David Gold: Taxpayer will profit from “ridiculous” Olympic Stadium thanks to West Ham May 10, 2016 David Gold has argued that the taxpayer will make a profit on West Ham's move into the £700m Olympic Stadium. The West Ham co-owner rebuked claims that their annual £2.5m rent agreement represented a poor deal for the taxpayer by arguing that the Premier League side have saved the stadium from a future of neglect. [...]
Watford hope to strike it rich after unique deal with City FX trading company May 10, 2016 Watford have struck a unique deal with a City-based foreign exchange trading company that will not only boost the club’s commercial income but, they hope, may also save “very significant” sums in the transfer market. The Hornets are the first Premier League team to enter into such an agreement, which they believe will give them [...]
This is what Leicester City’s win can teach businesses about incentivisation and the power of bonus schemes May 9, 2016 Leicester City’s Premier League win has been the sporting story of the year, if not the decade. In twelve months, the team has gone from narrowly missing relegation to flying high as champions, and players like Jamie Vardy have been elevated from near obscurity to household names. The club has given hope to sports teams [...]
Ex-Spurs and West Ham forward Jermain Defoe backed for spot in England’s Euro 2016 squad May 9, 2016 Former Tottenham and West Ham marksman Jermain Defoe can fill the void left by Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck should his Euro 2016 aspirations be shattered by a knee injury, according to Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce. Defoe, 33, has netted 15 of Sunderland’s 43 Premier League goals this term, including Saturday’s winner over Chelsea which, coupled [...]
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic urges Hammers to ride emotional wave of final Boleyn Ground match against Manchester United May 9, 2016 West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has urged his players to ride the wave of emotion during Tuesday’s pivotal Premier League clash against Manchester United – the club’s farewell to the Boleyn Ground. The showdown with Louis van Gaal’s Champions League-chasing side will mark the Hammers’ final match at Upton Park, which has been their home [...]
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri urges club’s star names to stay for another year and then go May 8, 2016 Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri has urged members of his side’s fairytale Premier League title win to shun the attentions of potential suitors and instead focus on the club’s Champions League adventure. The Foxes received the Premier League trophy following a 3-0 demolition of Everton on Saturday during a day of celebration at the King Power [...]
Tottenham Hotspur 1, Southampton 2: I don’t care about Arsenal, insists Mauricio Pochettino as race for second goes down to wire May 8, 2016 Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino played down the need for Spurs to compare themselves with north London rivals Arsenal after defeat to former club Southampton ensured the fight for second place will go down to the wire. Victory over the Saints would have all but guaranteed Spurs runners up spot but a Steven Davis double completed [...]
Manchester City 2, Arsenal 2: Danny Welbeck faces Euro 2016 heartache after suffering another knee injury May 8, 2016 Manchester City 2, Arsenal 2 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fuelled fears that Danny Welbeck could miss Euro 2016 after the England striker suffered another knee injury in Sunday’s drawn top-four showdown at Manchester City. Welbeck hobbled off with what Wenger provisionally diagnosed as a meniscus problem as the Gunners twice came from behind to stay [...]
In pictures: Chaos at the Valley as Charlton fans protest against club owner Roland Duchatelet and Burnley players celebrate May 7, 2016 The Valley became a simultaneous site of protest and celebration on the last Championship game of the season as Charlton fans continued to urge owner Roland Duchatelet to sell the club while Burnley fans cheered a 3-0 win which clinched them the league title. After keeping faith in manager Sean Dyche, Burnley have returned to [...]
The most lucrative game in world football: Middlesbrough and Brighton set to battle for potential promotion prize of £290m May 7, 2016 The world's most valuable football match takes place this weekend – not in the moneyed surrounds of the Santiago Bernabeu, the Etihad Stadium or the Parc des Princes, but in a rather more mundane setting. Middlesbrough host Brighton at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday lunchtime in a straight fight for promotion to the Premier League [...]