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  • Alex Batty spends first night back in UK since he was 11

    Alex Batty spends first night back in UK since he was 11

    Batty disappeared while on holiday in Spain Alex Batty has spent his first night in the UK since disappearing while on holiday in Spain aged 11. On Thursday, French authorities said that a teenager answering to the name of Alex Batty, from Oldham, had handed himself at a police station near Toulouse.  The boy had gone […]

    2 years ago

  • Darts player attempts no-look 180 and fails spectacularly

    Darts player attempts no-look 180 and fails spectacularly

    He’s vowed to give it another go Night two of the PDC Darts World Championships brought a spectacular moment as Scott Williams attempted a no-look 180 score. Williams, who is ranked 40th in the world, was taking on Japanese star Haruki Muramatsu in round one of the competition on Saturday night. Nicknamed ‘Shaggy’, Williams has […]

    2 years ago

  • Mum apologises for smashing up neighbour’s car in row over cat poo

    Mum apologises for smashing up neighbour’s car in row over cat poo

    She’s been ordered to complete 40 hours of community service A mum-of-two has been forced to apologise after she used a baseball bat to smash a neighbour’s car following a row over cat droppings. Dianna Rudden, 50, from County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland was con­victed of crim­inal dam­age, com­mon assault and dis­orderly beha­viour at Enniskil­len Magis­trates […]

    2 years ago

  • Ian Wright to leave Match of the Day

    Ian Wright to leave Match of the Day

    Wright said it ‘had been coming for a while’ Ian Wright has confirmed that he will step down from his role as a pundit on Match of the Day at the end of the season. Wright, 60, first appeared on the programme in 1997 while still playing and following his retirement in 2000, made the […]

    2 years ago

  • Heston Blumenthal charging £1,837 a head for Xmas dinner – but there’s no turkey

    Heston Blumenthal charging £1,837 a head for Xmas dinner – but there’s no turkey

    Heston Blumenthal has been slammed after offering a £425 Christmas dinner which features no turkey or drinks at his restaurant The Fat Duck. The British chef is renowned for being on the wackier side of cookery, with some of his famed dishes including snail porridge and bacon and egg ice cream. Blumenthal’s Berkshire restaurant is […]

    2 years ago

  • Olly Alexander to represent UK at Eurovision 2024

    Olly Alexander to represent UK at Eurovision 2024

    The Years and Years star will take to the stage for the UK Olly Alexander has been confirmed as the representative for the UK at next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden. The Years and Years pop star was officially named as the chosen artist on Saturday night and he will be hoping to drastically […]

    2 years ago

  • Joel Glazer to have final say on Erik ten Hag’s future

    Joel Glazer to have final say on Erik ten Hag’s future

    Ten Hag is looking to avoid a third successive defeat Joel Glazer will have the final say on whether Erik ten Hag remains as Manchester United manager. United face fierce rivals Liverpool on Sunday and Ten Hag’s future is up in the air as the Red Devils try to avoid a third successive defeat. The […]

    2 years ago

  • Players are ‘hating every minute’ of big-money Saudi move

    Players are ‘hating every minute’ of big-money Saudi move

    Some are wanting to leave already Several players in Saudi Arabia are already thought to be regretting their moves, just months after making the move to the Middle East. The Saudi Pro League sent seismic shockwaves through the footballing world in the summer transfer window as they attracted some of football’s biggest names to their […]

    2 years ago

  • FIFA name the three finalists for the Puskás award

    FIFA name the three finalists for the Puskás award

    Some absolute worlds here FIFA have confirmed the names of the three finalists in contention to win the coveted Puskás award. Created in 2009, the Puskás award celebrates the best goals scored around the world over the course of a calendar year. This year, goals from December 19 2022 to August 20 of this year […]

    2 years ago

  • Chelsea looking to sell three first team players

    Chelsea looking to sell three first team players

    One of them only joined in January Chelsea are reportedly planning to sell three first-team players in the upcoming winter transfer window. It’s been another disastrous season for the Blues despite spending big again. Mauricio Pochettino’s side are 12th in the table and look no closer to turning their fortunes around and with the transfer […]

    2 years ago

  • Howard Webb says it would be ‘foolish’ to get rid of VAR

    Howard Webb says it would be ‘foolish’ to get rid of VAR

    ‘Why would you want to take that away?’ PGMOL chief Howard Webb has insisted that VAR is here to stay and getting rid of it wouldn’t be the solution to the ongoing problems. VAR has been at the centre of many discussions again this season, with many calling for the technology to be binned following […]

    2 years ago

  • Rennes denied last minute equaliser vs Villarreal by VAR due to little-known rule

    Rennes denied last minute equaliser vs Villarreal by VAR due to little-known rule

    There’s been widespread confusion about the goal Rennes were denied a late equaliser against Villarreal on Thursday night following a bizarre VAR decision. With minutes to go, Villarreal were leading 3-2 only for Rennes’ Lorenz Assignon to find the back of the net. After thinking he had rescued a point for the French outfit, the […]

    2 years ago

  • People notice specific detail in Dean Smith’s Charlotte FC contract

    People notice specific detail in Dean Smith’s Charlotte FC contract

    Wouldn’t catch Mourinho doing this Dean Smith has returned to management after being appointed as the head coach of MLS side Charlotte FC. Smith has been out of work since leaving Leicester City after failing to avoid relegation from the Premier League last season and beat names such as Frank Lampard to the job. Before […]

    2 years ago

  • BBC should part ways with ‘insolent’ Gary Lineker, says former director of TV

    BBC should part ways with ‘insolent’ Gary Lineker, says former director of TV

    Lineker is ‘running rings around the BBC’ A former executive of the BBC has said that the broadcaster should part ways with the “insolent” Gary Lineker. Danny Cohen has claimed that Lineker is “running rings around the BBC” with his activity on social media and “it is both offensive and embarrassing to see.” Cohen added that […]

    2 years ago

  • Angry pensioner uses mobility scooter to mow down man who bought the last pasty

    Angry pensioner uses mobility scooter to mow down man who bought the last pasty

    Pasties are serious business A pensioner has divided the internet after using his mobility scooter to knock down a man after he had bought the last pasty in a bakery. The incident, which took place in Bideford, Devon, was captured on video noticed the angry pasty fan “taking it out” and decided to film the scene. […]

    2 years ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo investing £30m in new football game to rival EA FC

    Cristiano Ronaldo investing £30m in new football game to rival EA FC

    Bring it on Cristiano Ronaldo will play a “significant role” in helping to enhance a new free-to-play football game that will rival EA FC. Last year, it was confirmed that UFL revealed they would be launching the game in which the online servers would only enable players to go up against opponents of a similar […]

    2 years ago

  • Royal Mail issue warning to Brits yet to buy Christmas presents

    Royal Mail issue warning to Brits yet to buy Christmas presents

    Warning! Royal Mail have issued a warning to those of you who haven’t got your Christmas shopping sorted. The big day is less than two weeks away now and although some of you may be prepared and have everything sorted, I know for a fact there will be some of you who haven’t even started […]

    2 years ago

  • Barcelona’s players have been ‘banned from showering’

    Barcelona’s players have been ‘banned from showering’

    That stinks Barcelona have banned their players from showering at the club’s stadium and training facilities for the foreseeable future. While the Nou Camp gets a revamp, La Blaugrana are planning their home games at the 54,367-capacity Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. The ground, based in Catalonia, has enabled Barça to stay local but that in […]

    2 years ago

  • Quiz: Name every current club’s top scorer in Premier League history

    Quiz: Name every current club’s top scorer in Premier League history

    20 to get Goals, goals, goals. That’s the topic of this quiz. That feeling when the ball hits the back of the net is one that’s hard to describe, but when it happens, it’s one of the best. Over the years we’ve grown up to witness some truly special goal scorers. From the worldie strikes […]

    2 years ago

  • Man United make history after crashing out of Champions League group stage

    Man United make history after crashing out of Champions League group stage

    Another embarrassing night Manchester United’s disastrous season continued on Tuesday night as they crashed out of the Champions League group stages. United needed to beat Bayern Munich and hope that Copenhagen vs Galatasaray ended in a draw in order for them to qualify for the knockout stages. That didn’t happen however as Kingsley Coman’s second […]

    2 years ago

  • Man United recall Raphael Varane to starting XI

    Man United recall Raphael Varane to starting XI

    A huge call Erik ten Hag has made the huge call to name Raphael Varane in his starting XI to face Bayern Munich. Varane has fallen out of favour under the Manchester United boss in recent weeks, with the likes of Jonny Evans, Victor Lindelof and even Luke Shaw all preferred alongside Harry Maguire. But […]

    2 years ago

  • Harry Kane eyes up major career change after football

    Harry Kane eyes up major career change after football

    Kane would no doubt be a huge success Harry Kane is already casting one eye on what life will look like for him when he retires from football. At the age of 30, Kane is approaching the latter stages of his career, but doesn’t look like he is showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. […]

    2 years ago

  • Jurgen Klopp aims brutal dig at Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia

    Jurgen Klopp aims brutal dig at Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia

    Both players turned down moves to Liverpool in the summer Jurgen Klopp has brutally aimed his latest comments at Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia in his most recent press conference. Both Caicedo and Lavia turned down moves to Liverpool in the summer – opting to join Chelsea instead. Caicedo has been a regular starter for […]

    2 years ago

  • Man United hit with double illness blow on eve of Bayern Munich game

    Man United hit with double illness blow on eve of Bayern Munich game

    United need to beat Bayern Munich on Tuesday Manchester United have been dealt a huge blow on the eve of their must-win Champions League game against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night. United have to win if they want to have any hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages and go into the game off the […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Fish and a rice cake’ guy recreates meme 17 years on

    ‘Fish and a rice cake’ guy recreates meme 17 years on

    ‘I’ll have me fish’ We’ve all seen the video at least once and we’ve all quoted it many times. The ‘fish and a rice cake’ video is essential viewing when it comes to iconic British memes and 17 years on, the man behind it all has recreated it again. Donning a shirt almost identical to […]

    2 years ago

  • Fans call for Pep Guardiola to be banned after half time rant

    Fans call for Pep Guardiola to be banned after half time rant

    Guardiola was on the pitch at half time at Kenilworth Road Fans have called for Pep Guardiola to be banned following his half time antics at half time of Manchester City’s win against Luton Town on Sunday. City came from a goal behind to secure a first win in five games. Elijah Adebayo had given […]

    2 years ago

  • Anel Ahmedhodzic explains why he didn’t wear rainbow armband

    Anel Ahmedhodzic explains why he didn’t wear rainbow armband

    Ahmedhodzic was the only one of the 20 captains not to do so  Anel Ahmedhodzic has explained why he didn’t wear the rainbow armband during Sheffield United’s defeat to Liverpool. The defender was given the armband in Sheffield United’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in midweek – the first game of Chris Wilder’s second spell in […]

    2 years ago

  • Why Schalke vs Hansa’s first half ran beyond the 78th minute

    Why Schalke vs Hansa’s first half ran beyond the 78th minute

    A long afternoon to say the least Schalke’s game against Hansa Rostock had a lengthy amount of stoppage time at the week, with the first half extended by more than 78 minutes. The away side secured a vital 2-0 win against Hansa to move eight points clear of the relegation places. Hansa were also reduced […]

    2 years ago

  • Chelsea are the worst team of 2023

    Chelsea are the worst team of 2023

    Chelsea fans just want this year to end It’s been a pretty bad 2023 for Chelsea and the stats have backed that up. Their 2-0 defeat to Everton on Sunday was another nail in the coffin to leave the Blues languishing in mid table having spent over £600m across the two windows and over £1bn […]

    2 years ago

  • Anthony Martial set to leave Man United for free

    Anthony Martial set to leave Man United for free

    Martial signed a five-year deal in 2019 with an option to extend for 12 months Anthony Martial finally looks set to leave Manchester United, with the Red Devils reportedly having no intention on extending his contract. Martial signed a five-year deal in 2019 with an option to extend for a further 12 months but unless […]

    2 years ago

  • Romelu Lukaku sent off for tackle so bad it broke opponent’s sock

    Romelu Lukaku sent off for tackle so bad it broke opponent’s sock

    Jose Mourinho was not happy Romelu Lukaku was shown a straight red card for Roma in their 1-1 draw against Fiorentina which left Jose Mourinho so angry that he refused to speak to the media after the game. Lukaku went from hero to zero after opening the scoring five minutes in with a diving header […]

    2 years ago

  • Anel Ahmedhodzic became first player in seven years to not wear rainbow armband

    Anel Ahmedhodzic became first player in seven years to not wear rainbow armband

    Ahmedhodzic was the only one of the 20 captains not to do so Anel Ahmedhodzic became the first player in seven years not to wear the rainbow armband. The defender was given the armband in Sheffield United’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in midweek – the first game of Chris Wilder’s second spell in charge of […]

    2 years ago

  • Nottingham Forest banish club captain from first team training

    Nottingham Forest banish club captain from first team training

    All is not well Nottingham Forest’s problematic season has taken a new turn after reports confirmed that club captain Joe Worrall has been training away from the first team for three weeks. Steve Cooper is under an increasing amount of pressure following Forest’s 5-0 thrashing to Fulham on Wednesday night. Owner Evangelos Marinakis is running out of […]

    2 years ago

  • Laura Woods hits back after Joey Barton says women shouldn’t speak on men’s football

    Laura Woods hits back after Joey Barton says women shouldn’t speak on men’s football

    ‘Usually avoid these conversations’ Laura Woods has hit back at Joey Barton after he doubled down on comments in which he stated that women shouldn’t commentate on men’s football. Barton has posted a series of thoughts on X in which he has repeatedly called for women to stop commentating and analysing men’s football. In his […]

    2 years ago

  • Linda Nolan says she’s going to enjoy Christmas as doctors confirm tumours have shrunk

    Linda Nolan says she’s going to enjoy Christmas as doctors confirm tumours have shrunk

    Extremely brave Linda Nolan has confirmed that doctors have told her that brain tumours have shrunk. Nolan, 64, has been receiving treatment and in March revealed that the cancer had spread to her brain, impacting her balance and leaving her in need of a wheelchair. Speaking to ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Nolan expressed her relief […]

    2 years ago

  • Sir Alex Ferguson’s comments after Aston Villa’s opening day defeat resurface

    Sir Alex Ferguson’s comments after Aston Villa’s opening day defeat resurface

    Never doubt Sir Alex It turns out that Sir Alex Ferguson was right all along about Aston Villa. Unai Emery’s side produced a statement win against Manchester City on Wednesday night to move up to third in the Premier League. Leon Bailey’s second half effort extended Villa’s winning run at home to 14 games – […]

    2 years ago

  • Joey Barton doubles down on criticism of women commentating on men’s football

    Joey Barton doubles down on criticism of women commentating on men’s football

    ‘Like me talking about Knitting or Netball’ Joey Barton has doubled down on his comments in which he suggested that women shouldn’t be allowed to commentate on men’s football. Barton ruffled more than a few feathers with his latest post to X , this time saying that he doesn’t believe women should be able to […]

    2 years ago

  • Jurgen Klopp slams ‘ignorant’ reporter after Liverpool win

    Jurgen Klopp slams ‘ignorant’ reporter after Liverpool win

    Klopp clashed with the reporter after Liverpool’s 2-0 win Jurgen Klopp has come under fire after he labelled an Amazon Prime reporter “ignorant” for a tongue-in-cheek comment following Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Sheffield United. Liverpool were relatively comfortable throughout and scored a goal in either half. Virgil van Dijk volleyed home from Trent Alexander-Arnold and […]

    2 years ago

  • Marcus Rashford dropped by Ten Hag for Man United vs Chelsea

    Marcus Rashford dropped by Ten Hag for Man United vs Chelsea

    A big call Erik ten Hag has made the big decision to drop Marcus Rashford for Manchester United’s game against Chelsea tonight. Rashford has struggled for form this season, scoring just twice in 13 Premier League games and as a result, appears to have been dropped to the bench. United are looking to return to […]

    2 years ago

  • First trailer for Band of Brothers sequel has just been released

    First trailer for Band of Brothers sequel has just been released

    The nine-part series serves as a companion piece to Band of Brothers and The Pacific The first trailer for the Band of Brothers sequel, titled Masters of the Air, has finally dropped – leaving fans in a state of frenzy. Whereas the land-set Band of Brothers and the sea-set The Pacific both aired on HBO, […]

    2 years ago

  • Arsenal fans set up GoFundMe to pay West Ham £25m more for Declan Rice

    Arsenal fans set up GoFundMe to pay West Ham £25m more for Declan Rice

    That’s how good he’s been A group of Arsenal fans have set up a GoFundMe page in order to raise £25m so that they can pay West Ham more for Declan Rice. Rice joined the Gunners in the summer from West Ham in a £105m deal and has instantly become a fan favourite. On Tuesday, […]

    2 years ago

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