Pep Guardiola wants an English core at Manchester City – if the price is right March 7, 2017 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists he wants to rebuild his ageing squad around a core of English players. Guardiola favours an indigenous bedrock, as he did at Barcelona and Bayern Munich, although he has warned that he may be priced out of repeating that approach at City, who have been linked with Arsenal midfielder [...]
Former Airports Commission chairs urge MPs to back Heathrow third runway in summer vote June 7, 2018 Two former chairs of the Airports Commission have written to MPs urging them to vote in favour of a third runway at Heathrow after the Cabinet approved the government’s controversial expansion plans earlier this week. Sir Howard Davies and Sir John Armitt said the impression among other countries with rival hub airports was that the [...]
Croatia v England: Gareth Southgate’s side must prepare for the eerie atmosphere of Rijeka’s empty stadium October 11, 2018 Strange. That’s the atmosphere, or rather lack of it, England must prepare themselves tomorrow. Gareth Southgate’s side are in the port city of Rijeka on the Adriatic Sea to face Croatia in the Nations League for the first time since suffering defeat in the semi-final of the World Cup in the summer. So far, so [...]
Brexit secretary David Davis: EU is “shooting itself in the foot to prove gun works” over Galileo and security cooperation June 6, 2018 David Davis has accused the European Commission of being willing to put citizens at risk rather than compromise over security cooperation. Speaking from central London the Brexit secretary blasted the European Commission for “shooting itself in the foot to prove the gun works”, accusing Brussels of putting legal precedents ahead of practical considerations, following its [...]
The voices of reform must be heard over Brexit brooding September 10, 2018 "I’ve never played for a draw in my life.” That was the clarion call from the legendary former manager of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson. And it’s a message to consider as the autumn term for business and the body politic begins. If ever there was a need for a new chapter of courageous capitalism to [...]
Overseas matches, disruptive broadcast deals and a global network of delegates: how La Liga is trying to close the gap to the Premier League October 25, 2018 You may have noticed Spanish football in the headlines lately – and not only because this weekend sees the latest instalment of its biggest game, El Clasico, between Barcelona and Real Madrid. La Liga, the organisation that represents Barca, Madrid and the other 40 clubs that make up Spain’s top two divisions, and their straight-talking [...]
Why Fifa and the Premier League are at odds over an imminent overhaul of the transfer market September 6, 2018 The great and the good of football head to London later this month to settle a contentious matter: the recipients of the 2018 instalment of Fifa’s The Best awards. But an even thornier topic is also set to be debated in the capital, with many of the game’s most influential stakeholders in town. The issue [...]
World Cup 2018: England’s Jesse Lingard has trademarked his JLingz celebration — and he’s done so at the perfect time June 17, 2018 Jesse Lingard is ready to make his mark at the World Cup. Less than three weeks ago, as England were preparing for their first warm-up game against Nigeria, Lingard applied for four trademarks with the UK Intellectual Property Office; three featuring his nickname “JLingz” and another featuring the image of his goal celebration. Should the [...]
Shirt pull: Classic football kits have never been bigger business thanks to the 90s fashion boom and looming World Cup March 28, 2018 During this summer’s World Cup you will be nearly as certain to spot a football fan sporting a France shirt from 1998 or West Germany’s block-patterned effort from 1990 as you are to see someone kitted out in the latest England kit. Vintage football shirts have not only become commonplace at stadiums, in the pub, [...]
First hybrid Hitachi TransPennine trains due to reach UK in next couple of months April 20, 2018 Hitachi’s first test TransPennine Express trains (TPE) have left Japan and are due to arrive in the UK in the next couple of months. The new Nova 1 trains, are hybrid-powered, can reach speeds of up to 140mph in electric mode and 125 mph using diesel engines. They will use MTU engines from Rolls-Royce to [...]