Five substitutions and fixture congestion: Won’t somebody think of the rich Premier League superclubs? November 9, 2020 It was a good weekend for sales of tiny violins in football’s moneyed north-west heartlands, as familiar debates about five substitutes and fixture scheduling bobbed to the surface. On Sunday, Pep Guardiola revealed he and Jurgen Klopp enjoyed a touchline grumble about the cap on mid-game changes after Manchester City and Liverpool’s draw. Twenty-four hours [...]
Community Shield: Arsenal fire first shot of season with win over City August 6, 2023 Mikel Arteta hailed his bench yesterday after a 101st-minute Leandro Trossard equaliser helped Arsenal draw 1-1 with Manchester City before a successful Fabio Vieira shootout penalty earned the Gunners the Community Shield at Wembley. Arsenal dominated the opening 40 but couldn’t convert either of their shots on target – a duo of attempts from new [...]
Wayne Bridge interview: I wish I’d paid more attention to my teammates’ mental health April 8, 2024 "I probably would have gone up to a few more players and put my arm around them."
Ratcliffe’s Man United clear-out continues with departure of Murtough April 9, 2024 The clear-out at Manchester United has continued with the club confirming that football director John Murtough is to step down from his role. Murtough has held a number of roles at the Old Trafford club in a period that has spanned 11 years. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, said: “We want to thank [...]
Super sub Son scores off bench as Spurs move into top four February 19, 2023 Heung-Min Son responded to being dropped by coming off the bench to score the clinching goal as Tottenham Hotspur beat struggling West Ham United 2-0 on Sunday. Full-back Emerson Royal also registered as Spurs climbed to fourth in the Premier League and nudged Newcastle United out of the Champions League qualification spots. Son was left [...]
Klopp sympathetic to fan ticket concerns ahead of Atalanta tie April 10, 2024 Jurgen Klopp yesterday addressed protests by fans that are set to occur this evening at Liverpool’s Europa League tie against Atalanta at Anfield. Reds fans are set to attend tonight’s quarter-final without flags in protest at planned ticket price rises next season. “I understand the concerns and the discussion definitely. It’s a tricky one from [...]
Newcastle confirm sporting director Dan Ashworth will leave the club February 19, 2024 Ashworth is believed to have asked to leave the club after an approach by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s new leadership team at Manchester United.
Chelsea respond to supporters’ warning with season ticket price decision May 11, 2023 Chelsea have bucked the Premier League trend and announced a freeze on their cheapest general admission season ticket prices for next season. The majority of teams in English football’s top division, including Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City, have hiked their prices for the 2023-24 campaign. But Chelsea chiefs have decided to maintain their [...]
Crawley key player as Perth Scorchers beat Hobart Hurricanes in BBL December 20, 2023 England Test opener Zak Crawley hit a crucial 65 runs from 46 balls yesterday to hand his Perth Scorchers franchise a second win in this year’s Big Bash League (BBL). The Australian franchise T20 competition has long had a relationship with English cricketers and Crawley played a key part in his side’s nine-wicket victory over [...]
I’ve seen 34 managers leave Crystal Palace and Patrick Vieira made me saddest – Ed Warner March 23, 2023 In my five decades supporting Crystal Palace I’ve seen 34 managers come and go (not including caretakers). Some resigned, others were sacked or left by the euphemistic “mutual consent”. One appeared to retire only to be reappointed this week – welcome back Roy! They ranged from the ‘aargh!’ (Alan Mullery and Steve Bruce) to God [...]