Stephen Forrester
Staff Writer
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.
Premier League clubs are anxiously awaiting the outcome of Manchester City’s monumental 115 charges case, a situation that could potentially affect their funding. The charges were levied against Man City by the Premier League in February 2023 for alleged breaches of financial fair play (FFP) rules over a nine-year period from 2009 to 2018.Man City is accused of concealing payments through third parties and disguising them as sponsorship revenue. An independent commission hearing began last Septe...
Jamie Carragher, a Liverpool legend, expressed his fury over an incident involving James Tarkowski during the Everton vs Liverpool match at Anfield on Wednesday night. The event has sparked controversy and debate among sports fans and sports betting enthusiasts alike.James Tarkowski, aged 32, was given a booking in the 11th minute of the game following a horrific follow-through on Alex Mac Allister as he cleared the ball away from Everton's box. This act was seen by many as an act of serious fou...
The Premier League is set to introduce semi-automated offside technology, a significant step forward in the evolution of football officiating. The new system will be implemented starting from the round of fixtures on Saturday, 12 April. This decision comes after non-live testing in the Premier League and its successful launch during the FA Cup fifth round at the end of February. The semi-automated offside technology aims to simplify tight offside calls for officials by automating key parts of th...
In a groundbreaking initiative, Three UK has used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to recreate the legendary 1920s footballer, Lily Parr. The project was part of the #WeSeeYou campaign by Three UK, which aims to recognize and champion women in football.Former England Lioness and Chelsea midfielder Karen Carney had the unique opportunity to converse with an AI-generated version of one of her footballing heroes, Lily Parr. This remarkable interaction was made possible through advanced AI technology th...
In a surprising turn of events during the BBC's FA Cup coverage, former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney found himself in an unexpected spotlight. The ex-Man United striker was left red-faced when his unusual phobia was revealed by fellow pundit and football legend, Gary Lineker.Rooney had been invited to the BBC studio to provide expert analysis for the Brighton vs Nottingham Forest match in the FA Cup. However, instead of focusing solely on his seasoned insights into the game, he found hims...