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English Football

/ 842 days ago

Premier League drops referee after Wolves-Man United mistake

The Premier League dropped a trio of officials ahead of the weekend fixtures due to one key referee mistake. Simon Hooper, VAR Michael Salisbury, and assistant VAR Richard West were all penalized by the league for missing a blatant penalty call late in a match on Monday. The incident in question occurred late in a […]

English Football

/ 846 days ago

Man United consult women players on Mason Greenwood dilemma

Manchester United is delaying their official decision on Mason Greenwood's future with the club. United suspended the once-promising young forward in early 2022 following assault allegations. The victim posted graphic photos, videos, and audio on social media in January of that year. United quickly suspended Greenwood on full pay. He has not featured for the […]

Chelsea

/ 847 days ago

Chelsea, Spurs learn opponents in Carabao Cup draw

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have learned their opponents for the second round of the Carabao Cup. The draw took place on Thursday and featured all 12 Premier League teams not currently qualified for European competition. The Blues and Spurs endured tough campaigns last season and finished outside of the top seven places in the table. […]

English Football

/ 848 days ago

Lee Mason returns to train referees despite EPL drop

Former Premier League referee Lee Mason has reportedly been re-hired by Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) this summer. Mason previously stepped down as a match referee earlier in the year after a serious mistake while on duty. While he may not return to the sidelines, PGMOL has brought back Mason to train referees. Mail […]

Birmingham City

/ 854 days ago

Tom Brady becomes minority owner of Birmingham City

Birmingham City has announced a new investor in the club that most sports fans will be familiar with. National Football League legend Tom Brady has joined on as a minority owner of the Blues. Brady was a serial winner in the American football league, collecting seven Super Bowl rings. The now-retired quarterback announced the move […]

English Football

/ 860 days ago

Leeds captain told team: "If you don't want to be here, then F off”

Leeds United captain Liam Cooper had some choice words for his teammates following relegation from the Premier League. The Whites were eventually dropped from the top division following a disappointing 2022/23 campaign. Cooper and company lost to Tottenham, 4-1, on the final day of the season to seal their destiny. "After the Tottenham game last […]

English Football

/ 860 days ago

EFL, Premier League refs to crack down on time-wasting

New rules regarding time-wasting tactics are set to be implemented in England ahead of the 2023/24 season. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has announced that they will tweak how they gauge added time for the upcoming campaign. This new focus will affect English Football League (EFL) and Premier League matches. The Guardian reports […]

English Football

/ 872 days ago

US golfer reveals major update on Leeds' takeover

The acquisition of Leeds United by 49ers Enterprises will bring both excitement and relief to fans. Both Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, professional golfers from the United States, are part of the group that has purchased the English club. It has been agreed that 49ers Enterprises, an investment firm, would acquire the majority of Andrea […]

Chelsea

/ 880 days ago

Chelsea to unveil striking new home shirt with unexpected twist

On Monday, Chelsea will release their new home shirt. However, it is a shirt that will have a sponsor on the front. One of the 'Big Six' not having a big jersey sponsor on opening day will be hugely unusual. Following the rejection of an offer from gambling giant Stake, the West London club will […]

English Football

/ 882 days ago

Forest Green Rovers hire first female head coach in EFL history

Hannah Dingley has been named caretaker manager of League Two team Forest Green Rovers. Although the official season does not start until early August, Dingley's position with Forest Green Rovers makes her the first female head coach in English Football League (EFL) history. The coach took over at the club following the departure of Duncan […]

English Football

/ 890 days ago

Grimsby and Huddersfield follow Wrexham docuseries success

English duo Grimsby Town and Huddersfield Town are attempting to take a page out of Wrexham's playbook and producing docuseries that follow their climb up the ladder as underdogs. Welcome to Wrexham has been a major hit for the Welsh side. It helped boost global interest in the club. Now, Grimsby and Huddersfield are seeking […]

Crystal Palace

/ 891 days ago

Zaha, Stormzy purchase non-league side AFC Croydon

Premier League star Wilfried Zaha, along with British rapper Stormzy, is among the consortium that purchased lower-level team AFC Croydon. The club is currently in the ninth tier of English soccer. The duo teamed up with former Crystal Palace employee Danny Young to purchase the Rams. Although born in the Ivory Coast, Zaha moved with […]

English Football

/ 898 days ago

Sheffield Wednesday sacks Darren Moore after promotion

Sheffield Wednesday has announced that manager Darren Moore has departed the club by mutual consent. The news has come as a shock to many as the team was just promoted to the EFL Championship. Moore led the Owls to England's second-tiered division by winning the League One playoffs in May. “Both parties believe that now […]

Commentators

/ 901 days ago

Martin Tyler leaves Sky Sports after 33-year run

Legendary commentator Martin Tyler has announced that he is leaving Sky Sports ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League season. The 77-year-old soccer personality departs after 33 years with the British network. Tyler's exit may not come as a surprise to many, as Sky Sports has parted ways with multiple key figures in recent months. "It's […]

Business of Soccer

/ 908 days ago

PSG chairman tries to help Qatar billionaire buy Man United

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is reportedly playing a part in Sheikh Jassim's bid for Manchester United. Sheikh Jassim is currently locked in negotiations with the Glazer family over acquiring a majority stake in the Premier League club. Al-Khelaifi and Sheikh Jassim are both from the Middle Eastern nation of Qatar. According to The Athletic, the […]