“They’re a bunch of cowards the footballing authorities. They’re a bunch of hypocrites.” James McClean has hit out at the English FA, for their lack of action over sectarian abuse the Derryman has received recently and throughout his career. Every year, around November, McClean is targeted by fans on social media and in football grounds over his refusal to wear the …
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James McClean has fired shots at the English FA after once again coming under abuse from QPR fans as they played Stoke City over the weekend. It wasn’t the first time the Derry-native has been forced to make himself heard following attacks from rival fans and all things considered, it likely won’t be the last. His Stoke side were involved …
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A leading expert on drugs in sport has claimed that recreational drugs like cocaine and marijuana are ‘widespread’ among professional footballers in England and that the FA don’t take drug-testing as seriously as they ought to. Ivan Waddington is a leading lecturer at the University of Chester and has spent years studying the use of drugs in sport. Waddington undertook a survey …
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The English FA are reportedly confident that Declan Rice will commit to the Three Lions as a decision over his international future looks to be coming in the near future. The West Ham midfielder has been involved in an international tug of war between Ireland and England after he was left out of Martin O’Neill’s squad in August amidst rumours that …
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Martin Glenn has resigned as chief executive of the Football Association and will leave his role at the end of the season, the governing body announced on Thursday. The FA said Glenn, who was appointed in 2015, “had delivered much of what he came to do”. “When I accepted the role of CEO at The FA, I was tasked with …
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepted on Tuesday a charge of misconduct levelled by the Football Association (FA), saying “if you break rules you have to pay for it.” The 51-year-old German had been charged after his exuberant celebrations following Divock Origi’s goal in the 96th minute for Liverpool in the Merseyside derby with Everton on Sunday which secured a dramatic …
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The Premier League have released a statement in light of reports today suggesting some big changes incoming for English football. In light of the impending Brexit deal, whatever form that may take, the status of many foreign Premier League players has come into question. Work permits and other obstacles in a post-Brexit Premier League will limit the movement of players, …
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The Football Association has announced that it will appeal a decision not to charge Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho for comments he made after the Newcastle match last month. The FA charged Mourinho for using foul language after he appeared to swear at a television camera in Portuguese following United’s 3-2 win. However, United appealed the charge and an independent …
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Jose Mourinho was charged by the Football Association over comments he made after Manchester United’s victory against Newcastle and faces a potential touchline ban if found guilty. The United manager spoke into a camera after his side came from behind to triumph 3-2 at Old Trafford, easing the immediate pressure on him after a string of poor results. “Jose Mourinho …
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Comments made by Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, in the aftermath of his side’s 3-2 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Saturday, are being investigated by the Football Association. The comments, according to BBC Sport, were made in Portuguese to a television camera and they have been interpreted as offensive. According to the report, the FA will review …
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The English Football Association apologised on Monday over a tweet about Tottenham's Harry Kane during the weekend FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United.
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A “sea change” in perceptions is needed to convince girls they can play any sport they want, says a Football Association official as interest in women’s sport soars. England’s women footballers reached the 2015 World Cup semi-finals and the same stage at last year’s European Championship — attracting a peak TV audience of four million people. The country’s women cricketers …
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Troy Deeney faces no charges from the FA for his gesture against Chelsea supporters.
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England fans aren't bored of their team's performances, they're bored of qualifying being so easy.
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Is there a shade of grey in the Sadio Mane discussion? It’s like that dress all over again. Is it blue and black, or is it white and gold? Something to do with the left and right side of your brain apparently. This time, is it red? Or is it yellow? Gary Neville says yellow (at worst). Jamie Carragher says …
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David Moyes has been fined by the Football Association in relation to remarks made to a female reporter in March. The former Sunderland manager had already been charged by the FA for the incident so knew some sort of punishment was forthcoming, and that has arrived in the form of a £30,000 fine. BREAKING: @FA fine former @SunderlandAFC manager David …
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One of the biggest criticisms aimed at former England manager Roy Hodgson was his blind loyalty to certain players who would find themselves in the English squad when previous form did nothing to justify their call up. Jack Wilshere being picked for the Euro 2016 squad was the glaring example. He had barely played a full game for Arsenal during …
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The FA are set to trial ‘sin bins’ in the lower leagues in England. The trial will be used in the Northern and Southern League Premier Divisions, the Isthmian League and the tiers below them. It could be the start of a process of running the idea in the higher leagues. The rule which will be called ‘temporary dismissals’ rather …
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