Sport

Rio questions whether Man Utd can win PL with Maguire

Date published: Monday 28th February 2022 8:12 – Will Ford Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has questioned whether his former club can win the league with captain Harry Maguire at the heart of their defence. Maguire has been criticised for much of the season and was dropped for Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Watford at Old…

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Ex-PL ref calls for law change in wake of Lukaku offside

Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has called for a major change to the offside law having seen Romelu Lukaku’s goal ruled out in Chelsea’s League Cup final defeat to Liverpool. Chelsea lost 11-10 on penalties to Jurgen Klopp’s side, as Kepa Arrizabalaga blazed over the crucial spot-kick. READ MORE: Kepa for Mendy and other…

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Leeds appoint Marsch as Bielsa replacement

Date published: Monday 28th February 2022 7:31 – Will Ford Leeds have appointed American Jesse Marsch as Marcelo Bielsa’s replacement. Bielsa was sacked on Sunday after three-and-a-half highly successful years at the helm, with owner Andrea Radrizzani saying he “had to act in order to secure Premier League status”. MAILBOX: Abramovich the scapegoat, Man Utd…

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Abramovich peace talks ‘another Russian lie’, says MP

Date published: Monday 28th February 2022 7:12 – Will Ford Labour MP Chris Bryant has labelled claims that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is attempting to broker peace Russia and Ukraine as ‘another Russian lie’. Bryant called on the government to seize the oligarch’s assets last week, including Chelsea football club, as part of its sanctions…

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