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West Bromwich Albion's Grady Diangana celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 29, 2023
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Aldershot Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between West Bromwich Albion and Aldershot Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
1 year ago
Stoke City manager Alex Neil applauds fans after the match on January 8, 2023
Preview: Stoke City vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
2 years ago
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A closer look at proposed changes to concussion management
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee report follows the conclusion of an inquiry which began in March.
4 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Dawn Astle given hope by new report on concussion in sport
The Health and Safety Executive has been urged to take on a greater role.
4 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FA head of medicine announces mouthguard technology trial
The FA has now been advised that a reduction in the amount of heading practice at the top level is needed.
4 years ago
Alix Popham pictured for Wales in 2007
Surgeon expresses concern over long-term brain injury for rugby players
Professor John Fairclough of the Progressive Rugby group has cited a study in the Welsh professional game showing an increase in concussions.
4 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Lawyer: 'Sport faces legal crisis unless action taken to prevent brain injury'
MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee have opened an inquiry into the link between playing sport and long-term brain injury.
4 years ago
Mesut Ozil warms up for Arsenal on June 20, 2020
Tuesday's sporting social: Ravi Ashwin laughs last and Mesut Ozil moves on
Tennis players continued to prepare for the Australian Open from their hotel rooms.
4 years ago
A general shot of Wembley Stadium in May 2020
Dawn Astle and Rachel Walden appointed to advise PFA on dementia care
Dawn Astle, the daughter of former West Brom and England striker Jeff Dawn Astle, has campaigned for more recognition of the link between football and dementia.
4 years ago
PFA chief Gordon Taylor pictured in February 2013
PFA chief says role of heading in football must be "seriously considered"
Banning heading in training has been proposed by former England striker Gary Lineker.
4 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Law firm prepare to take action on behalf of footballers with dementia
Forty families of former players are in touch with the firm which is leading an action in rugby.
4 years ago
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on September 8, 2020
Gareth Southgate admits to having dementia fears
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Jack Charlton was recently diagnosed with the condition.
4 years ago
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Dementia campaigner hopes Sir Bobby Charlton's diagnosis is a turning point
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton is one of five members of the 1966 World Cup-winning team to suffer the condition.
4 years ago
Fans pose in front of the Jeff Astle Gates before the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City at The Hawthorns on May 11, 2014
Dementia study to focus on reasons why footballers are at greater risk
A study published last October showed an increased risk of death from neurodegenerative disease among former footballers.
5 years ago
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce on January 11, 2020
Steve Bruce backs move to ban under-12s heading in training
Research has found footballers are are more likely to die of neurodegenerative disease.
5 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Why is the Scottish FA planning to ban heading for under-12s?
Research into the issues continue - as does the debate.
5 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Scottish FA hailed for move towards banning heading for under-12s
The SFA is reported to be close to introducing a ban on heading in training for its youngsters.
5 years ago
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Ex-England striker Jeff Astle 'died of brain condition linked to boxers'
Former England footballer Jeff Astle died of a brain condition usually found in boxers, a neurosurgeon reveals.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manchester City, Sunderland League Cup final history
Sports Mole looks back on Manchester City and Sunderland's history in League Cup finals.
11 years ago
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool34257280324882
2Arsenal341813363293467
3Newcastle UnitedNewcastle341951065442162
4Manchester CityMan City34187966432361
5Chelsea34179859401960
6Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest33186953391460
7Aston Villa3416995449557
8Fulham34149115046451
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton34131295655151
10Bournemouth3413111053411250
11Brentford33137135650646
12Crystal Palace341112114347-445
13Wolverhampton WanderersWolves34125175161-1041
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd34109153947-839
15Everton34814123441-738
16Tottenham HotspurSpurs34114196256637
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham3499163958-1936
18Ipswich TownIpswich3449213374-4121
19Leicester CityLeicester3446242776-4918
20Southampton3425272580-5511


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