When you’re financed by the entire sovereign state of a Middle Eastern powerhouse, a fine of £2 million won’t have you coming out in a cold sweat. But even so, Manchester City’s Qatari owners will be feeling rather cheesed off at the size of the sanction – especially as the ‘crime’ committed could have been …
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Once upon a time, a football club would move heaven and earth to keep their academy graduates and youth team prospects on their books. These players are the DNA of a club, and generally have a deeper connection with the fans given that they’ve come through the ranks – as a consequence, they are often …
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It’s Manchester City against Arsenal… in Shanghai. That might sound like a money-grab of a pre-season friendly, but it could become a reality in the Premier League if FIFA has their way. Football’s governing body wants more domestic games to be played internationally – bringing the top-level of the beautiful game to countries that are …
FIFA Reveals Plans for Premier League Games to Be Played Overseas Read More »
Ipswich Town did more than enough on the final day of the 2023/24 Championship season to secure their place in the Premier League for 2024/25. They began the day in pole position to claim second in the league (three points clear of Leeds United) and thus automatic promotion to the promised land. All they had …
Have Ipswich Town Played in the Premier League Before? Read More »
On Sunday, 22 April, 2024, we witnessed one of the all-time great FA Cup semi finals. Championship side Coventry came from 3-0 down with just 19 minutes left to draw 3-3 with Premier League giants Manchester United. It was a game with drama that Hollywood’s finest would have struggled to script, with the Sky Blues …
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