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Sir Alex Ferguson is caught YAWNING on live TV in the Old Trafford stands - after Roy Keane called Man United 'boring' in Leicester FA Cup win
07/02/25 23:50
Sir Alex Ferguson was spotted yawning during the Man United's FA Cup clash with Leicester, after the club's former captain Roy Keane had branded the team 'boring'. The legendary Man United boss was picked out in the stands during the second half of the fourth round match at Old Trafford. The hosts were seeking a winner against the Foxes, after Joshua Zirkzee had equalised for Man United following Bobby De Cordova-Reid's first half opener....read
'I was at rock bottom'...Broadcaster Natalie Pike opens up about heartbreaking marriage breakdown during lockdown
18/11/24 18:29Broadcaster Natalie Pike has opened up about hitting rock bottom when her marriage ended and the challenges of juggling her career with raising her son Reggie.
Sam Allardyce praises Arsenal's use of 'dark arts' against Man City and recalls the time Liverpool reported him for using similar tactics with Bolton
24/09/24 16:10Allardyce clearly approved of how Arteta's men stifled City's flow, having deployed similar tactics against some of the Premier League's biggest teams while in charge of Bolton in the 2000s.
Gareth Southgate lands new role just five weeks after stepping down as England manager following eight years in charge
22/08/24 14:44The Englishman resigned from his position as national team manager five weeks ago, after eight years in charge, following Sam Allardyce 's exit in 2016.
Former England captain John Terry is mocked for how he did interview hours after Gareth Southgate's side were beaten by Spain in Euro 2024 final
15/07/24 15:54Early on Monday Terry appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain to give his opinion on England's 2-1 defeat to Spain.
Ademola Lookman went from the cages of Peckham, to Premier League flop, to the toast of Europe: He completed his decade-long journey from lost soul to history boy
24/05/24 01:00CRAIG HOPE IN DUBLIN AND MATT BARLOW AT CHARLTON'S ACADEMY: Rarely trusted to start, Everton paid £11million for the Charlton winger in 2017 and used him from the off just seven times.
Pint-sized bottles of wine to appear on supermarket shelves from September due to new post-Brexit trade rules - but MP claims there will be 'little to no demand'
03/05/24 08:37The move to introduce the new 568ml size to sit alongside the 200ml and 500ml measures already available was announced by the Government in December.
It's good enough for Big Sam! Ministers defend launch of pints of wine on supermarket shelves from September - despite claims there will be 'little to no demand'
02/05/24 13:18Pint-sized bottles of wine are expected to be allowed on UK shelves from September, a business minister has said, amid doubts over demand.
Man United are warned Gareth Southgate 'won't want the job' at Old Trafford by former England manager... after reports claimed Sir Jim Ratcliffe made him his number one target if Erik ten Hag leaves
28/03/24 20:49United part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made Southgate his number one target to replace Erik ten Hag and is confident of luring him, according to the Daily Star.
Gareth Southgate should forget about Manchester United. He's better off staying with England, here's why...
22/03/24 17:28GRAEME SOUNESS: This England squad have at least two more tournaments in them - going by their age - and Gareth should hang around and enjoy the fruits of that.
Watch out there's a royal about! And they're happy to PHOTOBOMB your selfies, says CLAUDIA CONNELL...
22/03/24 06:59You're all dressed up, you've struck the perfect post…and someone walks into the shot and photobombs your picture. It even happens to the royals , says Claudia Connell...
Inside Sir Alex Ferguson's racing circle: A multi-millionaire businessman and a famous toy manufacturer, the Coronation Street star and the Man United legend's close football pals
15/03/24 13:34Legendary former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson celebrated a double at Cheltenham on Thursday, with friends toasting victories at the famous festival.
Now Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp are bossing Cheltenham... as the legendary managers watch their horses win three out of seven races and made the Festival feel more like Wembley!
14/03/24 23:12Cheltenham felt more like Wembley on Thursday as two legendary managers - Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp - won their first races at the Cheltenham Festival.
Fergie's unlikely treble! Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates with his pals Tyrone from Coronation Street and Sam Allardyce after two of his horses won at Cheltenham
14/03/24 17:51Sir Alex watched from the parade ring alongside his one-time rival Premier League manager Sam Allardyce and Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall as 25-1 shot Monmiral won in 'Fergie time'.
Be careful, Fergie! Sir Alex Ferguson, 82, jumps and roars with delight as his horses win back-to-back Cheltenham races - months after he broke a rib celebrating another win in Bahrain
14/03/24 15:03He watched as 25-1 shot Monmiral won the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle in 'Fergie time' before Protektorat romped to victory in the Ryanair Chase at odds of 17-2.
Sir Alex Ferguson, Sam Allardyce and Harry Redknapp are spotted at Cheltenham with Jamie Carragher and Bryan Robson... as former Man United manager could scoop up just under £350,000 if his three horses win at the Festival on Thursday!
14/03/24 14:08Sir Alex Ferguson and Bryan Robson joined the crowd at Cheltenham on Day Three of the festival along with Jamie Carragher, Sam Allardyce and Harry Redknapp.
Princess Beatrice is photobombed by Big Sam Allardyce while Princess Anne cheers on her favourite as they join Zara and Mike Tindall at Cheltenham
14/03/24 12:52Beatrice, 35, looking chic in a brown coat, pill box hat and Kate Spade bag wrapped her arms around cousin Zara, 42, who opted for a grey coat and green fascinator.
Sam Allardyce jokes he would 'fly back from Dubai TOMORROW' to take over at Chelsea... as the ex-England boss reveals the one part of Mauricio Pochettino's team he'd 'sort out' first
27/02/24 18:28It came after a Chelsea fan had sensationally claimed on talkSPORT Breakfast that the former England manager should take charge of the London club.
Chris Sutton admits he'd be surprised to see Wayne Rooney in the Championship again after being sacked by Birmingham... while Ian Ladyman questions whether he would be a better No 2 on It's All Kicking Off
04/01/24 18:00The Man United legend was axed this week to end his disastrous 83-day reign in charge of the Blues to leave his managerial career in tatters - with the club nosediving from sixth when he took over to 20th.
Thomas Tuchel's Bayern Munich assistant is a 'leading candidate' for the vacant Republic of Ireland job as Steve Bruce and Sam Allardyce also throw names in the hat for role
13/12/23 17:31Following a dismal Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, Ireland decided to part ways with Stephen Kenny and are now on the lookout for a new manager.
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial are ruled OUT of Manchester United's do-or-die Champions League clash with Bayern Munich due to 'illness', confirms Erik ten Hag in blunt analysis
12/12/23 19:29Man United duo Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial have been ruled out of Tuesday's crucial Champions League clash against Bayern Munich due to illness.
James Milner reveals the reason why he once rejected an offer from England manager Gareth Southgate to come out of international retirement... after the Brighton midfielder chose to step back from the national side in 2016
11/12/23 17:12The Brighton midfielder, who amassed 61 England caps during his career, decided to step back from international football in 2016 after talks with then-manager Sam Allardyce.
Marcus Rashford could be OUT of Man United's game against Bournemouth due to illness, Erik ten Hag reveals... just days after the forward was dropped versus Chelsea
08/12/23 19:33Erik ten Hag confirmed the news in his press conference on Friday with the Premier League Manager of the Month looking to build on an impressive win over Chelsea in the week.
Mark Hughes labels Man United star 'one of the WORST' players in the Premier League without the ball... as he insists the under-fire Red Devils man 'doesn't look happy'
07/12/23 18:57The Welshman moved into coaching after retirement and has managed the likes of Man City , Blackburn, Stoke and Bradford - before he was sacked by the League Two side in October.
Gareth Southgate's England reign began with a low-key win over Malta... seven years later, the Three Lions are set to face them at Wembley again after evolving from a laughing stock to one of Europe's best
17/11/23 16:39Expectations for England 's national side have rarely been lower than when Gareth Southgate first stepped into the dugout at Wembley for their World Cup qualifier against Malta in October 2016.
THE NOTEBOOK: Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson returns to Old Trafford for the first time since death of Lady Cathy... while Marcus Rashford reaches landmark figure and protests continue over the Glazers
11/11/23 17:27THE NOTEBOOK: Manchester United were made to work hard, but went into the international break with a 1-0 victory over Luton Town on Saturday.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Andy Carroll speaks on his new life in France's second division, wasting cash on a bengal cat, eating roast beef and Yorkshire pudding on matchdays and buying Sir Rod Stewart's Essex mansion
20/10/23 16:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON IN AMIENS: Quite how Carroll ended up wearing number 99 and playing in the French second division, needs some explaining.
Stone Cold Steve Bruce! Football's iconic managers - including Sam Allardyce, Roy Hodgson and Harry Redknapp - are hilariously transformed into WWE-style action figures using AI
19/10/23 12:59The collection, which have been created by Soccer Slammers, shows off a handful of coaches both past and present that have been re-envisioned in the form of wrestlers.
Leeds star Patrick Bamford is branded a 'DIVING CHEAT' by furious commentator after the England striker appeared to dive to get keeper QPR's Asmir Begovic sent off
05/10/23 08:08The England international suffered the agony of relegation last term with the Whites after Sam Allardyce was unable to rescue their season after coming in at the 11th hour.
'I was just coming to say sorry gaffer!': West Ham's Kevin Nolan reveals training ground bust up with Sam Allardyce during his time at Bolton
14/09/23 11:51Kevin Nolan recalled a moment where Allardyce had pinned the former midfielder against the wall having been left angry with his efforts in a training session.
Pep Guardiola is the dream appointment, while Eddie Howe and Graham Potter are the top English options… who could succeed Gareth Southgate as Three Lions boss should he leave after Euro 2024?
05/09/23 20:00Gareth Southgate is expected to sign off as England manager after Euro 2024, which would end a period of stability and progress for the Three Lions.
Sam Allardyce reveals he asked for the Leeds job TWELVE games before the club turned to him on the brink of relegation... as the ex-England boss admits he didn't stay on due to 'deeper' issues at the club
27/07/23 15:05Though he enjoyed a good start to life at the club, Garcia was unable to repair his side's defensive fragilities and Allardyce would be named manager with four games remaining.
Leeds: Sceptics were quick to criticise the 49ers' full takeover at Elland Road - but now, with ambitious and intelligent plans, the relegated club has been given a new lease of life
25/07/23 16:00SPECIAL REPORT BY MIKE KEEGAN: There was scepticism. This is Yorkshire, after all. They do it well at a club that spent 16 years outside the Premier League. But it is fading.
Leeds United midfielder Adam Forshaw receives a big-money offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Akhdoud as he ponders future amid talks over Elland Road stay
18/07/23 21:43Forshaw has been in discussions over a new contract with Leeds, who have tabled an offer, but he has also had proposals from European sides and is now considering his options.
Leeds in talks with Brentford technical director Lee Dykes about becoming their new sporting director after Victor Orta's departure
11/07/23 21:09Dykes, 39, who has also been considered by Tottenham, would succeed Victor Orta. Orta has taken up the same position at Sevilla, having left Leeds in May
Robbie Keane is announced as the new manager of Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv on a shock two-year deal after brief stint alongside Sam Allardyce at Leeds
26/06/23 09:46Keane was most recently hired as an assistant to Sam Allardyce at his old club Leeds towards the end of last season, as the duo attempted to save the Elland Road outfit from the drop.
Patrick Vieira is a serious contender to become Leeds' new manager with talks planned for this week as they also consider Scott Parker and Daniel Farke
21/06/23 15:23Vieira has admirers at Leeds is understood to be among one of the coaches the club want to discuss the role with over the coming days.
Lee Bowyer throws his hat in the ring for vacant Leeds United manager's job after Sam Allardyce's departure and promises to get his old club back to the Premier League
06/06/23 16:44Lee Bowyer has thrown his hat in the ring for the vacant Leeds United manager's job - insisting he would lead his old club back to the Premier League if given the chance.
Keeping Leeds in the Premier League was an 'IMPOSSIBLE JOB', claims Sam Allardyce's assistant Karl Robinson - as he insists they were left 'plotting a miracle' with only four games to go
05/06/23 10:49Karl Robinson, Sam Allardyce's assistant for the final four games of Leeds United's Premier League season, has hit out at the club for the 'impossible job' of keeping the Yorkshire side afloat.
Sam Allardyce LEAVES Leeds after failing to prevent Premier League relegation... after crunch talks with the club's hierarchy on Thursday
02/06/23 08:10The 68-year-old was expected to depart Elland Road after crunch talks with the club's hierarchy on Thursday after a disappointing end to the season.
Sam Allardyce is set to LEAVE Leeds United following crunch talks with the club's hierarchy on Thursday after he failed to keep the Yorkshire outfit in the Premier League, picking up just one point from four matches
01/06/23 20:42A solitary draw against Newcastle was accompanied by defeats to Manchester City, West Ham and Tottenham and in total, Leeds failed to win any of their final nine games of the season.
Sam Allardyce bites back at Roy Keane's claim he wouldn't stay at relegated Leeds because of his 'ego', defending his Championship record and insisting he's a 'much better' manager than the pundit
01/06/23 10:21Allardyce, who joined Leeds at the start of May, was only contracted until the summer and there is uncertainty whether he will still be manager at Elland Road by the time they start next season.
West Brom boss Carlos Corberan emerging as a contender to take over from Sam Allardyce at Leeds following relegation to the Championship... with the Spaniard having a £2m release clause in his contract
31/05/23 22:51The West Bromwich Albion boss is understood to have a release clause of around £2million and is emerging as a contender to take over from Sam Allardyce.
EXCLUSIVE: Sam Allardyce is set for crunch talks with Leeds TOMORROW to discuss his future... with the 68-year-old unlikely to stay on at Elland Road after failing to avoid relegation with the Yorkshire side
31/05/23 12:30EXCLUSIVE: The 68-year-old manager could not keep the Yorkshire outfit in the Premier League after being given a four-game deal ahead of the end of the season.
The good, the bad... and the funny! Mail Sport's writers pick their best players, goals, matches and moments from a thrilling Premier League season - and make predictions for the next campaign
29/05/23 22:27Southampton, Leeds and Leicester were relegated, with Everton surviving by the skin of their teeth on the final day. While Man City won the title (again) after hauling back long-time leaders Arsenal.
With stars abandoning the sinking ship, uncertainty in the dugout and fears owner Andrea Radrizzani won't sell up, is it apocalypse now for Leeds? IAN LADYMAN and DAVID COVERDALE answer the burning questions after their relegation
29/05/23 21:29IAN LADYMAN AND DAVID COVERDALE: There is only one certainty at Leeds United right now - and that is which division they will be playing in next season.
CRAIG HOPE: Sam Allardyce might have accelerated Leeds' problems - and accused the players of 'professional suicide' on his way out - but Victor Orta must also face scorn for the club's sorry relegation
29/05/23 14:41CRAIG HOPE: He was the firefighter who turned up with a jerry can full of petrol. Maybe Sam Allardyce is now more accelerant than saviour.
DAVID COVERDALE: Relegation to the Championship is just the start of Leeds' problems with Andrea Radrizzani needing to decide whether to stick or sell while Sam Allardyce's future must be addressed imminently
29/05/23 12:06DAVID COVERDALE: The only certainty for Leeds United right now is that they will be playing in the Championship next season after being relegated from the Premier League.
Sam Allardyce takes aim at his Leeds players' 'professional suicide' after defeat by Tottenham sealed their relegation and admits 'we messed up again'... as manager issues an apology to supporters for club's 'very sad' fall
28/05/23 21:30DAVID COVERDALE: Furious supporters chanted, 'You're not fit to wear the shirt', and, 'Sack the board', following their side's sorry surrender in a match they had to win.
THE NOTEBOOK: Andrea Radrizzani is ABSENT at Elland Road on his club's day of reckoning, as the home fans chant 'the Premier League is f****** s***'... and a ghost from Leeds' past returns to haunt the club
28/05/23 19:09THE NOTEBOOK: There was a sombre mood at Elland Road, as the club's fate was confirmed, spelling the end of their three season stay in the top-flight, after securing promotion in 2020.
OLIVER HOLT: Leeds have no identity and are a confused MESS as they go down with a whimper in 4-1 home defeat by Tottenham. Everything that has followed since Marcelo Bielsa was sacked has been bland
28/05/23 17:28OLIVER HOLT AT ELLAND ROAD: Leeds had the most vivid identity in the Premier League. Now they have no identity at all, apart from a club that has lost its identity.
'It could end up being one of the best days of their lives': Gordon Strachan delivers talk to relegation-threatened Leeds players ahead of their survival shootout, as he opens up on 'unpredictable' race
26/05/23 21:31EXCLUSIVE BY IAN LADYMAN: When the call came from Sam Allardyce, Gordon Strachan didn't hesitate. He found himself driving home from Elland Road hoping for a miracle.
AI supercomputer predicts the Premier League's final day results... and one of the three clubs fighting relegation is given an EIGHTY PERCENT chance of survival
26/05/23 10:33The top of the standings are now pretty much all confirmed, with Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle all securing a berth inside the top-four.
'We could have had SEVEN': West Ham captain Declan Rice insists they should have beaten struggling Leeds by more goals... as boss David Moyes hails the win as a momentum builder for their Europa Conference League final
21/05/23 15:59The 24-year-old's strike was his fourth league goal of the season - the best of his career - and cancelled out Rodrigo Moreno's opener, with Jarrod Bowen and Lanzini netting late on.
'See a penny, pick it up!': Leeds boss Sam Allardyce spots a FIVER on the touch-line and offers it to the fourth official during clash with West Ham... before running back to his technical area and stashing it in his pocket
21/05/23 14:13Allardyce's side find themselves in a precarious position within the Premier League relegation spots and have had full focus on their fight for survival.
Sam Allardyce urges his Leeds players to hold their nerve on the road against West Ham as the veteran manager looks to spark his side's great escape
20/05/23 23:27ROSS HEPPENSTALL FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY: The 68-year-old arrived at Elland Road with four games to go and at a time of crisis, but his first two matches harvested just one point.
Sam Allardyce admits his claim that he is 'as good as' Pep Guardiola was a tactic to take the pressure off his Leeds players... and reveals he learnt the art of deflection from 'the master' Sir Alex Ferguson
19/05/23 17:40Allardyce took over Leeds two games ago in a bid to save them from Premier League relegation, and was given four games to try and save their skin following the dismissal of Javi Gracia.
Leeds United are likely to be charged by the FA after a fan stormed into technical area to confront 'violated' Newcastle manager Eddie Howe - with man charged by police and given a lifetime ban
14/05/23 14:01Leeds United are likely to be charged by the Football Association after a fan shoved and abused Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on the touchline at Elland Road.
'It should have been a victory for us': Sam Allardyce is working on a glass half-full basis and claims Leeds' draw against Newcastle has 'given him some hope' despite suggesting his side 'shot themselves in the foot' with individual mistakes
13/05/23 16:44JOE BERNSTEIN AT ELLAND ROAD: Insiders say the mood at the training ground hasn't been lighter for years. Whatever Marcelo Bielsa's strengths, stand-up comedy isn't one of them.
Eddie Howe says his safety was 'violated' after a pitch invader confronted him in the technical area during Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Leeds... as Magpies boss calls for 'improved' safety for staff and players
13/05/23 15:25CRAIG HOPE: Eddie Howe felt his safety was 'violated' after a Leeds fan shoved and abused him on the touchline - and says the incident could have been far worse.
Pundits pile in on Leeds' Junior Firpo after DISASTROUS performance that saw him give away a penalty before being sent off in 2-2 draw with Newcastle, as Jermaine Jenas slates the defender's 'torrid time'
13/05/23 15:08The game finished 2-2 at Elland Road but could have been a home win after Sam Allardyce's side missed a penalty and gave away two, both of which were scored by Callum Wilson.
Rasmus Kristensen's deflected strike earns relegation-threatened Leeds a point against Newcastle after Callum Wilson had scored TWO penalties... with Patrick Bamford also missing from the spot and Junior Firpo sent off in a dramatic 2-2 draw
13/05/23 13:31JOE BERNSTEIN AT ELLAND ROAD: If Patrick Bamford could take penalties like Callum Wilson, Leeds United may be feeling more confident of playing Premier League football again next season.
Leeds are at a crossroads: Survive and 49ers buy out the club, Elland Road gets makeover and new training ground is built. Go down and it's a talent fire sale and a fight to come back up
12/05/23 21:30IAN LADYMAN: At Leeds there is much to be lost. A playing squad Allardyce feels lacks balance and numbers will take 50 per cent wage cuts if the Yorkshire club cannot lift its head off the canvas.
'They haven't got sucked into the usual hell for leather, "spend, spend, spend"': Sam Allardyce backs Newcastle's recruitment methods under Eddie Howe as he prepares Leeds side for crucial clash
11/05/23 21:30IAN LADYMAN: The 68-year-old had a spell as boss of Newcastle in 2007-08, but believes current manager Howe has benefited from some smart recruitment since a huge cash injection.
Booze, cigars and booting it long to the big man! New Leeds United boss Sam Allardyce meets old club Newcastle on Saturday but his spell with the Toon was a car crash… and it all ended in acrimony
11/05/23 21:30CRAIG HOPE: Sam Allardyce did not expect the sack as Newcastle manager. It was a grey Wednesday in January 2008 when, at the club's training ground, a message was relayed.
'Don't f***ing bother coming to see me, I don't think you're good enough!': Damien Delaney reveals how Sam Allardyce 'established his dominance' in brutal first meeting with Crystal Palace squad in 2016 before telling them to 'f*** off and train'
10/05/23 10:24Damien Delaney recalled exactly what Sam Allardyce said to the Crystal Palace squad in their first team meeting under the English boss in 2016.
MICAH'S MOMENTS: Landing Martin Odegaard was a masterstroke by Arsenal and Big Sam's confidence is no crime... PLUS, why Mohamed Salah won't dwell on his latest record-breaking achievement
07/05/23 22:41MICAH RICHARDS: It's a strange thing to have sympathy for someone after you have watched them light up your Sunday but that was my first feeling for Martin Odegaard.
Ilkay Gundogan holds his hands up after his penalty miss in Man City's narrow win over Leeds - which left Pep Guardiola seething with Erling Haaland for not taking it - and admits his share of the blame for not extending their lead
07/05/23 11:16Ilkay Gundogan accepted his share of the blame after Premier League leaders Manchester City failed to beat relegation-threatened Leeds by a convincing scoreline on Saturday.
DANNY MURPHY: Sam Allardyce is no dinosaur but a top manager. Leeds would not be in relegation trouble if they hired him after sacking Jesse Marsch earlier in the season
06/05/23 21:32DANNY MURPHY: I am not of the opinion that everything in football needs to be about the new school. Crystal Palace have shown that with Roy Hodgson and Huddersfield with Neil Warnock.
JACK GAUGHAN: Sam Allardyce's first game threatened to turn ugly, but after making the bold call to drop Illan Meslier and watching his side's battling second-half display at Man City, he has reasons to be optimistic about keeping Leeds up
06/05/23 17:41JACK GAUGHAN: Time is of the essence and that extends to the Thorp Arch car park. Sam Allardyce hastily ignored the conventions of actual spaces early on Friday morning.
'What a f****** waste': Sam Allardyce slams his team for squandering a free-kick chance in his return to the dugout - as Leeds suffer 2-1 defeat by Manchester City after going two goals down before half-time
06/05/23 15:28Leeds are currently battling to climb away from the relegation zone and after sacking Javi Gracia last week, Allardyce was appointed as his successor, and returned to the dug out.
'You can't replicate a night like this. As old as I am, I feel the same when the whistle goes': Neil Warnock ranks Huddersfield great escape as his biggest achievement as he admits 'the job is done' - but doesn't rule out another return!
05/05/23 23:48Since Warnock cut short his holiday to take the job in February with Huddersfield only off the bottom on goal difference, only four teams have won more points in the Championship campaign.
KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: I wanted to knock Big Sam down when I played against his Bolton side... expect Allardyce to play a back four with plenty of protection as he looks to save Leeds in four-game shootout
05/05/23 21:31MARTIN KEOWN: Anyone who wasn't aware of his reputation woke up on Thursday morning hearing how Guardiola had endorsed Allardyce's opinion of himself. Big Sam talks a good game.
Plug the defensive leaks, close out games and get Patrick Bamford back firing... what Sam Allardyce needs to do in the final weeks of the season to keep Leeds in the Premier League
05/05/23 19:00Allardyce's return to top-flight management could not get much tougher, as he arrives at a Leeds side who are in disarray. Mail Sport takes a look at what he needs to do to keep Leeds in the top-flight.
Sam Allardyce insists he would 'absolutely' be challenging for the TREBLE if he was in charge of Man City… as the new Leeds boss claims 'the players make you a really good manager'
05/05/23 14:20Although the English coach dodged the drop with Bolton, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, and Blackburn, Allardyce has never won a top-flight trophy during his 32-year managerial career.
'I am hoping it's going to be a trio': Sam Allardyce insists he wants to emulate 'oldies' Roy Hodgson and Neil Warnock by saving Leeds from relegation - as he gears up for a first tough test against Man City and 'great guy' Pep Guardiola
05/05/23 12:01Sam Allardyce wants to do it for the 'oldies' by becoming the third veteran manager to rescue a side this season following the feats of Roy Hodgson and Neil Warnock, he told reporters.
Sam Allardyce admits he faces his 'biggest decision' over whether to drop Illan Meslier for Manchester City trip - after conceding 18 goals in his last FIVE matches
05/05/23 11:11Leeds' second option, Joel Robles, is yet to start a Premier League match this season, and has only garnered four appearances after joining the club from Real Betis in summer 2022.
Jamie Carragher calls Sam Allardyce 'DELUSIONAL' for comparing himself to 'genuine game-changers' Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp in his Leeds unveiling
05/05/23 10:36The ex-Liverpool star suggested that Allardyce's comments my have been made tongue-in-cheek, but insinuated the same claims would have been met with greater incredulity from a foreign coach.
BIG on motivation, passion and defending: 'Big Sam' Allardyce's reign at Leeds kicks off with 12-hour days, a focus on getting the best out of Patrick Bamford... with belief a psychologist is key to unlocking the squad's belief
04/05/23 21:30SAMI MOKBEL AND DAVID COVERDALE: For anyone questioning Sam Allardyce's appetite for a relegation battle at the age of 68, consider this. His first day lasted 12-and-a-half hours.
Manchester City host strugglers Leeds in the Premier League at 3pm on Saturday, with the game set to be broadcast live on TV despite the blackout rule... but why will the fixture be televised?
04/05/23 10:26Mail Sport breaks down why Manchester City's clash with Leeds United will be broadcast live on TV despite the game kicking off a 3pm on Saturday.
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Michael Schumacher's son Mick's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend is spotted on celebrity dating app Raya Have couple split? 
Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
