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Swansea City held on at QPR to secure a fifth successive Championship victory.  The away side took control before half-time as QPR defender Morgan Fox turned Josh Tymon's cross into his own net.  Author - Josh D  The Welsh side deservedly doubled their advantage early in the second period when Harry Darling swept in from close range, with Rangers finally coming into the contest when Karamoko Dembele drilled in off the post with almost his first touch after coming off the bench.  However, Swansea managed to protect their lead with relative ease from that point on to ensure this was another positive day for caretaker boss Alan Sheehan.  Still mission accomplished for QPR. A few weeks ago, they were still glancing nervously towards the relegation places having struggled for consistency throughout much of the season.  Relegation to League One would have been a disaster for the club. However, recent successes such as the one away at Preston North End meant...

Crystal Palace overcome Brighton in a fiery derby  The home side held on for a 2-1 victory over rivals Brighton & Hove Albion in a chaotic and high-stakes Premier League encounter that saw three players sent off and tempers flare throughout. Author - Josh D Daniel Muñoz scored the winner in the second half on an afternoon filled with drama, tension and controversy in south London. The hosts got off to the perfect start, opening the scoring inside three minutes. Jean-Philippe Mateta continued his fine form by collecting a well-weighted pass from Eberechi Eze and curling a composed finish into the top corner. Brighton responded strongly and built momentum as the half progressed. Dean Henderson was called into action, producing a smart double save to deny Carlos Baleba before pushing away a close-range effort from Danny Welbeck. READ MORE:  About London Super News The Seagulls levelled just after the half-hour mark. Yankuba Minteh whipped in an excellent cross from the ri...

From West Ham prodigy to Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand’s football journey began in the youth ranks of several clubs before he settled at West Ham United. Author - Josh D Source | Medietaextra YouTube At West Ham, he developed into one of England’s brightest defensive talents. Making his Premier League debut in 1996, he quickly became a fan favourite at Upton Park, winning the Hammer of the Year award the following season. During his time at West Ham , he played with Frank Lampard, Joe Cole and Michael Carrick. These were all players that would go onto have fantastic careers in the Premier League. However, they would all leave the club at various points. READ MORE: Learn about icons of the game with European Super Football This rapid rise earned him a senior England cap against Cameroon in 1997, making him the youngest defender to play for the Three Lions at the time. Moves to Leeds and Manchester  His performances caught the eye of Leeds United, who smashed the British...

Late free-kick denies Wimbledon victory There was little to separate Wimbledon and Walsall as two promotion hopefuls went head-to-head on Saturday. Author - Josh D Omar Bugiel’s well-taken strike put Wimbledon in front, but a late free-kick denied them all three points, leaving them frustrated after a match in which they more than held their own against the league leaders. At the time of writing, just nine points separate first place from seventh, highlighting how finely poised the promotion race is as the season reaches its climax. A closer look at what happened in the Midlands Chances were at a premium in a cagey first half, though Wimbledon came closest when Alistair Smith slipped in Marcus Browne, only for Walsall goalkeeper Sam Hornby to make a sharp, sprawling save. After the break, Browne spurned a golden opportunity by side-footing wide, before Walsall responded with Charlie Lakin’s downward header, well kept out by Owen Goodman. READ MORE:  EFL news from European Super...

The Wombats bring chaos and charm to a triumphant show The O2 Arena can be an imposing venue, but for The Wombats, it feels like a second home.  Author - Josh D Having performed for thousands of adoring fans in Nottingham the night before, they arrived in London with the same effortless confidence, blending sharp wit, commanding stage presence and sheer musical expertise.  This wasn’t just a greatest-hits spectacle. This was a celebration, weaving old favourites with highlights from their latest album, Oh! The Ocean, in a set that felt both polished and infectiously chaotic. Opening with Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come, the trio set the tone for the night. The recorded version is knowingly nonchalant, but live, it took on a new energy, driven by frontman Matthew Murphy’s effortless vocal control and deft multi-tasking.  They managed to switch seamlessly between singing, keyboards and guitar. Tord Øverland Knudsen and Dan Haggis flanked him with tight harmonies a...

The Bug Club once again delivered a high-energy performance show. A fantastic night of music at the Electric Ballroom back in February Author - Josh D How was the support act? Opening for one of the sharpest bands on the circuit right now is no easy task, but Holiday Ghosts rises to the challenge with ease. From my vantage point in the thickening crowd at the Electric Ballroom, they seem almost disarmingly young for a group so self-assured.  Their set is anchored by the impressively steady drumming and vocals of Kate Raskin, while Sam Stacpoole’s sumptuous guitar work, alongside his own vocal contributions, adds further depth. With snappy songs and infectious hooks, they displayed serious raw talent. More music stories and gig reviews from London Super News The main event The last time I caught The Bug Club, in front of a smaller London crowd, they left me stunned. They still look like they’re having the time of their lives, and if anything, their connection with the audience h...

Jack White performed his 2024 solo album No Name in a barnstorming gig.  The former White Stripe frontman is still the real deal. Author - Josh D Dressed all in black and leather with a mop of jet black curls, he looked his early White Stripes more than he has in a long while.  White lets the music speak for itself for much of the night, powering through his own back catalogue alongside covers of The Stooges and blues legend Robert Johnson. He weaves in eight White Stripes tracks and two from The Raconteurs, whose drummer, Patrick Keeler, is part of his current band. There’s even a moment for his supergroup, The Dead Weather, featuring a back-and-forth between White and keyboardist Bobby Emmett—along with one of those slightly awkward exchanges in the pit. Source | Automorph YouTube account "I Cut Like a Buffalo" slinks along with a raw, stripped-back groove, driven by the Hammond organ and punctuated by syncopated, delay-drenched guitars. White’s guttural, choking vocal ...