The Premier League has officially agreed a £250m bailout deal to assist the English Football League clubs that have been struggling with funds during the coronavirus pandemic. The EFL will be helped in getting a £200m loan payment for Championship clubs, while a £50m grant has been agreed for League One and Two clubs. This […]
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Fans return to stadiums after end of lockdown:
Fans returned to stadiums last night in Tier One and Tier Two areas across England but Charlton manager Lee Bowyer criticised their fans saying they were “too quiet” and “negative”. I managed to talk to Dan Kilpatrick from the Evening Standard who was at the game last night and said that “I admire Bowyer’s honesty, […]
Cheltenham Town vs Exeter City: fans set to make a return to the Jonny-Rocks
Cheltenham Town will welcome Exeter City on Saturday in a top of the table clash that will see the Cheltenham loyal back in the stands for the first time since March. Embed from Getty Images It has been a long wait for football fans all over the country to get back to watching their beloved […]
Five of the most bizarre footballing injuries – Potholes, shaved legs & prison kickabouts …
With Forest Green Rovers teenage sensation Jake Young missing out on Tuesday night’s clash with Newport after twisting his ankle in a pothole, here are five of the weirdest and most unique injuries that have occurred in the world of football. CARLOS TEVEZ The former Premier League star tore a calf muscle after getting involved […]
The Fans are Back: Stadium doors open to their fans once again.
Embed from Getty Images After a long few months, fans are finally being allowed back into football stadiums, much to the joy of managers and fans. For the likes of local side Cheltenham Town Football Club, this could provide the boost they need to get to the top. Currently second in the table, the team […]
History Is Made: Stephanie Frappart takes charge of men’s UEFA Champions League fixture for first time
Referee Stephanie Frappart took to the field to officiate a UEFA Champions League game yesterday evening, the first time in history that a woman has done so. The game saw Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv take on Italian giants Juventus in an almost dead rubber clash, with both sides’ fates for progression to knockout football confirmed […]
“His influence extended beyond football” – Michael Cox pays tribute to Argentina legend Diego Maradona
Michael Cox leads the tributes for Argentina icon Diego Maradona, who died at the age of 60 on Wednesday.
Women’s Euro 2022: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can all still qualify
The 16-team tournament was postponed from 2021 to 2022 but qualifying is still underway with Scotland and Northern Ireland in action tomorrow. All home nation teams still have a chance of qualifying. The tournament will be hosted by England and therefore they automatically qualify. They have been joined by Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands (current holders) […]
Diego Maradona: 90 minutes inside the Azteca that encapsulated a flawed genius
Following the tragic death of Diego Maradona at the age of 60, George Bennett explains how his infamous exploits against England in 1986 encapsulated his flawed genius.
FOOTBALL: League Two’s Latest Additions
The football season is over and teams will be part of England’s fourth tier via promotion or relegation, so we take a look at the teams joining Cheltenham Town and Forest Green Rovers in League Two next season… Promoted from National League: Macclesfield Town Macclesfield had a spectacular season in the National League winning it by […]