4 h. ago Thomas Frank talks sense but Tottenham’s lack of style has supporters worried

Dane wants time but before Saturday’s match against Liverpool, faithful are frustrated by stodgy performancesThere are plenty of well-known checkpoints in the life cycle of a Tottenham manager and we have reached one with Thomas Frank. It is the pleading for time bit. “If nobody gets this, nobody will be able to turn this around,” he said after last Sunday’s 3-0 Premier League defeat at Nottingham Forest. It is not a “quick fix,” he added. And nobody was about to disagree.Frank is veering towards another – the one where it is as if he wants to scream, to release the inner hurricane that he referenced in Nottingham. Is anybody seeing what he is seeing? In other words, the immense difficulties that he faces. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Luton fan PUNCHES fellow supporter in shocking scenes caught live on Sky

Sky Sports cameras captured an ugly scene in the stands as a Luton Town supporter appeared to punch a fellow fan following the Hatters' League One defeat to Reading on Thursday.

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57 h. ago Celtic chair Peter Lawwell to stand down after ‘intolerable’ abuse from fans

Celtic winless in three under new manager NancyLawwell will leave club at the end of DecemberCeltic’s chair, Peter Lawwell, has announced he is to stand down, citing “intolerable” treatment from a section of the club’s support. Lawwell’s exit will intensify a sense of crisis around the Scottish champions, who slumped to a League Cup final defeat by St Mirren on Sunday. This marked a third loss in succession for the new manager, Wilfried Nancy.Lawwell, previously Celtic’s chief executive, and fellow directors have come under fierce criticism from fans. Errors in the transfer window, which triggered the exit of Brendan Rodgers, have fuelled frustration in the stands. Celtic were knocked out of the Champions League in the qualifying phase by Kairat Almaty. The club have also been in regular conflict with the Green Brigade ultras group. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Tottenham's stance on sacking Thomas Frank as dreadful Premier League start laid bare

Tottenham have won just six of their 16 Premier League matches this season following the miserable 3-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest, which has increased pressure on Thomas Frank

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5 d. ago Lord Sugar calls for Tottenham to hire Jurgen Klopp as former chairman makes shock manager intervention

FORMER Tottenham owner Lord Alan Sugar called on the North London club to hire Jurgen Klopp as manager. Spurs are 11th in the Premier League after Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Current boss Thomas Frank is under pressure after just one win in his last seven league games. Lord Sugar, who owned Tottenham from...

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5 d. ago Guardiola impressed with fighting spirit as City’s title push gathers momentum

Head coach praises ‘real leader’ Dias as defence holds firmWin at Selhurst Park extends Manchester City’s run to fivePep Guardiola has warned that Manchester City are growing in resilience after Erling Haaland and Phil Foden secured the side’s fifth win in succession and maintained pressure on the Premier League leaders Arsenal.City gained revenge for their FA Cup final defeat by Crystal Palace in May with a ruthless 3-0 win at Selhurst Park after they saw off Real Madrid in the Champions League in midweek. It means they have won all five matches since enduring successive defeats against Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen at the end of November and are back to within two points of Arsenal. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago WSL roundup: Shaw hits four as Manchester City rout Villa to stay clear

Jamaica forward third in WSL all-time top scorers listChelsea still six points behind with 3-0 win at BrightonKhadija Shaw’s phenomenal goalscoring record for Manchester City was extended to 103 goals in all competitions, thanks to a stunning four goals in the league leaders’ 5-1 defeat of Aston Villa.It was Shaw’s 120th appearance for City in all competitions and the Jamaica forward struck twice in the first half at the Joie Stadium to give City a commanding lead before Aoba Fujino and Vivianne Miedema scored either side of Lucy Parker’s goal for Villa. Shaw completed her hat-trick in the 84th minute and got a touch on Grace Clinton’s effort for her fourth. She moves into third on the list of all time WSL top scorers.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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5 d. ago WSL: Shaw hits four in Manchester City rout, United roar back to deny Spurs

Man City 6-1 Aston Villa, Man Utd 3-3 Tottenham Chelsea 3-0 Brighton, West Ham 2-2 LiverpoolKhadija Shaw’s phenomenal scoring record for Manchester City was extended to 103 goals in all competitions, with a stunning four goals in the league leaders’ 6-1 defeat of Aston Villa.It was Shaw’s 120th appearance for City in all competitions and the Jamaica forward struck twice in the first half at the Joie Stadium to give City a commanding lead before Aoba Fujino and Vivianne Miedema scored either side of Lucy Parker’s goal for Villa. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago James Milner sends touching Diogo Jota message after Liverpool return

Former Liverpool star James Milner was back at Anfield on Saturday as Brighton slipped to a 2-0 defeat and the Premier League veteran has since paid a touching tribute to Diogo Jota

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7 d. ago Chelsea injury update: Cole Palmer, Liam Delap, Wesley Fofana latest news and return dates

Blues dealt new fitness concern after Champions League defeat

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7 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reveals Cole Palmer latest in new three

Blues boss explains “mixed” news before Everton visit after attacking talisman missed Champions League defeat by Atalanta

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7 d. ago Maresca gives Chelsea injury updates on Palmer, Fofana and Delap before Everton clash

Enzo Maresca has received a boost after the final training session before the Blues face Everton after a poor run of form extended with the Champions League defeat to Atalanta midweek

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7 d. ago Wilfried Nancy sums up Celtic display in one word as new manager makes unwanted history

The Hoops boss watched his side crash to a 3-0 Europa League defeat at home to Roma

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8 d. ago ‘It breaks my heart’ – emotional Celtic hero Joe Hart calls out Hoops ‘soap opera’ as he sends message to board

JOE HART admits he has been left HEARTBROKEN by the current situation at his former club Celtic. The Celtic hero, 38, didn’t hold back while discussing recent events on and off the pitch at Parkhead during TNT Sports’ coverage of the Hoops’ 3–0 Europa League defeat to Roma. Hart questioned decision-making at the highest levels...

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8 d. ago Joe Hart left 'heartbroken' by Celtic as board 'soap opera' called out in rant for the ages

The Scottish champions slumped to a 3-0 Europa League defeat to Roma in Glasgow

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8 d. ago Celtic vs Roma player ratings: Nightmare inducer, tortured teammate, 4s aplenty and one 2 on dire night at Parkhead

How we rated the performances of each Celtic player in the humbling 3-0 Europa League defeat to Roma at Parkhead

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8 d. ago Ferencvaros vs Rangers player ratings: Shambolic display, a man off and two 3s as Europa League exit confirmed

How we rated the performances of each Rangers player in the Europa League 2-1 defeat to Ferencvaros in Budapest

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8 d. ago Rangers sent to new Europa low by Ferencvaros as hope of league phase escape fades – 5 talking points

The Light Blues are all-but out of the Europa League after the 2-1 defeat in Budapest

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9 d. ago Chelsea hit Roma for six but Manchester United slump to Lyon defeat in Women’s Champions League

Six different scorers contributed to Chelsea’s hammering, while Barcelona lead Lyon at the top of the standings on goal difference

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9 d. ago OL Lyonnes show their WCL credentials and outclass Manchester United

Manchester United endured a second consecutive Champions League defeat as they were second best against the French giants OL Lyonnes, whose attacking midfielder Melchie Dumornay capped off a fine display with two sumptuous late goals.Dumornay’s superb efforts produced a margin of victory that was no less than Lyonnes deserved, on a night when United failed to lay a glove on their opponents. Continue reading...

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