On Coventry City’s last visit to Wembley five years ago, the air conditioning on the team coach conked out en route, hardly ideal preparation for players and staff suited and booted in 33C heat for the biggest game of the season, if not longer. Most removed their ties and opened
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Dozy Mmobuosi takeover questions hang over Sheffield United
Problem solving 100%, management 98%, decision making 99%, communication 99%. Who wouldn’t want an owner with this skillset? These are the attributes of the Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi as stated on his website, giving little margin for improvement. The EFL, however, wanted more information from the prospective buyer of Sheffield United
English football’s regulator: what will it do and is it a blow for Premier League?
Perhaps not a chant that’s going to echo around the terraces, but yes, the government has published its long-awaited white paper into governance of the national sport (top five divisions of the men’s game only) and proposed an independent regulator. Not that it means change is imminent. A period of “targeted
Promotion and relegation changes up for debate as Premier League and EFL talk | Jason Stockwood
In the coming weeks, the government white paper that outlines the path to an independent regulatory body is due to be released. With that in mind, the Premier League and the EFL have resumed negotiations on a range of topics, including but not limited to financial distribution, fixture congestion, and
Who has made it into our Football League 2021-22 teams of the season?
Championship Goalkeeper: Mark Travers (Bournemouth) Made a name for himself on his Premier League debut against Tottenham three years ago and established himself as Bournemouth’s No 1 en route to promotion, staving off competition from the Newcastle loanee Freddie Woodman. The 23-year-old has had an interesting 12 months. Last May, five
FA and EFL condemn Millwall fans for booing as players take a knee
How Covid returned English football’s resources debate to centre stage
The coronavirus crisis has presented English football with an opportunity to reset its structure and values. But it has been here before. In 1990, when the top clubs in England were seeking to escape the control of the Football League and create a new competition, they approached the Football Association for
EFL in discussions over September test events for fans at stadiums
The English Football League is in discussions with the government and the sports grounds safety authority (SGSA) about staging test events next month as the prospect of supporters returning to stadiums edges closer. The league, together with the department for digital, culture, media and sport (DCMS) and SGSA has been working
Derby’s Andre Wisdom in hospital after being stabbed and robbed in the street
The former Liverpool defender Andre Wisdom is in hospital after being stabbed and robbed during a street attack. Groundbreaking report reveals racial bias in English football commentary The Derby County defender is in a stable condition and expected to make a full recovery. He could leave hospital within the next two