THE DAMN FINE UNITED? It’s been quite the stomach-churning white-knuckle ride for Leeds United over the past decade. Their fans have been forced to endure more highs, lows, loops, corkscrews and rolls than a thrill-seeking visitor on Nemesis Reborn at Alton Towers. There have been b@nter eras, multiple owners, near-misses, promotions, relegations and managerial churn. … Read more
Under the Good Friday Agreement – the 1998 peace accord that followed the conflict colloquially known as The Troubles – those born in Northern Ireland can hold both British and Irish passports. A Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling in 2010 means players born anywhere on the island of Ireland are able to represent the … Read more
In a time when the algorithmically determined social internet serves primarily to trick people into becoming hosts to various parasites or simply drive them mad, it might be perversely comforting to imagine that the people on the other side of the screen are knowing, cynical actors, free from the brain-shredding effects of life online. Noxious … Read more
In a new feature on Tuesdays called Bucs Intel, Pewter Report offers up the latest Bucs news and injury updates after the previous game and takes a quick preview of Tampa Bay’s upcoming opponent. Week 2 sees the Buccaneers host the Browns in Tampa Bay’s home opener. Both teams are 0-1 after Week 1 losses. … Read more
Manchester United have been rocked by a major off-field setback after 15-year-old prodigy JJ Gabriel submitted a formal request to leave the club, according to a report by the Telegraph. Carrington’s standout academy talent has reportedly left the Old Trafford hierarchy in shock by seeking to cut short his development at one of English football’s … Read more
Craig Bellamy said he rejected the chance to take charge of Burnley in the summer after deciding the Wales job is “the right place for me”. The 47-year-old was among the managers targeted by the Championship club, who appointed Nicky Hayen. Bellamy is preparing to lead Wales in the Nations League, with the trip to … Read more
Speaking as he named his 28-man squad for Nations League A games with Portugal, Denmark and Norway, it was the first time Bellamy has faced questions over the summer speculation over his future. Having spent a successful period at Turf Moor as Vincent Kompany’s assistant, Bellamy suggested his respect for his former club prompted him … Read more
Hull City and Newcastle United both have a free week to recuperate after the latest round of Premier League fixtures, and will meet at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon. Newcastle have already booked their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup but were given a harsh reminder that evolving on the hoof … Read more
The opening round of league phase matches in the 2026-27 Europa League campaign start on Wednesday evening, a day earlier than the competition’s usual slot. Typically, fixtures in both the Europa League and Conference League are played on Thursday nights. Some exceptions are made during the season in scenarios where fixture clashes with other European … Read more
Promise David had a five-year plan. He would score bags of goals, earn a transfer to a top European league and play for Canada at the 2026 World Cup. There was just one problem: apart from his parents, teammates and coaches, no one in soccer seemed to know his name. It was 2023, and the … Read more