THERE was something very old school about that brawl in the tunnel after Manchester City’s Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid. And it was impressive to see an old pro like Scott Carson in the thick of it all, ‘offering out’ an Atletico defender. Scott, like me, will be able to remember the days when a bundle in the tunnel […]

WAYNE ROONEY wants to bring his big pal Phil Bardsley to Derby  — if the club is saved from relegation. Boss Rooney and his former Manchester United team-mate are very close. And he will be in for the defender, 36, when his Burnley contract ends. Bardsley infamously decked Roo during a boxing bout in the ex-striker’s kitchen. Rooney hopes American […]

CRISTIANO RONALDO could lead a Manchester United revolution under new manager Erik ten Hag, according to reports. The Portuguese forward's future has been the subject of much speculation amid concerns he may not suit Ten Hag's high pressing system. The Dutch coach is closing in on becoming the permanent manager at Old Trafford after reaching a verbal agreement with the […]

OLLI HARDER is open to a possible mid-game pause in WSL evening fixtures during Ramadan so Muslim players can break their fasts. And Harder’s club West Ham, who face Manchester City in the FA Cup later, have been supporting Hawa Cissoko with her training and nutritional needs. The France and Hammers centre-back, 25, is among the Muslim players in the […]

CHELSEA boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed he APOLOGISED to Conor Gallagher over the midfielder being ruled out of this weekend's FA Cup semi-final. The 22-year-old is on loan at Crystal Palace and has been instrumental in helping Patrick Vieira's side reach the last four of the tournament. But he will play no part in this weekend's clash against his parent […]

POPULAR Leicester chairman Khun Top was given a hero's welcome as he greeted boozing fans in Eindhoven ahead of their crunch Europa Conference League clash with PSV. Around 1,500 Foxes fans were inside the Philips Stadium for the quarter-final tie. But others still travelled to Eindhoven to take in the atmosphere ahead of one of the biggest games of Leicester's […]

MARISSA CALLAGHAN and Northern Ireland players have given Kenny Shiels their backing after he was criticised for saying “women were more emotional than men”. Shiels later apologised for the comments made after his side were beaten 5-0 in by the Lionesses in a World Cup qualifier. The result put an end to their aims of reaching next year’s World Cup […]

ARSENAL legend Paul Merson is backing The Gunners to get a top four finish – because "Tottenham have still got a Tottenham in them". Back-to-back defeats to Crystal Palace and Brighton have seen Arsenal lose a major advantage to Spurs in their bid for the final Champions League place. However, despite now sitting three points behind their North London rivals […]

The 34-year-old also refused to attend last month’s first pre-fight press conference, instead electing to continue training in Portugal. On Wednesday, however, Whyte tweeted a video showing him preparing for the fight, along with the caption: “I’m ready. “I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on the 23rd of April @wembleystadium. “#LetsGooo!!!!” Whyte’s professional record is 28-2 (19 knockouts), while the […]

PREMIER league legend Rio Ferdinand has defended Antonio Rudiger following Chelsea's Champions League exit Rudiger reacted explosively at full-time when Chelsea crashed out against Real Madrid 5-4 on aggregate. Former Manchester United defender Ferdinand backed the Chelsea defender, referencing his own experience of losing big games. Ferdinand told BT Sport: "You can’t control it. We’ve all been there after big […]