Trevor Steven: Why Erik ten Hag can be Manchester United’s answer to Jurgen Klopp April 19, 2022 Manchester United have made the right choice if they have identified Erik ten Hag as their next manager – but they will have to give the current Ajax coach complete and unwavering support. United need someone to rebuild the first team from scratch with clear ideas and a philosophy. Ten Hag has long been a [...]
Former Ferrari executive Michael Leiters in pole position to head McLaren Automotive April 19, 2022 Former Ferrari executive Michael Leiters is reportedly in the pole position to head McLaren’s car making business, McLaren Automotive. Leiters, who stepped down from his chief technology officer post in December, is among the candidates currently vetted to replace McLaren Automotive’s chief executive Mike Flewitt. It is unclear whether Leiters has agreed to take over [...]
Wayne Rooney blames Candy Crush tycoon Mel Morris following Derby relegation April 19, 2022 Manager Wayne Rooney has pointed the finger at former Derby owner Mel Morris after the club’s relegation to the third tier was confirmed. The former English champions, who were penalised 21 points for financial infringements, can no longer avoid the drop following Monday’s defeat at Queen’s Park Rangers. Derby have played most of the season [...]
Cristiano Ronaldo hit by family tragedy as devastated Manchester United forward announces death of baby son April 19, 2022 Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has lost his baby son, the footballer and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announced late last night. The sad news was revealed in a message from the couple that appeared on Man U and Portugal forward Ronaldo’s social media accounts on Monday evening. It read: “It is with our deepest sadness [...]
Ash Barty: Former world No1 tennis star swaps racquet for golf club for sporting comeback April 19, 2022 Former women’s world No1 tennis player Ash Barty will make her return to sport this summer at a new Ryder Cup-style golf competition for A-list athletes, the Icons Series. Barty, who stunned tennis by quitting last month, is due to be joined by football stars Harry Kane and Pep Guardiola, boxer Canelo Alvarez and swimmer [...]
Champions Cup two legged ties introduced new spark to European rugby April 18, 2022 Some said the past fortnight’s two legged ties would kick the life out of European rugby. Others said it would be one of the best changes the governing body, EPCR, could make to liven up the continental season. Well, after the weekend’s second leg matches, it’s clear that the latter opinion has won out. It [...]
Jack Draper: The next British star looking to break into the tennis top 100 April 16, 2022 Cameron Norrie has been dominating the headlines in British tennis this year after breaking into the world top 10, but there’s another young star further down the rankings who could soon be big news. Londoner Jack Draper has shot up through the rankings after a brilliant start to the season on the ATP Challenger Tour, [...]
Going Dutch: Harry and Meghan a sensation in Holland as Invictus Games begin in The Hague April 16, 2022 Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have arrived in the Netherlands among great attention from the Dutch press and public, turning into somewhat of a media sensation in Holland this Easter weekend. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will both speak on stage at the Invictus Games opening ceremony later. Harry and Meghan are set [...]
Ed Warner: Docuseries triumph may drive wedge between media and sport April 14, 2022 “Please please please please just go away!” The letter writer signed off with his PS in green ink, only months into my stint as chair of UK Athletics in the days before tweets were a thing. I wish I’d kept it, the only time I’ve seen green ink scrawled in cliched anger. Sports leaders are [...]
Geoff Thomas interview: Crystal Palace hunger and skill reminds me of our class of 1990 April 13, 2022 On Sunday, a vibrant and fast-improving Crystal Palace team on an exciting FA Cup run head to Wembley seeking another big scalp. It’s a scenario that Geoff Thomas remembers well. Former England midfielder Thomas was the captain of Palace’s class of 1990, who toppled Liverpool in an epic semi-final to set up a showdown with [...]