Category Archives: Sports

Andrew Robertson: Liverpool players must put aside feelings about Jurgen Klopp’s imminent departure

Andrew Robertson’s return from injury is timely for Jurgen Klopp, with many of his senior players missing from Wembley – Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images There is no middle ground for Liverpool on Jurgen Klopp’s farewell tour, which arrives at Wembley on Sunday. History will record that they were either invigorated by the emotional… Read More »

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘misery’ at Man Utd continues and damning questions come Erik ten Hag’s way

Erik ten Hag faces tough questions after Fulham’s heavy home defeat – Mike Egerton/PA Wire Based on this evidence, it will take much longer than three years for Manchester United to displace Manchester City and Liverpool. A well-deserved defeat by Fulham left United eight points behind Aston Villa in the battle for fourth place, throwing… Read More »

England women’s overseas friendlies: Bad for fans, bad for TV and bad for the game

Grace Clinton battles for possession with Sarah Puntigam (left) and Austria’s Sarah Zadrazil during England’s defeat – Naomi Baker/The FA via Getty Images England were in superb form as they beat European quarter-finalists Austria 7-2 on Friday night, but there was a slight sense of disappointment on this magnificent night for the World Cup finalists:… Read More »

The challenge to reach 100kg has made Scotland captain Rory Darge’s journey less than easy

Rory Darge to lead Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday – PA Wire/Andrew Milligan Thousands of England supporters who have traveled to Edinburgh by train over the last few days will follow one of Britain’s most beautiful railway lines, hugging the banks of the Borders and East Lothian as they arrive at Waverley Station. Unlike the… Read More »