2 h. ago Man Utd's £13.3m profit, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's cuts impact and Omar Berrada claim

Man United chief executive Omar Berrada has spoken at length about the Premier League club's latest financial results after recording a £13.3million profit

Economics

25 h. ago Why Premier League club is getting rid of beef burgers from stadium menu

A Premier League club has decided to start moving away from the traditional beef burger

Politics

58 h. ago Emile Heskey: ‘Gone are the times when you just ignore abuse. No. Why should we?’

The former England striker on stepping up to tackle racism, protecting his sons and Liverpool’s woesEmile Heskey was about 14 years old when he was chased from Leicester City’s old Filbert Street stadium all the way into town by a man shouting racist abuse. He was a Leicester fan who had no idea he was abusing a player who would go on to help his club win promotion to the Premier League and two League Cups before a move to Liverpool for what, at the time, was the club’s record transfer fee.“Fast forward three years that same guy would’ve been chanting my name in the stadium,” Heskey says now. “This is our reality.” Continue reading...

Events

2 d. ago Brighton accused of ‘dangerous precedent’ after ban on Guardian over Tony Bloom coverage

MPs, media and supporter groups accuse club of attacking press freedom with bar after reporting on ownerBrighton & Hove Albion has been accused of setting a “dangerous precedent”, as it faced criticism for banning Guardian reporters and photographers from home matches after reports on allegations concerning the club’s owner.MPs, media and football supporter groups accused the Premier League club of attacking press freedom after its decision to bar the Guardian from the Amex Stadium, after coverage of allegations relating to Tony Bloom. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago All you need to know about Wrexham's new investors with £3.75billion backing

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have welcomed new minority investors on board at Wrexham to fast-track their plans for the Championship club to reach the Premier League

Economics

3 d. ago Brighton bans Guardian from stadium over reporting on Tony Bloom

Reporters and photographers barred from Amex StadiumGuardian says reporting is in public interestThe Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion has banned the Guardian’s reporters and photographers from attending matches at its home ground after it reported on allegations relating to the club’s owner, Tony Bloom.The club notified the Guardian on Sunday to say it felt it “would be inappropriate for journalists and photographers from the Guardian to be accredited to matches at the Amex, starting from Sunday’s game against West Ham”. The move follows reports in the Guardian that have raised questions from MPs about the activities of Bloom, a billionaire who has made his money from gambling. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Brighton ban Guardian from stadium over reporting on Tony Bloom

Reporters and photographers barred from Amex StadiumGuardian says reporting is in the public interestBrighton & Hove Albion have banned the Guardian’s reporters and photographers from attending matches at the Amex Stadium after it reported on allegations relating to the Premier League club’s owner, Tony Bloom.The club notified the Guardian on Sunday to say it felt it “would be inappropriate for journalists and photographers from the Guardian to be accredited to matches at the Amex, starting from Sunday’s game against West Ham”. The move follows reports in the Guardian that have raised questions from MPs about the activities of Bloom, a billionaire who has made his money from gambling. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Tom Hicks, former owner of Liverpool and Texas Rangers, dies at 79

Texan billionaire also owned NHL’s Dallas StarsHicks was unpopular co-owner of LiverpoolTexas billionaire Tom Hicks, who owned an Premier League football club and two Dallas-based professional sports teams, has died aged 79, his company said.Hicks died surrounded by family in Dallas on Saturday, according to a statement released by Hicks Holdings LLC. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Destiny Udogie breaks silence after Tottenham star 'threatened with gun' in London

Destiny Udogie has spoken for the first time since allegedly being threatened with a gun in London in September, thanking the Premier League club for their response

Events

7 d. ago Billionaire owner of Premier League club accused of running £600million gambling syndicate to bet on football matches

A BILLIONAIRE Premier League owner has been accused of running a secret £600million gambling syndicate to bet on football matches. And he allegedly used Nigel Farage's former chief of staff to place the bets, a high court heard. Tony Bloom is the majority shareholder and chairman of Brighton - plus he owns racehorses and a...

Economics

8 d. ago Frank Lampard faces major transfer blow with Coventry star Bobby Thomas wanted by Premier League club

BRENTFORD are keeping a close watch on Frank Lampard favourite Bobby Thomas. The 24-year-old has been a regular this season for Lampard’s Coventry, who are ten points clear at the top of the Championship. Thomas has completed the full 90 minutes in all but two of the Sky Blues’ 18 league games so far this...

Politics

8 d. ago Ryan Reynolds given ludicrous Wrexham transfer suggestion by Dean Saunders

Ex-Wrexham boss Dean Saunders has floated the suggestion that Ryan Reynolds' club should pursue a current Premier League star

Politics

8 d. ago Erling Haaland’s rapid rise to Premier League 100 club ‘insane’ – Pep Guardiola

Haaland bringing up his century of goals against Fulham was probably the only sane part of City’s chaotic 5-4 win.

Politics

1 week ago Premier League club Brighton spark fury in China: Japanese player Kaoru Mitoma poses with photo of notorious WWII Imperial soldier, who refused to surrender for years and killed civilians

Brighton have been forced to apologise after a post from the club's academy on social media featured an image of a notorious Japanese soldier from World War Two.

Events

1 week ago Joleon Lescott on Man City's 2012 title, Mancini trying to sell him and Gary Neville's dodgy advice

Former Manchester City centre-back Joleon Lescott speaks to the Manchester Evening News about his time at the club, an iconic Premier League title and a disappointing farewell.

Politics

1 week ago Billy Bonds, legendary West Ham player and manager, dies aged 79

Bonds made a record 799 appearances for the HammersTook the club into Premier League as a managerThe former West Ham captain and manager Billy Bonds has died at the age of 79, the Premier League club has announced.Bonds was the longest-serving player for the Irons, making 799 appearances across a 21-year career in which he lifted the FA Cup twice as well as winning the old Second Division. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Every Premier League player close to suspension or facing a ban

The players below will be automatically suspended for one Premier League match if they receive another yellow card before their club reaches its 20th league fixture

Sport

1 week ago ‘I don’t even have five defenders’: Slot rules out tactical shift to halt Liverpool’s slide

Under-pressure manager won’t change defensive shapeDutchman considering dropping Konaté for West Ham tripArne Slot has said he cannot make dramatic changes to arrest Liverpool’s slump given the squad is suited to his system and he has little time on the training ground to implement a new approach.Slot is under increasing pressure before Sunday’s Premier League visit to West Ham having presided over the club’s worst run in 71 years. He has faced calls to drop the under-performing Ibrahima Konaté and Mohamed Salah in recent days, or to shake up his style in an attempt to halt the slide. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Premier League club pay tribute to Josh Travis after teen former academy goalkeeper dies

Nottingham Forest have announced the passing of a former player with a touching message on social media

Events

1 week ago Chelsea employee admits defrauding club out of more than £200,000 over four

Claire Walsh, 39, worked as an assistant treasury manager at the Premier League club

Society