Fred Done had been a bookmaker for more than three decades, with more than 100 betting shops across the north west of England, before he unwittingly stumbled upon a brilliant but expensive way to make more people aware of his brand.
Published Friday at 05:26 am on The Athletic - Premier League
Looking back at Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement 11 years ago, the curious thing was that his decision was both unexpected and also completely logical.
Published 4 hours ago on The Athletic - Premier League
Arsenal to listen to Gabriel Jesus offers, Brighton consider Kieran McKenna as Roberto de Zerbi replacement, Tottenham target Conor Gallagher, plus more.
Published 10 hours ago on BBC Football
Ipswich Town's promotion rivals Leeds United have been beaten 4-0 at QPR, allowing Leicester City to secure their return to the Premier League.
Published 12 hours ago on EADT
Ipswich Town's final day of the season showdown with Huddersfield Town has been selected for broadcast by Sky TV.
Published 12 hours ago on EADT
Ipswich Town take on Coventry City, at the CBS Arena, in a crunch Championship clash tonight (8pm, Sky Sports). Stuart Watson previews the action.
Published 12 hours ago on EADT
Selling homegrown players such as Conor Gallagher, Marcus Rashford, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Jacob Ramsey & Jarrad Branthwaite could help navigate Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Published 18 hours ago on BBC Football
Latest Birmingham City news from BirminghamLive as former Blues manager faces possible final-day touchline ban for Blackburn Rovers after being charged for red card
Published 18 hours ago on Birmingham Mail - Birmingham
Birmingham City are fighting to maintain their Championship status on Saturday - otherwise they'll end up playing against Wrexham next year
Published 19 hours ago on Birmingham Mail - Birmingham
Birmingham City face Norwich City at St Andrew's on Saturday needing to win and results elsewhere to go their way to stay in the Championship
Published 20 hours ago on Birmingham Mail - Birmingham
Birmingham City must beat Norwich City on the final day of the season at St Andrew's - failure to do so will almost certainly result in relegation
Published 21 hours ago on Birmingham Mail - Birmingham
Blackburn Rovers's Results | |||
Apr 27 | Coventry City | 0 - 0 | H |
Apr 21 | Sheffield Wednesday | 1 - 3 | H |
Apr 13 | Leeds United | 1 - 0 | A |
Blackburn Rovers's Fixtures | |||
May 4 | Leicester City | A |
Championship Table | ||||
Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
17 | QPR | 45 | -12 | 53 |
18 | Stoke City | 45 | -15 | 53 |
19 | Blackburn | 45 | -16 | 50 |
20 | Sheff Wed | 45 | -26 | 50 |
21 | Plymouth | 45 | -12 | 48 |