By: Frank Dalleres

Sports Editor Frank Dalleres is Sports Editor of City AM. He has almost two decades' experience covering the business of sport and has reported from Olympic Games and major international football, rugby union, tennis and golf competitions, both at home and abroad. Get in touch with stories and tip-offs and follow him on X at @frankdalleres

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Leyton Orient supporters to step up plans for £100,000 rescue package after crisis club is handed winding-up order over unpaid tax bill

March 1, 2017

Leyton Orient supporters are due to meet tomorrow to discuss plans for a rescue fund after the League Two club were served with a winding-up order by HM Revenue and Customs. The east London outfit could be forced into liquidation unless their controversial owner Francesco Becchetti settles an unpaid tax bill. A High Court hearing [...]
“It would be euphoric” – Everton chiefs make emotional play to lure Wayne Rooney back to Merseyside

February 28, 2017

Everton have launched an unabashed charm offensive to lure Wayne Rooney back to Goodison Park, with manager Ronald Koeman insisting the England striker can play at the top level for three more years. Rooney looks increasingly likely to leave Manchester United in the summer, 13 years after his £26m arrival, having seen his role diminish [...]
Lewis Hamilton fastest as Mercedes leave rivals in shade in Formula One’s first pre-season test

February 27, 2017

Three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton underlined his determination to reclaim the drivers’ title by setting the pace on the first day of Formula One’s pre-season testing. Hamilton’s best time of one minute and 21.765 seconds at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona was 0.113 seconds faster than Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, who was second quickest. It [...]
Tottenham Hotspur 2, Gent 2: Mauricio Pochettino defends Dele Alli after he sees red as Spurs crash out of Europe

February 23, 2017

Tottenham Hotspur 2,Gent 2 (Aggregate 2-3) Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino rallied behind Dele Alli despite the midfielder's sending off contributing to their shock Europa League exit at home to Gent. Spurs chased two goals in vain with 10 men for 50 minutes, after Harry Kane's own goal nullified Christian Eriksen's opener and Alli was expelled for [...]
Andy Carroll’s England recall hopes doused as West Ham boss Slaven Bilic warns that niggling injury is still plaguing the centre-forward

February 23, 2017

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has cast doubt on Andy Carroll’s prospects of earning an England recall by revealing that the forward is still struggling with a hip injury. Carroll’s return to goalscoring form in the New Year has fuelled hopes of a return to the international fold for a player who won his last [...]
Saint-Etienne 0, Manchester United 1: Jose Mourinho defends team selection after injuries leave Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Michael Carrick facing EFL Cup final heartache

February 22, 2017

Saint-Etienne 0, Manchester United 1 (Aggregate 0-4) Unrepentant Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insisted he had no selection regrets after his side lost Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Michael Carrick to injury as they reached the Europa League last 16. Mkhitaryan limped off with a hamstring problem mid-way through the first half, having put United ahead and [...]
Silverstone owners cite F1 takeover in U-turn over sale of British Grand Prix home

February 22, 2017

Silverstone’s owners have abandoned plans to sell the iconic racing track, home of the British Grand Prix for the last three decades. The British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC) said it made the decision following the $8bn (£6.4bn) takeover of Formula One by Liberty Media earlier this year. Jaguar Land Rover had been among the suitors [...]
Mauricio Pochettino warns Tottenham fans they may have to be patient if they want success

February 22, 2017

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has asked Spurs fans impatient for a first trophy since 2008 to grant him more time to deliver silverware. Pochettino has improved the north Londoners since taking charge in 2014 but, despite rivalling Leicester for the Premier League last term, is yet to deliver honours. Spurs must overturn a 1-0 deficit [...]
“Outdated” Formula One has been left behind by other sports and needs to be made more entertaining, says Lewis Hamilton

February 22, 2017

Three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has called on Formula One’s new owners to drag the sport into the 21st century, warning “there is a lot of catching up to do”. Liberty Media completed its $8bn (£6.4bn) takeover last month in a move that ousted long-time boss Bernie Ecclestone, whose regime was criticised for failing to [...]
Jose Mourinho refuses to offer guarantees over Wayne Rooney’s Manchester United future

February 21, 2017

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has fuelled speculation that Wayne Rooney’s 13 years at Old Trafford are drawing to a close by admitting his captain could leave before next season. Rooney, 31, has lost his status as a certain starter for club and country in an injury-hit campaign, leading to suggestions he could be tempted [...]

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