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David Squires on … Gary Lineker, the BBC and a bleak alternative MOTD

David Squires on … Gary Lineker, the BBC and a bleak alternative MOTD

Our resident cartoonist on the crisis swirling around the Match of the Day presenter, GB News’ hot take and Tory footy analogies Continue reading… »

Tottenham legends cheer on Man City to beat Arsenal to the title in new Paddy Power advert

Tottenham legends cheer on Man City to beat Arsenal to the title in new Paddy Power advert

A series of Tottenham legends have proclaimed themselves as Manchester City fans in a hilarious new advert for Paddy Power. »

Casemiro’s red raises questions over Andre Marriner… Ten things we learned from the Premier League

Casemiro’s red raises questions over Andre Marriner… Ten things we learned from the Premier League

It was a great week for some; Arsenal keeping up their run at the top of the table with a confident win over Fulham, while Manchester City kept pace with them by beating Crystal Palace »

Ian Wright and Alan Shearer WON’T be punished over Match of the Day boycott to support Gary Lineker

Ian Wright and Alan Shearer WON’T be punished over Match of the Day boycott to support Gary Lineker

Ian Wright and AlanΒ Shearer will not face punishment after boycotting Match of the Day in support of Gary Lineker, after the BBC reached an agreement for the host to return. »

Paul Pogba is injured again, with the Juventus midfielder ‘facing four weeks out’ with a thigh issue

Paul Pogba is injured again, with the Juventus midfielder ‘facing four weeks out’ with a thigh issue

Paul Pogba is injured yet again, with reports suggesting the Juventus star could face up to 30 days on the sidelines as a result of his latest problem. »

Inter Milan ‘renew interest in Man United’s Β£31m-rated defenderΒ Victor Lindelof’

Inter Milan ‘renew interest in Man United’s Β£31m-rated defenderΒ Victor Lindelof’

Victor Lindelof has been targeted by Inter Milan for a summer move with the Serie A side facing the prospect of losing key defenders Milan Skriniar and Stefan de Vrij in the summer. »

Leicester 1-3 Chelsea: Goals from Chilwell, Havertz and Kovacic ensure third win in a row

Leicester 1-3 Chelsea: Goals from Chilwell, Havertz and Kovacic ensure third win in a row

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: IfΒ Gary Lineker had been on the pitch instead of in the stands, his old team Leicester would surely have got something from this game. »

Gary Lineker arrives at the King Power to watch his boyhood club Leicester after BBC axing

Gary Lineker arrives at the King Power to watch his boyhood club Leicester after BBC axing

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Gary Lineker has arrived at the King Power to watch Leicester’s home game with Chelsea after being dropped as Match of the Day presenter during a chaotic 24 hours. »

β€˜His season is no good’ – Antonio Conte takes swipe at Richarlison over remarks

β€˜His season is no good’ – Antonio Conte takes swipe at Richarlison over remarks

Tottenham manager labels forward β€˜selfish’ over TV interviewConte committed to club but says β€˜patience is finished’ for fans Antonio Conte has taken aim at Richarlison and accused Tottenham supporters of lacking patience in a fiery press conference on Friday. Speaking before Saturday’s home Premier League game against Nottingham Forest, Conte addressed the striker’s own explosive post-match interview with B... »

β€˜No bigger than Songs of Praise’: the early days of live league football on TV

β€˜No bigger than Songs of Praise’: the early days of live league football on TV

Tottenham host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this weekend. Their game 40 years ago changed the sport forever By Steven Pye for That 1980s Sports Blog It was a move that divided opinion. When news broke in the summer of 1983 that Division One matches would be shown live on BBC and ITV, there was more anxiety than expectation. The Β£5.2m deal gave the channels five league matches each, although the B... »