All news by author: Jacob Leeks

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Ten Hag handed fresh transfer headache as Lindelof answers Man Utd "demand"
Victor Lindelof scored the winning penalty to send Manchester United into the FA Cup final, but Erik ten Hag is now facing a decision about whether to keep the centre-back at Old Trafford
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Ferdinand admits being "embarrassed" by "unheard of" gesture in Man Utd defeat
Rio Ferdinand made more than 300 appearances for Manchester United during his 12 years at Old Trafford, but one defeat to Real Madrid still infuriates the former centre-back
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Jockey Dean Holland, 34, dies in horror fall with race meeting abandoned
Dean Holland was a veteran of Australia's horse racing circuit but was killed after being thrown from his ride during a race meeting in Donald, with the rest of the day's running cancelled
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Amad drops cryptic post after missing out on award to Ten Hag transfer target
Amad has starred for Sunderland on loan from Manchester United this season, but the winger still missed out on winning the Championship's Young Player of the Year award on Sunday
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London Marathon 2023 interactive route map including best places to view from
The London Marathon returns for its 43rd edition on Sunday, with the course having changed little since the first time it was run in 1981 as it passes many of the capital's landmarks
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Footballers who fell on hard times as ex-Man Utd star Brown declared bankrupt
Wes Brown is the latest footballer to fall on hard times, with the former Manchester United star having been declared bankrupt by the High Court earlier this month
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Meet Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham squad - from protester to ex-Premier League stars
Wrexham are on the brink of promotion from the National League back into the EFL, with Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney having assembled quite the talented squad to fire the Welsh club out of the fifth tier
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Waitress receives life-changing tip from Burnley star on top of £32k bar bill
Burnley goalkeeper Arijanet Muric visited a bar in Munich earlier this month with a group of friends, wracking up a mammoth bill in the process as he celebrated the Clarets' successful season
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Bristol Rovers defender Nick Anderton retires at 26 amid ongoing cancer battle
Nick Anderton was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer last summer and has now been forced to retire at just 26, having enjoyed spells with Bristol Rovers, Blackpool and Preston
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Arteta responds to backlash over Arsenal mascot video after dad spoke out
The Arsenal squad came under fire for their treatment of a young mascot ahead of last week's draw at West Ham, but boss Mikel Arteta has now moved to defend his team
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Arsenal vs Southampton - Kick-off time, TV and live stream details
Arsenal can temporarily go seven points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with a win at home to basement boys Southampton on Friday night
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Erik Ten Hag takes aim at David de Gea as four Man Utd players put up for sale
Manchester United were knocked out of the Europa League at the quarter-final stage by Sevilla, with Erik ten Hag left furious with his squad as they capitulated yet again
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Jose Mourinho's prediction comes true as Roma claim thrilling Feyenoord win
Jose Mourinho guided Roma into the semi-finals of the Europa League, with the Serie A giants coming from behind to win a thrilling game in extra-time at the Stadio Olimpico
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Gary Lineker keeps blue tick on Twitter despite likes of Ronaldo losing theirs
Twitter has begun a purge of individual verification marks in a move that has long been warned by owner Elon Musk, but Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has kept hold of his blue tick
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Man Utd fans furious with Casemiro's reaction to being knocked out Europa League
Casemiro was spotted laughing after the final whistle as Manchester United were dumped out of the Europa League in humiliating fashion by Sevilla on Thursday night
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Neville explains why Harry Maguire isn't at fault after error gifts Sevilla goal
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire gave the ball away just outside his own box to allow Sevilla to take the lead in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final clash
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Ryan Gravenberch edges closer to Liverpool transfer after Ten Hag reunion snub
Manchester United pushed hard to sign Ryan Gravenberch last season but the midfielder instead joined Bayern Munich, though he could now move to the Premier League with Liverpool
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Breaking down VAR's improvement amid astonishing 'incorrect intervention' claims
Referee body the PGMOL have insisted that VAR has improved since the World Cup, despite rising anger among Premier League clubs at a number of decisions that have been made using it
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De Bruyne reaction to Man City knocking out Bayern Munich speaks volumes
Kevin De Bruyne provided the assist for Erling Haaland's goal against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, but the Belgian is already turning his focus to Manchester City's next run of games
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Alan Shearer furiously slams "s***" handball rule after Man City "mess"
Manchester City progressed to the semi-finals of the Champions League after drawing with Bayern Munich on Wednesday, with both sides awarded somewhat controversial penalties
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Arsene Wenger makes Champions League final prediction as semi-finals confirmed
Manchester City will face Real Madrid and AC Milan will take on Inter Milan in the semi-finals of the Champions League, with legendary boss Arsene Wenger predicting who will reach Istanbul
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Thomas Tuchel mocked as Bayern Munich's big decision spectacularly backfires
Bayern Munich appointed Thomas Tuchel in the hopes he would win them the treble, but the Champions League exit to Manchester City has left those dreams in tatters and the German open to mockery after a run of only one win in five games
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"No disrespect to Frank" - Paul Merson makes thoughts on Chelsea manager clear
Chelsea are still searching for their next permanent manager, with Paul Merson calling for them to put Frank Lampard out of his misery amid a dreadful spell as caretaker boss
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Jose Mourinho's snide response that saw him fined after Chelsea embarrassment
ON THIS DAY: Chelsea hosted relegation-threatened Sunderland at Stamford Bridge and after a game full of controversy, Blues boss Jose Mourinho hit out at the refereeing team
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Woman's leg crushed by stampeding horses in distressing Grand National footage
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: The controversy around this year's Grand National continues after protests delayed the start of the race, with footage emerging of a spectator being hit by two horses