How controversial VAR calls have defined two title battles

VAR continues to be divisive regardless of whether the final decision is correct, and it continues to frustrate the fans. BBC Sport Celtic fan writer Martin Callaghan: “Maybe the biggest debate about the late penalty that Celtic got at Fir Park last night is just how sure (or not!) referee John Beaton could have been […]

Spygate: Championship play-off final may be delayed by hearing

The Championship play-off final may not go ahead on Saturday 23 May as the English Football League (EFL) investigates the Spygate scandal surrounding finalists Southampton. A hearing will take place on or before Tuesday 19 May. Saints have been charged by the EFL with breaking rules by observing one of Middlesborough’s training sessions before last […]

Fantasy Premier League talking point: Four players for the final stretch

Fixtures: Burnley (h); Crystal Palace (a) Owned: 16% Arsenal have the best fixture in Gameweek 37, a home game against already-relegated Burnley. Goal difference could still play a massive part in the title race too, so I think Arsenal will keep their foot on the gas to try and score four or five. Final day […]

Lee Grant: Walsall appoint ex-Huddersfield Town boss as new head coach

Walsall have appointed former Huddersfield Town boss Lee Grant as the club’s new head coach. Grant, 43, has signed a three-year contract at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium. He replaces former Saddlers striker Darren Byfield, who had been given the interim job until the end of the season following the sacking of Mat Sadler in March. […]

Celtic v Hearts: Don Robertson to referee title decider with Kevin Clancy as VAR

Don Robertson will take charge of Saturday’s Scottish Premiership decider between Celtic and Hearts at Parkhead. The 39-year-old referee is accompanied by assistant referees Calum Spence and David Roome, while Kevin Clancy is the VAR, assisted by Matthew MacDermid. The appointments come after Wednesday’s controversy at Fir Park, where Celtic were awarded a last-gasp penalty, […]

FA Youth Cup final: Man City v Man Utd – who are the players to watch?

The progress of Darren Fletcher’s side has not been smooth. Narrow home victories over Peterborough, Derby – in extra time – and Sunderland, plus a comfortable away win at Oxford, earned a semi-final against Crystal Palace, when they also needed extra time to get through, thanks to a Chido Obi goal eight minutes from time. […]

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