… Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Hull City's English defender Lewie Coyle (L) lifts the trophy beside Hull City's Scottish striker #09 Oli McBurnie (R) after the English Championship play-off final football match between Hull City and Middlesbrough …
FA launches Southampton probe over 'spygate' scandal By AFP May 21, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tommy Conway of Middlesbrough looks to take on James Bree of Southampton during the Championshi …
Southampton appeal against Championship play-off removal for spying By AFP May 20, 2026 07:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tommy Conway of Middlesbrough looks to take on James Bree of Southampton during …
… "There's no big swing on that, that is what it is, and obviously whatever is beyond that is pretty close round the corner anyway." After failing to lead Middlesbrough into the Premier League, Carrick left the second-tier club in 2025. …
… thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The former United midfielder had previous experience on the coaching staff at Old Trafford and from a three-game interim reign in 2021, but his only previous managerial role came at second tier Middlesbrough …
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a fee British media valued at $157 million and reported as a British transfer record, surpassing Manchester City's earlier signing of Elliot Anderson for £116 million. The 23-year-old signed a contract until 2033.
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a fee British media valued at $157 million and reported as a British transfer record, surpassing Manchester City's earlier signing of Elliot Anderson for £116 million. The 23-year-old signed a contract until 2033.
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert apologized for organizing the spying of a Middlesbrough training session, saying he is responsible for everything that has happened. The club was thrown out of the Championship play-offs after admitting to sending a young intern to spy on Boro, and the English Football League found the act "deplorable."
Hull City secured promotion to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final at Wembley on May 23, 2026, with Oli McBurnie scoring the winning goal. The club returns to the Premier League for the first time since 2017 after avoiding relegation to the third tier the previous season.
The Football Association is investigating Southampton after the club admitted observing Middlesbrough's training session during semi-final play-offs, as well as two other similar incidents during the season. An independent disciplinary commission expelled Southampton from the Championship play-off final, docked the club four points for next season, and the club's appeal was dismissed.
Southampton has appealed its expulsion from the Championship play-off final after an English Football League disciplinary commission found the club guilty of spying on Middlesbrough's training session. The club argues the punishment is disproportionate to previous sanctions in English football history.
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said Friday his Old Trafford future will be resolved "pretty soon" following reports he will be offered the job permanently. Contract talks over a two-year deal with an option of a further season are believed to be underway.
Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton while Arsenal won 3-0 over Fulham, leaving Arsenal three games from the title. Tottenham climbed out of the relegation zone over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Michael Carrick, Manchester United's interim head coach, said the pressurised role feels "natural" after the club secured a return to the Champions League next season by beating Liverpool 3-2 to guarantee a top-five Premier League finish with three games remaining.
Ipswich beat QPR 3-0 to secure promotion to the Premier League as second-place finishers in the Championship, joining Coventry in the top flight next season. Manager Kieran McKenna has led the club to three promotions in four campaigns after the team struggled in their previous Premier League season.
Ipswich beat QPR 3-0 to secure second place in the Championship and immediate promotion to the Premier League, joining Coventry in the top flight. Hollywood-backed Wrexham missed out on the play-offs.