Southampton ‘Spygate’ expulsion ‘severe’, admits commission member Sport Business One of the members of the independent panel that kicked Southampton out of the Championship play-off final for spying says the punishment was “severe” but “necessary”. The unprecedented decision was upheld by the panel on Wednesday following a fast-tracked disciplinary process triggered when Middlesbrough spotted a Southampton staff member filming their training session ahead of [...]
Wolves lose patience with O’Neil after fourth defeat in a row Sport Wolves have sacked manager Gary O’Neil after a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat left them second from bottom of the table. Saturday’s stoppage-time 2-1 loss at home to fellow strugglers Ipswich Town was their 12th reverse of the season in all competitions. Chairman Jeff Shi said: “We’re very grateful to Gary for all of his [...]
‘Thinking too much’ and ‘afraid’: Amorim’s verdict on first United game Sport Also on Sunday Liverpool extended their lead at the top to eight points with victory at Southampton.
Postecoglou: I take responsibility for Tottenham Hotspur loss November 10, 2024 Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has said it is his “responsibility” to fix Spurs after the London outfit lost 2-1 at home to Ipswich to hand the Tractor Boys a first Premier League win of the season. Republic of Ireland international Sammie Szmodics put the visitors ahead before Liam Delap doubled Ipswich’s lead. Rodrigo Bentancur cut [...]
Ten Hag makes Man Utd admission after scathing criticsim from Neville September 29, 2024 Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United must improve after a 3-0 home defeat by Tottenham branded “one of the worst performances I have seen” by former captain Gary Neville. Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke all scored as Spurs took full advantage of United having Bruno Fernandes sent off before half time. It was [...]
Championship final-day permutations: Ipswich, Leeds, play-offs, relegation and a £290m prize May 3, 2024 How it stands and who needs what on a nervy final day when hundreds of millions of pounds will be on the line.
Championship mania: Leicester, Ipswich, Leeds and Southampton locked in epic promotion race April 22, 2024 With three games remaining, four teams are still scrapping over the two automatic promotion places.