Author: Mitch Mirkin

NEWCASTLE’S Carabao Cup glory has revved up their dreams of a huge new stadium. The Toon‘s Saudi owners would love to build a 70,000-capacity venue adjacent to St James’ Park. Around 300,000 fans thronged the city’s streets last weekend to celebrate the Wembley victory over Liverpool. And that’s put a sharp focus back on plans for moving… Continue reading Major Newcastle stadium update after Carabao Cup trophy parade with new plans drawn up to boost capacity

A DARTS star has shared his World Championship payslip – to show earnings are not as “Pally” as you might imagine. World No 39 Matthew Edgar is a three-time contestant at Ally Pally. But the 38-year-old has revealed how he once scooped £6,800 for a first-round defeat, only to cough up around £1.6k in “deductions”. It comes as PDC… Continue reading Darts star leaks World Championship payslip as he reveals long list of ‘deductions’ left him with just £5,200 winnings

A FLAGSHIP World Cup 2030 venue is poised to complete an incredible transformation. Barcelona and Real Madrid will open the new-look La Cartuja Stadium on April 26. The site in Seville was built for the 1999 World Athletics Championships. But there will be few signs of its famous track and field pedigree once the revamp is… Continue reading World Cup 2030 stadium that will rival Bernabeu and Nou Camp looks unrecognisable during major refurbishment

HARRY MAGUIRE tormented Nottingham Forest with his late cameo – then did the same to team-mate Rasmus Hojlund with a shock stat. Boss Ruben Amorim brought on Maguire UP FRONT in the 88th minute as Manchester United battled in vain to cancel out Anthony Elanga’s brilliant winner. The England centre-back caused moments of chaos as… Continue reading ‘Not even an April Fools’ – Hojlund humiliated by damning Maguire stat as Man Utd fans demand centre-back plays up front

VICTORY parades are incredible, if not surreal, moments for those lucky enough to get to experience them. Those Newcastle players, Eddie Howe, the entire city, are in for one hell of a day. And I can say that from experience, getting promoted to the Premier League with Watford in 2014/15. And, in our case, it… Continue reading Newcastle’s open top bus parade will be MONUMENTAL – but let me tell you a secret… players don’t want to be there

FOOTBALL has flourished for a century and a half. It is the world’s biggest sport and certainly one of its greater preoccupations. It is loved by players, ­spectators, TV viewers and children from an early age. It gives £8billion to the Treasury every year. And it provides livelihoods, dreams and dramas, excitement and disappointments. To… Continue reading New football regulator could see teams thrown out of the league and stadiums closed down – the game doesn’t need it

PAIGE SPIRANAC usually brushes off or even mocks her trolls. But one set of “horrendous” claims at a major tournament became the “worst moment” of her life. The golfing influencer is famous for daring outfits, mischievous photos and the cheeky chats she shares with her army of social media fans. But back when her online career was in… Continue reading ‘Worst moment of my life’ – Paige Spiranac opens up on being accused of doing ‘sexual favours’ in nightmare tournament

NEW footage showing a “disgusting act” from Kylian Mbappe could boost Arsenal’s Champions League hopes.  Mbappe, plus Real Madrid team-mates Vinicius Junior, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Ceballos, already face a Uefa probe and possible ban. It follows Real’s controversial celebrations after beating neighbours Atletico in the last 16. A Uefa Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector is investigating claims of “indecent… Continue reading Newly-emerged footage shows ‘disgusting act’ Kylian Mbappe did that could see him BANNED for Arsenal vs Real Madrid

PEP GUARDIOLA admits he and his underperforming Manchester City stars do not deserve a bonus if they are crowned world champions this summer – not even a souvenir watch! The outgoing Premier League champs head to the States to take part in the first ever FIFA Club World Cup this summer. It is a competition… Continue reading Pep Guardiola suggests Man City trophy bonuses should be scrapped as stars ‘don’t deserve even a watch’ this season

GRACE CHARIS came out swinging as she finally spoke out on fellow golf influencer Paige Spiranac. And far from being green with envy, Charis bunkered her ‘rival’ with some of her claims. The two golfers have massive followings on Instagram, both mixing glamorous snaps with playing tips. Spiranac tops the rankings online, with 4million admirers on Instagram… Continue reading Golf influencer Grace Charis breaks silence on rivalry with Paige Spiranac and reveals new career move