Tuchel ‘sympathetic’ towards Abraham after FA Cup snub

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says he ‘has sympathy’ for Tammy Abraham after the striker was left out the FA Cup semi-final squad. The Blues beat Manchester City at Wembley to reach the cup final on Saturday. Hakim Ziyech scored the only goal as Tuchel got the better of Pep Guardiola. OPINION: Let’s not pretend we […]

Read More… from Tuchel ‘sympathetic’ towards Abraham after FA Cup snub

Owners of ESL clubs ‘secretly delighted’ by World Cup ban

Owners of the 12 European Super League clubs are ‘secretly delighted’ about UEFA’s World Cup stance, according to reports. The likes of Manchester United and Liverpool, alongside the rest of the Premier League’s ‘Big Six’, are hoping to break away and form a new European competition. The announcement has caused a sh*tstorm, with fans and […]

Read More… from Owners of ESL clubs ‘secretly delighted’ by World Cup ban

‘Big six’ board member: ‘Wider good of the game is secondary concern’

An unnamed board member of one of the ‘Big Six’ clubs looking to compete in the European Super League admits that ‘the wider good of the game is a secondary concern’ to them. A dozen of the biggest clubs in Europe announced multi-billion dollar plans for a breakaway league on Sunday as football was thrown […]

Read More… from ‘Big six’ board member: ‘Wider good of the game is secondary concern’

Hasenhuttl: Mourinho sacking makes Spurs game more difficult

Ralph Hasenhuttl thinks the sacking of Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho ‘changes everything’ ahead of their game on Wednesday. Southampton travel to north London with the aim of moving up to 13th in the Premier League table. Their fixture will have added appeal after Mourinho was relieved of his duties on Monday. OPINION: Let’s not pretend […]

Read More… from Hasenhuttl: Mourinho sacking makes Spurs game more difficult

ESL files motion to ensure ‘seamless establishment’ of plans

The European Super League has already taken steps to protect itself from any attempts from UEFA and FIFA to punish its member clubs and players. Six Premier League sides – Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham – are part of an initial group of 12 clubs seeking to establish a new 20-team […]

Read More… from ESL files motion to ensure ‘seamless establishment’ of plans

Tuchel responds to Mourinho sacking: ‘I didn’t see it coming’

Thomas Tuchel has responded to the sacking of Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho by saying he ‘didn’t see it coming’. The Portuguese manager was relieved of his duties on Monday after 17 months in charge. Spurs were knocked out of the Europa League in March and have picked up two points from their past three league […]

Read More… from Tuchel responds to Mourinho sacking: ‘I didn’t see it coming’

Tuchel trusts Chelsea to ‘make the right decision’ in ESL saga

Thomas Tuchel says he trusts Chelsea to ‘make the right decision’ when it comes to the European Super League. The Blues, along with the rest of the Premier League’s ‘Big Six’, have opted to become a founding member. The announcement has caused uproar among fans and pundits alike, who are calling it a money-grabbing venture. […]

Read More… from Tuchel trusts Chelsea to ‘make the right decision’ in ESL saga

‘Snakes’ and liars: Ceferin tears into Woodward and ESL clubs

Aleksander Ceferin has heavily criticised Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli over pretending to fully support Champions League reforms. Six Premier League sides – Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham – are part of an initial group of 12 clubs seeking to establish a new 20-team continental […]

Read More… from ‘Snakes’ and liars: Ceferin tears into Woodward and ESL clubs

Spurs accused of ‘strange’ timing as Mourinho’s attitude is defended

Danny Murphy doesn’t think Jose Mourinho’s attitude at Spurs has been “anywhere near as bad” as in previous managerial roles, while he thinks Tottenham’s decision to sack him now is “strange” timing. The 58-year-old paid the price for a disappointing campaign on Monday morning, with Spurs currently seventh in the Premier League and with little […]

Read More… from Spurs accused of ‘strange’ timing as Mourinho’s attitude is defended

Liverpool fan groups demand club take down flags and banners

Liverpool fan groups have demanded that the club remove any of their flags and banners from the Kop ahead of their next home game. The move comes in response to news that Liverpool are one of 12 founding members of the European Super League after plans for the new breakaway European competition was announced on […]

Read More… from Liverpool fan groups demand club take down flags and banners