AS Euros fever grips the nation, England’s women’s team are training for glory ahead of Tuesday’s semi- final against Sweden – at a resort in South West London. On the banks of the Thames, with more than 25 acres of landscaped grounds, the exclusive Lensbury Hotel is in Teddington, whichContinue Reading
Former star Kilkenny player Henry Shefflin has led tributes to Brian Cody after he stepped down as Kilkenny senior hurling manager this afternoon. In his 24-year tenure, Cody led the Cats to 11 All-Ireland titles, 18 Leinster championship titles and 10 National League titles, with Shefflin on his team forContinue Reading
LITTLE Rio Spurr breaks into a beaming grin and happily announces he is having pancakes with syrup on for breakfast. Once they have been demolished, he’s off to the settee for a spot of Fireman Sam on the iPad . . . the theme tune to which he belts out at the top ofContinue Reading
MANCHESTER UNITED hero John O’Shea has joined Stoke’s first-team coaching staff. O’Shea, 41, rolled credits on his glittering playing career in 2019 and has been pursuing a new challenge in management ever since. 2 John O’Shea enjoyed a successful career as a player and has turned to managementCredit: Sportsfile –Continue Reading
PAUL BODIN has been axed as Wales Under-21 manager. The ex-Swindon left-back saw his side finish fourth in their Euro qualifying campaign last month, 15 points behind group winners the Netherlands. 1 Paul Bodin’s departure at Under-21 level will have an impact on Wales senior manager Robert PageCredit: Reuters BodinContinue Reading
BRIGHTON are looking to beat Arsenal to the signing of Florian Grillitsch as they opened talks with the free agent. The highly-rated midfielder is a man in demand after leaving Hoffenheim earlier this summer. 1 With only weeks to go before the European club season starts again, talented midfielder FlorianContinue Reading
BRUNO FERNANDES says Manchester United must respect Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision if he wants to leave. Fernandes has been in touch with his fellow Portuguese international since he pulled out the club’s pre-season tour citing ‘family reasons’. 3 Bruno Fernandes is unsure if Cristiano Ronaldo will still be at Manchester UnitedContinue Reading
CHELSEA blocked a question to United States international Christian Pulisic on gun control in a pre-match press conference. The Blues are currently touring America in pre-season, which comes after several mass shootings have taken place in the country this month alone. 1 Chelsea’s US star Christian Pulisic has been outspokenContinue Reading
THE date is set in stone now – Anthony Joshua’s re-match against Oleksandr Usyk is ON and the venue is ready. Joshua and his Ukrainian counterpart had been due to do battle in May, and then July, but there were various hold-ups in negotiations which pushed the fight further back.Continue Reading
LIVERPOOL have reportedly identified Rennes star Martin Terrier as a replacement for Roberto Firmino. But Jurgen Klopp faces a battle with West Ham for the French striker. 2 Liverpool are lining up a swoop for Rennes star and West Ham target Martin TerrierCredit: Getty 2 Liverpool see Terrier as aContinue Reading
