Betting: Back Spurs to return to winning ways over rivals West Ham November 17, 2016 Only one of 160 teams in England’s top seven divisions still remain undefeated – Tottenham Hotspur. However, that Spurs only sit in fifth tells you just how many games they have drawn. It’s six out of 11 in the league for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, with their last four all finishing level. Being involved in the title [...]
This is how much it costs Premier League fans to see their team score a home goal November 17, 2016 The BBC's Price of Football report has thrown light on a number of expenses for fans who like to follow their team playing the beautiful game home and away. The whole experience – the anticipation on the way to the ground, a green pitch as smooth as glass, a hot pie, the roar of the [...]
Cost of watching football in Britain eases as away day deals dent prices in Premier League November 16, 2016 Ticket prices have largely fallen or been frozen across Britain this season and particularly in the Premier League, where the cost of attending matches has been curbed by new incentives for away supporters. More than two thirds – or 69 per cent – of tickets in 13 divisions in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland have [...]
Wayne Rooney issues apology over images of England captain appearing to party while on international duty November 16, 2016 England captain Wayne Rooney has issued a public apology after he was pictured appearing to party late into Saturday night while on international duty. Rooney, whose absence from the team to play Spain on Tuesday was blamed on a minor injury, called the images, which appeared in a British newspaper, “inappropriate for someone in his [...]
Interim manager Gareth Southgate’s fingerprints were all over a courageous England performance against Spain November 16, 2016 It may not have been Spain at their strongest but England fans will have been encouraged by their team’s display in that 2-2 draw and manager Gareth Southgate was entitled to call it a special performance. The hosts were great until the later stages and, particularly in the first half, which tends to be tighter [...]
England 2, Spain 2: Gareth Southgate talks up his pedigree for permanent role as Three Lions boss despite Spanish fightback in friendly November 15, 2016 England caretaker boss Gareth Southgate insists he has proven he possesses the necessary pedigree to take the Three Lions reins on a permanent basis despite being denied a winning climax to his four-game audition. Southgate appeared to be heading towards a glorious conclusion to his elongated job interview but was thwarted as a much-changed Spain retaliated [...]
England v Spain player ratings: How the Three Lions fared against the three-time European champions November 15, 2016 Joe Hart 5 A virtual bystander in the first half, no meaningful shot to save and bowed out at the break to give Heaton some game time Nathaniel Clyne 6 Not the omni-rampaging full-back as is the norm for Liverpool but barely put a foot wrong and had the beating of his direct opponents Danny [...]
Former Chelsea, West Ham and Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard set to embark on new career after announcing decision to quit New York City FC November 14, 2016 Former England midfielder Frank Lampard is poised to embark on the next stage of his career after announcing his intention to quit New York City FC at the end of the year. The 38-year-old, who remains Chelsea’s record goal-scorer, joined the MLS club in July 2014 after 13 years at Stamford Bridge, and found the [...]
Next England manager must be given time to develop a philosophy, says Gareth Southgate November 14, 2016 England caretaker manager Gareth Southgate insists the next national team coach must be given time to develop a lasting philosophy for success rather than merely tasked with hitting short-term targets. Southgate goes into the final fixture of his four-match audition for the job against Spain on Tuesday as the favourite to land the role, having [...]
Harry Kane out of England squad for Spain friendly as Gareth Southgate releases Tottenham striker November 13, 2016 England striker Harry Kane is set to resume his recuperation at Tottenham after being deemed surplus to requirements for Tuesday’s friendly against Spain at Wembley. Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate summoned Kane to his squad for Friday’s win over Scotland, despite him only returning from a seven-week injury lay-off the previous weekend. The Spurs star [...]