Liverpool legend says Scottish accent has helped Scots managers become best in world

Former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher says the Scottish accent has helped Scots managers become the best in the world. Jamie, 41, says the Scots accent helped the likes of Alex Ferguson and Bill Shankly achieve their massive success. Jamie was speaking in a podcast with Alistair Campbell, the ex-Downing Street Press Secretary, and his daughter Grace, a comedian and activist. The podcast, titled Football, Feminism and Everything in Between, is available tomorrow (Weds) Jamie said: "I think there is something...

Galloway sacked after Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur remarks

Controversial radio host, George Galloway has been sacked after remarks he made after the Champions League final. After the match, where Liverpool beat Spurs 2-0, he tweeted "Congratulations to the great people of Liverpool to the memory of the socialist miner Bill Shankley to the fallen 96 to those who fought justice for them and to the Liverpool dockers. No Israel flags on the Cup!” The North London club, accused Mr Galloway of “blatant antisemitism”.  Today he announced he has been sacked from...

Former Arsenal ‘Invincibles’ star and Real Madrid footballer Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a car crash.

Former Arsenal striker Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a car crash, aged 35, it has been confirmed today. His former club Sevilla tweeted: "We couldn't be confirming worse news. Beloved Sevilla star José Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic collision. Rest in peace." Arsenal team mate Freddie Ljungberg tweeted: "Numbed by the news about my former team-mate, Jose Antonio Reyes. Gone far too soon, my thoughts are with his family and friends". The Spanish striker who died in...

Liverpool fans rename Margaret Thatcher Square in Madrid ‘Jeremy Corbyn Square’

Liverpool fans in Madrid have renamed Margaret Thatcher Square to Jeremy Corbyn Square, according to photos leaked on social media. The Reds fans are in the Spanish capital ahead of tonight’s Champions League final where they will meet Tottenham Hotspur in an all-English clash. And they haven’t wasted any time in the run-up to the game. Photos posted by George Aylett appear to show home-made Jeremy Corbyn plaques masking the main entrance to Margaret Thatcher Square. The decision to name...

Eric Cantona urges Liverpool and Spurs fans to be “more cultured” ahead of Champions League Final

Eric Cantona has appealed to British football fans to be more cultured when they hit Madrid ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final this weekend. The former French football star has called on Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur fans to ditch Irish bars and fast food joints and get to know and mingle with the locals instead. He also made an impassioned plea for travelling fans to try the regional cuisine and even substitute pubs for art galleries. The calls come...

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