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The past, present and future plans of one of English football’s oldest stadiums

As exciting development plans for Portman Road commence for the first time in almost 20 years, this article reflects on the ground’s place in history and significance to Ipswich Town while it comes close to 140 years old as a football stadium. Reporting by Jolyon Wright. Portman Road has been the home of Ipswich […]

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Social club sends donations to devastated areas of Ukraine

A Leicester social club is appealing for clothes, medication, and sleeping bags to help soldiers fighting on the front line in Ukraine. The Leicester Ukrainian Social Club organises a donation collection day every Friday, where the doors are open to the public to give away medical, food, toiletries, clothing, and other items. The items are […]

Top Derby restaurateur looks to the future

By Steven Heap The owner of a popular five-star rated restaurant in Derby is to introduce original food from his home in Sorrento to help carry on the success. Café Villabella was opened in September last year by Marcello Perretta after the success of his other city eateries Caruso Café Boutique and Grand Café Caruso. […]

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Four events in and around Derbyshire for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Back in 2012 – when Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Diamond Jubilee – there were parties in the street and events on everywhere, with lots of live music and food. Fast forward 10 years and it’s no different for Her Majesty’s 70th-anniversary celebrations – with multiple fun events billed for the upcoming week. But which […]

Oldham Athletic release their retained list after relegation

Following their relegation from League Two to the National league, Oldham Athletic have released their retained list. In ContractJordan Clarke, Benny Couto, Vani Da Silva, Mike Fondop, Sam Hart, Hallam Hope, Jayson Leutwiler, Junior Luamba, Harrison McGahey, Will Sutton, Harry Vaughan The Latics are currently holding contract talks with Nicky Adams and Jack Stobbs. The […]

Kieran Tierney left out Scotland’s squad for crucial World Cup clash

Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney has been left out of Scotland’s World Cup play-off squad for their game against Ukraine next week. The game on June 1 was initially postponed because of complications surrounding the war in Ukraine but it has now been rearranged with the winner facing Wales for a place at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. […]

Maxwel Cornet crying as Burnley get relegated.

Five players from relegated Premier League sides who would be worth snapping up

With the season coming to a dramatic end this weekend, Burnley were confirmed as the third and final team to be relegated from the Premier League after six seasons in the top flight. With all teams having bright spells throughout the season and collecting a combined total of 80 points between them, some Premier League […]

Six Players Manchester United Should Buy This Summer

Manchester United have got a huge summer of business ahead for them. The current squad needs a big overhaul, so here we look at six players that the club should sign. Frenkie De Jong – Central Midfield Frenkie De Jong has been regarded as one of the hottest prospects in world football for over four […]

Here’s our preview of the League One play-off final at Wembley Stadium

The full League One line-up will be complete after the conclusion of the League Two play-off final between Mansfield Town and Port Vale this Saturday. Mansfield were victorious in both legs of their semi-final against Northampton Town, whereas Port Vale overturned a 2-1 deficit after the first leg and defeated Swindon Town on penalties. Both […]

Borussia Dortmund appoint Edin Terzic as new head coach

Edin Terzic has been announced as the new first-team head coach of Borussia Dortmund on a three-year deal. Terzic managed the squad on an interim basis during the 2020-21 season, before they appointed Marco Rose. The 39-year-old was initially brought in as Lucien Favre’s assistant last season before taking over after the Swiss manager was […]

Denny Determined To Win the English Middleweight Title

Boxer Tyler Denny has set his sights on winning the English Middleweight title. Thirty-year-old Denny has a colourful record as an English Middleweight, with 13 wins, two by way of knockout and two losses in seventeen bouts. He has now set his sights on defeating River Wilson Bent for the English strap in Coventry on […]

Wembley Stadium will host the Women's EURO final

Over 400,000 tickets expected to be sold for 2022 Women’s EUROs

The attendance throughout the 2022 Women’s EUROs is expected to be between 435,000 and 525,000. These numbers were recorded in a report by Ernst and Young who looked into how many of the 700,000 available tickets will be sold. If the number of people predicted is correct, this tournament will massively exceed figures from EURO […]