2020-05-22 05:00
Howard Kendall hailed from the north east and began his career at Preston, but it was with Everton that he would carve his name into English football history both as a player and a manager Read More
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2020-05-22 05:00
On May 22, 2011 Chelsea sacked Carlo Ancelotti after he failed to deliver any trophies in the 2010/11 season Read More
2020-05-21 23:01
The Government must underwrite a new body to protect clubs in the English Football League from going under in the coronavirus pandemic, a new report says Read More
2020-05-21 21:30
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber admits players must be able to buy into the Premier League’s comeback plan Read More
2020-05-21 19:06
Sheffield United have dismissed suggestions owner Prince Abdullah bin Musa’ad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has left Bramall Lane Read More
2020-05-21 18:12
FC Cincinnati have appointed former Holland and Manchester United defender Jaap Stam as their new head coach Read More
2020-05-21 16:26
Brighton Women boss Hope Powell wants the Women’s Super League decided by points-per-game with relegation off the table if it cannot be finished Read More
2020-05-21 16:12
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber insists players have to feel confident about their safety and they must be comfortable speaking out about any coronavirus fears Read More
2020-05-21 15:31
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says he feels “very safe” at Liverpool’s Melwood training ground during the first phase of a gradual return towards a Premier League rest… Read More
2020-05-21 14:34
Ed Woodward believes Manchester United are resilient enough to cope with “one of the most extraordinary and testing periods” in their 142-year history after the club offered a ta… Read More
2020-05-21 14:01
The Football Association remains committed to completing the final three rounds of the FA Cup if the professional game can safely restart amid the coronavirus pandemic Read More
2020-05-21 13:31
Relegation across all three divisions of the EFL is “integral” to the integrity of the competition, the league’s board has said Read More
2020-05-21 12:14
Tottenham defender Danny Rose has emphasised how much his team-mate Harry Kane loves the club while also revealing the striker has a nasty streak Read More
2020-05-21 11:56
Manchester United have felt the financial pinch amid the coronavirus crisis, with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward vowing to “weather these challenges” as a return to action e… Read More
2020-05-21 06:05
Today's rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web Read More
2020-05-21 05:00
Jamie Vardy scored seven goals in 26 appearances for England after his first call up on this day in 2015 Read More
2020-05-21 05:00
John Terry slipped, Edwin van der Sar saved and Sir Alex Ferguson celebrated on a dramatic night in Moscow as Manchester United overcame Chelsea to become kings of Europe for the third time Read More
2020-05-20 21:48
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante was allowed to miss training on Wednesday after expressing concerns over the safety of a return to action amid the coronavirus pandemic, the PA news age… Read More
2020-05-20 21:08
The Italian football federation (FIGC) has set a deadline of August 20 for the completion of the current season, and a September 1 start-date for the following campaign Read More
2020-05-20 19:59
A number of Premier League players have welcomed their return to training as they make their first steps towards completing the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic Read More
2020-05-20 18:35
Stephen O’Donnell would love a chance to play in the English Championship after deciding to leave Kilmarnock but the Scotland defender is also open to staying in his home country Read More
2020-05-20 17:41
Chelsea duo Olivier Giroud and Willy Caballero have both signed contract extensions which will keep them at Stamford Bridge next season Read More
2020-05-20 17:34
Fans have been given encouragement that some Premier League matches will be televised free-to-air after “productive discussions” between the Government and English football autho… Read More
2020-05-20 16:47
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp revelled in a return to training on Wednesday for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic brought football to a standstill in mid-March Read More
2020-05-20 16:30
Willy Caballero has agreed to stay at Chelsea for another 12 months Read More
2020-05-20 16:23
James Forrest is not content to sit back and reflect on emulating Bobby Lennox, Billy McNeill and Jimmy Johnstone as Celtic’s nine-in-a-row heroes Read More
2020-05-20 16:00
Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz has announced his retirement Read More
2020-05-20 15:40
Scottish Professional Football League chief executive Neil Doncaster senses clubs will be open-minded about potential reconstruction and sympathetic to the plight of relegated clubs Read More
2020-05-20 14:23
Watford defender Adrian Mariappa is one of the three Hornets staff to have tested positive for coronavirus but insists he has no idea how he caught it Read More
2020-05-20 14:16
Qatar has pledged to put on an “affordable” World Cup in two-and-a-half years’ time with a post-pandemic global recession looming Read More
2020-05-20 14:08
Tottenham defender Serge Aurier has defended his decision to get a haircut in lockdown after appearing to breach social distancing rules for a third time Read More
2020-05-20 00:15
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi was among those to return to limited, socially-distanced training for the first time since testing positive for coronavirus in March Read More
2020-05-19 23:31
A Watford player and two members of staff have tested positive for coronavirus, the Premier League club said Read More
2020-05-19 20:15
Tranmere chairman Mark Palios believes deciding who would be relegated by determining the League One standings on a points per game basis is unacceptable Read More
2020-05-19 19:02
Scotland right-back Stephen O’Donnell has rejected a contract offer from Kilmarnock and will leave the club at the end of the month Read More
2020-05-19 18:31
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists the spectacle of empty stadiums will not lessen the intensity of any team if the Premier League gets the go-ahead to resume in June Read More
2020-05-19 18:12
Andy Halliday, Wes Foderingham and Jon Flanagan are among the players leaving Rangers at the end of their contracts Read More
2020-05-19 16:45
Borussia Dortmund managing director Carsten Cramer says there is no chance of the Bundesliga getting ahead of itself despite the successful return to action Read More
2020-05-19 16:00
Almost a quarter of current and former professionals surveyed during the coronavirus pandemic say they are depressed or have considered self-harm Read More
2020-05-19 15:36
Six individuals connected to three unnamed Premier League clubs have tested positive for coronavirus as sides return to small group training amid the pandemic Read More
2020-05-19 15:19
The Scottish Football Association has closed the book on a long-standing disciplinary case against Rangers over their 2011-12 European licence Read More
2020-05-19 15:13
Hull have reacted with disappointment after a letter to the English Football League stating their desire to call the Championship season off was leaked Read More
2020-05-19 14:54
Manchester City will discover before the start of next season whether their appeal against a two-year European competition ban has been successful Read More
2020-05-19 14:33
Bournemouth defender Chris Mepham admits no player is safe from coronavirus but is ready to return Read More
2020-05-19 13:44
Celtic manager Neil Lennon is not sure he needs to make any new signings ahead of their quest for 10 consecutive titles Read More
2020-05-19 13:20
Players from ethnic minority backgrounds have expressed their concerns about returning to action amid the coronavirus pandemic to the Professional Footballers’ Association Read More
2020-05-19 13:15
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson had little time to savour being confirmed as the Ladbrokes Premiership’s third-placed team before telling a number of players they were no longer ne… Read More
2020-05-19 05:00
England great Sir Bobby Moore captained West Ham to the European Cup Winners’ Cup on this day 55 years ago after a 2-0 victory over 1860 Munich in the final at Wembley Read More
2020-05-19 05:00
The 1984 FA Cup final pitched Howard Kendall’s resurgent Everton with a Watford team who had undergone a meteoric rise under Graham Taylor and chairman Elton John Read More
2020-05-18 21:21
Fleetwood manager Joey Barton claims it would be “out of order” to settle Sky Bet League One on a points-per-game basis Read More
2020-05-18 20:43
Watford captain Troy Deeney has outlined his personal reasons for refusing to return to resume training – including concerns over his young son and unanswered issues around BAME player… Read More
2020-05-18 20:37
Kai Havertz continued to put himself in the shop window as his two goals for Bayer Leverkusen helped earn a 4-1 win over Werder Bremen Read More
2020-05-18 20:00
Premier League boss Richard Masters hopes Liverpool can have a trophy presentation if they complete their march to their first title in 30 years Read More
2020-05-18 20:00
The Premier League has drawn encouragement from fans staying away from Bundesliga grounds as it continues to work with its clubs on how the English top-flight season can be completed on a ho… Read More
2020-05-18 20:00
Premier League clubs will be subjected to no-notice spot-checks to ensure they are complying with pandemic training protocols, while the league has also committed to making every positive Co… Read More
2020-05-18 18:22
Aberdeen say they do not expect to be playing in front of crowds for the rest of the year Read More
2020-05-18 18:05
Celtic skipper Scott Brown claims it was only a matter of time before his team clinched the title Read More
2020-05-18 16:19
Premier League clubs will discuss contact training protocols next week before any season restart date can be agreed, the competition’s chief executive Richard Masters has said Read More
2020-05-18 15:29
Wolves have exercised the option in John Ruddy’s contract which will keep the back-up goalkeeper at Molineux for the 2020/21 season Read More
2020-05-18 15:22
The Football Association is continuing to discuss the termination of the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship seasons with clubs Read More
2020-05-18 15:20
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has set his sights on a record 10th title in a row after the club were confirmed as Premiership champions in a move which left relegated Hearts considering legal acti… Read More
2020-05-18 15:03
Nigel Clough will part company with League One Burton Albion as the club tries to come to terms with the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic Read More
2020-05-18 14:49
Nigel Clough has left his job as Burton manager after agreeing to help the club cut costs amid the coronavirus pandemic Read More
2020-05-18 14:44
The Premier League announced its first tentative steps towards a comeback, while the Scottish Premiership called off the current season and declared Celtic champions Read More
2020-05-18 13:41
Premier League clubs have unanimously approved plans to resume training in small groups from Tuesday as part of the competition’s Project Restart strategy Read More
2020-05-18 12:31
Celtic have been crowned Premiership champions for a ninth successive season while relegated Hearts are contemplating taking legal action following the curtailment of the 2019-20 campaign Read More
2020-05-18 05:00
In what is still regarded as one of the greatest all-time team performances, Alfredo di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas combined to mesmerise Hampden Park in the 1960 European Cup final Read More
2020-05-18 05:00
On May 18 1990, Juventus broke the world transfer record to sign Roberto Baggio from Fiorentina Read More
2020-05-18 05:00
Jimmy Mullen only made 12 appearances for England but his performance against Belgium at the Heysel Stadium in 1950 ensured he would still go down in the international history books Read More
2020-05-17 21:57
Manuel Neuer and Thomas Muller were pleased with Bayern Munich’s winning returning to action, even if the Bundesliga leaders fell short of their best in front of empty stands at Union… Read More
2020-05-17 19:52
Premier League clubs will vote on a return to training on Monday after Raheem Sterling, Steve Bruce and Eva Carneiro warned against rushing back to action amid the coronavirus crisis Read More
2020-05-17 18:15
Bayern Munich sharpshooter Robert Lewandowski’s 40th goal of the season helped see off Union Berlin as the Bundesliga leaders returned from the coronavirus suspension with a comfortabl… Read More
2020-05-17 15:55
Struggling Mainz fought back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw at Cologne as football returned to the RheinEnergieStadion Read More
2020-05-17 14:08
Frank Lampard is determined to convince Chelsea’s out-of-contract players to sign short-term extensions in order to see out the delayed Premier League season at Stamford Bridge Read More
2020-05-17 14:03
Arsenal are taking reports striker Alexandre Lacazette inhaled nitrous oxide from a balloon “seriously” and will deal with the matter internally Read More
2020-05-17 13:25
Werder Bremen are keen to seize their “second chance” and escape from relegation when their Bundesliga season resumes at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Monday Read More
2020-05-17 13:21
Raheem Sterling has cast doubt over the Premier League’s plan to resume matches next month with many top stars still not back in training Read More
2020-05-17 13:18
There could have been no more fitting a figure to sweep Hull City into the top-flight of English football for their first time in the Tigers’ 104-year history Read More
2020-05-17 12:30
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin believes most European leagues will be able to finish the season Read More
2020-05-17 11:50
Darron Gibson is one of 11 players released by Salford following the end of the League Two season Read More
2020-05-17 11:08
Germany’s Bundesliga marked its return to action this weekend offering a template that others may seek to follow Read More
2020-05-17 10:53
Celtic are set to be crowned champions if the SPFL board, as expected, declares Scotland’s top-flight season over in the coming days Read More
2020-05-16 19:11
Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Burki felt they had rediscovered the joy of childhood football as they returned to action with a 4-0 derby victory over local rivals Schalke Read More
2020-05-16 17:36
Stenhousemuir chairman Iain McMenemy has called for clarity and swift action or risk “another six weeks of civil war” – amid reports that Scottish league reconstruction cou… Read More
2020-05-16 16:21
German football made a hotly-anticipated return to action on Saturday with some British players on display Read More
2020-05-16 15:56
Major European football made its cautious return on Saturday as Germany’s Bundesliga became the first of the big five leagues to resume during the coronavirus pandemic, but amid strang… Read More
2020-05-16 15:44
Erling Haaland carried on where he left off before the coronavirus suspension as the teenager kicked off Borussia Dortmund’s thumping victory against rivals Schalke 04 in an entertaini… Read More
2020-05-16 15:35
Scotland’s national clinical director will be watching closely how the Bundesliga return fares but warned it was too early to say when Scottish football would return Read More
2020-05-16 12:39
Some of football’s greatest leaders have lifted the Premier League title since the competition kicked off in 1992 Read More
2020-05-16 12:04
Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick admits the spotlight of the world is on the Bundesliga Read More
2020-05-16 12:00
Manchester City heroes were made as they completed a stunning late comeback from two goals down in the Second Division play-off final against Gillingham in 1999 Read More
2020-05-16 11:56
Harrogate’s managing director Garry Plant believes his side should be promoted from the National League after League Two clubs voted to end the season Read More
2020-05-16 11:39
UEFA has dismissed reports that clubs whose leagues have been cancelled this season because of coronavirus face being placed in preliminary rounds of European competitions Read More
2020-05-16 10:32
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min has travelled back to London ahead of a possible return to training Read More
2020-05-15 21:30
Brighton head coach Graham Potter indicated he was opposed to the Premier League introducing a temporary rule change from football’s lawmakers that would allow a team up to five substi… Read More
2020-05-15 21:29
Former Arsenal and England defender Kenny Sansom is ill in hospital Read More
2020-05-15 18:05
Ian Evatt believes Sky Bet League Two clubs have opened the door to promote Barrow Read More
2020-05-15 17:31
League Two clubs are moving towards ending the 2019-20 season on a points-per-game basis, but at least one chairman in the division insists it is not a unanimous decision Read More
2020-05-15 16:23
Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor is adamant they will be worthy winners if they are declared Ladbrokes Premiership champions with eight games left Read More
2020-05-15 15:27
League Two clubs have unanimously indicated they are in favour of moving towards ending the 2019-20 season Read More
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