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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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Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic in action in April 2024.
Chelsea transfer news: Djordje Petrovic 'targeted' by Ligue 1 club after starring for Strasbourg
Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic is reportedly attracting the interest of a Ligue 1 club after starring on loan at Strasbourg during 2024-25.
13:32
Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche pictured on November 27, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Premier League champions, Spurs 'make contact' over €60m-rated Monaco star
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly make contact over the potential availability of one of Monaco's star men ahead of the summer transfer window.
12:58
Liam Delap of Ipswich Town before his side's Premier League match against Manchester United, on February 26, 2025
Chelsea transfer news: Liam Delap hopes rest on 'one key factor' as Blues battle Manchester United
Chelsea's hopes of beating Manchester United in the race to sign Liam Delap reportedly hinge on one specific factor.
12:38
Liverpool's Jarell Quansah with Andy Robertson on March 16, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Premier League champions 'change stance' over future of defender
Liverpool reportedly change their stance over the future of one of their defenders ahead of the summer transfer window.
12:18
Santos goalkeeper Gabriel Brazao in January 2025.
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'enter the fight' for Brazilian goalkeeper formerly of Inter Milan
Chelsea are reportedly preparing to 'enter the fight' to sign yet another goalkeeper, this time from Brazilian club Santos.
10:47
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira on April 13, 2025
Wolves transfer news: Sturm Graz star 'being tracked' by Premier League, Bundesliga clubs
Wolverhampton Wanderers are allegedly among the clubs who are contemplating an approach for a star player from Sturm Graz during the summer transfer window.
10:19
Feyenoord's Zepiqueno Redmond pictured on April 5, 2025
Aston Villa transfer news: Feyenoord starlet with 'important potential' being targeted by Premier League giants
Aston Villa reportedly move to the front of the queue in the race to sign a Feyenoord starlet deemed to have 'important potential'.
09:51
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured on December 21, 2024
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo 'identified' as managerial target by Italian giants
One of Italian football's biggest clubs are reportedly interested in appointing a Premier League Manager of the Year candidate as their new head coach.
17:53
Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams pictured on March 13, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners given hope in chase for Barcelona-linked Nico Williams
Arsenal are seemingly handed a significant boost amid suggestions they hold an interest in signing Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
May 20, 15:58
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly on August 18, 2024
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly namechecks specific player as 'really exciting' ahead of 2025-26 campaign
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly reveals that he and other club officials are "really excited" about the development of a specific player ahead of 2025-26.
May 20, 15:49
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca on April 10, 2025
'I see him by the pool': Enzo Maresca opens up on Manuel Pellegrini relationship before Chelsea, Real Betis Conference League final
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says that he is more used to seeing Real Betis counterpart Manuel Pellegrini 'by the pool' ahead of the Conference League final.
May 20, 15:38
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca on April 20, 2025
Chelsea's Enzo Maresca hits out at schedule ahead of Conference League final, says Real Betis have advantage
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca hits out at the schedule ahead of the Conference League final against Real Betis, who he says have a clear advantage.
May 20, 15:18
Yverdon Sport head coach Paolo Tramezzani in May 2025.
Preview: Yverdon Sport vs. FC Zurich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Swiss Super League clash between Yverdon Sport and FC Zurich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 20, 14:00
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.
May 19, 22:59
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira on April 13, 2025
Wolves bidding to end 23-game streak in Crystal Palace match, Eagles targeting Premier League record
Wolverhampton Wanderers will be attempting to end a 23-game streak when they face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Tuesday night.
May 19, 18:36
Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz on November 26, 2024
Florian Wirtz update: Premier League giant 'withdraws interest' in Bayer Leverkusen star
A Premier League giant reportedly withdraw their interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz ahead of the summer transfer window.
May 19, 15:58
Gabri Veiga in November 2024.
Newcastle United transfer news: 'Contact made' with 22-year-old Spanish playmaker ahead of summer window
Newcastle United are allegedly ready to reignite their interest in a Spain Under-21 international currently plying his trade in the Saudi Pro League.
May 19, 15:38
Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha on April 26, 2025
Wolves transfer news: Vitor Pereira addresses speculation over Matheus Cunha, Nelson Semedo, Pablo Sarabia
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira addresses the recent speculation involving three of his players ahead of Tuesday's Premier League game at Crystal Palace.
May 19, 15:18
Didier Drogba with the Champions League trophy in 2012.
Can you name Chelsea's 2012 Champions League-winning squad?
To mark the 13th anniversary of Chelsea's maiden Champions League triumph, Sports Mole challenges you to name Roberto Di Matteo's squad.
May 19, 13:36
Bournemouth's Illya Zabarnyi in action on October 19, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Blues among four Premier League clubs 'keen' on Bournemouth defender
Manchester City and Chelsea are reportedly among four Premier League clubs who are interested in signing Bournemouth defender Ilya Zabarnyi.
May 19, 12:58
Christopher Nkunku for Chelsea on December 19, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Unwanted forward at centre of 'six-way race' ahead of summer window
One of Chelsea's unwanted forwards is reportedly wanted by as many as six clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.
May 19, 11:55
Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra in October 2025.
Chelsea transfer news: Aston Villa 'to step up' interest in £25m-rated Strasbourg star
Aston Villa allegedly hold an interest in signing a £25m-rated midfielder from Strasbourg, who are under the control of Chelsea co-owners BlueCo.
May 19, 10:27
Scottie Scheffler in August 2024.
Scottie Scheffler defies resurgent Jon Rahm to win US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow
Scottie Scheffler wins the third major title of his career with a wide victory to lift the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.
May 18, 23:58
Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi in May 2025.
Nottingham Forest injury news: Taiwo Awoniyi posts on social media for first time after emergency surgery
Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi takes to social media for the first time since undergoing emergency surgery for a ruptured intestine last weekend.
May 18, 21:23
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Max Verstappen ensures three-driver title battle with Emilia Romagna Grand Prix win
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen cruises to victory in Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, setting up a three-driver Formula 1 title battle.
May 18, 15:55
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured on December 21, 2024
West Ham vs. Nottingham Forest starting lineups confirmed: Visitors receive Murillo boost
West Ham United and Nottingham Forest announce their first XIs for Sunday's Premier League fixture at the London Stadium.
May 18, 13:01
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira on February 22, 2025
Wolves transfer news: Premier League team 'show interest' in second Velez Sarsfield starlet, ready to rival European giants
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly show an interest in a second Velez Sarsfield starlet as they prepare to battle a number of European giants.
May 18, 11:54
AC Milan duo Tammy Abraham and Ruben Loftus-Cheek in May 2025.
Wolves transfer news: Serie A man on radar, three clubs 'interested' in providing Premier League return
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly one of three Premier League clubs who are interested in providing a Premier League return to a Serie A player.
May 17, 10:49
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca in April 2025.
Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United: Marc Cucurella praised after winning goal, Enzo Maresca talks up one specific quality
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca talks up the qualities of Marc Cucurella after the left-back scored the decisive goal in Friday's 1-0 victory over Manchester United.
May 17, 10:15
Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi in May 2025.
Nottingham Forest injury news: Nuno Espirito Santo provides Taiwo Awoniyi update after emergency surgery
Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo provides an update on the condition of Taiwo Awoniyi after the forward was required to undergo emergency surgery earlier this week.
May 16, 14:49
Aston Villa's Matty Cash, Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara and Morgan Rogers celebrate on April 19, 2025
Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Unai Emery's Champions League-chasing side bidding to break club record
Aston Villa will be bidding to break a club record when they square off against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Friday night.
May 16, 12:25
Valentin Castellanos celebrates scoring for Lazio on April 17, 2025
Wolves transfer news: Lazio star on radar of Vitor Pereira, four other clubs ahead of summer window
Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly among five clubs who hold an interest in signing one of Lazio's star players during the summer transfer window.
May 16, 11:43
Samsunspor manager Thomas Reis pictured on February 23, 2024
Preview: Samsunspor vs. Sivasspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Samsunspor and Sivasspor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 16, 11:15
Coach Fatih Tekke of Alanyaspor during the Turkish Super League match
Preview: Bodrumspor vs. Trabzonspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Bodrumspor and Trabzonspor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 16, 10:59
 Eric Quill on the touchline for FC Dallas against the Vancouver Whitecaps on March 15, 2025
Preview: Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's MLS Playoffs clash between Dallas and Houston Dynamo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 15, 14:30
Austin FC manager Nico Estevez on February 22, 2025
Preview: Austin FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's MLS Playoffs clash between Austin FC and Vancouver Whitecaps, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 15, 14:12
Lazio's Mario Gila pictured on March 10, 2025
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'turn attention' to Serie A defender after Dean Huijsen snub
Chelsea allegedly turn their attention to an alternative centre-back featuring in Serie A after missing out on the signing of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen.
May 15, 12:12
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca on April 20, 2025
Enzo Maresca comments on Chelsea's disciplinary issues, Nicolas Jackson red card
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca suggests that his squad must learn from accumulating so many yellow cards during this season's Premier League.
May 15, 11:20
Christopher Nkunku for Chelsea on December 19, 2024
Chelsea injury news: Enzo Maresca delivers mixed update ahead of Manchester United Premier League fixture
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca delivers a mixed injury update ahead of Friday's Premier League fixture against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
May 15, 10:40
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca on April 20, 2025
Chelsea 'make decision' on Enzo Maresca future ahead of key Premier League fixtures, Conference League final
Chelsea reportedly make a decision over the future of Enzo Maresca ahead of their closing three matches of the season.
May 14, 15:51