Southampton’s Elyounoussi signs fresh season-long loan deal with Celtic

Celtic’s on-loan winger Mohamed Elyounoussi Mohamed Elyounoussi will spend a second consecutive season on loan with Celtic after signing fresh terms with the Scottish champions. The 25-year-old forward joined the Glasgow club in August 2019 from Southampton, going on to score seven goals in 20 appearances across all competitions. The Norway international joined the Saints … Continue reading Southampton’s Elyounoussi signs fresh season-long loan deal with Celtic Continue Reading →

Mike Stephenson’s delights as rugby league history returns to George Hotel

Mike Stephenson was heavily involved in the old Rugby League Heritage Centre When he began collecting memorabilia as a rugby league-obsessed child, little did Mike Stephenson know it would one day be the basis for a museum celebrating the sport’s history. Throughout his life, the now-retired Sky Sports pundit amassed a wide variety of shirts, medals, caps … Continue reading Mike Stephenson’s delights as rugby league history returns to George Hotel Continue Reading →

BREAKING NEWS: Juventus reach agreement with Barcelona for Arthur

Barcelona midfielder Arthur Arthur has agreed to join Juventus from Barcelona in a deal worth an initial €72million, LaLiga’s champions have confirmed. The Brazil international will conclude the 2019-20 campaign at Camp Nou before moving to Juve from next season. The transfer could be worth a further €10m in variables. Miralem Pjanic is widely expected … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Juventus reach agreement with Barcelona for Arthur Continue Reading →

Leighton Baines: Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti hopes left-back will sign new contract

Leighton Baines has been at Everton since 2007 Carlo Ancelotti says there will be time to agree a new contract with Everton full-back Leighton Baines when the season ends. The former England defender has agreed a short-term deal for the remainder of the Premier League season and the club have also offered him an additional 12-month contract … Continue reading Leighton Baines: Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti hopes left-back will sign new contract Continue Reading →

Ian Baraclough: New Northern Ireland manager outlines priorities

Baraclough: “It would be wrong of me not to make the phone call” to Ollie Norwood Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough will ask Sheffield United midfielder Ollie Norwood to reconsider his international retirement ahead of the Euro 2020 play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina in October. Norwood, who won 57 caps, announced he would end his international career … Continue reading Ian Baraclough: New Northern Ireland manager outlines priorities Continue Reading →

Sol Campbell leaves Southend by mutual consent

Southend manager Sol Campbell and his backroom staff have left the club by mutual consent. The former England international defender joined the club in October but was unable to prevent their relegation to League Two. A spokesman for Southend said: “We are grateful to Sol Campbell for his contribution whilst manager. Sol arrived at a … Continue reading Sol Campbell leaves Southend by mutual consent Continue Reading →

Angel Gomes: Frank Lampard denies Chelsea have offered contract to Man Utd midfielder

Frank Lampard says Chelsea have not offered a contract to Angel Gomes Frank Lampard has denied Chelsea have offered a contract to Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes. Gomes will become a free agent on Tuesday after failing to agree a contract extension at United and reports had suggested Chelsea were ready to offer the 19-year-old a lucrative … Continue reading Angel Gomes: Frank Lampard denies Chelsea have offered contract to Man Utd midfielder Continue Reading →

Chris Gayle recalls his 175* for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors

Gayle scored an unbeaten 175 against Pune Chris Gayle has played several brilliant knocks in the Indian Premier League. But, the one that stands out is the unbeaten 175 against the now-defunct Pune Warriors. The game was played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, the home ground of the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the knock comprised of 13 sixes and … Continue reading Chris Gayle recalls his 175* for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors Continue Reading →

William Saliba: Mikel Arteta calls for calm amid Arsenal expectations

William Saliba joined Arsenal last summer on a long-term contract Mikel Arteta wants William Saliba’s loan to be extended so he can play in the French Cup final, but warns against placing too much expectation on the Arsenal defender next season. Saliba, 19, joined Arsenal for a fee in the region of £27m last summer and was … Continue reading William Saliba: Mikel Arteta calls for calm amid Arsenal expectations Continue Reading →