The Cimbri are advancing ominously toward the south, yet daily life in Rome continues. An asteroid appears to be on a collision course, but people still work, eat, drink and make plans. The White Walkers are nearing the Wall while the great houses remain consumed by their rivalries. Everyone in the Premier League senses that […]
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With City facing the possibility of severe punishment, attention now turns to what will happen next. For Rangers, going into administration in February during the 2011-12 season automatically resulted in a 10-point penalty. They ended the season as runners-up, finishing 20 points behind champions Celtic. No additional sanctions were imposed before the company entered liquidation […]
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23 August 2024 – final weeks before the hearing “I am pleased that the process will begin shortly, and I hope it will also conclude quickly. As we have always said, we will respect the decision.” During the months leading up to the legal proceedings over the allegations, Guardiola once again called for the matter […]
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After Friday’s guilty verdict was announced, Rooney’s former Manchester United colleagues Rio Ferdinand and David de Gea suggested on social media that they should receive league titles retrospectively. Former Stoke City manager Tony Pulis also said he felt “robbed” after his team lost to the Blues in the 2011 FA Cup final. “I’ve heard former […]
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It is as though an entire era has suddenly been called into question. Manchester City’s achievements in English football from 2009-10 to 2017-18 now risk being viewed differently: the 6-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, Sergio Agüero’s dramatic stoppage-time title winner in 2012 and the campaign in which the club collected 100 points […]
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English football has never witnessed anything comparable to Manchester City’s vast disciplinary case, a controversy that reflects the pressures and contradictions of the modern game. A historic club was acquired by members of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family in 2008, financed on an extraordinary scale and transformed into a dominant force, while the same league awarding […]
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Ben Haines and Ellen White join forces in the studio to review an eventful weekend of domestic football and look ahead to the return of European competition! The discussion begins with Manchester City preserving their perfect start to the WSL season and Lauren Hemp’s impressive performances. The pair then assess Tottenham’s commanding win over a […]
Continue ReadingHull City winger Sorba Thomas was involved in a road accident near the club’s training facility, the team has confirmed. The 27-year-old escaped without injury following the crash on Millhouse Woods Lane in Cottingham on Friday morning. Images showed his grey Land Rover Defender overturned with damaged windows. Humberside Police said emergency crews remained at […]
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A major squad overhaul could be approaching at Manchester City, potentially helping Newcastle in their pursuit of a central midfielder following the departures of Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães. Nico González may be heading to St James’ Park after struggling to establish himself at the Etihad Stadium. Meanwhile, attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho appear […]
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Arsenal pursued Tzolis following the finest campaign of his career. He contributed to 40 goals, finding the net 17 times and delivering 23 assists as Club Brugge secured the Belgian league title. His journey had previously included a difficult three-year spell at Norwich, where he managed only three goals in 30 appearances between 2021 and […]
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