Fans saw a more measured approach and less manic energy from Klopp’s successor in a 4-1 friendly win against Sevilla Liverpool were back in their natural habitat, dominating play and winning convincingly, yet Anfield felt unusual. Maybe it was the sight of supporters applying sun cream while basking in temperatures more familiar to Sevilla than Merseyside, but more likely it was the calmness that radiated f... »
Koumas, joined the Reds from Tranmere as an Under 11 player – much to the frustration of the local League Two club – and forged his way into the fringes of the first-team reckoning last year. »
Paul Scholes has given a damning assessment of Manchester United ahead of the new season, despite excitement among some fans given the changes both on and off the field over the summer. »
Reappearance in National League North brings challenges for players and fans that are shared by some sixth-tier rivals Oxford sits about 60 miles west of London and 75 miles south of Birmingham. Its closest major towns include Northampton and Reading. So it seems strange that its second-biggest club, despite competing in a regional league, will start their season on Saturday in Lancashire and clock up eight... »
EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The government have urged the country’s sports clubs to call for an end to the riots that have rocked the nation and seen hundreds of those involved arrested. »
The Scot is one of several United are hoping to offload this summer »
The Kingdom first announced intentions to host the competition after it was announced by the sport’s governing body that only bidders from Asia or Oceania would be considered. »
Jamaica have announced Steve McClaren as their new men’s head coach as the former England manager leaves his assistant coach role at Manchester United. »
JACK GAUGHAN: The champions reached a sanction agreement with the league over 22 separate charges, all related to the past two seasons. »
Today it’s the turn to look at the legends of Ipswich Town from league champion Ray Crawford to UEFA Cup champions Paul Mariner and Terry Butcher and more recently Kieron Dyer. »