Rangers squad ‘on board’ with Philippe Clement’s fitness regime – Jack Butland
Jack Butland says Rangers players have bought into the new attitude to fitness at Ibrox under Philippe Clement. Immediately after taking over as Gers boss from Michael Beale, the Belgian emphasised his desire for a much fitter and more robust squad. Clement is unbeaten in five games and, ahead of the Europa League clash with […]
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Pat Jennings attends statue unveiling two days after being taken to hospital
Former Tottenham and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pat Jennings appeared fit and well as he unveiled a statue of himself in Newry on Wednesday, two days after being taken into hospital. The 78-year-old was taken ill at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday night ahead of Spurs’ match against Chelsea, but was released later than evening […]
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Racism case involving alleged abuse of Ireland U21 player closed by FIFA
A racism case involving the Republic of Ireland has been closed by FIFA due to insufficient evidence. A Republic of Ireland Under-21 substitute was allegedly racially abused as he warmed up during a friendly match against Kuwait Under-22s in Austria on June 19. The Irish players walked off the field in response to the alleged […]
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John Stones blow dampens Manchester City joy at Champions League progress
Manchester City defender John Stones is facing a lay-off after suffering an injury in the holders’ Champions League stroll against Young Boys on Tuesday. The England international was withdrawn at half-time at the Etihad Stadium. Manager Pep Guardiola described the loss of Stones as the “deep bad news” from a night when City secured their […]
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Ruben Selles calls for ruthless finishing as Reading’s winless run goes on
Reading manager Ruben Selles urged his team to be more ruthless in front of goal after a scrappy 1-1 home draw with Bristol Rovers in League One. Bottom-of-the-table Reading went ahead five minutes before the interval when striker Sam Smith rifled in his first goal of the season. But Rovers levelled in the 57th minute […]
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FA asks Mikel Arteta and Arsenal for observations after referee comments
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has stood by both the club’s and his own criticism of Premier League officiating after Arsenal’s loss at Newcastle on Saturday as the Football Association asked for observations following the condemnation of referees. The Gunners lost 1-0 at St James’ Park – their first Premier League defeat of the campaign – […]
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Tragedy chanting causes ‘unbearable pain’ and must stop – Margaret Aspinall
The Premier League has joined forces with former Hillsborough Family Support Group chair Margaret Aspinall to highlight the pain and upset that tragedy abuse can cause. Aspinall, whose 18-year-old son James was one of the 97 people who lost their lives at the Hillsborough disaster in April 1989, has participated in a video to explain […]
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Sergio Ramos says Champions League added to lure of ’emotional’ Sevilla return
Sergio Ramos admits the appeal of Champions League football only added to the lure of an emotional return to Sevilla and is hoping injury will not rule him out of Wednesday’s trip to Arsenal. The 37-year-old won the competition four times during a trophy-laden spell at Real Madrid but is now back at his boyhood […]
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Ange Postecoglou laments VAR’s impact after Chelsea defeat
Ange Postecoglou lamented that VAR has diminished the authority of referees after he watched nine-man Tottenham lose for the first time in the Premier League against Chelsea. It was a frenetic meeting between the two rivals that saw five disallowed goals, two red cards, a penalty and two Spurs players forced off during the first […]
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Ange Postecoglou says ‘we have to accept the referee’s decision’ after home loss
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has called for an end to the questioning of officials’ decisions in order to prevent their authority being undermined. Spurs had two players sent off in the 4-1 defeat – their first loss of the Premier League season – at home to Chelsea but refused to criticise referee Michael Oliver. However, […]
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