0 Have your say ALL three of English football’s main governing bodies are searching for a new leader after Shaun Harvey confirmed he will step down as English Football League chief executive at the end of the season. The 48-year-old has been in charge of the Football League since October, 2013. He had previously worked exclusively in Yorkshire, starting as club secretary at Scarborough before following Geoffrey Richmond to Bradford City as chief executive. Harvey filled a similar role at Leeds United. “After discussions with the board,” he said in a statement, “we decided that the time is right for the EFL to now move in a different direction having concluded a number of commercial contracts that leave the league in a stable position.”Harvey has come under increasing pressure from several Championship clubs unhappy about the domestic broadcasting deal he struck with Sky last year.Almost half the clubs in the Championship believe … [Read more...] about Shaun Harvey is moving on from EFL after five years in job
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Brian Moore’s Full Contact, with Ben Ryan: ‘Wales v England will only have one score between them
The third round of the Six Nations is upon us and what a big game it is going to be in Cardiff, let alone in Paris and Rome. Alongside Brian Moore this week is Olympic Gold Medal and World Cup 7s winning coach, Ben Ryan. Listen as they predict how Wales v England will play out, including who will replace Chris Ashton out on the wing, who will dominate the breakdown, and how you disrupt England's kicking game. To help further this they speak with former England wing Tom May who says Jack Nowell contributes to every facet of play whilst Joe Cokanasiga brings his size to the party. As for the opposition we talk to former Wales number 8 Mike Owen about who he expects to be starting fly half: Biggar or Anscombe, how Wales just have the edge in the breakdown, and find out who he thinks is the underdog in this potential Grand Slam and/or title decider. Next it's over to pre-tournament favourites Ireland where former prop Mike Ross thinks his side have had a tough opening two fixtures but can … [Read more...] about Brian Moore’s Full Contact, with Ben Ryan: ‘Wales v England will only have one score between them
Great Britain hockey legend brings his wisdom to Letchworth
PUBLISHED: 06:43 19 February 2019 John Hurst seen coaching GB at Bisham Abbey back in 2008. Picture: ADY KERRY/PA PA Archive/PA Images A former Great Britain international turned successful coach has paid Letchworth Hockey Club a visit. John Hurst played for GB for 11 years from 1977 and was the goalkeeping coach when the GB women won gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016.And he turned up at Whitethorn Lane for a special goalkeepers coaching session.Peter Hall, Letchworth’s own goalie coach said: “Our goalkeepers were really pleased to meet him and get expert tips to help their game.”The evening saw not only Letchworth players benefit from Hurst’s wisdom but also Blueharts’ junior keepers, making it according to Hall “a great evening for north Hertfordshire Hockey”.Hurst is due to be back at the club on April 3 for another session. Any junior keepers who would like to attend, subject to availability, should contact Peter Hall via email at … [Read more...] about Great Britain hockey legend brings his wisdom to Letchworth
Dominic Iorfa has all attributes Sheffield Wednesday require, says Steve Bruce
0 Have your say FEW players in the history of Sheffield Wednesday have made as swift an impact as Dominic Iorfa. The deadline-day signing from Wolverhampton Wanderers netted on debut at the weekend as the Owls rescued a dramatic point from the derby with Rotherham United. Iorfa had only been brought off the bench as stoppage-time got under way, but he was in the right place at the right time to turn the ball over the line to clinch a 2-2 draw.Steve Bruce, the club’s manager, was the first to admit afterwards that the 23-year-old’s introduction had been forced on him by a head injury suffered by Jordan Thorniley.But the former defender has seen enough in training to suggest Wednesday have made a wise addition in Iorfa.“He has had to be patient,” said Bruce about Iorfa, who arrived at Hillsborough on the same day as Newcastle United loan duo Ronaldo Aarons and Achraf Lazaar. “The good thing with Dominic and Rolando is they have had … [Read more...] about Dominic Iorfa has all attributes Sheffield Wednesday require, says Steve Bruce
Doncaster Rovers prepare to show their resiliency in push for promotion
0 Have your say SUCH is the relentless nature of the League One promotion race that Doncaster Rovers do not have long to dwell on their FA Cup run that threatened to make history. Not with the less than trifling matter of a derby trip to Scunthorpe United fast approaching, closely followed by a midweek trip to Shrewsbury Town and then a showdown with play-off rivals Charlton Athletic on Saturday week.As if that trio of fixtures was not enough it is followed by another six games before the end of the month that include meetings with Blackpool, Barnsley and Luton Town.Quite a testing run for a side sitting sixth in the table and determined to keep at bay a chasing pack who took advantage of Doncaster’s Cup date with Crystal Palace on Sunday to narrow the gap to just a solitary point. Matty Blair, a mainstay of the club’s push for a second promotion in three years, is ready for that challenge and points to the qualities that he believes will stand the … [Read more...] about Doncaster Rovers prepare to show their resiliency in push for promotion