Embattled ref ‘strongly denies’ spot-fixing claims after FA launches probe November 27, 2024 Under-fire Premier League referee David Coote has strongly denied an allegation of spot-fixing that is being investigated by the Football Association. Coote – already suspended by referees’ body PGMOL for unguarded comments he appeared to make about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp – refutes the claim that he issued a premeditated yellow card in a [...]
Red Bull Leeds? Energy drink giant buys stake in Championship club May 30, 2024 Energy drinks giant Red Bull have this morning completed the purchase of a minority ownership stake in Championship club Leeds United. The club confirmed the partial acquisition when Red Bull were confirmed as a front-of-shirt partner for the club who lost the play-off final last weekend to Southampton. “Minority ownership in Leeds” A statement read: [...]
Championship play-off final: Has the richest game in football peaked in value? May 25, 2024 The match is estimated to be worth £170m to £305m in additional revenue to the winners.
Championship mania: Leicester, Ipswich, Leeds and Southampton locked in epic promotion race April 22, 2024 With three games remaining, four teams are still scrapping over the two automatic promotion places.