Uefa says the Premier League’s enormous summer expenditure is creating an unmistakable two-tier transfer market. European football’s governing body outlined the growing dominance of English clubs in its latest report on the continent’s talent and competition landscape. According to the report, Premier League teams spent an estimated €4.6bn (£4bn), exceeding the combined total of Europe’s […]
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Sean Steur, once tipped to become the next Frenkie de Jong, made only 20 senior Eredivisie appearances for Ajax before joining Newcastle United this summer. He is just 18. When an established Premier League side showed interest, the four-time European champions had little chance of retaining a gifted youngster eager to represent the winners of […]
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Dundee are savouring a derby victory after narrowly defeating Dundee United, extending their strong opening to the Premiership campaign. Charlotte Cohen, Moira Gordon and Rory Loy examine the implications of the result for both clubs. They consider whether Dundee United’s struggles in front of goal are becoming a serious issue and how Jim Goodwin might […]
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Charlton’s American ownership group has placed the club on the market, three years after completing its takeover at the Valley. The Championship side has reportedly appointed Oakwell Sports Advisory to identify a buyer who could become its fifth owner in six years. Marketing material distributed to prospective investors presents Charlton as a rare London football […]
Continue ReadingAn online publication of the meeting’s notes reveals O’Neill informed the Celtic hierarchy that his current group lacks the quality to challenge and urgently needs reinforcements, even after securing both the league title and cup trophy last season. When the three directors were pressed on the club’s sluggish transfer activity, the notes record Nicholson citing […]
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