It’s a squeaky bum bank holiday as titles, Champions League places, promotions and relegations can all be decided April 28, 2016 The run-in; the business end; squeaky-bum time, as Sir Alex Ferguson dubbed it. Whatever you call it, this is it: the time of the season when clubs’ fates are decided and dreams take shape – or wither and die. Titles, promotions, Champions League places, play-off spots and relegation across English football’s top four divisions could [...]
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli set to miss rest of season after accepting violent conduct charge April 27, 2016 Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli is set to miss the remainder of the domestic season after accepting a Football Association charge of violent conduct. The charge, which usually carries a three-game suspension, relates to an incident during Monday night’s 1-1 draw with West Brom at White Hart Lane where the 20-year-old appeared to punch Claudio Yacob in [...]
Leicester City: Rise of Ranieri’s men has helped Premier League negotiate sponsorships such as new Tag Heuer deal April 27, 2016 Leicester City's against-the-odds title tilt has strengthened the pull of the Premier League brand for potential sponsors, according to the competition's managing director Richard Masters. From next season, the Premier League is swapping a title sponsor – currently Barclays – for up to seven different commercial partnerships. Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer was announced as one of those today, [...]
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli in danger of missing rest of season after being slapped with FA violent conduct charge April 26, 2016 Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli faces the prospect of missing the remainder of the domestic season after being hit with a violent conduct charge by the Football Association. The charges relates to an incident during the first half of Tottenham’s draw West Brom at White Hart Lane on Monday night when Alli appeared to punch Baggies’ midfielder [...]
Leicester City may be worthy champions, but everything points to them struggling to make the top six next season April 26, 2016 Leicester have shown no sign of stumbling on their way to a fairytale first top-flight title triumph, which they could clinch with two games to spare at Manchester United on Sunday. The achievement, assuming they complete it, is extraordinary. Yet sustaining success is the biggest challenge of all, and everything leads me to think next [...]
Tottenham star named Premier League’s best in his position – and it’s not Harry Kane or Dele Alli April 26, 2016 Although Tottenham's season now looks unlikely to finish with the Premier League trophy after drawing with West Brom last night, they have not been short of plaudits. Breakout star Dele Alli was named PFA Young Player of the Year this weekend while Harry Kane, Danny Rose and Toby Alderweireld were all named in the PFA's [...]
Leicester striker Vardy could miss Premier League title party after being handed additional one-game ban April 26, 2016 Leicester's leading scorer Jamie Vardy could miss the moment his side make history and clinch a maiden top-flight title after being handed an additional one-match ban by the Football Association last night. Vardy will miss the Foxes’ crunch Premier League clash with Manchester United on Sunday after an independent regulatory commission refused to take a lenient [...]
Tottenham Hotspur 1, West Bromwich Albion 1: Dele Alli accused of punching Claudio Yacob as Spurs’ title hopes recede further April 25, 2016 Tottenham Hotspur 1, West Bromwhich Albion 1 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino insists they can still win the Premier League despite dropping more points – although they may have to do it without Dele Alli after the firebrand England midfielder clashed with West Brom's Claudio Yacob. Baggies defender Craig Dawson scored at both ends as Spurs missed the chance [...]
Leicester forward Riyad Mahrez wins PFA Player of the Year while Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli voted best young player April 24, 2016 Leicester forward Riyad Mahrez has been crowned the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year after playing a pivotal role in the Foxes’ dazzling campaign which sees them on the cusp of a maiden top-flight title. Mahrez, fresh from scoring in Leicester’s 4-0 thrashing of Swansea, fought off competition from team-mates Jamie Vardy and N’Golo Kante, [...]
Leicester City 4, Swansea City 0: Tottenham faced with eight-point gap again after four-goal Foxes clear latest hurdle in emphatic fashion April 24, 2016 Leicester City 4, Swansea City 0 Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has urged his players to realise their dreams and win a first ever Premier League title after they overcame another hurdle in emphatic fashion. The Foxes made a mockery of fears they might struggle without suspended top scorer Jamie Vardy by smashing four past a [...]