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Eddie Howe calls on Newcastle owners to end 'limbo' over stadium and training ground projects - as he lays out 'game-changing' target for 2026
CRAIG HOPE: The head coach admits he is unlikely to be in charge by the time those projects are finally delivered, but believes progress would be a signal of standards being set.
Eddie Howe is right to challenge Newcastle's owners about the club's new ground and training facility - here's why they risk being left behind without swift progress, writes CRAIG HOPE
CRAIG HOPE: Eddie Howe was right to call for progress on Newcastle's off-the-field projects - and not because their tangible existence will one day aid him directly.
Kobbie Mainoo is BLOCKED from Man United loan exit: Ruben Amorim tells 'future of the club' to 'wait' despite relationship being at breaking point
CHRIS WHEELER: Mainoo is desperate to move away from Old Trafford next month after it emerged that the 20-year-old's relationship with his boyhood club is at breaking point.
Ashes LIVE: England win the toss and will BOWL on MCG green top with both sides making a host of changes for Boxing Day Test
The hosts are trying to roll to a 4-0 lead in the series without skipper Pat Cummins and spin king Nathan Lyon.
Kobbie Mainoo is ‘going to be the future of Manchester United’ – Ruben Amorim
The midfielder has been out of favour this season but the United boss suggested he is taking a longer-term view.
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Players can only leave if replacements come in - Amorim
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is not willing to let any players leave in the January transfer window unless replacements come in.
Newcastle stadium plans in limbo - Howe
Eddie Howe says Newcastle's stadium and training ground plans are "in limbo" and there is a "99.9% chance" he will not be in charge when they are realised.
Amorim: Mainoo is the future of Man Utd
Ruben Amorim believes Kobbie Mainoo is the future of Manchester United despite the speculation surrounding the midfielder's future.
Eddie Howe challenges Newcastle owners to end ‘limbo’ over stadium plans
Manager would like ‘clarity’ on future of facilitiesHe wants show of ambition over academy setupEddie Howe has challenged Newcastle’s owners to end the club’s “limbo” by declaring whether they intend building a new training ground and stadium and to show their ambition by revamping the academy facilities.Although Howe is “99.9%” certain he …
Kobbie Mainoo is ‘the future of Manchester United’, insists Amorim
Midfielder has not started a league match this seasonHead coach says ‘everything can change in two days’Ruben Amorim has claimed that Kobbie Mainoo is “the future of Manchester United” and that the 20-year-old’s versatility increases his chances of breaking into the team soon.Mainoo has a calf problem that rules him out of Newcastle’s …
Premier League and EFL set for key meeting as major TV shake-up planned
The Premier League and EFL are both keen to increase the number of games shown on TV and are planning to meet in early 2026 to discuss the matter
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Prescott leads Cowboys past skidding Commanders to kick off Christmas triple-header
Prescott ties Romo with fourth 30-TD seasonCowboys convert all six fourth-down attemptsWashington rally falls short behind Josh JohnsonDak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23 Thursday.Dallas (7-8-1) scored touchdowns on their first three …
Boxing Day Test 2025: Australia v England fourth Ashes Test, day one – live updates
Over-by-over updates from the MCG, hosts lead series 3-0 The Ashes top 100 | Follow us on Bluesky | And email TimThe players are out there. England go into a huddle, then disperse. And here comes the most significant element on the scene: Travis Head’s moustache.“And merry Christmas to you!” says Gareth Wilson. “If I can gently disagree with Andrew …
John Robertson changed Nottingham Forest forever - and he was an unlikely hero who Brian Clough transformed into a European conqueror, writes IAN LADYMAN
IAN LADYMAN:To this day the Malmo right back probably doesn't know quite how it happened. The stocky, unremarkable bloke on the left side of Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest team was not quick.
Legendary Sky Sports News presenter quits after working her last shift on Christmas Day - after 27 years as the channel's 'First Lady'
Tributes have been paid to a 'pioneer' of sports broadcasting after she signed off on 27 years of presenting on Sky Sports News with her final shift on Christmas Day.
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Former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger John Robertson dies aged 72
Arsenal: William Saliba issues audacious title prediction as Gunners eye historic quadruple
Mikaela Shiffrin sweeps slalom as Olympics approach
Former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger John Robertson dies aged 72
William Saliba opens up on desire to end Arsenal's five-year trophy drought after reaching Carabao Cup semi-final - as Gunners star gives verdict on fixture congestion
MATT BARLOW: William Saliba promised Arsenal will fight on four fronts to turn a dominant first half of the season into silverware.
Man United outcast Andre Onana drops major transfer hint as he gives honest verdict about life on loan in Turkey
Onana doubled his salary when he joined Trabzonspor on loan in September, just two years after arriving at Old Trafford for £47million.
Mohamed Salah faces backlash from Muslim fans after Liverpool star shares latest Christmas tree photo - though he is absent
The Liverpool and Egypt star has made it an annual tradition to share a Christmas tree photograph and message despite his Muslim faith.
