44 m. ago Grealish, Wilshere and Van Gaal’s ‘kiss’: Newcastle’s parade has a lot to live up to

Eddie Howe’s men will celebrate their Carabao Cup win on Saturday but there can be pitfalls along the wayWhen the celebration of Newcastle’s first trophy in decades became a point of heated civic discussion, it served as a reminder that party planning can be problematic.“Extensive work and long-term planning behind the scenes have continued with Newcastle City council, Northumbria police, Freemen of Newcastle, the North East Combined Authority, NE1, Nexus and the emergency services,” groaned a club statement this week, ending fevered speculation that Saturday’s ticketed, controlled event on the Town Moor would be the only place to see Eddie Howe, Dan Burn et al show off the Carabao Cup and/or thank Yasir al-Rumayyan for the Saudi Arabian riches that funded success. Continue reading...

Politics

55 m. ago Value Scope: Each way horseracing tips from Steve Jones for Saturday on ITV

The Flat is back as racing returns on the level on the grass with the first big race of the year, the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster, and Value Scope has found an each way proposition

Politics

66 m. ago Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah double down on Liverpool stance amid Trent Alexander

Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are out of contract at the end of the season but neither player has announced a pre-contract agreement with any other club

Society

70 m. ago Loch Lomond Rugby Club pens open letter to council over 'frustration' at £40k of 'withheld funds'

The club says it has been trying to access a £40,000 financial contribution held by West Dunbartonshire Council dating back to 2016 - but chiefs say more documentation is needed before it can be released.

Economics

89 m. ago ‘Not even a watch’: No prizes if City win Club World Cup, warns Guardiola

Manchester City coach says team doesn’t deserve bonusGuardiola on Rodri’s recovery: ‘We must be careful’Pep Guardiola has stated that if Manchester City win this summer’s Club World Cup he, his players and staff do not deserve even “a watch” as a bonus given their disappointing season.The champions travel to Bournemouth for Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final in the only other competition they can win. City are fifth in the Premier League, 22 points behind the leaders, Liverpool, were eliminated from the Champions League in February and went out of the Carabao Cup in the last 16. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Frank Lampard spotted major Chelsea issue after just seven weeks

Frank Lampard is excelling at Coventry but two years ago had a brief stint back in the Chelsea dugout and realised that the club had some issues despite only spending a matter of weeks in charge

Politics

2 h. ago Legendary singer Johnny Mathis announces final ever performance after health woes

Musician Johnny Mathis has announced he will be stepping away from performing and revealed his final ever show in just two months time after an emotional health update

Politics

2 h. ago Hot WAG flaunts 'astonishing' washboard abs in bikini as fans beg her Prem ace

Catherine Harding, the WAG of Arsenal midfielder Jorginho, had football club fans swooning over her as she flaunted her washboard abs in Rio de Janeiro

Politics

2 h. ago Shaun Murphy reveals snooker shot he hates — 'People always ask me how I can't get it right'

The Masters champion has opened up on the vital shot he hates the most, with fans always asking him for tips

Politics

2 h. ago FIFA forced to compensate Bayern Munich as club fume over 'negligence'

Bayern Munich have confirmed the news that Alphonso Davies will miss the rest of the season with a serious knee injury having picked up an issue while on international duty with Canada

Politics

2 h. ago Newcastle’s new stadium video gives added impetus to proposed move

Club promoting 65,000-capacity ground in Leazes ParkGreen-belt status could complicate Newcastle’s projectNewcastle have produced a glossy promotional video of a new 65,000-capacity stadium at Leazes Park in the strongest indication yet that they are planning to leave St James’ Park, their home since 1892.Club executives presented the chairman, Yasir al-Rumayyan, with plans for a new stadium and a redevelopment of St James’ in a meeting at Matfen Hall in Northumberland last month, but have yet to confirm their intentions. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Matt & Zander Fagerson back £2M sustainability push for rugby clubs

A rugby club of the future has welcomed Scottish rugby legends, Matt and Zander Fagerson, to celebrate its partnership with Scottish Gas and commitment to building a more sustainable future for the club.

Economics

2 h. ago Key tips for neurodivergent people to manage their money effectively

Decision-making can be affected and neurodivergent women face further unique challenges where money is concerned

Economics

3 h. ago North Korean ace wanted by Liverpool 'vanished for three years' after nuke test

Han Kwang-Song was tipped for the top after being courted by Liverpool, Manchester City and Juventus - but his career was derailed by Kim Jong-un

Politics

3 h. ago Pep Guardiola: Manchester City players would not deserve Club World Cup bonus

Organisers FIFA confirmed this week City could earn up to £97million in prize money should they triumph in the revamped global tournament.

Sport

3 h. ago 'I want': Andoni Iraola responds to Tottenham interest amid Bournemouth doubts

Spurs have reportedly made the Bournemouth boss their top target to replace Ange Postecoglou

Politics

3 h. ago Pep Guardiola sends blunt message to Man City bosses as he eyes £97m success

Manchester City's season has failed to live up to expectations and Pep Guardiola believes even with FA Cup or Club World Cup success his team will not deserve a bonus in 2024/25

Economics

3 h. ago Andoni Iraola could be Tottenham's next Mauricio Pochettino but key questions raised

Bournemouth boss may be a good fit if Spurs decide to move on from Ange Postecoglou, but is likely to face familiar problems

Politics

3 h. ago Pep Guardiola leaves door open to Kevin De Bruyne leaving Man City

The Belgian is out of contact in the summer and Guardiola said his future is ‘between the club and Kevin’

Politics

3 h. ago Andoni Iraola gives update on Bournemouth future amid Tottenham links

Iraola has been mentioned as a possible replacement for Ange Postecoglou at Spurs

Politics