New Holland Park restaurant Six Portland Road serves black-pudding to die for May 10, 2016 Remember Neil Webb? He was a roving midfielder who played for Manchester United and England, but in my mind he’ll always be synonymous with the generation of footballers who retired just before the unfathomable riches of the Premier League rolled in. Unlike today’s players, these guys had to carve out new careers in their mid-30s, [...]
Guus Hiddink backs John Terry to play on but offers him no assurances over Chelsea future May 10, 2016 Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink believes John Terry is good enough to play on beyond this season but says he has cannot influence whether the veteran skipper has reached the end of his 18-year Blues career. Terry, who is out of contract in the summer, could have made his last appearance for the club already, having [...]
West Ham say goodbye to Upton Park…here’s how six other Premier League teams got on in their stadium farewell May 10, 2016 West Ham say farewell to the home of 112 years' worth of memories when they take on Manchester United tonight in their final game at Upton Park. Like a number of Premier League clubs before them — and more to come — the Hammers are trading in a traditional four-sided football ground for a modern, state of [...]
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 [...]