May 2016

Mersey Insider: Liverpool reach the Europa League final, and Evertonian boxer Tony Bellew to fight for the cruiserweight title at Goodison Park

May 6, 2016

What’s been happening in the world of football on Merseyside this week? Jennifer Jewell gives us the scoop…. Europa League Finalists Jürgen Klopp has led Liverpool [...]

Carly Telford column: “Liverpool was a shock for us – we’ve never been in that position!”

May 6, 2016

Notts County and England goalkeeper Carly Telford explains how Notts County Ladies clicked against Liverpool, discusses the use of 3G pitches and pours praise on [...]

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) Podcast 38: We’re all having a Vardy Party, helping newly promoted sides with a gift of a player past, and a game of snakes and ladders for the business end of the season

May 6, 2016

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are having their very own Vardy party on this week’s The Offside Rule (We Get It!), brought to you by Continental Tyres. Leicester City [...]

Premier League Predictions: Leicester complete fairytale with trophy day party, Manchester United boost top-four bid, while relegation battle goes down to the wire

May 6, 2016

On the weekend that the champions lift their Premier League trophy, who does Mark Young think will come out on top in the battle for Europe and top-flight survival? [...]

Off-Pitch Focus: Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho’s suspension after failing a drugs test is cause for deep concern

May 5, 2016

Liverpool star’s failed drug test should not be taken lightly. As the Premier League season approached its climax, the suspension of Liverpool’s Mamadou Sakho for failing [...]

Spurs and Chelsea charged by the FA, Ronaldo passed fit for Man City clash, and big bets on Burnley

May 4, 2016

1. Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have both been charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players and officials in Monday’s 2-2 draw at Stamford [...]

Midweek Muse – Sean Dyche’s unique cocktail inspires Burnley to promotion

May 4, 2016

Managerial mixologist Sean Dyche has found the perfect blend for Championship success, explains Tom Simmonds. Burnley secured one of the two spots up for grabs in the [...]

Leicester City are champions of England for first time, Burnley bounce back to the Premier League, and Freddie Flintoff distracts Jamie Redknapp live on air

May 3, 2016

1. After Leicester City became only the fifth team in history to be crowned Premier League champions following a 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham that ended Spurs’ [...]

La Liga: Villarreal and Celta Vigo from Segunda to Europe

May 3, 2016

On Sunday night, there were celebrations in Valencia. The previous Monday, there had been celebrations in Vigo. Three and four years ago, Villarreal and Celta de Vigo played [...]

Vardy scoops Writers Player of the Year gong, Teenage German striker killed in car crash tragedy, and Steve Bruce surprises reporter at Old Trafford

May 2, 2016

1. Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has been named as The Football Writers Association player of the year. The England international gained 36% of the vote, ahead of Foxes [...]