As Covid-19 continues to devastate the UK football has continued, but this week has brought calls from a leading virologist for players to be booked – and in some cases sent off – if team-mates get too close.
Jose Mourinho demands an APOLOGY from Fulham if they field a full strength side against Tottenham in a jibe at his former player Scott Parker over moans at the ‘scandalous’ late fixture change Tottenham host Fulham on Wednesday evening in the rearranged league match Spurs were scheduled to meet Fulham on December 30 but that … Read more
Australia coach Justin Langer rushes to defence of Tim Paine and ‘quirky’ Steve Smith as star men face serious gamesmanship criticism against India Tim Paine has been criticised for abusive sledging of Ravichandran Ashwin Steve Smith likewise has been accused trying to erase Rishabh Pant’s guard Australia coach Justin Langer has backed the character of both his … Read more
Former Manchester City and Swansea striker Wilfried Bony training with Newport County to stay fit as he seeks new club after release from Saudi club Al-Ittihad in November Wilfried Bony is a favourite in south Wales after his spell at Swansea City The 32-year-old left Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad by mutual consent recently He is … Read more
‘I’ll never ever walk from a challenge’: Steve Bruce insists he won’t quit as pressure mounts on Newcastle boss after dismal defeat at bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United By David Wood for MailOnline Published: 23:49 GMT, 12 January 2021 | Updated: 23:49 GMT, 12 January 2021 Steve Bruce was left fuming after defeat at Premier League basement … Read more
‘I’ll never ever walk from a challenge’: Steve Bruce insists he won’t quit as pressure mounts on Newcastle boss after dismal defeat at bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United By David Wood for MailOnline Published: 23:49 GMT, 12 January 2021 | Updated: 23:49 GMT, 12 January 2021 Steve Bruce was left fuming after defeat at Premier League basement … Read more
Atletico Madrid 2-0 Sevilla: Kieran Trippier marks return after betting ban put on hold by setting up Angel Correa for the opener before Saul Niguez seals victory for LaLiga leaders Trippier was back in action after his betting ban was suspended by FIFA Correa’s shot bounced in off the post to give them the lead … Read more
Manchester City make £30m Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli their top midfield target ahead of possible summer deal but they will face competition from Juventus and his former club AC Milan Manchester City have shortlisted Manuel Locatelli ahead of the summer City are likely to strengthen their central midfield options prior to next season Juventus are … Read more
Premier League chiefs insist the show MUST go on despite some clubs wanting a three-week mid-season break amid growing Covid rates – with pressure to finish season in time for Euros The Premier League do not want to implement a short-term break in competition There are growing numbers of cases, particularly at Aston Villa and … Read more
BT Sport eye Saracens’ friendly against Ealing Trailfinders to help fill rugby void following postponement of European Champions and Challenge Cup ties BT Sport have had their rugby schedules wiped clean by cancellations The French government forced the postponement of European matches Premiership decided against filling the gap by bringing matches forward By Will Kelleher … Read more
Racing chiefs consider ramping up Covid protocols with twice-weekly tests for jockeys after rapid spread of new strain prompts rethink Horse racing become the first elite sport to resume last summer Attendees are not required to have any testing before entering the course Racing set to follow other sports by introducing rigorous screening procedes By … Read more
Timothy Fosu Mensah agrees £1.8m move to Bayer Leverkusen as in a bid to ‘show people what he is really capable of’ after failing to hit heights expected of him at Manchester United Timothy Fosu Mensah has agreed a three year contract with Bayer Leverkusen Fosu Mensah arrived in Germany on Tuesday – after agreeing the … Read more
FA nearing shortlist for new chairman to replace disgraced Greg Clarke as pressure mounts to appoint their first BAME chief The FA will finalise the shortlist for their chairmanship by the start of February The Football Association have a ‘strong long list of male and female candidates’ Successful businessman Sir Damon Buffini is among those running … Read more