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Barnsley FC boss pens emotional letter to a devoted fan following battle with depression
Life-long Barnsley FC supporter Chris Ryder posted an image of the heartfelt letter on Twitter with the caption “best football club in the world”
4 footballers with dual nationality
This summer’s World Cup in Russia brought the prevalence of dual nationality in football to the fore, with the main case in point being Switzerland’s Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri. Both players became embroiled in controversy after celebrating their goals against Serbia with Albanian political gestures; both Xhaka and Shaqiri are dual Swiss and Albanian citizens of Kosovar-Albanian heritage. Considering the political tension between Serbia and Kosovo, with Serbia still not recognising Kosovo’s independence, their celebrations were inflammatory to say...
Man has broken the world record for the longest sea swim…and it’s a LONG time
Ross Edgley has swum more than 1,000 miles through English, Welsh, Irish and Scottish waters, without once setting a foot on land.
England cricketer Ben Stokes cleared of affray following nightclub brawl
Co-defendants Ryan Ali and Ryan Hale also cleared at Bristol Crown Court
Spurs manager Pochettino is wrong but Brexit has cost the Premier league a LOT of money
An analysis every single signing made by Premier League clubs since Brexit, using the exact exchange rate of £ to € on the day of the transfer, to reveal Premier League clubs would have only spent £2,166m rather than £2,483m if it weren't for the worse exchange rate. Brexit has cost the Premier League £317m! Spurs Manager Pochettino has claimed that his club's transfer policy was hampered by Brexit because "the cost is 30 per cent more." He said: "Building a new training ground, finishing...
The Newcastle United crisis continues
Another day another problem at Newcastle United. The players have now refused to take their walk up shots for TV as a row over bonuses, which has still not been resolved...the season starts in 5 days. The squad have no problem with sky or any other broadcaster, their ire is directed at the board and owners of the club. Newcastle's players were involved in a similar dispute with the club a year ago. The fans are also not happy with...
England cricketer Ben Stokes stands trial accused of nightclub brawl
Co-defendants Ryan Ali and Ryan Hale also appeared at Bristol Crown Court
Outrage as bowler throws ball over the boundary to lose match – and deny player his 100
Controversial end to Somerset Cricket League fixture described as “appalling” and “pathetic”
Book dating back to 1888 provides insight into Britain’s first professional footballers
Victorian footballers wrote grovelling letters of apology to referees for bad behaviour and instilled a strict 'men only' policy at most clubs