Sport News 24/7 By Richard de Winter @TLE_Sport @rgdewinter As a football fan, one of the things you’ve got to be prepared for is disappointment. This may take the form of an underwhelming signing, a limp performance against hated rivals; it may take the form of an unfortunate defeat in ...
Sport News 24/7 By Philip Benton @paolobento Sam Allardyce is not a bad football manager, he never has been. A quick glance at his CV and it’s no coincidence that his former clubs have fallen from grace since his departure, just ask any Bolton or Blackburn supporter. Which is why the two ...
Sport News 24/7 David de Winter - Sports Editor @TLE_Sport @davidjdewinter When I was growing up, I always looked at Newcastle United with fondness. A well-run club that played football the right way and had a sizeable and passionate support – it was the envy of almost every club in ...
Sport News 24/7 By David Binder @davidpaulbinder The day was 24 May, 2003, the venue was Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium and the occasion was the Division Three play-off final between AFC Bournemouth and my team, Lincoln City. The match itself ended in disappointment with Lincoln City (or the Imps as they're ...
Sport News 24/7 By Adam Clark @AdamClarkers Villa fans can be forgiven for a little bit of gloating as they see the Lions in 3rd place in the Premier League table. They spent all summer enduring the amusement caused by their summer signings Philippe Senderos, Kieran Richardson, Joe Cole and ...
Sport News 24/7 By David de Winter - Sports Editor @TLE_Sport @davidjdewinter Liverpool v Everton A Merseyside derby which takes on added significance thanks to the poor starts to the season made by both teams. Everton have the worst defence in the league so far whilst Liverpool have already lost ...
Sport News 24/7 Sports Editor David de Winter and Sports Columnist Richard de Winter discuss The Ryder Cup, The Rugby World Cup and The Premier League in their weekly sports podcast for The London Economic
Sport News 24/7 By Rob Latham A clash between Chelsea and Bolton Wanderers was commonplace in the Premier League for over a decade, but in the seasons since Wanderers relegation, things have changed dramatically. The Blues have become European champions and favourites for this season’s title, while The Trotters have ...
Sport News 24/7 By James Mackney @JimMackney It has been a perfect weekend for Southampton football club. And before you slam an insult into the comment box below let me finish. Saints go into a tough but winnable Capital One Cup match against Arsenal second in the Premier League table and they ...