Dele Alli’s decision to renew his contract until 2024 sees him become the fifth Tottenham player to sign a long-term contract in recent months following the deals for Harry Kane, Harry Winks, Son Heung-min and Erik Lamela. Considering Tottenham are enjoying one of their best starts to a Premier League season, you would expect the mood […]
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Will Southgate promote young Lions?
Ever since England were knocked out by Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals, Gareth Southgate has been focussing on how he can help the squad improve further. Fresh from signing a new contract which will see him remain as national manager until after the 2022 World Cup, he is now preparing for the next round […]
Recent performances highlight folly of extending Mourinho’s contract
Even at the time it raised a few eyebrows. Jose Mourinho was only 19 months into a three-year contract at Manchester United when they offered him a new deal. During his first season and a half, Mourinho had won the EFL Cup and the Europa League, but few United fans celebrated the agreement that would […]
Tasty at the top in men’s tennis
At Wimbledon this year all four of the competitors in the singles finals were in their thirties. This inevitably refocused the attention on the struggles of the upcoming players who have so far been unable to develop their burgeoning talents to challenge for the game’s greatest trophies. Serena Williams’ run to the final just 10 […]
Zidane’s exit heightens uncertainty over Bale’s future
After reminding fickle Real Madrid fans of his match-winning ability in the Champions League final, Gareth Bale spoke of his frustration after the game about the lack of playing time he has received this season. In spite of all the success he has enjoyed in the Spanish capital, a week ago it looked more likely than […]
Rangers rolling the dice by appointing Gerrard
Glasgow Rangers’ move to replace sacked manager Graeme Murty with Steven Gerrard has been almost unanimously applauded by the media, who have portrayed it as an ideal opportunity for both sides. Rangers have attracted a former England captain to raise standards and attract young talent to the club, while he takes over at one of […]