The takeover of Newcastle United Football Club led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund was one of the most bizarre ‘nearly’ stories of 2020. Despite numbers being agreed between NUFC owner Mike Ashley and the PIF, the deal never came to be. In late July, official statements from both revealed that a deal was no…
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Why the Premier League’s new handball rule poses a risk of serious ‘arm to players
What was ever wrong with the ‘intentional’ handball rule? Anyone? Regularly mocked by Premier League players, managers and pundits alike, the new handball rule has left defenders unsure on how to act when in their own box, unable to move freely, for fear of giving away a penalty. Who can blame them? If the penalty…
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Should clubs use the Government Furlough Scheme?
The COVID-19 pandemic has already hugely affected the global economy, with many families and businesses struggling to get by. However, the general consensus amongst the public appears to be that Premier League football teams should endure rather than adapt to these financial circumstances. Very few businesses stand to lose more revenue due to COVID-19 than…
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Should the Premier League retain their Premier Pay?
Understandably, the coronavirus pandemic has us all on edge. We are very quick to criticise and jump to conclusions against those we feel are not reacting to the outbreak as they should, fuelled by an equally outraged media. Premier League footballers were among those to be rashly condemned for not taking wage cuts like their…
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Norwich City defending duo make England U21s squad
The Under 21s England Squad are currently in the qualification stage for the 2021 European U21 Championship and are currently at the top of their group after their 5-1 win over Austria. Norwich City defending duo Ben Godfrey and Max Aarons have joined Boothroyds team and have so far ensured victory each time the two have…
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Former Norwich City centre-back, Duncan Forbes, dies at the age of 78
Duncan Forbes, the much-loved former centre-back for Norwich City FC, donned a pair of yellow and green wings on Wednesday 23rd October. He passed away at the age of 78 at Woodside House Care Home in Heartsease, Norwich, in the presence of his family. He leaves his wife, Janette, and two sons, Elliott and Scott. The Scot…
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Temmu Pukki gets Premier League Player of the Month
After an immense campaign leading Norwich up to the Premier League, goal-scoring has almost never been better for the Canaries. Teemu Pukki has maintained his incredible goalscoring form and captured the Premier League Player of the Month for August. With 5 goals in 4 matches, highlighted by a hat-trick against a fairly stout Newcastle defence,…
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Norwich City Football Club promoted to the Premier League
After a three season absence from the Premier League, Norwich City Football Club gained promotion back into the Premier League after a narrow 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers in front of their home fans at Carrow Road. This was the first time since 1960 that the club celebrated promotion in front of their home fans….
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UEA captain George called up for England
UEA men’s Football captain Ben George has been selected for the English Universities team, it was announced today. Centre-back George, from Lowestoft, won the 2016-17 Norfolk Junior Cup at Carrow Road in his first season at UEA, after making the switch from Kirkley and Pakefield when he started his studies. George made his debut for…
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