By: Joe Hall

I'm a sports and sports business journalist with City A.M. Follow me for coverage of the industry behind sports and the money made by top athletes. I've provided expert commentary on sports business for both TV and radio, including the BBC World Service. My email is always open to tips and story ideas: joe.hall@cityam.com

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James Anderson ruled out for England in Boxing Day Test against South Africa

December 24, 2015

England will be without James Anderson in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Durban after the pace bowler was ruled out through injury. Anderson was unable to reach full fitness in time for the first Test after struggling with a calf injury. England's leading wicket-taker missed England's second warm-up game against South Africa [...]
Chelsea: Guus Hiddink flies to London but still undecided on replacing Jose Mourinho

December 18, 2015

The favourite to replace Jose Mourinho as Chelsea manager has said he needs more information before committing to the club. Guus Hiddink, who successfully managed Chelsea on an interim basis in 2009, has been pictured at Heathrow airport after flying into London for negotiations with Blues owner Roman Abramovich. The Russian billionaire dispensed of Mourinho [...]
Jose Mourinho’s hopes to build a Chelsea dynasty have become outdated and irrelevant in modern football

December 18, 2015

When Mourinho returned to Chelsea in the summer of 2013, the Portuguese cut a more compromising figure than the brash and arrogant figure who arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2004. He described himself as “the Happy One” and insisted he aimed to see out a four-year contract which was subsequently extended this summer to 2019. [...]
The best 50 areas to live in the UK revealed: Hampshire and the South East dominate quality of life index

December 18, 2015

The South East is the best place to live in the UK according to a new quality of life index which is dominated by the home counties and surrounding areas. Over half of the UK's top 50 places to live are in the South East, according to Halifax's annual list, which names Hart, a serene [...]
Rangers £5m loan from Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct on verge of being repaid

December 18, 2015

Rangers are in the final stages of paying back an outstanding £5m loan to Mike Ashley's Sports Direct retail company, director Paul Murray has confirmed. Ashley made a £5m loan to the club in January when his associates Derek Llambias and Barry Leach were on the board. Initially, the new board opted not to repay [...]
Ukip break up? Douglas Carswell calls on Nigel Farage to step down as leader

December 18, 2015

Ukip are facing the threat of civil war after its only MP Douglas Carswell called on leader Nigel Farage to step down. Clacton MP Carswell argued that the party needed a "fresh face" in charge to go to "the next level" after its comprehensive Oldham by-election defeat – but ruled out making a bid for the [...]
Next Chelsea manager candidates: Who could replace Jose Mourinho? Antonio Conte, Juande Ramos, Diego Simeone, Pep Guardiola and other candidates

December 17, 2015

Roman Abramovich is searching for a new Chelsea manager after sacking Jose Mourinho following a disastrous start to the Premier League season. It is the 11th managerial change of the Abramovich era at Stamford Bridge and brings Mourinho's second spell in charge to an end after less than three seasons. Read more: Defeat to Foxes cranks [...]
Chelsea sack manager Jose Mourinho following disastrous start to the season

December 17, 2015

Chelsea have sacked Jose Mourinho following a disastrous start to the Premier League season which has seen the defending champions lose nine of their 16 games so far. The Blues are currently just one point above the relegation zone following a 2-1 loss at league leaders Leicester City on Monday night. Read more: Who are [...]
Tottenham get planning permission for new £400m stadium – pictures of how their new ground may appear

December 17, 2015

Tottenham have been given the green light to build the biggest club stadium in London, after Haringey Council approved plans for the new 61,000 capacity ground. Spurs were waiting on the council's verdict for three applications before pushing ahead with the £400m development which they hope to have ready for the 2018-19 season. Read more: In [...]
Government reveals sport reforms in bid to reverse falling participation figures and save Olympic legacy

December 17, 2015

The government has unveiled a new strategy for sport in the UK, designed to rescue stagnating participation numbers following the Olympics. Governing bodies such as the Football Association (FA), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) will come under pressured to get more primary school children playing their sport. Sports minister [...]

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