By David Owen
February 18 – Leicester City, the Thai-controlled English FA Cup holders, have posted a pre-tax loss of £33.1 million for the year to end-May 2021 – about half the prior year’s level.
February 16 – England’s big six clubs are resisting a new owners’ charter that was proposed by the Premier League after the collapse of European Super League plans last spring.
February 15 – Police have defended using pepper spray on Leeds United supporters following their defeat at Everton in the Premier League on Sunday.
February 11 – The English Premier League hopes to phase out all Covid-19 emergency measures by the end of this month.
February 11 – West Ham United’s French defender Kurt Zouma has been dropped by kit manufacturer Adidas in response to footage of the defender attacking one of his cats.
February 9 – Esports tournament organiser BLAST will produce the 2021/22 edition of the ePremier League, the first time the esports heavyweight has entered the football gaming scene.
February 8 – Nike have terminated their endorsement of Manchester United and England striker Mason Greenwood, the sportswear firm has announced, citing “deep concerns” following his arrest on suspicion of rape and assault.
February 8 – Retired former England captain Wayne Rooney has opened up about his problems with alcohol in a much-publicised upcoming documentary.
February 1 – Frank Lampard has become the new manager of Everton on a two-and-a-half-year contract, replacing Rafael Benitez who was dismissed after a disastrous spell at the Liverpool club.
January 31 – Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault following allegations that were made on social media.
January 27 – Live sport attendances are leading the UK’s bounce back from Covid, according to analysis by Two Circles.
January 26 – Roy Hodgson has come out of retirement to lead Premier League club Watford. He will be tasked to steer the Hornets, 19th in the Premier League table, to safety.
January 25 – Watford have dismissed coach Claudio Ranieri after a three month, 14-game tenure that failed to reverse the club’s fortunes and has left the Hornets in the Premier League relegation zone.
January 24 – Newcastle United, already under pressure from human rights organisations because of their recent Saudi-led takeover, are now under renewed scrutiny for having decided to visit the country for a training camp.
January 24 – Clubs may need to prove at least four positive Covid cases under new Premier League regulations being considered relating to postponed games.