How do you value a football club? Why luxury brands may hold the secret April 3, 2023 It is a question playing on the minds of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Manchester United’s other suitors. The Glazers have already come up with their own answer, while Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital had to grapple with it before buying Chelsea last year. How exactly do you value a [...]
Ineos Grenadier review: Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s new 4×4 driven April 3, 2023 Tim Pitt drives the long-awaited Ineos Grenadier: a modern British 4x4 inspired by the classic Land Rover Defender.
Akhnaten returns to the ENO – it’s amazing but it’s already sold out April 3, 2023 “His sun hath risen’ – Akhnaten returns!” The English National Opera’s now famous production of Philip Glass’s opera has been here, there, and everywhere since its first appearance in 2016, and has once again returned to the London Coliseum stage, with its brilliance thankfully intact. Akhnaten is Glass’s final opera in his trilogy of biographical [...]
In the Middle review: Documentary about being a referee hits the net April 3, 2023 In the world of football, the way referees are treated is a hot topic of conversation. This month Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has been charged by the FA after he appeared to push referee Chris Kavanagh during an FA Cup match; a heavy punishment seems likely, with The Referee’s Association asking what influence this will [...]
Graham Potter’s time as Chelsea manager left more questions than answers April 3, 2023 And so Graham Potter joins the graveyard of former Chelsea managers. At the current rate, it will soon be rivalling Brompton Cemetery, next to Stamford Bridge, for inhabitants. His main legacy: bringing the term “glow-up” to a wider audience. As for his epitaph, it’s unlikely to be complimentary. To some, the former Brighton, Swansea and [...]
Unyoked lets you escape to the British wilderness in a chic cabin April 3, 2023 Unyoked lets you get away from it all in a chic cabin in the woods within easy travelling distance of London. Steve Dinneen takes a genuinely rejuvenating break in the South Downs. WHAT IS IT? The idea of getting away from it all and disconnecting from your job/social media/the relentless news cycle has been part [...]
Brooks Koepka underlines Masters credentials with victory in Orlando April 3, 2023 Former world No1 Brooks Koepka has welcomed his return to form ahead of this week’s Masters after becoming the first player to win two individual LIV Golf titles. Koepka beat Sebastian Munoz by one shot at Orange County National, Orlando, on Sunday night to boost his hopes of winning a fourth major at Augusta National [...]
Potter SACKED by Chelsea after just 206 days in charge at Stamford Bridge April 2, 2023 Graham Potter became the 12th Premier League manager of the season to be sacked after Chelsea axed the 47-year-old just hours after Leicester City dismissed Brendan Rodgers. Potter survived just 206 days at Stamford Bridge having joined the club from Brighton, replacing Thomas Tuchel, on a five-year deal reportedly worth £60m. His side lost 2-0 [...]
Newcastle United jump Manchester United into third in Premier League April 2, 2023 Newcastle United avenged February’s Carabao Cup loss to Manchester United yesterday with a 2-0 win over the same opposition in a result which saw the Magpies move up to third in the Premier League table. Two second-half goals from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson meant Newcastle jumped Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United into third from [...]
Dow scores four as England trounce Italy in Women’s Six Nations April 2, 2023 Winger Abby Dow scored four tries as England continued their strong start to the Women’s Six Nations with a 68-5 win over Italy at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton. Fellow back Jess Breach scored a hat-trick of her own while Marlie Packer and Claudia MacDonald’s braces added to the points total – Tatyana Heard scored the [...]