A football supporter who fell from the upper level of a stand and injured spectators beneath him has been cleared of assault. Maidstone United fan John Ryan landed on Joanne Peters and her partner, Aaron Rose, after falling at Ipswich Town’s Portman Road stadium during an FA Cup match in January 2024. The 62-year-old, from […]
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Ryan told the court it had been “the most important match in the club’s history” and that he was celebrating the “remarkable” goal. Describing the celebration, he said: “Everybody was jumping around, and you simply moved with the crowd.” “I’m not sure whether I collided with someone or lost my footing, but I ended up […]
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It was while standing on the Portman Road turf in the brilliant light of early May, surrounded by the happiness and relief of a third promotion in five seasons, that Kieran McKenna knew the time had come. He had briefly considered leaving Ipswich earlier in the campaign, but the relentless demands of the Championship pushed […]
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By then, Mikel Arteta, who had spent five years playing alongside Wilshere at Arsenal, was managing the senior side. Arteta led the Gunners to the 2025-26 Premier League trophy, ending their 22-year wait to become champions of England again. Wilshere believed the Spanish coach had also been instrumental in his own development on the touchline. […]
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Colin Kazim-Richards understands the size of the challenge he faces at Crawley, who are at the bottom of League Two after seven matches. However, based on what he has observed, the head coach remains confident that the club’s fortunes will improve. Speaking at Crawley’s Sussex training base on a late-summer afternoon, Kazim-Richards and his assistant, […]
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Mulbarton Wanderers have expressed their deep disappointment after being ordered to replay their FA Cup qualifying match against Woodford Town due to an officiating mistake. Mulbarton secured a 2-1 victory away to Essex Senior League club Woodford in Saturday’s second qualifying round. However, the hosts later submitted a formal complaint to the Football Association concerning […]
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Northampton Town have announced an agreement with an investment group that includes former AC Milan, Chelsea and Brazil striker Alexandre Pato regarding a proposed purchase of shares in the League Two side. The planned investment by Sports Alpha Capital (SAC) received approval from the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) and the English Football League (EFL) earlier […]
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Shrewsbury Town’s prolonged ownership process is nearing completion after an American investment group received permission to acquire the club. The League Two side was formally notified on Monday that the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) and the English Football League (EFL) had approved the proposed purchase by the consortium, whose identity has not yet been disclosed. […]
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Northampton chairman Kelvin Thomas said: “The proposed investment has undergone an extensive and demanding review, covering the ownership arrangement, long-term financial stability, the funding behind the deal, and the credentials of everyone involved. “Receiving approval through both regulatory procedures is a major step forward for the club. It should also give fans and stakeholders greater […]
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Ipswich Town have secured the services of midfielder Abdoul Ouattara from French side Strasbourg. The 20-year-old Ivory Coast player has agreed to a five-year deal in a transfer reportedly worth £17m. The move reunites him with Gary O’Neil, who managed Strasbourg during the previous Ligue 1 season. Ouattara said he immediately embraced the chance to […]
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