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Losing to the team 13th in English football’s third tier represents a new low in Burnley‘s season just as renewed optimism was starting to creep in. Burnley‘s remarkable 3-2 come-from-behind win at Crystal Palace on Wednesday was their first victory in 16 Premier League games. The gloom started to lift slightly. Parker’s side showed real […]

Salford’s players stayed on the pitch a good five minutes after the full-time whistle to show their appreciation to their travelling fans. “Why did you bring that up?” manager Karl Robinson joked in his post-match press conference, when a reporter mentioned last season’s eight-goal drubbing. He must have feared his side were facing another hammering […]

Pinheiro Braathen’s parents split when he was young and despite his ‘ski bum’ father getting custody, he spent his childhood criss-crossing the Atlantic and cultures. Initially, he resented skiing. He felt far more comfortable playing football in Sao Paolo, and wanted to turn professional like his hero Ronaldinho. He told his father his feet were […]

The prime minister’s speech comes after a tumultuous week in his political career back home. Source link

Larry the Cat, No 10’s chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival. Source link

Ireland: Osborne; Baloucoune, Ringrose, McCloskey, Lowe; S Prendergast, Casey; Loughman, Sheehan, Clarkson, McCarthy, Ryan, Izuchukwu, Doris (capt), Conan. Replacements: Kelleher, O’Toole, Furlong, Edogbo, Beirne, Timoney, Gibson-Park, Crowley. Yellow card: Casey (32 mins) Italy: Pani; Lynagh, Menoncello, Marin; Ioane; P Garbisi, Fusco; Fischetti, Nicotera, Ferrari, N Cannone, Zambonin, Lamaro (capt), Zuliani, L Cannone. Replacements: Di Bartolomeo, […]

The annual aficionados’ bonanza has been postponed until further notice as shortages affect international travel. Source link

But still England are clinging to the hope that something will eventually click, that something will simply fall into place and provide them with their first complete performance of the competition. It may come – possibly, should they beat Italy, on a flight back to the comfort of Sri Lanka where they won 3-0 before […]

Archbishop Richard Moth was speaking to a 2,000-strong congregation during his installation at Westminster Cathedral. Source link

Watch Mansfield Town’s Louis Reed produce “set-piece sorcery,” scoring a sensational free kick to stun Premier League side Burnley and reach the FA Cup fifth round. Source link