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Saudi takeover promises new dawn for Newcastle at a cost
AFP, Published on 16/04/2020
» LONDON - Newcastle United fans have long dreamed of ridding the club from owner Mike Ashley, but a potential pound sterling300 million ($377 million) takeover backed by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund presents fans on Tyneside with a different dilemma.
Ooh Arr! Yeovil Town bid fond farewell
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/05/2019
» It took Yeovil Town more than 100 years before they gained entry into the Football League in 2003, and just 16 years to drop out after being relegated to the National League (Conference) last week.
Fowler is all ready to roar at Brisbane
Sports, Jason Dasey, Published on 07/04/2019
» He was once voted Liverpool's fourth greatest player and continues to work as a club ambassador. Now, Robbie Fowler is poised to begin a new chapter as a manager by taking the reins at struggling Australian side, Brisbane Roar.
Thai wish list for 2018: More title contenders; a new striker
Sports, Published on 07/01/2018
» Thai football enters the New Year after a fascinating 2017, which saw no shortage of ups and downs.
Big English clubs falling on hard times
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/05/2017
» It was a sign of the times last weekend when the three teams battling to avoid relegation from the Championship -- Blackburn Rovers, Nottingham Forest and Birmingham City -- were all big clubs which have seen much better days. One common thread is that all three have experienced major ownership problems, something that is becoming increasingly prevalent in English football.
Ponting urges day-night Test for struggling Hobart
AFP, Published on 09/12/2015
» HOBART (AUSTRALIA) - Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said a day-night match could help secure Hobart's status as a Test host and rounded on "unfair" criticism of the Tasmanian capital.
Rovers bid farewell after 94 years
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 09/05/2015
» As Chelsea celebrate their league title, it might be time to spare a thought for a team at the other end of the spectrum, Tranmere Rovers, who have been relegated to the Conference after 94-years in the Football League.
Is football losing its lustre in Brazil?
AFP, Published on 13/12/2014
» SAO PAULO - Slumping attendances, a rising tide of debt and a home World Cup thumping by Germany. Brazilian football has not had the best of years amid signs the national game is losing its lustre.
Man Utd drop out of top 'rich list'
AFP, Published on 23/01/2014
» Manchester United's problems were compounded Thursday when the faltering English champions dropped out of the top three of the world's top-earning clubs for the first time.
India bullish on Formula One return
AFP, Published on 28/10/2013
» Indian Grand Prix organisers were bullish about the troubled race's future Monday despite a drop in the estimated crowd figures and its disappearance from the schedule next year.