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Man Utd: Michael Carrick defends players after Gary Neville comments
Cunha also mentioned the “noise” around United when he spoke to BBC Match of the Day.
Neville is a significant part of that noise, either directly or through his growing media empire.
Carrick has previously said he can shut it out.
It cannot be quite so easy though when United fans – who usually back their team through disappointment – followed up chants on Wednesday in disgust at the Brighton
Liverpool fans split on Alexis Mac Allister’s contract comments
BBC Radio Merseyside also discussed the situation with Liverpool fan, Joel Richards, who called Mac Allister’s comments a “clever tactic”.
“Mac Allister’s at an age now, 27, where his next contract is going to be the biggest one of his career,” Richards said.
“He is someone who will be looking to be remunerated properly after seeing his team-mates getting bumper pay rises so, of course he’s going to put it
David Coote: Ex-Premier League referee charged by FA over Jurgen Klopp comments
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged by the Football Association for comments made about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in a video that was leaked on social media.
The 42-year-old was suspended in November 2024 after the clip showed him making derogatory comments about the German and Liverpool.
Coote was sacked a month later by the Premier League referees’ body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) following a
John Mousinho: Portsmouth boss not concerned by Tom Cleverley comments
The Blues have won just once away from home this season, that victory coming at QPR in October.
Picking up points away from Fratton Park is something Mousinho admitted his side have to start doing more.
However, their home record has been much more encouraging, with two of their three victories coming in December when they impressively beat Bristol City 3-0 and Coventry City 4-1.
“If you take the Derby
David Coote: FA launches investigation into video of comments about Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool
The Football Association has launched its own investigation into the video that appears to show Premier League referee David Coote using foul language to describe former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
Coote has already been suspended by refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) pending a full investigation.
BBC Sport has also been told the 42-year-old has been withdrawn from an international commitment this week.
However, the nature of Coote’s
Kalvin Phillips: Pep Guardiola ‘overweight’ comments left midfielder ‘frustrated’
Phillips joined Manchester City in 2022, in a deal worth £45m. He was loaned to West Ham 18 months later, having made just two Premier League starts under Guardiola out of a potential 58.
He told the podcast about being “gobsmacked” by the Spanish manager’s footballing brain on his arrival at Etihad Stadium.
City’s first Premier League match following the midfielder’s signing was a 2-0 win away against West
Sheffield Wednesday: Man charged over online comments about West Brom fan death
A man has been charged after messages were shared online apparently mocking the death of a man at a Sheffield Wednesday game.
West Brom supporter Mark Townsend died from a medical episode on Saturday, at the Leppings Lane end of Hillsborough Stadium, where Liverpool fans died as a result of a crush in 1989.
A social media account, which has since been deleted, was alleged to have made reference to
Cardiff City: Footballer ‘deeply regrets’ homophobic comments
In a statement, the 28-year-old said he would like to “sincerely apologise” to the club and its supporters for his actions on 8 February 2024.
He said in the past he has “worked hard to fight against discrimination and prejudice”, so his actions are of “great personal disappointment”.
Mr Romeo said he sent a letter to the police officer involved at the time, “unreservedly apologising” for his comments and explaining
Stuart Webber: Ex-Norwich sporting director condemned by anti-racism campaign groups over comments
Anti-racism campaign groups have condemned “disgraceful” comments made by ex-Norwich sporting director Stuart Webber about five black footballers.
Webber said in an interview with the Pink Un the players might have ended up “in jail” or “something else” had they not become professional footballers.
The 39-year-old referred to Raheem Sterling, Abu Kamara, Jonathan Rowe, Max Aarons and
Manchester City charges: Premier League clubs fear political interference in appeal after Andy Burnham comments
By Total Football NewsBurnham’s comments came in an interview with the BBC’s political editor Chris Mason the next day.
When asked about ‘Brand Manchester’ taking a hit, the Prime Minister drew a parallel with a previous Premier League case with Everton, saying he still held the view “firmly” that they “weren’t fairly treated”.
Everton were deducted 10 points, later reduced to six on appeal, by an independent commission for breaching Premier