MARTIN SAMUEL: Wayne Rooney’s incredible records don’t tell the full story of his remarkable career

He put the team first again, as he always did. The day Wayne Rooney moved into management permanently with Derby, he announced his time as a player was done. From here, he will focus completely on his executive role, and it is a big one. There has been evidence of an upturn since Rooney became … Read more

‘Fed up’ public are finding ways to flout rules as officers are accused of chasing ‘easy targets’

Worn-out members of the public exhausted from strict coronavirus lockdown restrictions are finding ways to break the rules – as police were accused of going after individuals rather than crowds. Some police forces have found themselves under fire under their enforcement of guidelines. Friends Jessica Allen and Eliza Moore, both 27, were hit with a … Read more

TOWIE star Mark Wright comes off the bench for Crawley Town’s in FA Cup win over Leeds United

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me On The Pitch! Reality TV star Mark Wright makes his pro football debut for Crawley with cameo in FA Cup giant killing of Premier League Leeds Mark Wright was named on the bench for Crawley Town’s FA Cup tie with Leeds The former TOWIE star was sent on in the … Read more

Police just look on as footballer supporters ignore social-distancing

Watching from the sidelines! Police just look on as football fans gathered outside Marine v Spurs FA Cup tie blatantly ignore social-distancing with some not wearing masks Football fans were seen packed behind barriers outside Rossett Park stadium   Failed to comply with social distancing as they tried to catch glimpse of players  It came despite … Read more

Marine fans ignore lockdown rules to welcome side ahead of FA Cup third round tie with Tottenham

Marine fans ignored UK lockdown rules to welcome their side ahead of their historic FA Cup third round clash with Tottenham.  The eighth-tier outfit were gearing up for the biggest game in the Merseyside club’s history, with the unfancied outfit gearing up for a fairytale story. But with the UK’s latest lockdown due to the … Read more

Cenk Tosun DENIES celebration after scoring goal against Rotherham was politically motivated

Cenk Tosun DENIES celebration after scoring disallowed goal against Rotherham was politically motivated as Everton star insists he ‘does not know’ of far-right Turkish group associated with the hand gesture Cenk Tosun denies making a political gesture after scoring a goal on Saturday The Everton star found the net in the second half but was … Read more

Aston Villa forced to close training ground after Covid-19 outbreak – putting Liverpool tie in doubt

BREAKING NEWS: Liverpool’s FA Cup tie at Aston Villa in doubt as hosts are forced to shut their training ground after a ‘significant’ Covid outbreak with ‘a large number of first team players and staff’ testing positive Aston Villa and Liverpool’s FA Cup clash is in doubt after a Covid outbreak A large number of … Read more

Manchester City legend Colin Bell dies age 74 after non-Covid related illness

Manchester City legend Colin Bell dies age 74 from ‘non-Covid related illness’, with club to wear retro No 8 shirts against rivals United tomorrow night in honour of England midfielder who won the title and FA Cup in blue Colin Bell has died at the age of 74 following a short, non-Covid related illness The … Read more

Gerard Houllier tributes: Jamie Carragher and Michael Owen lead messages to former Liverpool boss

Jamie Carragher and Michael Owen led the tributes for French football manager Gerard Houllier, who has tragically passed away at the age of 73.   The former Liverpool boss, who guided the Reds to the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup treble in 2001, had a long history of medical problems and died three weeks after having aortic … Read more

FA wait on cup green light as national lockdown puts stop to non-elite sport

Government still to make a decision over whether FA Cup first round will go ahead in full after decision to stop non-elite sport for a month with national lockdown applies to ten clubs The Government have put in place a second national lockdown from Thursday  As part of the lockdown there will be a stop … Read more