forward Joao Felix is reportedly attracting interest from two Premier League clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.
Apr 23, 12:38
Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen with Milos Kerkez on December 5, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Blues have 'advantage' over Premier League rivals in race for £50m defender
Chelsea reportedly emerge as the frontrunners for a £50m-rated defender, edging in front of several of their Premier League rivals.
Apr 23, 12:18
Dembo Saidykhan in action for Gambia Under-20s in 2023.
Leeds United transfer news: New Premier League side 'in battle' with Wolves to sign MLS defender
Leeds United are reportedly ready to rival Wolverhampton Wanderers in the race to sign an MLS defender during the summer transfer window.
Apr 23, 10:58
FC Utrecht head coach Ron Jans in December 2024.
Preview: RKC Waalwijk vs. FC Utrecht - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Eredivisie clash between RKC Waalwijk and FC Utrecht, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 23, 10:45