Lydd Town manager Ryan Smith tells why half-time substitute Luke Burdon was taken off after scoring 11-minute hat-trick
Half-time substitute Luke Burdon scored an 11-minute hat-trick before being taken off as Lydd boosted their survival hopes.
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Tommy Sampson recalls winning the FA Vase with Deal Town in 2000, talks about his friendship with Whitstable Town player-manager Jamie Coyle and previews the Oystermen’s semi-final against Hartpury University
FA Vase-winning manager Tommy Sampson has offered his message of support to Whitstable ahead of their semi-final tie.
Spain World Cup 2030 Chief Resigns After Stadium Fix Allegation: Reports
Spain's head of World Cup 2030 organisation resigned Wednesday after being accused of fixing the process to decide which stadiums would host matches to favour one city, reported Spanish media. Maria Tato stood down from her post at the Spanish football federation (RFEF) following a report published by newspaper El Mundo which said ratings for potential venues were altered to favour Anoeta in San Sebastian, at the expense of Balaidos in Vigo.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's Choice Between Dream Real Madrid Move Or Lasting Liverpool Legacy
Trent Alexander-Arnold's proposed move from Liverpool to Real Madrid has split opinion on whether a local hero can leave Merseyside without a lasting stain on his legacy. Alexander-Arnold joined the Reds 20 years ago as a six-year-old and has gone on to win a clean sweep of Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup titles. His status is reflected in a mural that stands just metres from the club's Anfield stadium, emblazoned with the quote: "I'm just a normal lad from Liverpool whose dream has just come true."
Dalung: Inept football managers stifling Nigeria’s football development
Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development Solomon Dalung stirred controversy yesterday when he claimed that football died in Nigeria when he left office. He also lamented the poor state of Nigerian football, which has seen the Super Eagles almost out of contention for a place at the 2026 World Cup.
Emenike: I won’t encourage my daughter to go into football
Super Eagles star, Emmanuel Emenike, made so more money and fame from football, but the 2014 World Cup star has said that he would not allow his daughter to take to the beautiful game. Emenike, whose daughter participated in the just-concluded The Athletics School Games (TASG) held in Lagos, said he is training the girl to be confident in whatever she does. He said: “I came here to encourage her to do her best at this event. She does sprinting and relay races for her school. But that is where it will end, I will not encourage her to take to take to football.” The Athletics School Games ended at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) over the weekend with St Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, and Grange School, Lagos, winning the primary and secondary schools’ categories respectively. The event watched by dignitaries from all walks of life, including officials of the Lagos State government, parents, and ex-athletes, featured 16 schools and over 916 athletes.
Russell Wilson welcomed by Giants, expects to be starting QB - ESPN
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Russell Wilson is coming to the New York Giants with the expectation that he will be the starting quarterback. It's no different than the approach he has taken every year of his illustrious career, which includes a Super Bowl victory and multiple Pro Bowls.
2025 March Madness Sweet 16 best bets, picks by Chris "The Bear" Fallica
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