la Fans hail Alan Pardew's 'great escape' as Den Haag survive despite being seven points from safety By Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:02:33 +0100 The decision means Ajax will be denied the title while promotion and relegation has also been scrapped, meaning Alan Pardew's ADO Den Haag will avoid the drop. Full Article
la Aguirre hasn't given up dream of managing in England after turning down West Brom By Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 23:36:16 +0100 As CVs go, the one held by Leganes coach Aguirre is pretty impressive apart from a gap he has always wanted to fill, that of managing in England. His one regret is turning down West Brom in 2013. Full Article
la CLIVE WOODWARD: I hope Scotland thrash Italy after Finn Russell's unjustified attack Gregor Townsend By Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 23:15:16 +0000 SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I try not to be overly partisan in my columns because I love good rugby and admire top-quality play from all teams, but I hope Scotland record a thumping win over Italy. Full Article
la SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones' baffling selections could backfire spectacularly By Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 00:34:18 +0000 SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The good news is I sensed a sharpening of intensity with England at Murrayfield - but the bad news is some of Eddie Jones' selections are making me very nervous! Full Article
la SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England proved me wrong with a strong disciplined display in Ireland victory By Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 22:45:31 +0000 SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was expecting a torrid dogfight against an Ireland team with their tails up and nothing to lose. But what transpired was a strong and disciplined England performance. Full Article
la SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England should be brave and go for pure pace over power By Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:22:02 +0000 SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It's been a strange old Six Nations campaign for England, not convincing by any means, yet it could still easily result in them winning the 2020 Championship. Full Article
la SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Mako Vunipola mess is just embarrassing. By Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 23:12:19 +0000 SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Mako Vunipola's unavailability for the rest of the Six Nations leaves me shaking my head at what goes on in the England camp sometimes. Full Article
la SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Jonny May has gone from crazy horse to wonder wing for England By Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 23:38:53 +0000 SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It has been a disjointed Six Nations full of bad weather and postponed matches. England have spluttered a little but, I'm hoping and expecting to see an all-court performance, Full Article
la SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have their mojo back but please, no more idiotic behaviour By Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:33:38 +0000 SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was really impressed with how England bounced back from their World Cup final disappointment because that will have been difficult. Full Article
la SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Victory for developing Scotland side over France in Six Nations was no surprise By Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:16:31 +0000 SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was not surprised in the slightest at Scotland turning over France because they are a good and improving side. France are still a long way from the finished article. Full Article
la SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Six Nations delay could trip up the French By Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:03:48 +0000 SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My gut instinct was to call a halt to this year's Championship but the Six Nations committee are determined to bring it to a conclusion so let's respect that. Full Article
la SIR CLIVE WOODWARD pays tribute to his 1980 Grand Slam winning wonders By Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 22:31:48 +0000 SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I've never really reflected on the 1980 Grand Slam - you move on quickly in life and sport - and it has caught me by surprise that the 40th anniversary is upon us. Full Article
la Sir Clive Woodward's 10-point plan to save rugby and why Gus Pichot has the vision to implement it By Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:40:28 +0100 SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I wonder if all those voting for the chairmanship of World Rugby on Sunday realise the great gift and opportunity they have - or what a pivotal moment for the game this is. Full Article
la SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My 100-day plan for Beaumont after his re-election as chairman of World Rugby By Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 22:30:46 +0100 SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There is outcry over the game's governance, smaller nations are sick of being treated like second-class citizens and this crisis is threatening financial meltdown. Full Article
la West Ham will appoint ex-club captain Kevin Nolan and Paul Nevin as coaches By Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:33:33 +0000 Kevin Nolan and Paul Nevin are being appointed to David Moyes' backroom staff at West Ham to boost the club as they battle against relegation. Full Article
la Norwich star Todd Cantwell talks singing Justin Bieber and why he can play for a top six club By Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 13:00:12 +0000 Todd Cantwell caught up with Sportsmail's Chris Sutton to talk about the time he sung Justin Bieber, his surf goal celebration taking on a nickname inspired by a Barcelona legend. Full Article
la Liverpool travel to Norwich with the two teams playing out contrasting seasons By Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 10:18:34 +0000 It's a case of David versus Goliath on Saturday evening when runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool travel to bottom of the table Norwich City at Carrow Road. Full Article
la Frank Lampard knows how to outclass Jose Mourinho... 10 things we learned from Premier League action By Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:03:08 +0000 The Premier League once again treated spectators to twists and turns galore, and here are 10 things we learned from all the action this weekend. Full Article
la Brendan Rodgers calls on Leicester players to step up in front of goal By Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 13:36:35 +0000 Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has urged other players to step up and score goals in the absence of top scorer Jamie Vardy, after their 1-0 defeat to Norwich at Carrow Road on Friday. Full Article
la Tim Krul had Spurs players' penalty directions written on WATER BOTTLE ahead of shoot-out heroics By Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 09:15:39 +0000 Tim Krul had Spurs' penalty takers and the directions they would shoot listed on his water bottle ahead of Norwich's shock win on spot kicks in the FA Cup on Wednesday night. Full Article
la Jose Mourinho is not blameless for Tottenham crisis but a Mauricio Pochettino return would not help By Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 21:30:47 +0000 What an absolute mess Tottenham Hotspur are in. Jose Mourinho's side have lost four games in a row and are in crisis, but they were in a much worse state before the Portuguese arrived. Full Article
la England's young guns hoping to break into the Euro 2020 squad By Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:27:08 +0000 Sportsmail has sifted through the young stars who are giving Southgate something to think about and rated their chances of featuring in the Euros. Full Article
la Sheffield United 1-0 Norwich: Billy Sharp fires Blades to victory as Canaries suffer another blow By Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 16:52:01 +0000 CRAIG HOPE AT BRAMALL LANE: Dean Henderson could well be playing his way out of a third season on loan at Sheffield United, as his heroics took them back into the top six. Full Article
la DANNY MURPHY: Eric Dier should not have confronted fan... we are breeding a snowflake players By Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 22:30:46 +0000 DANNY MURPHY: As a footballer, I heard a lot of things from fans they shouldn't be shouting. I caught a lot of stuff about my mum, my wife, my kids. But you still don't go into the crowd, full stop. Full Article
la How Premier League table would if decided by FIFA's formula with Liverpool reaching 106 points By Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:49:40 +0000 An advanced statistical model, created by the professor of mathematics at Columbia University, has crunched the numbers of the Premier League and given a deep insight as to how the season ends. Full Article
la Coronavirus: What will happen to Premier League players out of contract in June? By Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:25:18 +0000 Q&A: Amid all of the uncertainty provided by the suspension of football is the situation concerning players whose contracts are set to expire on June 30. Sportsmail answers the key questions. Full Article
la Premier League's plan to save the season: Start again on June 1, play all matches in just SIX weeks By Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 09:40:59 +0000 The Premier League's schedule proposal would allow the 2020-2021 campaign to begin on August 8, circumventing a financial catastrophe for clubs with mammoth wage bills. Full Article
la Coronavirus UK: Premier League stars are 'ready to revolt over plans play behind closed doors' By Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:31:29 +0000 The 2019-20 campaign is currently suspended across the English football pyramid after the coronavirus outbreak wiped out most sport across the world. Full Article
la Last English footballers abroad come home after Swedish football is cancelled due to coronavirus By Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 22:34:53 +0000 JOE BERNSTEIN: The last active English footballers in Europe are returning home after lower division football in Sweden was called off until the end of April. Full Article
la Premier League plan to resume season at start of May behind closed doors By Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:57:41 +0100 EXCLUSIVE BY MARTIN SAMUEL AND MATT HUGHES: The ambitious proposals would need to be endorsed by the government, public health bodies and the PFA. Full Article
la Norwich players and staff make £200,000 donation to help those affected by coronavirus pandemic By Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:38:01 +0100 Norwich City players, manager Daniel Farke, owners and directors will donate a percentage of their salaries - amounting to over £200,000 - to help those negatively impacted by coronavirus. Full Article
la Former Liverpool star Dietmar Hamann claims furlough decision against club's morals By Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 09:43:22 +0100 The Reds announced the decision on Saturday, joining other Premier League sides in Newcastle, Spurs, Bournemouth and Norwich in using the government's job retention scheme. Full Article
la Liverpool fans' group Spirit of Shankly to ask for an explanation over decision to furlough staff By Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:50:24 +0100 On Saturday, the Premier League leaders joined Tottenham, Newcastle and Norwich City in putting them on furlough - although they promised to top up staff wages so they are paid their full salaries. Full Article
la Premier League clubs threaten vote to RELEGATE the bottom three if they block Project Restart plans By Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:12:01 +0100 EXCLUSIVE: Norwich, Aston Villa and Bournemouth have been warned that their best chance of staying up is to vote to restart the season and win games to get out of trouble. Full Article
la Premier League now WON'T vote on contentious Project Restart plan on Monday By Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:52:10 +0100 The Premier League's bottom three - Norwich City, Aston Villa and Bournemouth - have been warned that relegation could be imposed on them if they object to Project Restart plans. Full Article
la How Premier League table would if decided by FIFA's formula with Liverpool reaching 106 points By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 08:39:03 GMT An advanced statistical model, created by the professor of mathematics at Columbia University, has crunched the numbers of the Premier League and given a deep insight as to how the season ends. Full Article
la Aymeric Laporte admits Champions League ban would 'hurt' Manchester City By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:03:33 GMT Aymeric Laporte insists he won't leave Manchester City even if their two-year ban from the Champions League ban is upheld. The defender is one of a host of City players who has been tipped to leave. Full Article
la Paris Saint-Germain 'initiate talks with Massimiliano Allegri' over replacing Thomas Tuchel By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 11:17:43 GMT Despite the French giants topping Ligue 1 and having reached the Champions League quarter finals, it is believed that the club are determined to make a change at the end of the season. Full Article
la Man City won't be saved by UEFA relaxing Financial Fair Play rules for this season and next By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 10:28:05 GMT UEFA are set to go easy on Financial Fair Play rules for this season and next. But this approach will not benefit Manchester City, who remain banned from the Champions League for the next two seasons. Full Article
la Former Real Madrid star Ivan Campo launches furious tirade at Spanish politicians over coronavirus By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:34:10 GMT Ivan Campo has hit out at the Spanish government over their handling of the coronavirus outbreak. The former Real Madrid star hit out at politicians with the pandemic spreading through Spain. Full Article
la MARTIN SAMUEL: Atalanta can lift Bergamo's spirits one day if Andrea Agnelli is ignored By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:13:35 GMT MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Atalanta is the perfect example of why the best of sport should not be closed to all but a privileged few. Sport can change the worth of a region. Full Article
la Liverpool tried to sign Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before Manchester United, claims manager By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:05:17 GMT The now-United manager was hugely successful as a striker for the club, scoring crucial goals in their Treble winning season in 1999, including the winner in the Champions League final. Full Article
la Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal are among clubs to launch bid to stop Man City playing in Europe By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:27:00 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Sportsmail can reveal that the entire top 10 - with the exception of City and Sheffield United - have submitted a joint application to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Full Article
la Coronavirus: Atalanta v Valencia Champions League match 'was a biological bomb' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:20:47 GMT Bergamo mayor Giorgio Gori has labelled Atalanta's Champions League clash with Valencia a 'biological bomb' as he believes it caused the coronavirus to spread in Italy and Spain. Full Article
la 'I'll beat Rooney's England record': Harry Kane on milestones, Mourinho and why he might leave By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:32:44 GMT JAMIE REDKNAPP: Harry Kane is at home, in self-isolation, with a series of Tottenham Hotspur shirts on the wall behind him and Sportsmail's Jamie Redknapp on the screen in front. Full Article
la PSG given formal warning for 'unsportsmanlike conduct' by UEFA after Neymar and Co mocked Haaland By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:36:55 GMT It is not clear whether the warning is for Neymar and PSG's mocking of Dortmund striker Erling Haaland during and after the game or for the fracas that emerged when Emre Can was sent off. Full Article
la UEFA postpones ALL international fixtures due to be played in June including Euro 2020 play-offs By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:18:52 GMT The governing body made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon that all men's and women's international matches scheduled for that month would not be played 'until further notice'. Full Article
la UEFA consider placing Champions League and Europa League on hold By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:40:08 GMT Placing both the Champions League and Europa League on hold while domestic seasons are played out is one of the proposals being looked at by UEFA, Sportsmail understands. Full Article
la Brescia owner Massimo Cellino slams efforts to finish the Serie A season By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:01:32 GMT Brescia president Massimo Cellino has hit out at his fellow Serie A chiefs who are insistant on resuming the current Serie A campaign amid the coronavirus crisis. Italy is the worst-hit country. Full Article
la Coronavirus: European football chiefs plan to resume games around July and August By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:59:00 GMT A European plan is being formed to resume football around July and August, with domestic leagues told Thursday not to abandon competitions yet due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article