Entire set of Euro 96′ tickets have been found in an old suitcase – and they’ve NEVER been used

An entire set of Euro '96 tickets - including to England vs Scotland when Gazza scored THAT sublime volley - have been found in an old suitcase and they’ve NEVER been used. The 31 'genuine' tickets are in pristine condition, still fastened together - measuring 10ft in length - and cover every match in the tournament which Germany won. They range in price from £45 for the first group stage games to £130 for the final at Wembley and as...

Plymouth Argyle player quitting the club he returned to after killing two children in a car crash while drunk

A goalkeeper has announced he is quitting the club he returned to after killing two children in a car crash while drunk. Luke McCormick, 34, has revealed he has played his last game for Plymouth Argyle after suffering an ankle injury. He was jailed for more than seven years for causing the death of two children in a car crash in 2008. McCormick admitted causing the death of 10-year-old Arron Peak and his brother Ben, eight, in a crash on...

The Fantasy Football Blog Week 29 – the end is in sight

Miles Reucroft is undertaking a different way of playing the ever popular Fantasy Football this season. To understand his methodology, read part one here. The Week 1 review is here, Week 2 transfers & preview here, Week 3 preview here, Week 4 preview here, Week 5 preview here, Week 6 preview here, Week 7 preview here, Week 8 preview here, Week 9 preview here, Week 10 preview here, Week 11 preview here. Week 12 preview here. Week 13 preview here. Week 14 preview here. Week 15 here. Week 16 here. Week 17 here. Week 18 here. Week 19 here. Week 20 here. Week 21 here. Week 22 here....

Amnesty labels Leeds United’s decision to tour Myanmar as ‘odd’

Amnesty has said Leeds United's decision to tour Myanmar is 'odd' and has called on the club to speak out about the plight of the Rohingya. The club announced today that it would head to the country on a post-season tour despite an ongoing military crackdown in the country. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises against "all but essential travel" in some areas of  the country, which is also known as Burma. Responding to the club's announcement, Kate Allen, Director of Amnesty...

Arsenal legend Perry Groves says Wenger has been “more revolutionary for football” than Pep Guardiola

Arsenal legend Perry Groves believes Arsene Wenger was ten years ahead of his time when he came into management, and has been more revolutionary for football than Pep Guardiola. Perry was the first signing of George Graham at Arsenal, where he went on to play over 150 games and win four major trophies over a six-year spell. During an extensive interview with bookmaker sportingbet, he has given his verdict on the Arsenal manager and ran the rule over a host of...

Sheffield United mad six-year-old beats bullies who said: “You can’t play football, you’re a girl” by leading out England Women

A six-year-old refused to accept defeat after bullies told her: "You can't play football, you're a girl” -- which resulted in her leading out England Women for a World Cup qualifier. Jessie Adams had initially joined in a small-sided game on the field during lunchtime but was told to stop playing after tackling another pupil. She returned home in tears to her shocked parents who took to social media to tell of their daughter's ordeal. The Sheffield United-mad youngster has...

Ex Leeds United & Sheffield United star rumoured to buying football club

Ex-Premier League footballer Brian Deane remained tight-lipped over speculation he’s part of an English-based consortium in talks to buy Chesterfield Football Club. The striker, capped three times by England, dodged questions about the potential takeover bid, saying: “I can’t really comment at this point.” Chesterfield, which is on the brink of relegation from League Two, has been put up for sale by owner Dave Allen and a deal was agreed with a Chinese firm before Christmas. However, it is understood...

Liverpool boss Klopp pushes for European glory & also calls to stop Brexit

Tonight Liverpool face Roma in the Semi-finals of the Champions League, the first English side for a number of years to get to this stage. The game is also a rematch of the 1984 final, when Liverpool beat Rome, in Rome. Many people will remember Liverpool keeper Bruce Grobbelaar’s shaky leg heroics on the penalty shoot out. Football aside, Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp has another European fascination…Brexit. Speaking to the Guardian he said that Britain should hold a second referendum...

Fickle fans to blame for Wenger’s demise

Are Arsenal fans the worst in the Premier League? Robert Owen questions if the fickle and expectant fans ruined Arsene Wenger's legacy. Whether you played Sunday league, or you've graced the top echelons of football, you will know that positivity and confidence is a precursor to success. It may well be a virtuous circle, but at the top level, having the fans behind you can be the difference between winning and losing. The extra spring in a player’s step. The...

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