Stephen Forrester
Staff Writer
Stephen has been a huge football fan and keen writer for decades. He has showcased his skills on his own personal blog, while contributing to other online publications on the subjects of sport and other topics. When it comes to watching the beautiful game, he is a passionate Aston Villa supporter, who also takes a big interest in the fortunes of Celtic. We hope to hone Stephen's interest and knowledge for the game, along with his long-term writing experience, to give him the platform he deserves to showcase his abilities. We are very happy to have Stephen as a part of our growing editorial team.
The Premier League is set to introduce semi-automated offside technology, a significant step forward in the evolution of football officiating. The new system will be implemented starting from the round of fixtures on Saturday, 12 April. This decision comes after non-live testing in the Premier League and its successful launch during the FA Cup fifth round at the end of February. The semi-automated offside technology aims to simplify tight offside calls for officials by automating key parts of th...
In a groundbreaking initiative, Three UK has used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to recreate the legendary 1920s footballer, Lily Parr. The project was part of the #WeSeeYou campaign by Three UK, which aims to recognize and champion women in football.Former England Lioness and Chelsea midfielder Karen Carney had the unique opportunity to converse with an AI-generated version of one of her footballing heroes, Lily Parr. This remarkable interaction was made possible through advanced AI technology th...
In a surprising turn of events during the BBC's FA Cup coverage, former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney found himself in an unexpected spotlight. The ex-Man United striker was left red-faced when his unusual phobia was revealed by fellow pundit and football legend, Gary Lineker.Rooney had been invited to the BBC studio to provide expert analysis for the Brighton vs Nottingham Forest match in the FA Cup. However, instead of focusing solely on his seasoned insights into the game, he found hims...
Arsenal fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of their attacking talisman, Bukayo Saka. The 23-year-old has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since December but is now closing in on a return to full fitness. Multiple reports indicate that Saka has returned to full training and is on the cusp of making his much-anticipated comeback for Arsenal.Saka limped off clutching his hamstring against Crystal Palace in December, marking an unprecedented absence from the field. Prior to this injury...
Former Manchester United star, Jesse Lingard, has recently shed light on a strict rule implemented by club legend Wayne Rooney during their time together at the club. This revelation comes amidst claims that he and other former players have 'destroyed the culture' at Man Utd.Lingard, now 32 years old, made his mark as a first-team regular during the 2015/16 campaign when he played alongside Rooney. He made an impressive 232 appearances for his boyhood club before leaving upon the expiry of his c...