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Plans for league restructure scrapped by FA, Dier brands alleged Herrera elbow ‘ridiculous’ and Newcastle coach struggles with Geordie lingo

November 16, 2016

1. Football League officials have scrapped plans to introduce a fifth league into the professional game and take the number of clubs from 92 to 100 after the proposal, which [...]

Gambian international keeper dies in Mediterranean tragedy, Wenger backs FA over poppy row with FIFA and German exhibition match without offside rule

November 3, 2016

1. Fatim Jawara, the 19-year-old goalkeeper of the Gambian women’s national team, has tragically perished. She drowned in the Mediterranean Sea after falling from a boat [...]

Low to stay with Germany until 2020, Mourinho faces stadium ban over ref row and Jamie Redknapp drops a clanger

October 31, 2016

1. Germany coach Joachim Low has agreed a new contract to keep the 56-year-old in his role with the reigning World Cup holders until the end of Euro 2020. 2. Jose Mourinho [...]

Mourinho charged by FA over Anfield referee comments, Waddle claims EFL cup is a ‘rip off’ for fans and GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY…Football’s answer to WWE’s Jim Ross

October 27, 2016

1. Jose Mourinho has been charged by the FA in relation to comments the Manchester United manager made about referee Anthony Taylor before the recent 0-0 draw against [...]

Stubbs sacked by Millers after five months in charge, Fenerbahçe plane in collision with bird forcing emergency landing and Graeme Le Saux’s birthday celebrations are heart warming

October 19, 2016

1. Rotherham United have parted company with manager Alan Stubbs after just five months. Last night’s defeat at Birmingham left the Millers rooted to the bottom of the [...]

FA chief claims “no significant issues” ahead of Allardyce appointment, Drogba refuses to play after named as sub for Canadian club and former refugee scores first goal in Germany

October 17, 2016

1. FA chairman Greg Clarke has stated there were “no significant issues” and “due diligence was completed” on Sam Allardyce before the former West Ham and Bolton [...]

The midlands’ managerial merry-go-round, PSG’s Aurier saves international opponents life and San Marino’s first away goal in 17 years

October 12, 2016

1. Former Birmingham City boss Steve Bruce is expected to be announced as the new Aston Villa manager in the next few days. If appointed, Bruce will take over at Villa Park [...]

England Women’s first goal scores passes away, formation of European Elite League could be five years away and Dutch fans to take cuddly toys to Feyenoord

September 9, 2016

1. Sylvia Gore, who scored the first ever goal for the England Women’s team, has sadly passed away at the age of 71. Our deepest condolences go to her friends and family. [...]

Cobblers see off Baggies to set up plum Manchester United tie, former Premier League player banned for homophobic verbal abuse and Arsenal’s title odds double already

August 25, 2016

1. Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp says he hopes to draw on the exploits of the club’s illustrious ‘grandfathers’, including Bob Paisley and Bill Shankly, in order to [...]

Juventus ‘still laughing’ over Pogba deal claims Pirlo, Wenger blames Euro 2016 for Arsenal’s opening day defeat and Manchester City fans declare John Stones as instant legend for having a cagoule

August 15, 2016

1. Joe Hart has been told he can leave Manchester City if Pep Guardiola signs a replacement. Everton are said to be interested in signing the England international if the [...]