Six Nations 2016: Eddie Jones warns underperforming England stars it’s their fault if they’re not picked January 10, 2016 England head coach Eddie Jones insists he will not be afraid to make unpopular selection decisions as he prepares to name the first squad of his tenure this week. Australian Jones is due to name his 33-man party for next month’s Six Nations on Wednesday, and has already been tipped to replace Chris Robshaw as [...]
Bournemouth sign Benik Afobe for club record £9m as Cherries gamble on former Arsenal trainee to save them from relegation January 10, 2016 Bournemouth have broken their transfer record for the second time since the end of last season to land England Under-21 striker Benik Afobe from Wolves for around £9m. The Cherries, who currently lie 16th in the Premier League, have signed the 22-year-old to fill the gap left by first-choice centre-forward Callum Wilson, who suffered a [...]
Former Charlton chief executive Peter Varney says club “isn’t for sale” from Roland Duchatelet following rejected investment January 9, 2016 Former Charlton Athletic chief executive Peter Varney believes the club is currently "not for sale" after his investment opportunity was rebuffed. Varney, who was a key figure behind the scenes during the Addicks' seven-year stay in the Premier League, approached current owner Roland Duchatelet and chief executive Katrien Meire with an investment opportunity but was [...]
New Balance to replace Adidas as England cricket kit manufacturer in deal worth over £5m January 9, 2016 American sportswear brand New Balance has agreed a deal with the ECB to kit out the England cricket team when its current deal with Adidas comes to an end next year. According to reports the Boston-based sportswear manufacturer, which designs shirts worn by Premier League sides Liverpool and Stoke City, will fork out more than [...]
Arsenal and Manchester United freeze season ticket prices for 2016/17 season January 9, 2016 Arsenal have pledged to freeze ticket prices at the Emirates Stadium next season, citing a goal to maintain "fair and balanced" costs. For the seventh time in 11 seasons, Arsenal will not increase admission fees ahead of the new season meaning the most expensive season ticket will continue to cost £2,103 and the cheapest will [...]
Chelsea wage bill tops Premier League rivals’ and six other things fans need to know from the club’s financial accounts January 8, 2016 Chelsea's full accounts for their Premier League title-winning 2014/15 season have been lodged with Companies House, providing fans with a more detailed picture of the financial workings behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge. Here's seven things you need to know: 1. Wage bill tops Premier League rivals Chelsea's wage bill – including both player and staff [...]
Uniqlo agrees lucrative sponsorship deal with Kei Nishikori ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics January 8, 2016 Japan tennis star Kei Nishikori has signed a new endorsement deal with Uniqlo thought to be worth over £30m. The Japanese No1 and world No8 has renewed his partnership with the clothing company from his home country to cover the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. According to reports, the deal will be worth in excess [...]
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hopes to finalise first January transfer deal in next three days but dismisses Deeney link January 8, 2016 Arsene Wenger is hoping to secure his first deal of the January transfer window this weekend as Arsenal close in on Egyptian Mohamed Elneny. The athletic Basel midfielder is on the verge of making a £7m switch to North London which Wenger says could be completed in "two to three days". "It's complicated a little [...]
Football could finally introduce live video replays to help referees as soon as 2018 January 8, 2016 Football's lawmakers are set to give their backing to the introduction of live video replays to help referees make more accurate decisions during games. The International Football Association Board (Ifab) is expected to signal the green light for trials of video replays to be introduced when it meets in Cardiff early next March. Refereeing teams [...]
Money talks for Daggers: Glamourous FA Cup tie against Everton could prove pivotal in Dagenham and Redbridge’s battle for League Two survival January 8, 2016 Just in case Steve Thompson, managing director of League Two strugglers Dagenham and Redbridge, needed any reminding of the fuss surrounding tomorrow’s FA Cup third round clash at Premier League Everton, he has found it in the most unconventional of settings. “The supporters I speak to everyday are buzzing, absolutely buzzing,” he told City A.M. [...]