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David Pleat could have been England manager until a tabloid sex worker sting saw him sacked by Tottenham... in his new book he tells the full story: 'I felt swallowed up by the shame of lurid, untrue allegations'
14/09/24 09:30
INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: One of the delights of listening to David Pleat talk football is that there is no telling where any given storyline might travel through the memories he has filed away from a lifetime in the game. The time he went to cast an eye over Son Heung-min playing for Hamburg pivots to a signed shirt from Harry Kane before settling on Clive Allen's 49-goal season for Tottenham. 'Just a brilliant finisher,' says Pleat, 79. 'Clive liked to feel the net. At the end of a session on a Friday he would finish right and left-foot volleys into a little five-a-side goal, bang, bang, bang....read
Ange Postecoglou needs a big win as Tottenham prepare to take on rivals Arsenal... not that he will admit it
13/09/24 09:30The new season has started for Spurs with one thumping home win, a draw they ought to have won and a narrow defeat at Newcastle.Former Sheffield United owner Kevin McCabe claims the club should be 'ASHAMED' of points deduction under Saudi ownership - and fears Blades have lost their 'local touch' since he was ousted in legal dispute
13/09/24 04:23'Sheffield United have been deducted points for not paying other clubs, I would never have let that happen. It's something to be ashamed of but I don't think they care.'When MK Dons were created, they were hated. Two decades on it's worse... they're irrelevant, writes MATT BARLOW
09/09/24 01:00MATT BARLOW: It is the nature of a new town. Those who have made it their home will have roots somewhere else and football loyalties are easy reinforcements for lost identity.The rise and fall of James Maddison: Out of form for Tottenham and overlooked AGAIN by England, the £45m man has been usurped by younger stars… and he's running out of chances to fulfil his vast potential
06/09/24 11:00MATT BARLOW: James Maddison was a guest on BBC's Football Focus in the early days of the Covid lockdown when Dan Walker was presenting the show from home.The atmosphere in Dublin was poison as hooligans made Nazi salutes, hurled missiles and forced the game to be abandoned after 27 minutes: MATT BARLOW on England's infamous trip to Dublin in 1995
04/09/24 09:30MATT BARLOW: Venables' first away game in the job had just been abandoned with 27 minutes played after rioting by England's notorious hooligan element.Chelsea are behaving like they ceased to be a football club - now they appear to be a trading hub, writes MATT BARLOW
02/09/24 01:00MATT BARLOW: Five markets into the new era at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea are behaving as if they have ceased to be a football club. These days, they now appear to be primarily a trading hub.Ollie Watkins is yet to hit the ground running for Aston Villa this season - but Unai Emery's side have a matchwinner from the bench in the form of Jhon Duran
01/09/24 09:30MATT BARLOW AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: The last goal Ollie Watkins scored in the Premier League came in mid-April at Arsenal, when Villa were charging for the top four. He is not in form.Leicester City 1-2 Aston Villa: Amadou Onana and Jhon Duran secure win for Unai Emery's side after Jamie Vardy is denied a goal following an accidental assist by the referee
31/08/24 03:59MATT BARLOW AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: After a Champions League draw to revive memories of an age when Aston Villa ruled in Europe there came a satisfying victory in a local skirmish.Ben Brereton Diaz was public enemy No 1 on Tyneside after tangle with Fabian Schar led to the Newcastle star being sent off - but Southampton forward is unrepentant as he insists 'if it wasn't a red card, VAR could have overturned it'
30/08/24 09:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: Schar jumped angrily back to his feet and barged his chest into the Saints striker, who held his ground.Football is littered with the wrecks of burned-out wonderkids, but here's why it's no surprise Martin Odegaard has risen again, writes MATT BARLOW - 10 years after interviewing his dad in Norway
26/08/24 01:00MATT BARLOW: Arsenal's captain was 15 at the time and his father was trying to filter the clamour. His phone lit up daily with proposals from Europe's biggest clubs.Everton have been blown away in their first two games, their takeover is dragging on and they could lose more players this week - the club's sorry saga could yet end in relegation, writes MATT BARLOW
25/08/24 09:05MATT BARLOW: On the evidence of a 4-0 thrashing at Tottenham, Sean Dyche's depleted team are a long way short of the levels they produced to escape trouble last season.Tottenham 4-0 Everton: Son Heung-min slots brace and punishes Jordan Pickford for terrible mistake, as Spurs heap more misery on hapless Toffees
24/08/24 03:57MATT BARLOW AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Bissouma held steady on the road to redemption by marking his return to the team with his first goal for Tottenham on his 57th appearance.Tottenham suffer injury blow as Ange Postecoglou confirms new £65m summer signing Dominic Solanke is unavailable after playing just ONE game
23/08/24 12:28MATT BARLOW: He will miss the first home fixture of the Premier League season against Everton on Saturday and might not be back until after next month's international break.Why young legs are the future of Tottenham: They've already given minutes to their new 18-year-old duo… and there are plenty more talents coming through
21/08/24 01:00Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall's debuts indicate a shift in emphasis at a club which afforded fewer minutes to teenage players than any other in the Premier League last season.Leicester City 1-1 Tottenham: Jamie Vardy back to bother Spurs again as 37-year-old earns Foxes a point on their Premier League return after Pedro Porro opener
19/08/24 09:05MATT BARLOW AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: Jamie Vardy, remember him? Tottenham Hotspur would prefer to forget but last night at the age of 37 he was back to bother them again.Five Big Questions For Your Club: Will Europa League help or hinder Tottenham? Has Angeball been sussed out? And can Dominic Solanke filled the Harry Kane-shaped hole?
19/08/24 03:57But what challenges do Spurs and Postecoglou face this time round? Have they managed to wipe out the errors that so dearly cost them last season? Mail Sport' answers the five big questions.Tottenham have a squad with a complete absence of defensive instinct and have taken a financial hit on a mass exodus... but here's why to expect Ange Postecoglou's team to shine, writes MATT BARLOW
19/08/24 01:00MATT BARLOW: When Howard Wilkinson led Sheffield Wednesday up into the top-flight the established elite were rattled by the speed and relentlessness of his impressive team.Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool: Reds make winning start to Arne Slot era after Diogo Jota and Mo Salah find the net in the first Premier League game at Portman Road for 22 years
17/08/24 01:27MATT BARLOW AT PORTMAN ROAD: Life after Jurgen Klopp for Liverpool started with a victory stroll in the Suffolk sunshine for their new boss Arne Slot on a day when new dawns collided.Tottenham complete £30m signing of Burnley winger Wilson Odobert on a five-year deal... as former PSG academy star becomes Spurs' fifth summer acquisition
16/08/24 11:26Odobert featured for Burnley in the 2023-24 season, making 33 appearances and scoring four goals, three of which were in the Premier League .Globetrotter to local hero: Oxford boss Des Buckingham on his journey from New Zealand to leading his hometown club in their first Championship season for 25 years
03/08/24 09:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: Ten years roaming the globe has strengthened Des Buckingham's affection for his hometown.Becky Adlington is a splash hit with armchair fans during the BBC's Olympic swimming coverage in Paris
29/07/24 09:32MATT BARLOW: From Adam Peaty on Sunday through to Tom Daley and Noah Williams less than 24 hours later it has been a tear-jerking opening few days to the Olympic Games in the pool.David Pleat leaves Tottenham after two decades association with the club as Spurs chief's recruitment shake-up continues - with Daniel Levy hailing club icon's 'encyclopaedic knowledge'
29/07/24 04:43MATT BARLOW: David Pleat's long association with Tottenham Hotspur has reached an end as the club's technical director Johan Lange continues his purge on the old-style scouts.Adieu to fresh air! Why I'm already hooked on the BBC's coverage of the Olympics, writes MATT BARLOW
27/07/24 09:30MATT BARLOW: Six hours in, there's a British bronze in the bag, an upset in the fencing, a stack of empty teacups and time trialling cyclists are skidding around in Parisian puddles.Twenty-nine different names, only THREE players are chosen unanimously… and which TWO England stars are included? Our experts name their best Euro 2024 XI
17/07/24 11:00Mail Sport's experts name their teams of the tournament, with only three players chosen unanimously by our writers and just two England stars considered worthy of inclusion.From Jude Bellingham's gymnastics to Cristiano Ronaldo's preening and curmudgeon Steve Clarke - Mail Sport's writers pick their Euros highs and lows from Germany
14/07/24 09:30It was a month of highs, lows and everything inbetween for fans during the tournament, which started a month ago with Germany getting the better of Scotland and England defeated in the final.Alvaro Morata is Spain's skipper who has a goal tally putting him in territory of bona-fide national legends - so why he is he unloved by his country's fans, asks MATT BARLOW
14/07/24 01:00MATT BARLOW: A decade in Spanish red could be nearing a curious conclusion for Alvaro Morata. Ahead of Spain's Euro 2024 final, he is a man with angst in his pants.SPAIN VS ENGLAND PRE-MATCH PLAYER RATINGS: Which Spaniard has their bounce back? Whose selflessness opens things up for his team-mates? And which Euros finalist comes out on top in the scores?
14/07/24 01:00MATT BARLOW AND CRAIG HOPE: Spain will go into the Euro 2024 final as favourites. England, however are yetFrom a Messi bubble bath to Spain's sparkling superstar! Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal turns just 17 this weekend and has had an unforgettable journey... now, he will look to light up the Euro 2024 final
12/07/24 09:30MATT BARLOW: You might have seen the most remarkable photograph of the week. It features a contented baby boy in a tub of soapy suds happy being bathed by his mother.Marc Cucurella is THE outstanding left back of the Euros and now looks like the player City once wanted, writes MATT BARLOW… here's how he went from Chelsea scapegoat to Spain sensation
11/07/24 05:54MATT BARLOW: It has been an arduous couple of years for Cucurella but during the last four weeks he has once more started to look once again like the player Chelsea and City competed to sign.NETHERLANDS vs ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Who has been easily Gareth Southgate's most consistent performer? Which 6/10 star hasn't done enough on the ball for the Three Lions? And which Dutch players have lacked chemistry?
10/07/24 01:00Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE and MATT BARLOW run the rule over Koeman and Southgate's teams, and assess who comes up trumps ahead of Wednesday evening's kick-off.Spain and France produced an epic contest for the ages as Lamine Yamal stole the show… England will have to raise their game if they reach the final, writes MATT BARLOW
09/07/24 09:08SPAIN 2-1 FRANCE - MATT BARLOW IN MUNICH: Didier Deschamps had invited the world to look away. 'You don't have to watch,' he told critics who claimed France were boring.MATT BARLOW: Kylian Mbappe helped beat Marine Le Pen's National Rally... now France's main man has his sights set on the Spanish at Euro 2024
08/07/24 06:10MATT BARLOW IN MUNICH: Having cast his considerable influence across the French elections Kylian Mbappe will for his next trick attempt to alter the direction of Euro 2024.How the Dutch have ditched Total Football to reach Euro 2024 semi-final against England… Ronald Koeman's team is built on a strong defence without Frenkie de Jong to pull the strings as fans clamour for Wout Weghorst to start
07/07/24 09:30MATT BARLOW: The Netherlands' passage to the last four at Euro 2024 has been a triumph of substance over style, which has been a bitter pill to swallow in the home of Total Football.Where's France's flair gone? With Kylian Mbappe and Co STILL yet to score from open play Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps is embracing his role as national killjoy, writes MATT BARLOW
07/07/24 08:46MATT BARLOW: The prospect of France against Spain in the European Championship will conjure flashbacks to 1984, for anyone of a certain vintage.Netherlands 2-1 Turkey: Ronald Koeman's side score TWICE in six minutes to complete comeback in Berlin and set up semi-final clash against England at Euro 2024
06/07/24 08:54MATT BARLOW AT THE OLYMPIASTADION: A familiar shade of orange will be waiting for England in Dortmund on Wednesday after the Netherlands fought back from behindPortugal 0-0 France (AET, 3-5 on pens): Les Bleus book Euro 2024 semi-final date with Spain as Cristiano Ronaldo skies glorious chance in extra-time and Joao Felix is the only man to miss his spot-kick
05/07/24 09:43MATT BARLOW IN HAMBURG: France arrived in Germany as favourites for the trophy but have struggled to find fluency, been devoid of the usual flair and short of goals.ENGLAND v SWITZERLAND FORM GUIDE: Which 7/10 star does Gareth Southgate need to start? Who has orchestrated the whole show for the Swiss? And who has been a DISASTER out of position for the Three Lions?
05/07/24 04:00Mail Sport's Craig Hope offers his England ratings for the tournament so far ahead of the quarter-final, while Matt Barlow assesses how Switzerland have performed to date in Germany.He was divisive at Arsenal but Granit Xhaka has tasted defeat TWICE in 64 games and lost the ball ONCE for Switzerland at Euro 2024... the Bayer Leverkusen star now has England in his sights, writes MATT BARLOW
04/07/24 05:00MATT BARLOW: In 66 games for club and country Xhaka has lost only twice. And not yet on German soil since his move from Arsenal.'There will never be another Cristiano Ronaldo': Kylian Mbappe praises veteran but says he is not looking to emulate Portuguese star for Real Madrid as he prepares to face his idol at Euro 2024
04/07/24 04:20Mbappe has always admired Ronaldo, grew up in Paris with posters of him on his walls and admits it is one of the key reasons he has long since dreamed of playing for Real Madrid.Amid the preposterous free-kick routines and all the sobbing, one thing is clear. Cristiano Ronaldo is desperate to remain relevant to his team and his country, writes MATT BARLOW
02/07/24 04:01MATT BARLOW: The most preposterous aspect of another gripping night of Ronaldo based melodrama was to watch him try to bend one past Jan Oblak from the left wing.Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on his dramatic penalty miss against Slovenia that reduced him to tears - as Portugal scrape through Euro 2024 last-16 tie on spot kicks
01/07/24 10:41MATT BARLOW IN FRANKFURT: It was an emotional whirl for Ronaldo, who sobbed during the break in extra-time but regained his focus to score Portugal's first penalty of the shootout.Portugal 0-0 Slovenia (aet, 3-0 on pens): Tears to cheers! Roberto Martinez's side reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals... after tearful Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in extra-time
01/07/24 09:51Cristiano Ronaldo gave the ball a kiss and placed it on the penalty spot. How many times must he have been through this routine over the course of the previous 20 years?Switzerland are up next for England in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 and former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka has mastered football's cheat code
30/06/24 10:01Switzerland are clear and precise, beautifully balanced with all parts working together. They've given hosts Germany a fright and sent defending champions Italy packing.Defending champions Italy CRASH out of Euro 2024 as Ruben Vargas stunner inspires Switzerland to 2-0 win to book potential quarter-final with England
29/06/24 05:59MATT BARLOW AT THE OLYMPIASTADION BERLIN: Italy's reign as European champions is over. Brought to a bitter end in Berlin where they went down feebly to Switzerland.Worldies, own goals, late drama, golden oldies and super subs… MATT BARLOW reviews a thrilling Euro 2024 group stage and picks his XI of the tournament so far
27/06/24 09:30There were own goals and wonder goals. There were script-changing late goals. Records were shattered, hearts broken and noses busted in the group stage of Euro 2024.Ukraine 0-0 Belgium: Serhiy Rebrov's side are dumped out of Group E after failing to bypass Belgium in goalless stalemate... with the Red Devils handed a tricky test versus France after second-place finish
26/06/24 05:56MATT BARLOW AT THE STUTTGART ARENA: Serhiy Rebrov's side go in cruel fashion out despite finishing bottom on goal difference despite earning four points like all the teams in Group E.Croatia 1-1 Italy: Super-sub Mattia Zaccagni scores late equaliser to book Azzurri's place in the last-16 at Euro 2024... after Luka Modric scored just 32 seconds after his penalty miss
24/06/24 09:04MATT BARLOW IN LEIPZIG: Zlatko Dalic's side had looked to be heading into the last-16 after Luka Modric scored for Croatia in the second-half, just moments after missing a menalty.PLAYER RATINGS: Which Premier League star shone in Germany's clash against Switzerland? Which defender looked shaky? And who could prove to be the breakout star of Euro 2024?
23/06/24 10:10Niclas Fullkrug's last-gasp header cancelled out Dan Ndoye's neat opener for Switzerland, with Murat Yakin's side finishing second in Group A on five points behind Germany.Switzerland 1-1 Germany: Niclas Fullkrug rescues top spot in Group A for Euro 2024 hosts with stoppage time goal cancelling out Dan Ndoye's brilliant first-half strike
23/06/24 08:59MATT BARLOW AT THE FRANKFURT ARENA: Fullkrug is a man Germany have come to rely on and he delivered again. This time in the second minute of stoppage time.'Bewildered' Italy are battling an identity crisis, writes MATT BARLOW... Luciano Spalletti's side must shake off their existential funk if they intend on defending their European title
23/06/24 06:13MATT BARLOW IN LEIPZIG: It was only 1-0 against in Gelsenkirchen on Thursday but the result was flattering. Luciano Spalletti also conceded Italy had been outclassed.Belgium 2-0 Romania: Domenico Tedesco's side respond to critics with Kevin De Bruyne on the scoresheet... while Romelu Lukaku has ANOTHER goal ruled out at Euro 2024
22/06/24 08:50MATT BARLOW IN COLOGNE: The Belgians are back in the game. After a false start to Euro 2024 they burst into life with a goal by Youri Tielemans in 73 seconds to rock Romania.There is an unspoken fear that Kevin De Bruyne, 32, is past his peak... The rigours of nine Premier League seasons are in his legs, and in Pep Guardiola's midfield, that adds up, writes MATT BARLOW
21/06/24 09:30MATT BARLOW: Super Kev will ride to the rescue they hope, but things are seldom straightforward these days for one of the finest players of this century.Spain 1-0 Italy: Nico Williams dazzles in Gelsenkirchen as Alvaro Morata's side take commanding lead at the top of Group B after Riccardo Calafiori's defensive mishap
20/06/24 08:59MATT BARLOW AT THE VELTINS ARENA: And though those days are gone Spain's bright young sparks lit the place up once again, with another sparkling display.The 16-year-old star of the Euros doing his homework between games: Lamine Yamal is the wonderkid with a secret - and now expectation is rising
19/06/24 04:00MATT BARLOW: Yamal is supremely gifted and yet the real secret to making this abundance of natural talent work in elite international football at the age of 16 is his temperament.Turkey 3-1 Georgia: Real Madrid teenager Arda Guler's sensational strike settles enthralling encounter, as Georgia suffer defeat in their Euros debut
18/06/24 06:17MATT BARLOW AT THE SIGNAL IDUNA PARK: One touch on this thigh to accept the ball and turn inside from the right, another touch to advance into space and assess his options.Thomas Frank warns England that Denmark will be fuelled by injustice from defeat in Euro 2020 semi-final when the sides meet again
18/06/24 04:02In the Euro 2020 semi-final the game was settled by an extra-time winner by Harry Kane, converting the rebound from a penalty contentiously awarded for a foul on Raheem Sterling.Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's latest quest for glory at 39: Superstar pockets £160m a year thanks to Saudi move and sponsorship deals but is hungrier than ever to break records
18/06/24 01:00MATT BARLOW: Perhaps in hindsight it was foolish to write him off but after all that happened in Qatar it seemed reasonable to assume Cristiano Ronaldo would not be back for another major tournament.Ralf Rangnick treats his Austria stars to a Rod Stewart concert in Berlin as he looks to get a tune out of his players ahead of facing France in Euros opener
16/06/24 09:30Two years have passed since his brief spell as Manchester United 's interim boss and he swerved the consultancy role on offer at Old Trafford to take on international football.Kylian Mbappe insists he is 'against the extremes and those who divide' as he urges young people to vote in France's snap elections on the eve of Euro 2024 opener vs Austria
16/06/24 06:59It came after French president Emmanuel Macron, an acquaintance of Mbappe's, made a shock announcement that snap elections would take place later this June.Spain 3-0 Croatia: La Roja kick off Euro 2024 campaign in style and silence doubters with thumping victory... as they take crucial three points in group of death
15/06/24 05:56MATT BARLOW IN BERLIN: Croatia were sliced open by the Spanish, who are more purposeful under boss De la Fuente. They retain all the technical artistry but can be more direct.Albanian football has been scarred by murky defections, criminal gangs and match-fixing scandals. Now, backed by 50,000 fans, they have risen from obscurity
15/06/24 11:00MATT BARLOW: Albania have fuelled hope in a country with a passion for football but held back for generations, isolated from the world by the policies of Enver Hoxha's Stalinist regime.Spain turn to young wonderkids - and a former Chelsea star - under boss Luis de la Fuente as they set sights on a fourth European title, 10 years after the collapse of the golden generation
14/06/24 07:47MATT BARLOW: 'We feel as strong as the strongest,' declared De la Fuente on the eve of this tournament, where his team will start against Croatia, the opening fixture to the fiendish Group B.Euro 2024 stars set for breakout tournament in Germany: The Spanish prodigy who will be youngest Euros player EVER is among top 10 youngsters to keep an eye on
14/06/24 04:00Here, Mail Sport takes at closer look at some of the best youngsters set to make waves at Euro 2024, with players selected aged 21 or under with fewer than 10 caps…James Maddison can have few complaints after being axed from England's Euro 2024 squad. His darts have made more impact than his football, writes MATT BARLOW
06/06/24 09:30MATT BARLOW: James Maddison is entitled to feel disappointed. He ran into an injury when his form was hot at Tottenham and returned to find his team misfiring and unsettled.Tottenham SEASON PLAYER RATINGS: Which star made a 'sensational impact' at Spurs? Who was their best performer? And who is on their way OUT after another poor campaign?
01/06/24 04:00MATT BARLOW: With the curtain now drawn on the 2023-24 campaign, Mail Sport's MATT BARLOW gives his verdict on every player to have featured five or more times.Bill Shankly as my co-commentator, drinking champers out of the trophy in Paris and the rollickings of my life from Sir Alex! CLIVE TYLDESLEY'S top 10 Champions League moments
29/05/24 01:00MATT BARLOW: Clive Tyldesley will pick up the microphone and for the 30th time commentate live on the game to crown the champions of Europe.Ademola Lookman's Europa League final heroics add to excitement in Charlton's academy after graduates Ezri Konsa and Joe Gomez call ups for England... as the next wave prepare for their own cup final
24/05/24 12:16Charlton's Under-18s up against Birmingham City in the Professional Development League Two play-off final on Saturday and have a pair of strikers with an incredible haul of 87 goals this season.Ademola Lookman went from the cages of Peckham, to Premier League flop, to the toast of Europe: He completed his decade-long journey from lost soul to history boy
24/05/24 01:00CRAIG HOPE IN DUBLIN AND MATT BARLOW AT CHARLTON'S ACADEMY: Rarely trusted to start, Everton paid £11million for the Charlton winger in 2017 and used him from the off just seven times.'If a big club comes knocking on my door, then I need to consider it. We all have an ego': Thomas Frank insists he's happy at Brentford but, with Man United circling, admits he won't be at the Bees forever
22/05/24 01:00EXCLUSIVE BY MATT BARLOW: Thomas Frank is uneasy with congratulations for surviving. It is a natural aversion to negativity from one of our game's positive thinkers.Tottenham winger Dejan Kulusevski insists his side will go into next season with belief they can become Premier League champions as he says 'football is always about winning'
21/05/24 07:26Spurs came in fifth after a flying start under new manager Ange Postecoglou faded into a spluttering finish and missed out on a place in the Champions League .Sheffield United 0-3 Tottenham: Spurs SECURE Europa League football for next season as Dejan Kulusevski's brace and Pedro Porro's thumping strike finish off their season in style
19/05/24 04:59MATT BARLOW AT BRAMALL LANE: Ange Postecoglou returns to his native Australia with a Tottenham victory to soothe a difficult end to his first season in charge.MATT BARLOW'S SEASON REVIEW: Harry Styles shared mints with Luton hard-man Mick Harford and the Premier League created something more sophisticated than a breakaway Super League as football continues to defy logic
19/05/24 11:09MATT BARLOW: Sir Jim found his way to Old Trafford with the help of his Ineos compass and Jurgen Klopp bid farewell to English football and one of the great modern coaching rivalries.Ange Postecoglou calls the Man City game his 'worst experience as a manager' as he feared his integrity would be questioned... and admits he misjudged the Tottenham fanbase
17/05/24 12:46MATT BARLOW: Ange Postecoglou said he feared his integrity would be questioned if City won heavily, when some Spurs fans made it clear they were happier to lose than help rivals Arsenal win.Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham honeymoon is over and his dig has aggravated fans...Let's hope this fallout doesn't play out like Mauricio Pochettino and Antonio Conte
15/05/24 11:51Postecoglou's debut season is unravelling to its frayed and unsatisfactory end, with a lingering fear in the background, what if he's been found out and you can't play this way in the Premier League ?Out of the chaos, Mauricio Pochettino can now see the prospect of a Europa League campaign for Chelsea after 2-1 win at Brighton, writes MATT BARLOW
15/05/24 09:07MATT BARLOW AT THE AMEX: 'Anything really good takes a little bit of time,' said Boehly before Chelsea's victory at Brighton through goals by Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku.Ange Postecoglou claims '100 per cent of Spurs supporters' want to BEAT Man City even if it hands Arsenal the Premier League title - and thinks that wanting to deny Gunners glory is 'not what sport is about'
13/05/24 02:11He expects the Spurs crowd to create a passionate and positive atmosphere in their final home game of the season, against City, and put the development of their team ahead of their squabbles.Vincent Kompany's evangelical pursuit of passing football became a strategy of self-harm... opponents routinely punished Burnley's frailties and he's paid the price, writes MATT BARLOW
12/05/24 04:00Kompany wants his teams to perform with high-risk tactical principles akin to those he experienced under Pep Guardiola at the end of his decade of success at the Etihad.Tottenham's slide stops with a 2-1 comeback win over Burnley to relegate the Clarets, who were ultimately punished for failing to settle on a style, writes MATT BARLOW
11/05/24 04:16MATT BARLOW AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Vincent Kompany's team took the lead through Jacob Bruun Larsen but Pedro Porro soon equalised and Van de Ven struck late on.Tottenham are NOT a Champions League club, Ange Postecoglou claims... but Spurs boss promises to give all for three wins to end season - even if it means helping Arsenal win the title!
10/05/24 09:30MATT BARLOW: Spurs' final three fixtures start on Saturday against Burnley, who will be relegated if they fail to win, and finish at Sheffield United, who are already down. The other game is Man City.
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- Erling Haaland will be allowed to take compassionate leave by Pep Guardiola after death of close friend JACK GAUGHAN on the Man City forward
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- Dana White reveals what Donald Trump told him ONE HOUR before dramatic debate against Kamala Harris Trump is close with the UFC chief
- Jordan Chiles gifted bronze clock by rapper Flava Flav... a month after her Olympic medal heartbreak The Team USA star was given it at the VMAs
- Shannon Sharpe reveals the truth after SEX video streams live on his Instagram - having blamed hackers Spoke out after the video went viral
- Dave Portnoy speaks out after Caitlin Clark 'plays like a**' in loss Barstool Sports boss in line for $10MILLION if the Fever wins WNBA title
- Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles stuns in black dress at New York Fashion Week After bronze medal heartbreak at the Paris Olympics this summer
- Dave Portnoy gives his verdict on Donald Trump's performance vs. Kamala Harris in 'tag team' debate Barstool boss has his say on the debate
- Mauricio Pochettino CONFIRMED as new USMNT manager ahead of 2026 World Cup Former Chelsea boss takes over from Gregg Berhalter
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- Taylor Swift goes against Brittany Mahomes by backing Kamala Harris - and Caitlin Clark reacts After wife of Chiefs QB endorsed Donald Trump
- Dawn Staley FINALLY visits the White House (and even holds hands with Joe Biden) As South Carolina celebrate March Madness success
- Aaron Rodgers LOSES on New York Jets return but shows signs of his brilliance Niners prove too strong, even without Christian McCaffrey
- Antonio Brown brutally mocks Taylor Swift over Donald Trump stance After her reunion with Brittany Mahomes at the US Open final
- Peyton Manning RIPS Brandon Aiyuk for dropping pass After the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver held out of the team's training camp
- Ricky Pearsall reunites with the first responders who helped save his life After rookie was SHOT during robbery in San Francisco
- Jets score first touchdown of Aaron Rodgers era on his return from injury But New York falls to defeat by the 49ers on Monday Night Football
- Angel Reese denies she's PREGNANT and insists she is single WNBA star addresses rumors about the wrist injury that cut short her rookie season
- Tyreek Hill reveals reason he closed his car window on cops before they detained him by force Responds to shock bodycam video
- Tom Brady responds to NFL RedZone host who hit out at him on air during his awkward NFL broadcast debut Scott Hanson had his say on former QB
- Travis Kelce's romance with Taylor Swift is HARMING his NFL career, claims Jason Whitlock After underwhelming Chiefs performance
- Detroit Lions accused of using 'stealth' tactics to force Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to throw an interception In opening NFL win
- Tyreek Hill's agent Drew Rosenhaus says Miami Dolphins star's detainment was 'completely unacceptable' After astonishing scenes
- The new Jason Kelce: Curtain raises on Eagles legend's next chapter TONIGHT with his ESPN debut But is he ready to tackle life after the NFL?
- Simone Biles' husband Jonathan Owens gets called 'Mr. Biles' after touchdown Months on from referring to himself as 'the prize' in their marriage
- Tyreek Hill performs HANDCUFF celebration after touchdown for the Miami Dolphins Hours after being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by cops
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce belt out iconic 'love' song at US Open final Charm offensive continues amid shock 'split contract' drama
- Stephen A. Smith FUMES at video of Tyreek Hill being pinned to the ground by 'excessive' Miami cops Drew comparisons with Scottie Scheffler arrest
- Vicious brawl breaks out between Raiders and Chargers fans with woman BODY SLAMMED and man left out cold Shocking scenes
- Tom Brady is brutally snubbed by Fox analyst during heavily-criticized TV debut Awkward exchange in the booth for the former NFL quarterback
- Angel Reese announces her first WNBA season is OVER in bombshell statement The Chicago Sky rookie played in the team's Friday night victory
- Taylor Swift might not sit with Brittany Mahomes - but Patrick does! Chiefs QB joins wife to cheer on Kansas City Current in NWSL
- 'Entitled brat' Caitlin Clark ripped for 'embarrassing diva' behavior in Indiana Fever loss The WNBA star admits she must do better
- Aryna Sabalenka beats American Jessica Pegula to win US Open with dominant display in New York She finally wins the trophy she craved
- REVEALED: Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes sat apart at Chiefs game as they 'wanted different vibes' More details emerge on the WAG wars
- TV star and Chiefs super fan Rob Riggle opens up on hanging out with Taylor Swift They were both at Arrowhead for this week's season opener
- TV networks 'are scrambling to sign up Donna Kelce for a new cooking show' after newfound fame thanks to Taylor Swift She is in demand
- Caitlin Clark has hilarious response to bizarre 'razzmatazz' question at Indiana Fever press conference How was she supposed to answer that?
- Donald Trump claims it's the 'beginning of the end' for the NFL as he slams huge new change for this season The NFL introduced a new 'dynamic' kickoff
- TV cameras are SCARED to show Brittany Mahomes after she controversially endorsed Donald Trump Jason Whitlock claims
- Green Bay Packers face anxious wait on Jordan Love injury as video shows star quarterback's knee pop Not looking good
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dine at iconic Brooklyn pizza joint Lucali as the loved-up couple have a weekend in New York Chiefs party goes on
- Topless Noah Lyles hits the catwalk at New York Fashion Week as USA Olympics hero shows off his ripped physique Showing off his style
- Philadelphia Eagles are BOOED taking the field in Brazil after Darius Slay was forced to apologize over controversial remarks First NFL game in Brazil
- Jason Kelce celebrates hard-fought Eagles win vs Packers despite 'sloppy game' The Philadelphia hero is adjusting to watching from home in retirement
- Robert Griffin III blasted by Tyreek Hill over his ESPN firing... before hitting back at Dolphins star ... and his growing number of children
- Danica Patrick, 42, goes Instagram official with her new 'boyfriend' Move over Aaron Rodgers. The former Indy driver has a new man, according to Instagram
- Chiefs gush over Taylor Swift in post welcoming Travis Kelce's girlfriend back to Arrowhead 'Football season is here'
- Ravens star Isaiah Likely caught on camera in X-rated rant Likely had a disappointing ending to a career night in Kansas City before unleashing a profane response
- Chiefs superfan nicknamed 'The Shoe' is brutally mocked on social media after hilarious video 'He's the sole of their team'
- Simone Biles reveals she has 'plenty of Bears gear' to support husband This comes AFTER she was caught wearing Packers apparel
- The NFL's first ever trip to Brazil is lucrative for the league Is tonight's Packers-Eagles game in Sao Paulo game a step too far?
- Loved-up Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift leave Chiefs game together hand-in-hand Kansas City open NFL season with a win over Baltimore Ravens
- Travis Kelce sends Taylor Swift wild by taking an historic catch for Patrick Mahomes Helps the quarterback set another Chiefs record in the process
- Jason Whitlock calls out NBC for snubbing Brittany Mahomes in Chiefs-Ravens broadcast Is it because of her support for Trump?
- Taylor Swift does NOT sit next to Brittany Mahomes at Chiefs game vs Ravens After she expressed support for Donald Trump at next election
- Angel Reese accuses Caitlin Clark fans of being RACIST - and claims they sent her family nude AI pictures of her Bombshell remarks
- Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's high school to honor NHL star and his brother in a 'quiet night of remembrance' After they were killed by alleged drunk driver
- Vince McMahon documentary WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals Lifts the lid on the billionaire's chaotic life
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- Shocking moment Solheim Cup caddies STRIP at women's tournament as golf fans slam 'classless' move from Team USA
- Fox analyst Colin Cowherd duped by Travis Kelce tweet hitting back at Elon Musk for creepy Taylor Swift post
- Tom Brady brutally hits back at Eli Manning with message to Wrexham AFC owner Rob McElhenney
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- Hailee Steinfeld does not follow Taylor Swift's example at NFL games amid romance with Bills QB Josh Allen
- Fans go wild for 'future Heisman winner' Arch Manning as nephew of Peyton and Eli throws touchdown on his first play for Texas... and then runs 67 yards for another just minutes later
- Moment Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke is slammed to the ground in brutal hit and carted off in huge injury scare
- Indiana Fever provide crucial Caitlin Clark update amid fears WNBA superstar could MISS playoffs
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