Peter Crouch busts out robot celebration in iconic mascot appearance

Peter Crouch busts out robot celebration in iconic mascot appearance

Peter Crouch made an unlikely return to the pitch at the weekend – this time not as a player, but as mascot for non-league side Farnham Town FC. The former England striker towered over players, mascots, and even the match officials as he walked out ahead of Farnham’s Southern League Premier Division South clash with…

World Cup qualifier suspended after sinkhole opens up on pitch

World Cup qualifier suspended after sinkhole opens up on pitch

Play was brought to a standstill during Austria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Cyprus after a sinkhole suddenly appeared on the pitch late in the second half. The bizarre incident occurred around the 75th minute, when Danish referee Jakob Kehlet halted the match after noticing the gaping hole near Austria keeper Alexander Schlager’s box at…

Phil Bardsley and Danny Webber discuss Manchester Masters and derby | 5 September 2025

Phil Bardsley and Danny Webber discuss Manchester Masters and derby | 5 September 2025

Unfortunately, Webber’s initial tip was on the money, with our crosstown rivals, featuring the likes of Joleon Lescott, Shaun Wright-Phillips, David James and Nedum Onuoha, lifting the silverware at the AO Arena on the night. Despite a flurry of goals from Webber across the fixtures, and an all-round strong performance both creatively and defensively from…

Match preview and how to watch and follow Manchester City v Manchester United | 14 September 2025

Match preview and how to watch and follow Manchester City v Manchester United | 14 September 2025

City have a longer list of concerns upon first glance, but could welcome back several important options for this one. Rayan Cherki will not be available, having suffered a thigh injury that may keep him out until November. Mateo Kovacic is a long-term absentee but is close to a return from his Achilles injury. Josko…

Bryan Mbeumo among fastest players in 2025/26 Premier League

Bryan Mbeumo among fastest players in 2025/26 Premier League

The Premier League has published figures of the fastest times logged across the opening three gameweeks. Wolves defender Jackson Tchatchoua is understandably top of the list, with his 37.30 km/h recorded against Everton the third-fastest since the technology was introduced, only behind Micky van de Ven and Kyle Walker. However, Mbeumo is second to his…

Premier League Hall of Fame nominees includes seven former Man Utd men

Premier League Hall of Fame nominees includes seven former Man Utd men

GARY  NEVILLE Initially a central defender in the fabled Class of ’92 youth team, he broke into the senior side at right-back and eventually became an automatic choice for United and England. The one-club man racked up 602 appearances, the fifth-most in our entire history, and lifted the Premier League trophy eight times. Only former…

Match report Man Utd Women v Leicester 7 September 2025

Match report Man Utd Women v Leicester 7 September 2025

MATCH DETAILS United: Tullis-Joyce; Riviere, Le Tissier (c), Janssen, Sandberg (Turner 70); Zigiotti (Naalsund 65), Miyazawa; Bizet Donnum (Park 57), Toone, Malard; Terland. Subs not used: Middleton-Patel, Griffiths. Goals: Toone 13, Terland 25, Malard, 73, 87. Leicester: Leitzig; Thibaud, Kees, Boureille, Ale; Tierney, Van Egmond, Cayman (Payne 72); Eiriksdottir (Las 65), Cain (Rantala 82), O’Brien (McLoughlin 46)….