Met Police issue a statement with ex-Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey charged with rape and sexual assault against three women. The 32 year old has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, the offences reported to have taken place between 2021-2022. The charges involve three females with two counts of rape relating to one female, three counts of rape in connection to a second female
Marc White gives his response to the FA giving him a six-game ban for a comment he made on the Under the Cosh podcast about women. The Dorking owner and manager is said to have specifically referenced women referees and drivers in a derogatory manner. The Football Association charged him in May for an “aggravated breach” due to the gender-based insult. The ban will apply to the first six matches
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says Leicester City are about to find themselves in a lot of hot water ahead of the 2025/26 season. He says the club faces potential points deductions due to breaches of Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The Premier League is likely to charge them for excessive losses in the three years ending June 30, 2024, which could lead to a points deduction applied by the
We look at what new Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic and owner Acun Ilicali said to the press ahead of 2025/26 pre-season training. As per the updates by Barry Cooper of Hull Live, Sergej Jakirovic spoke of his excitement for the challenge, aiming to improve on last season’s performance, finishing 21st in the Championship table. His philosophy is to adapt to players, focus on attacking football, high press, and
Keith Andrews impresses as he spoke to the media in what was his first press conference as new Brentford head coach this week. The 44 year old says that it was two to three years ago when felt ready to be a head coach but didn’t expect to land a Premier League role so soon. His coaching journey was deliberate, moving from assistant manager for the Republic of Ireland to
Gary O’Neil reflects on his managerial career so far, his time at Wolves, challenges he’s faced, and what the future holds. Despite a promising start, including some big wins over top teams, Wolverhampton Wanderers were 19th in the Premier League when he was sacked, ending his 15 month spell in charge. It came 18 hours after a 2-1 defeat to Ipswich in mid-December 2024. And despite chairman Jeff Shi’s public
Scottish Premiership giants Rangers were cheekily trolled by QPR over the EFL Championship outfit’s signing of transfer target Kwame Poku. Losing out on Poku is quite the blow for Rangers, who were thought to be closing in on bringing him to Ibrox. Now they will have to turn their attention elsewhere if they are to fill a void, as Queens Park Rangers announce his signing from Peterborough with a cheeky
A National League South club’s new owner excites their fans with talk of “huge potential” after agreeing a takeover deal. Ali Alhamad, a Kuwaiti businessman, sees his company Proleague Ltd become the new Salisbury FC owners subject to Football Association and National League approval. The takeover aims to secure the club’s future and unlock growth opportunities. Alhamad sees “huge potential” in the club, citing its community, stadium, and fanbase, with
We take a look at how fans reacted as billionaire John Textor considers trying to buy another English club, according to reports. The Star claim that John Textor, who recently sold his £190m stake in Crystal Palace, is eyeing a takeover of Championship outfit Sheffield Wednesday. They are currently facing financial difficulties, including a transfer embargo and unpaid wages. Textor, owner of Eagle Football Group (which includes Botafogo, Daring Brussels,
Mark Goldbridge VENTS after seeing Alejandro Garnacho in an Aston Villa shirt with a message to fellow teammate Marcus Rashford. Garnacho, a 20-year-old Manchester United player, has publicly supported teammate Marcus Rashford by wearing an Aston Villa shirt with “Rashford 9” on it while on holiday, a move that upset some United fans, including Mark Goldbridge. Following a Europa League final loss to Tottenham, new manager Ruben Amorim reportedly told
