Moshiri tells Everton fans he is committed to the club and a fully financed new stadium
June 9 – Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has reiterated his commitment to the club and the building of its new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock.
Premier League
AstroPay expands Wolves partnership with one-season shirt deal
June 7 – Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers have agreed a one-year shirt sponsorship deal with AstroPay. The online payment provider will replace online bookmaker Manbet as the club’s main sponsor.
Boehly group completes Chelsea acquisition saying it is ‘all-in’ for the long term
May 31 – Although the protracted £.4.25 billion deal was completed several days ago, Chelsea have now officially rubber stamped their new ownership following the sale of the club by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
Nottingham Forest return to Premier League after 23-year wait
May 30 – Nottingham Forest ended their 23-year wait for a return to the top flight of the English football with a narrow 1-0 win over Huddersfield Town in the Championship play-off final on Sunday in the so-called richest individual match in the world game, worth an estimated £170 million.
Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest vie for £170m+ riches of world’s most valuable match
May 27 – Forget the Champions League final, the most valuable fixture in world football will be played on Sunday between Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest at Wembley.
Kane set to keep faith in Conte and Spurs
May 27 – Qualifying for the Champions League under manager Antonio Conte is reported to have made England captain Harry Kane open to new contract negotiations at Tottenham Hotspur rather than leave the club, according to unconfirmed reports.
Crystal Palace drop betting sponsor W88 for multi-year Cinch deal
May 26 – While online used car retailer Cazoo is building its football sponsorship portfolio in Europe, its UK rival Cinch is taking its first main sponsorship in the English Premier League with Crystal Palace’s shirt front.
Deal done: Chelsea sale finally ends Abramovich’s 19-year reign
May 25 – The curtain has finally been brought down on Roman Abramovich’s 19-year ownership of Chelsea after the British government ended a long drawn out process by approving the £.4.25 billion sale of the Premier League club to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team part-owner Todd Boehly.
BBC apologies for ‘Manchester United are rubbish’ gaffe … truth hurts
May 25 – The BBC has been forced to make a public apology for broadcasting the phrase ‘Manchester United are rubbish’ during a live news bulletin that has gone viral.
Man City’s Mendy pleads not guilty to rape charges, trial set for July 25
May 25 – Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy, has pleaded not guilty to nine charges of sexual offences against six women.
Chelsea deal close to closing after Abramovich legally agrees to forfeit loans, reports
May 24 – The £4.25 billion sale of Chelsea to a consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team co-owner Todd Boehly is on the verge of finally being approved by the UK government, according to reports.
Man City ‘legends’ in last gasp thriller to clinch 4th Premier League title in five years
By Andrew Warshaw
May 23 – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailed his players as “legends” as the club won their fourth Premier League title in five years on Sunday in the most dramatic and nail-biting of circumstances.
Man City open probe into assault on Villa keeper Olsen as pitch invasion mars title win
May 23 – Manchester City have launched an investigation after Aston Villa keeper Robin Olsen was assaulted during a pitch invasion during City’s title-winning celebrations on Sunday.
Premier League goes to the wire with title, survival and Europe all to play for
By Andrew Warshaw
May 20 – Rarely, if ever, has the final day of a Premier League season made for such a thrilling climax at both ends of the table.
Matt Scott: An explosion of truth could blow everything up at Chelsea
“Quand on enferme la vérité sous terre, elle s’y amasse, elle y prend une force telle d’explosion, que, le jour où elle éclate, elle fait tout sauter avec elle.” Émile Zola, J’accuse