Tag: Championship
The men who want to buy football clubs: Chris Kirchner, the $25m fraudster
[ad_1] In the first of our series about the men who want to buy English football clubs, this is the remarkable story of Chris Kirchner, who came close to taking over Derby County and was then found guilty of fraud and money laundering. This week, we will examine five prospective investors and what their interest…
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Bellingham’s non-goal shows us football’s full-time law needs to change
[ad_1] It is the final seconds of the NBA Finals. The clock hits 0.0 in a one-point game, but play continues for a few seconds because the Golden State Warriors are driving towards the rim. The fight at Madison Square Garden is going the distance. The final bell goes in the 12th round, but the…
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Gone in 15 games: Why Wayne Rooney was sacked by Birmingham
[ad_1] When Wayne Rooney was told his time as Birmingham City manager was up after just 15 games, he was shocked. Having signed a three-and-a-half-year contract, the former England striker was under the impression he had joined a long-term project. Rooney had enjoyed an open dialogue with the club hierarchy — including chief executive Garry…
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