Team mutiny? Why they’ll make, or break you
So if as a manager you ever doubt the power of the team, think again. And if you think this is a once off, just ask Jose Mourinho what happened to him.
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Jannie Mouton and Jamie Vardy – different worlds, same challenge
For all the world, Jannie Mouton (69) and Jamie Vardy (28) live in different universes. One a Stellenbosch-based entrepreneur; the other a professional footballer in the English Premier League. But this weekend Alec Hogg realised they face an identical challenge.
FA Cup: The ultimate wrap of the Third Round matches
For most, The FA Cup starts with the Third Round into which England’s big name clubs enjoy a free passage. Over the weekend and again last night, it lived up to the billing with some thrilling encounters. There were fewer shocks than the hectic Christmas EPL programme might have suggested, certainly not enough to satisfy … Read more
EPL: Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will leave club
Steven Gerrard is set to make the shock announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, ending a rollercoaster 25-year association with the English giants.
EPL: The ultimate wrap – Spurs derail Chelsea with five, Lampard lifts City
A month ago, Chelsea were being touted as likely to end the season unbeaten, matching the great Arsenal “Invincibles” squad of 2004. That’s long forgotten.
EPL: Relegation threat sparks panic, fired duo triggers management shake-up
The chill winds of relegation anxiety have blown across the Premier League ahead of Thursday’s New Year’s Day programme, with a burst of managerial comings and goings ushering in 2015.
UK property firm Hammerson to own Leicester shopping centre
British property firm Hammerson is selling up to 71.3 million new shares to fund the purchase of its joint venture partner’s stake in a shopping centre in Leicester
Leicester City outfoxes big-spending Manchester United
From Agence France-Presse Leicester City came from 3-1 down to beat Manchester United 5-3 in a thrilling Premier League clash on Sunday, piling on the early season agony for Louis van Gaal. It seemed big-spenders United were on course for their first competitive away victory under van Gaal after goals by Robin van Persie, Angel … Read more
Burnley promoted to Premier League
Burnley has secured promotion to the Premier League, returning to England’s top flight for the first time since 2010. Burnley beat Wigan 2-0 on Monday to secure a top-two finish in the second-tier League Championship, joining Leicester in gaining automatic promotion to the Premier League next season. Ashley Barnes and Michael Kightly scored in the … Read more