Formula 1 to replace discarded grid girls with new “grid kids” scheme February 5, 2018 “Grid kids” will replace Formula 1’s grid girls at this season’s Grands Prix, following F1 bosses’ decision to scrap the long-standing tradition of using female models before races. Children who compete in junior categories of motor racing in each Grand Prix-hosting nation will be given the opportunity to stand alongside the 20 drivers on the [...]
Liverpool 2, Tottenham Hotspur 2: Harry Kane rescues draw with 95th-minute penalty moments after missing earlier spot-kick February 4, 2018 Liverpool 2, Tottenham Hotspur 2 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino branded Liverpool lucky to escape with a draw despite his own team needing an injury-time penalty to salvage a point from a frenzied finish at Anfield. Striker Harry Kane put an earlier spot-kick miss behind him to net an equalising penalty in the 95th minute, becoming [...]
Outraged by Alexis Sanchez’s stratospheric pay? Try rethinking your attitude to capitalism February 1, 2018 Alexis Sanchez has moved to Manchester United on a reported salary of £350,000 per week, rising to £450,000 when his image rights are included, and £600,000 with potential bonuses. While the January transfer window has now closed, football pay has yet again opened a debate which goes to the very heart of capitalism itself. You [...]
Tottenham Hotspur 2, Manchester United 0: Exasperated Jose Mourinho labels Spurs opener “ridiculous” as Christian Eriksen scores within 11 seconds January 31, 2018 Livid Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho lambasted his players for conceding the joint-third fastest goal in Premier League history during their steamrollering by Tottenham. Not since the sixties had Spurs won three consecutive home league matches against United but a strike after only 11 seconds from Christian Eriksen and own goal from United centre-half Phil [...]
Antonio Conte insists “I’m doing a great job” after Bournemouth batter Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge January 31, 2018 Chelsea 0, Bournemouth 3 Chelsea manager Antonio Conte issued a staunch defence of his performance after his side suffered a shock defeat at home to Bournemouth. The Blues boss insisted he was getting the best out of his players despite them conceding three second-half goals in 17 minutes to Callum Wilson, Junior Stanislas and Nathan [...]
Manchester United remain most popular club online in China as Anthony Martial tops Premier League players January 31, 2018 Manchester United may trail title rivals Manchester City in the Premier League, but at least in China they continue to reign supreme. Named the richest football club in the world last week, United have retained the mantle of being the best-performing European football club online in the burgeoning market in the seventh annual Red Card [...]
Former Manchester United players in the “Class of ’92” get green light for new sports business university January 30, 2018 The “Class of 92” group of former Manchester United players have been given the green light to build a new university in the Greater Manchester area. Trafford Council’s executive committee has approved proposals for The University Academy ’92 (UA92) in Stretford which will offer sport, media and business courses for up to 6,500 students. The [...]
Potential all-London FA Cup fifth round clash as Millwall handed Tottenham incentive January 29, 2018 An all-London clash could be on the cards in the FA Cup fifth round after the winners of Millwall’s replay with Rochdale were drawn at home to either Newport County or Tottenham Hotspur. Midfielder Ben Thompson netted a 90th-minute leveller in Saturday’s fourth round tussle at The Den to prevent a cup upset and ensure [...]
Manchester City and Arsenal deals for Aymeric Laporte and Pierre-Emerick Aubmeyang set to take Premier League’s January spending to a record £300m January 29, 2018 Premier League clubs are on course to set a new record for January spending, with two days of the winter window still remaining. Arsenal’s expected £53m signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City’s imminent £57m deal for Athletic Bilbao’s Aymeric Laporte are set to take the combined gross spend for England’s top [...]
Jose Mourinho predicts trophy-laden period for Manchester United after agreeing contract extension January 25, 2018 Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho insists he has laid the foundations for a trophy-laden period in the club’s history after committing to an Old Trafford future by signing a contract extension. Former Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid manager Mourinho’s new deal will run until 2020, an extension of 12 months to his existing United contract, [...]