12 h. ago Tories accuse Labour of lining up ‘crony’ to head new football regulator

Former journalist and media executive David Kogan is said to be a leading candidate.

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13 h. ago David Kogan set to be appointed chair of new Independent Football Regulator

Media industry veteran close to agreeing new roleKogan has negotiated TV rights deals across the sportLisa Nandy, the culture, media and sport secretary, is poised to ratify the appointment of the chair for the new Independent Football Regulator.Sources have indicated that the media industry veteran David Kogan is in pole position to be named head of the IFR. It is understood that while some details have to be cleared up, an agreement for him to take the role is close. Continue reading...

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1 week ago West Ham make Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher top summer target as Reds name price

Caoimhin Kelleher is set to leave Liverpool in the summer transfer window in search of regular first-team football, but the Irish goalkeeper's destination remains uncertain

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2 w. ago Channel small boat migrants top 30,000 since Labour came to power, as Tories accuse PM Sir Keir Starmer of 'betraying the British public'

There were scores of migrant arrivals in Dover this morning after UK Border Force vessels intercepted dinghies in the middle of the English Channel.

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2 w. ago Channel small boat migrants poised to top 30,000 since Labour came to power, as Tories accuse PM Sir Keir Starmer of 'betraying the British public'

There were scores of migrant arrivals in Dover this morning after UK Border Force vessels intercepted dinghies in the middle of the English Channel.

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3 w. ago Premier League clubs hope to save £150m by opposing Gary Neville

The introduction of an independent football regulator appears inevitable but Premier League clubs hope that delaying its presence in the sport can save some significant cash

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3 w. ago The Premier League has never been more popular but it has never had more problems

A dramatic weekend in the FA Cup only served to highlight the myriad problems facing the Premier League on and off the pitch

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