Chris Powell: Managers shouldn’t ignore the power the FA Cup has to invigorate fans – just look at Arsenal January 28, 2016 I’m always really surprised to hear people suggest there’s not much interest in the FA Cup these days because for me, it will never die. Financial concerns mean the league has taken precedent over the cup and have changed people’s mentality towards the season. Now it’s all about the league and nothing else which is [...]
FA chairman Greg Dyke to leave role following Euro 2016 January 28, 2016 FA chairman Greg Dyke has announced his intention to leave the organisation after Euro 2016, claiming it needs "more of a conciliatory figure" to push through reforms. The former BBC director-general replaced David Bernstein in July 2013 and quickly built a reputation for his outspoken style and strong opposition to Sepp Blatter as Fifa president. Dyke [...]
Under Armour share price soars as Steph Curry’s basketball shoes helps revenue beat expectations January 28, 2016 Under Armour jumped more than 18 per cent in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange after its fourth-quarter results destroyed expectations. The figures Full-year net revenues increased 31 per cent to $3.96bn (£2.76bn) – beating the sportswear brand's outlook of $3.91bn. The biggest performance in the company's portfolio was found in its footwear division [...]
Australian Open 2016: Andy Murray faces Milos Raonic with belief that he is back to his grand slam-winning best January 28, 2016 Britain's Andy Murray believes he is close to achieving the glory of a third grand slam title as he bids to reach the final of a tournament that has caused him more anguish than perhaps any other. Murray takes on Canadian 13th seed Milos Raonic on Friday morning in the semi-finals of the Australian Open, [...]
Australian Open 2016: Johanna Konta beaten by Angelique Kerber and insists historic run has not changed her January 28, 2016 She may have made British tennis history and secured a place in the top 30 of the women’s world rankings for the first time, but Johanna Konta insists her fairytale Australian Open has not changed her. Konta’s odds-defying run to the semi-finals ended today with a nervy 7-5, 6-2 defeat against German seventh seed Angelique Kerber, [...]
Bayern Munich beat Manchester United and Barcelona in social media race to win over Chinese football fans January 28, 2016 German giants Bayern Munich are engaging China's football fans through digital media more successfully than any other football club, according to a new report. With millions of potential fans to be found in the increasingly football-focused country, leading football clubs have all built a presence in the country its digital sphere. An annual index from [...]
Manchester United accounts: Incredible growth in club’s financial might revealed in results from 1969 January 28, 2016 No club better symbolises the size and scale of today's football industry than international mega-brand Manchester United – and leaked figures from the club's 1969 accounts reveal just how much they've grown. In Sir Matt Busby's final season as manager, the club paid out £204,028 in "wages and bonuses" to a star-studded squad that included [...]
Scotland are favourites to beat England, insists Eddie Jones January 27, 2016 England head coach Eddie Jones is adamant that Scotland will start as favourites when the two old foes do battle at Murrayfield in the opening round of Six Nations fixtures on 6 February. Scotland have lost their last seven Six Nations matches, while their only win in 12 clashes in the competition was a narrow [...]
Compton should open, and don’t rule out Bell just yet January 27, 2016 Even though England recorded a very good Test series win in South Africa, there are still questions to be answered and there will be a few guys looking over their shoulders. There are places up for grabs in that XI. Opener Alex Hales has struggled and he is not right at the moment to bat [...]
Australian Open 2016: Andy Murray’s joy – and surprise – as he and Johanna Konta make history in Melbourne January 27, 2016 World No2 Andy Murray toasted a landmark day for British tennis after he and Johanna Konta ended the country’s 39-year wait to have both men’s and women’s semi-finalists at the same grand slam. Konta penned the latest chapter of her fairytale run at the Australian Open by defeating Chinese wildcard Shuai Zhang 6-4, 6-1 to [...]