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English Football
/ 729 days agoTroy Deeney earns first managerial job at Forest Green Rovers
Former Watford star Troy Deeney has officially been named head coach of Forest Green Rovers. The decision was made after club brass fired their previous manager, David Horseman. The striker previously joined the League Two side back in August as a player/coach. Although he has featured on the pitch for most of the team's matches […]

Bournemouth
/ 735 days agoBournemouth's American owner targets European qualification
Bournemouth owner Bill Foley has proclaimed that he expects his club to be in European qualification within five years. The Cherries have never featured in a competition such as the Champions League or Europa League in their history. They only just played their first-ever Premier League campaign eight years ago. The American businessman previously purchased […]

English Football
/ 737 days agoEverton may face administration as takeover continues to stall
The pending ownership change at Everton is once again under threat, and the potential for administration is real. According to a report by Mail Sport, Premier League officials are taking their time in a review of the potential new owners of the club. Farhad Moshiri previously agreed a deal to sell a majority stake in […]

English Football
/ 742 days agoNewcastle surveys fans about future of St James' Park
Newcastle is asking their loyal fanbase for input regarding St James' Park. The club has seen a drastic surge in ticketing demand in recent months. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) officially completed a majority takeover of the Magpies in the fall of 2021. Since then, the club has risen in the Premier League standings […]

Business of Soccer
/ 747 days agoEverton’s 777 takeover under extra scrutiny
Premier League officials are apparently not gaining confidence about the Everton takeover by 777 Partners. The Miami-based investment firm previously struck a deal with Farhad Moshiri to purchase the Merseyside club back in September. However, the potential agreement has hit a bit of a snag after a series of events. It was reported in October […]

English Football
/ 748 days agoPostecoglou sticking to plan to help make Spurs a 'big club'
Ange Postecoglou has proclaimed that he wants to make Tottenham Hotspur a big club. Spurs are widely considered as part of the "Big Six" Premier League teams. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United all join the north London outfit in this distinction. However, Spurs are behind their counterparts in the trophy department. The […]

English Football
/ 748 days agoEverton officially appeals decision on 10-point penalty
Everton has confirmed it issued an appeal for its record points deduction. The decision is hardly a surprise. The club previously announced its intention to fight the ruling immediately after the Premier League handed the punishment. An independent panel ruled in November that the Toffees breached profit and sustainability rules (PSR) during the 2021/22 season. […]

English Football
/ 755 days agoPremier League asks airline pilots for help in VAR confusion
English top-flight officials have enlisted an interesting source in an attempt to simplify VAR conversations during games. According to a report by The Times, Premier League referees held a meeting with airline pilots from British Airways to better communicate under pressure. The move comes nearly two months after the biggest Premier League VAR blunder of […]

English Football
/ 765 days agoEnglish club to create full-time position using Football Manager
An English soccer team has joined forces with Football Manager and Xbox to create a unique new job opportunity. Bromley FC has organized a new campaign called The Everyday Tactician. The plan is to find a Football Manager guru to be hired alongside Andy Woodman's coaching staff. Football Manager is a popular soccer management simulation […]

English Football
/ 768 days agoPremier League considers semi-automated offside for next year
Potential welcomed changes to Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Premier League may be on the way. A massive chunk of fans, coaches, and players have criticized both the use of VAR and the officials involved in the technology in recent months. VAR has rarely been popular in the English top division since its introduction […]

England
/ 769 days agoSpurs star duo out until January as club hits injury crisis
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has announced some unfortunate news regarding key players in the team. The club's boss confirmed that both James Maddison and Micky van de Ven will likely be out of action until January. Both stars were forced to be substituted in the first half of the team's 4-1 defeat to Chelsea […]

English Football
/ 772 days agoAnthony Taylor handed huge EPL clash days after demotion
Anthony Taylor is making a quick return to the Premier League after demotion just last week. The English referee was previously dropped from the English top flight due to a widely criticized call during a matchup between Newcastle and Wolves. Taylor awarded the Magpies a controversial penalty just before the halftime break. The official decided […]

English Football
/ 775 days agoEnglish Championship is better because there's no VAR
Video Assistant Referee technology (VAR) has once again become a major talking point in a Premier League match. While many see it as the top league in the world, controversy regarding refereeing decisions regularly haunts the division. It did not take long for this to continue during matchday 11 of the schedule. Fulham hosted Manchester […]

English Football
/ 778 days agoInquest reveals cause of Bobby Charlton's death
An official inquest into the death of legendary soccer star Sir Bobby Charlton has unveiled new information. The 86-year-old former player passed away in October after a battle with dementia. However, it seems as if the former Manchester United player experienced a significant fall just days before his death. A review at Chester Coroner's Court […]

English Football
/ 778 days agoFA tells players not to use Palestine phrase on social media
Football Association (FA) officials will inform English clubs that players are to avoid a specific phrase on social media. The expression, "from river to the sea," is a common phrase to support Palestinian nationalism. Not only has the FA banned the use of the phrase, but the organization also declared that they will "seek police […]