Ruben Amorim’s honesty is glorious but he must solve United’s first-half malaise | Manchester United

Something extraordinary happened at Old Trafford on Sunday, almost without precedent during Ruben Amorim’s four months as the Manchester United manager. His team enjoyed a half-time lead. The only time they had done so previously was in his third game in early December at home against Everton. Back then, they went in 2-0 up en … Read more

‘Not good enough and overpaid’: Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s attack on United players | Manchester United

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has launched a blistering attack on Manchester United players, stating some are “not good enough” and “overpaid”, referencing Casemiro, Antony, Jadon Sancho, Rasmus Højlund and André Onana when doing so. In a series of interviews, Ratcliffe, the club’s co-owner, also said that Ruben Amorim would be the head coach for a “long … Read more

Cheltenham festival crowds will be down this week for third year running | Cheltenham festival 2025

Cheltenham racecourse has effectively confirmed that crowds at its showpiece meeting will be down for the third year running when the 2025 festival opens on Tuesday, while also suggesting that “unforgettable days out” for racegoers this year will be the catalyst for a revival in the festival’s fortunes from 2026. The overall attendance at last … Read more

Cheltenham festival day one tips: Brighterdaysahead can upset Constitution Hill in Champion Hurdle | Cheltenham festival 2025

Constitution Hill has seen off every challenge with ease in winning all 10 of his races to date, but he could be facing his sternest opponent so far in Tuesday’s Champion Hurdle and Brighterdaysahead (4.00) can also boast the strongest recent piece of form in the field. The Neville Hotels Hurdle at Leopardstown’s Christmas meeting … Read more

Fin Smith reveals tough love from Wales coach Sherratt that drove him to success | Six Nations 2025

Listen to Fin Smith wax lyrical about the Wales head coach Matt Sherratt, the influence he had during their days together at Worcester and the debt of gratitude he feels is obvious. Accordingly, Smith sent Sherratt a message of congratulations when he was handed the Welsh reins on a temporary basis after Warren Gatland’s departure. … Read more

Manchester City Women sack head coach Gareth Taylor as Cushing returns | Manchester City Women

Manchester City Women have sacked their head coach, Gareth Taylor, just five days before the club’s appearance in the League Cup final. Former manager Nick Cushing, whom Taylor succeeded in 2020, will return as interim manager for the remainder of the season. The news comes with City fourth in the Women’s Super League, 12 points … Read more