England football manager Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate reveals what his family have ‘made clear’ about his New Year Honour

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has joked about his family’s reaction and said he is “incredible thankful” after being awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours List. Southgate led England to the final of Euro 2024 before leaving his post after eight years in July, having also guided the Three Lions to the final…

Not just Watkins: 8/10 star just saved his Aston Villa career vs Brighton

Not just Watkins: 8/10 star just saved his Aston Villa career vs Brighton

Aston Villa waved goodbye to an excellent 2024 by picking up a 2-2 draw versus Brighton and Hove Albion, which would have been a welcome point to collect back on home soil after losing 3-0 to Newcastle United on the road. It could well have been all three points if it wasn’t for Tariq Lamptey’s…

Van Gerwen slams Wright: 'He talks so much nonsense'

Van Gerwen slams Wright: 'He talks so much nonsense'

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen has criticised Peter Wright’s World Darts Championshp claims as “nonsense” and labelled tournament favourite Luke Littler’s form a “disappointment”. Van Gerwen booked a quarter-final date with Callan Rydz courtesy of a 4-2 victory over Jeffrey de Graaf on Monday night and, afterwards, the world No 3 took aim at…

Celtic’s hopes of signing "incredible" 22 y/o in January have taken a hit

Celtic’s hopes of signing "incredible" 22 y/o in January have taken a hit

Celtic have been handed a blow in their efforts to complete the signing of an “incredible” player in the January transfer window, according to a fresh update. Celtic transfer news The Hoops’ pursuit of Kieran Tierney is one of the top transfer stories in Scotland at the moment, as they attempt to seal a reunion…

The Kop at the Anfield stadium home of Liverpool Football Club

Here’s where Liverpool finished after the last 20 times they were top on New Year’s Eve

After a near-perfect start to Arne Slot’s reign, Liverpool will end 2024 eight points clear of Nottingham Forest at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand. What does that mean? Not a lot,  Slot and his players will probably say. The figures, too, might bear that out: of the last 20…

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Is Emma Raducanu playing the Australian Open 2025? Injury latest after Auckland withdrawal

British number two Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from her first-round match against Robin Montgomery at the Auckland Open. World number 56 Raducanu, who had reached the last 16 at the last two editions of the tournament, said she had “tried my best to be ready” after pulling out. “I love Auckland and the fans here,…

Why have so many of the Golden Generation struggled in management?

Why have so many of the Golden Generation struggled in management?

For England’s ‘Golden Generation’, the pathway into elite-level management has often been a humbling experience – and Wayne Rooney has experienced it again. Rooney, who was capped 120 times by the Three Lions, has left Plymouth Argyle after a nine-game winless run with the club bottom of the Championship. When he was sacked as Birmingham…

Balaam Wood

Blues launch 1875 Club after OFSTED success at academy partner school

Birmingham City are launching a groundbreaking £3.5m scheme to support their work in the community after an OFSTED inspection at one of their partner schools showed a remarkable upturn in fortunes. King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is a school where 97 per cent of students receive free school meals and is the first to…

5 players who may exit Man Utd in January, including 2 big Ten Hag mistakes

5 players who may exit Man Utd in January, including 2 big Ten Hag mistakes

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will have hoped his side’s 2-1 derby victory against Manchester City would be a crucial turning point in their season. The Red Devils came from behind to secure a dramatic late victory at the Etihad Stadium in mid-December amid Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford being excluded from the squad, but…

Football transfer rumours: Antony offered Man Utd exit; Liverpool consider Nunez sale

Football transfer rumours: Antony offered Man Utd exit; Liverpool consider Nunez sale

90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… Real Betis hope to sign Manchester United winger Antony on loan in January and are prepared to share the Brazilian’s salary to get a deal over the line. (ABC – Spain) Real Madrid hope to sign Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in January…

Newcastle favourites to sign "skilful" £31.5m ace who Franco Baresi loves

Newcastle favourites to sign "skilful" £31.5m ace who Franco Baresi loves

Newcastle United are thought to be leading the race to sign a “skilful” player in the January transfer window, with a £31.5m deal possible. Newcastle transfer news The Magpies have the chance to build on an improved run of form when the January window opens later this week, following a frustrating quiet time of things…

Rodgers can drop Taylor with Jota-esque Celtic deal for "top-notch" ace

Rodgers can drop Taylor with Jota-esque Celtic deal for "top-notch" ace

The January transfer window officially opens for business on Wednesday and it remains to be seen how busy Celtic will be ahead of the second half of the season. Brendan Rodgers’ side are currently 14 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table, have lost once in six Champions League games, and already…

Farke's own Pablo Hernandez: Leeds lining up move for "sensational" star

Farke's own Pablo Hernandez: Leeds lining up move for "sensational" star

Leeds United have put themselves into a fantastic position to go and attack the second half of the 2024/25 campaign in order to earn automatic promotion back to the Premier League. The Whites will have extra motivation to finish in the top two after they ended up third and went on to lose to Southampton…

Roger Varian

Tyrrhenian Sea out to start New Year party at Lingfield

Lingfield gets the New Year’s Eve party going with the Listed Quebec Stakes, plus jumping action from Uttoxeter, all live on Sky Sports Racing. 1.44 Lingfield – Last year’s winner Tyrrhenian Sea faces Royal Champion Roger Varian’s Tyrrhenian Sea was successful in the Listed BetUK Quebec Stakes (1.44) 12 months ago and is only rated…

He's like Kane: Arsenal could sign huge upgrade on Jesus all for just £58m

Jesus upgrade: Arsenal lead race for "outstanding" £60m goal-machine

After back-to-back seasons of challenging Manchester City for the Premier League title, there was hope that it would be the third time’s the charm for Arsenal this year. Unfortunately, that’s looking rather unlikely at the moment, as Mikel Arteta’s side currently find themselves nine points off league leaders Liverpool and are set to be without…

Historic VAR decision made for Carabao Cup semi-finals

Historic VAR decision made for Carabao Cup semi-finals

For the first time in English football history, referees will announce VAR decisions via the stadium’s public address system during a match, with the historic development set to be trialled across the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-finals. Arsenal host Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium on 7 January while Liverpool travel to Tottenham Hotspur the following day…

Littler survives Joyce thriller to reach Worlds quarter-finals

Littler survives Joyce thriller to reach Worlds quarter-finals

Luke Littler came through a thrilling contest against Ryan Joyce to reach the quarter-finals of the World Darts Championship with a tense 4-3 win at Alexandra Palace. The 17-year-old, who is trying to go one better than his remarkable runner-up finish on debut at the tournament last year, never trailed but was pushed to the…