Stephen has been a huge football fan and keen writer for decades. He has showcased his skills on his own personal blog, while contributing to other online publications on the subjects of sport and other topics. When it comes to watching the beautiful game, he is a passionate Aston Villa supporter, who also takes a big interest in the fortunes of Celtic. We hope to hone Stephen's interest and knowledge for the game, along with his long-term writing experience, to give him the platform he deserves to showcase his abilities. We are very happy to have Stephen as a part of our growing editorial team.
Team Marketing, the renowned sports marketing agency and commercial rights holder of UEFA club competitions, has recently signed up Baller League. The new digital-focused six-a-side soccer competition is set to be Team's first post-UEFA client as the agency seeks to secure its future.The agency plans to initially support Baller League’s sales efforts while considering a potential longer-term partnership with the competition. This move marks a significant shift for Team Marketing from a single-cl...
A man suspected of racially abusing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the inaugural Premier League match of this season has been prohibited from attending any football stadium in the UK. This ban forms part of his bail conditions following his arrest.The incident occurred during Bournemouth's Friday game against Liverpool at Anfield, which was temporarily halted in the 29th minute after Semenyo reported it to the referee. A 47-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on Saturday on susp...
In a surprising turn of events, football legend and pundit Alan Shearer made a significant error during the first episode of the revamped Match of the Day. The former England captain mistakenly blamed Milos Kerkez for Bournemouth's opening goal against Liverpool, despite Kerkez not being on the pitch at that time.Liverpool emerged victorious with a 4-2 win in their Premier League opener against Bournemouth. However, it was Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth who stole the show with his exceptional...
Gary Lineker, the former England and Tottenham striker, has openly expressed his views about Mark Chapman, the new host of Match of the Day. After an impressive 26-year tenure as host of BBC's flagship football programme, Lineker stepped down at the conclusion of the 2025/26 Premier League season.Lineker had initially planned to conclude his stint with BBC after hosting the 2026 World Cup. However, he decided to part ways with them in May following accusations of antisemitism. Despite denying an...
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, has expressed his desire to retain Brazilian international Savinho in his squad. Despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Guardiola hopes that the young talent will remain at the Etihad Stadium "for many, many years". However, he acknowledges that ultimately the decision lies with Savinho.Tottenham Hotspur has shown keen interest in signing 21-year-old Savinho before the transfer deadline. The North London club has already initiated contact with Manchester...
