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Everton revive talks with Middlesbrough over Hayden Hackney with star keen to join – despite Crystal Palace, Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and Man United interest

Everton have reignited their interest in Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney - who is keen to join

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June 2, 2026

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IAN HERBERT: Deluded Southampton must sack Tonda Eckert NOW over latest damning Spygate revelations – fans of this proud club are being dragged through the mud by this despicable saga and it’s time to cut loose

Tonda Eckert has been exposed as the mastermind behind Southampton's spying, and any claims that he did not see any of the illegally gained material have been disproven

A highly respected and experienced football journalist was made to feel extremely…

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June 2, 2026

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‘You legend. Manager loved it!’: Southampton’s spying WhatsApp messages are leaked in report after they were thrown out of play-off final – revealing ‘extreme pressure’ put on interns… and non-League neighbours Eastleigh could now face action too

The junior analyst at the centre of the Southampton Spygate storm told…

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June 1, 2026

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‘You legend. Manager loved it!’: Southampton’s spying WhatsApp messages are leaked in arbitration panel’s report after they were thrown out of play-off final – revealing ‘extreme pressure’ put on interns

By LUKE AUGUSTUS, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 12:09 EDT, 1 June 2026…

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June 1, 2026

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Kieran Trippier, 35, agrees two-year deal with Wolves as they look for ex-Newcastle man to set standards in ‘big refresh’ ahead of their push for a Premier League return

Kieran Trippier receives a guard of honour from Newcastle team-mates at his final match at St James's Park, the 3-1 win over West Ham United on May 17

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May 30, 2026

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How a transfer-market masterclass led Hull City to the Premier League… and the key men behind the scenes out to make sure they stay there

Oli McBurnie's late goal delivered promotion for Hull against Middlesbrough at Wembley

‘We waited for two months for Las Palmas to be relegated in order…

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May 28, 2026

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A ‘minor miracle’, a Sunderland conspiracy and a bottle of cognac: Those who’ve survived the agony of a final-day relegation battle reveal how to pull off a Great Escape

Who will win the battle for survival between West Ham and Tottenham on the season's final day?

When Elmer Bernstein wrote the score to The Great Escape for the…

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May 24, 2026

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‘When I first heard about it, I just had to laugh’: Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic says Southampton Spygate scandal IS a laughing matter – as Middlesbrough coach Kim Hellberg bemoans ‘toughest’ two weeks of his career

By MATT BARLOW, FOOTBALL WRITER Published: 15:37 EDT, 23 May 2026 |…

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May 23, 2026

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Hull City secure Premier League promotion as Oli McBurnie scores late winner in play-off final – after Middlesbrough’s reprieve proved temporary after Spygate drama

Hull City celebrated earning promotion back to the Premier League by beating Middlesbrough at Wembley

After all the spies, subterfuge and pretend binoculars came the eye of…

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May 23, 2026

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Hull City secure Premier League promotion as Oli McBurnie scores late winner in play-off final – after Middlesbrough’s reprieve proved temporary after Spygate drama

After all the spies, subterfuge and pretend binoculars came the eye of…

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May 23, 2026

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Hull City’s owner asks lawyers to get £200m play-off final CANCELLED over Southampton’s spying – to give them automatic promotion to the Premier League – in ‘disqualification’ claim

By MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 10:55 EDT, 20 May 2026 |…

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May 20, 2026

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Southampton pull down play-off final ticket information from their website as fears they will be THROWN OUT of £200m Premier League promotion showdown grow after spy was caught in the act

Southampton pulled ticket information for the Championship play-off final from their website

By MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 04:09 EDT, 14 May 2026 |…

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May 14, 2026

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Why Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice may NOT both start for England at the World Cup but Morgan Rogers has to, says Gareth Barry – as he opens up on James Milner breaking his Premier League record and playing non-league in his 40s!

Gareth Barry believes Jude Bellingham (left) and Declan Rice (right) shouldn't necessarily start together in midfield for England at the upcoming World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA

We are now into the business end of the season but for…

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May 8, 2026

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‘It’s the best feeling ever. It’s unique’: The essential guide to winning the play-offs, by those who’ve actually done it – DON’T look around Wembley, DO insult your own players… and bring a Roy Chubby Brown VHS!

'It's the best feeling ever. It's unique,' says Kevin Phillips of winning a play-off final, a feat he achieved at the fourth attempt, with Crystal Palace in 2013

Once more into the maelstrom. The EFL play-offs start their 40th edition…

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May 8, 2026

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Spygate 2.0! Middlesbrough catch suspected Southampton analyst hiding in the bushes by training ground ahead of play-off showdown

Middlesbrough caught what it thought to be a Southampton analyst recording their training session in the bushes prior to their play-off tie

By CRAIG HOPE, CHIEF FOOTBALL REPORTER Published: 12:46 EDT, 7 May 2026…

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May 7, 2026

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‘The whole thing broke my heart and my mind’: The ‘Ashton Gate Eight’ saved Bristol City from oblivion by waving goodbye to their futures, hundreds of thousands of pounds and the club they loved. Now they reveal their suffering had only just begun

The Ashton Gate eight - back row (l-r): Geoff Merrick, Jimmy Mann, Julian Marshall. Front row (l-r): Chris Garland, Gerry Sweeney, Peter Aitken, Trevor Tainton and Dave Rodgers

Roy Hodgson was leaving the pitch, still flushed with the success of…

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May 5, 2026

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‘We won 5-0 and Mikel Arteta was angry at us afterwards – that’s the level you have to be at’: AUSTON TRUSTY on Arsenal, a home World Cup and how his Celtic side can rewrite history this season

When Auston Trusty stands tall with eyes towards the horizon, he can…

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May 1, 2026

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Frank Lampard’s Coventry future: The key reason Sky Blues can be confident of keeping him – and what ‘ambitious’ boss wants from crucial transfer summit next week

Frank Lampard has done an outstanding job at Coventry, leading them to the title ahead of clubs who receive Premier League parachute payments

They may have sealed promotion nearly two weeks ago, but Coventry’s Premier…

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April 30, 2026

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Is this football’s most unlucky footballer? Midfielder, 24, suffers second ACL injury on his return to action after 424 DAYS OUT

Eliot Matazo (bottom) suffered a torn right ACL during Hull's defeat at Charlton on Saturday

By LUKE AUGUSTUS, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 07:47 EDT, 28 April 2026…

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April 28, 2026

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‘My life is like a movie’: How Southampton talisman Leo Scienza battled suicidal thoughts, betrayal and plane crash tragedy in remarkable journey from Swedish fifth tier to FA Cup semi-final

Leo Scienza has been a standout for FA Cup semi-finalists Southampton this season - but his journey to the higher reaches of English football has been far from easy

Leo Scienza wanted to make things clear from the outset. ‘It was…

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April 25, 2026

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‘I like pressure situations – I’ve dealt with this since I was eight’: COLIN KAZIM-RICHARDS reveals his ‘Destination Survival’ mission at Crawley Town

Colin Kazim-Richards came in as Crawley boss last month as they battle to stay in League Two

For many people, taking your first step in management with a team…

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April 23, 2026

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Everton revive talks with Middlesbrough over Hayden Hackney with star keen to join – despite Crystal Palace, Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and Man United interest

IAN HERBERT: Deluded Southampton must sack Tonda Eckert NOW over latest damning Spygate revelations – fans of this proud club are being dragged through the mud by this despicable saga and it’s time to cut loose

‘You legend. Manager loved it!’: Southampton’s spying WhatsApp messages are leaked in report after they were thrown out of play-off final – revealing ‘extreme pressure’ put on interns… and non-League neighbours Eastleigh could now face action too

‘You legend. Manager loved it!’: Southampton’s spying WhatsApp messages are leaked in arbitration panel’s report after they were thrown out of play-off final – revealing ‘extreme pressure’ put on interns

Kieran Trippier, 35, agrees two-year deal with Wolves as they look for ex-Newcastle man to set standards in ‘big refresh’ ahead of their push for a Premier League return

How a transfer-market masterclass led Hull City to the Premier League… and the key men behind the scenes out to make sure they stay there

A ‘minor miracle’, a Sunderland conspiracy and a bottle of cognac: Those who’ve survived the agony of a final-day relegation battle reveal how to pull off a Great Escape

‘When I first heard about it, I just had to laugh’: Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic says Southampton Spygate scandal IS a laughing matter – as Middlesbrough coach Kim Hellberg bemoans ‘toughest’ two weeks of his career

Hull City secure Premier League promotion as Oli McBurnie scores late winner in play-off final – after Middlesbrough’s reprieve proved temporary after Spygate drama

Hull City secure Premier League promotion as Oli McBurnie scores late winner in play-off final – after Middlesbrough’s reprieve proved temporary after Spygate drama

Hull City’s owner asks lawyers to get £200m play-off final CANCELLED over Southampton’s spying – to give them automatic promotion to the Premier League – in ‘disqualification’ claim

Southampton pull down play-off final ticket information from their website as fears they will be THROWN OUT of £200m Premier League promotion showdown grow after spy was caught in the act

Why Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice may NOT both start for England at the World Cup but Morgan Rogers has to, says Gareth Barry – as he opens up on James Milner breaking his Premier League record and playing non-league in his 40s!

‘It’s the best feeling ever. It’s unique’: The essential guide to winning the play-offs, by those who’ve actually done it – DON’T look around Wembley, DO insult your own players… and bring a Roy Chubby Brown VHS!

Spygate 2.0! Middlesbrough catch suspected Southampton analyst hiding in the bushes by training ground ahead of play-off showdown

‘The whole thing broke my heart and my mind’: The ‘Ashton Gate Eight’ saved Bristol City from oblivion by waving goodbye to their futures, hundreds of thousands of pounds and the club they loved. Now they reveal their suffering had only just begun

‘We won 5-0 and Mikel Arteta was angry at us afterwards – that’s the level you have to be at’: AUSTON TRUSTY on Arsenal, a home World Cup and how his Celtic side can rewrite history this season

Frank Lampard’s Coventry future: The key reason Sky Blues can be confident of keeping him – and what ‘ambitious’ boss wants from crucial transfer summit next week

Is this football’s most unlucky footballer? Midfielder, 24, suffers second ACL injury on his return to action after 424 DAYS OUT

‘My life is like a movie’: How Southampton talisman Leo Scienza battled suicidal thoughts, betrayal and plane crash tragedy in remarkable journey from Swedish fifth tier to FA Cup semi-final

‘I like pressure situations – I’ve dealt with this since I was eight’: COLIN KAZIM-RICHARDS reveals his ‘Destination Survival’ mission at Crawley Town

Interiors expert reveals how the wrong paint shade can make your home look like a ‘fast food restaurant’ with ‘gravy walls’ – as the UK’s favourite regional decor colours are revealed

If You Can Identify Each Of These 16 Characters By Their Eyes, You’re A True Disney Adult – TVovermind

SCOTUS To Hear Case On Trump’s Detention Of Illegal Aliens

Rick Jackson Wins the Republican GA Governor’s Runoff, Beating Trump/Kemp Endorsed Burt Jones – RedState