Category: Football
Was FA’s appointment of Lee Carsley down to political cunning or lack of options? | Jonathan Wilson
Take a moment. This is not a concept that can easily be taken on board. Deep breaths. But what if – bear with this; it [more…]
Hayes courts disaster but leaves instant mark with US Olympic football gold | Jonathan Liew
She checks her watch. She claps her hands. She points at things. She shouts at people. Trinity Rodman jogs past her on her way up [more…]
Ten Hag backs Rashford to hit top form after Community Shield chances
Erik ten Hag has backed Marcus Rashford to get back to his best after he failed to convert pivotal chances in Manchester United’s Community Shield [more…]
Aaronson saves point for Leeds in wild 3-3 draw with Portsmouth
The Championship attracted the second-highest aggregate crowds of any division in Europe last season and, on this compelling evidence, it is easy to understand why. [more…]
Ten Hag prepares for Community Shield with United still taking shape
Amid the gloom of an eighth-placed Premier League finish there was plenty to bring optimism to Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s new minority ownership lifted [more…]
Manchester City won’t overspend on transfer targets, warns Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are targeting two signings but will not be held to ransom over fees. The Premier League champions are open to [more…]
Gustavo Hamer stunner gets Sheffield United off to winning start at Preston
Sheffield United took more enjoyment from the opening night of the new Championship season than the entirety of their brief and bruising return to the [more…]
Camello’s extra-time double clinches football gold for Spain against France
There will be no home gold medal for France’s footballers at Paris 2024. Instead it was Spain who ended up 5-3 winners of an astonishing [more…]
Lee Carsley given England job until FA finds successor to Southgate
The Football Association has named Lee Carsley as England’s interim head coach as it continues its search for Gareth Southgate’s successor. Carsley, who led England [more…]
Chris Wilder calls for patience as he undertakes Sheffield United rebuild
The relief in Chris Wilder’s voice on Thursday that he was being asked questions about football again was almost palpable. The end of last season [more…]
