The BBC parted ways with Clarkson in 2015, announcing that the former Top Gear presenter was responsible for an “unprovoked physical and verbal attack” that left a colleague bleeding and seeking hospital treatment. The broadcaster’s then director general, Lord Tony Hall, expressed “great regret” at having to let Clarkson go. And legendary natural historian Sir David […]
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Piers Morgan faces GMB sacking as petition hits 50,000 signatures amid Ofcom complaints
The support to see Piers Morgan sacked from his presenting role on Good Morning Britain has doubled recently. His interview style has been criticised recently after several politicians went head to head with him to discuss the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. While he said he was “challenging them” and “holding them accountable”, claims of “bullying” have […]
Premier League in danger as foreign owners keep sacking managers – COLIN MAFHAM COLUMN
WHOEVER first said “football is a funny old game” definitely didn’t have a sense of humour. Just ask Alan Pardew – and half a dozen other Premier League managers as well for that matter. Pards goes into Saturday’s game against Leicester well aware that another defeat will probably see him sacked. And he’s only he […]
Arsenal board hold crunch talks to discuss sacking Arsene Wenger BEFORE the summer
Arsenal have lost four games in a row and the players are playing the blame game. Arsenal were humiliated twice in a week by Manchester City and then beaten by Brighton on Sunday. And Wenger’s future is hanging in the balance with reports of in-fighting at the club. The Sun report that the Arsenal board […]
Chelsea launch Luis Enrique approach as Antonio Conte sacking moves closer
Antonio Conte has been given a stay of execution and is expected to be in charge next Monday when Chelsea face West Brom. But that could be his last game at the club with reports from Sport in Spain claiming talks with Luis Enrique are underway. Conte is refusing to resign and Express Sport understand […]
Court upholds sacking of Paris doctor over ‘religious’ beard
A French court has upheld a decision by a Parisian hospital to sack an intern over his refusal to trim his beard, ruling that facial hair in a secular environment might be interpreted by staff and patients as a religious symbol. The case dates back to 2013-14, when Mohamed A, a medical student at the […]
West Ham confirm David Moyes appointment one day after sacking Slaven Bilic
Moyes returns to the Premier League after taking Sunderland down last year. He was in the running for the Scotland job but has taken over at West Ham as they look to avoid relegation after sliding into the bottom three. Moyes replaces Bilic and it is understood his contract is until the end of the […]
Everton to hijack Leicester's move for Burnley boss Sean Dyche after sacking Ronald Koeman
The Toffees sacked Ronald Koeman after the 5-2 thumping by Arsenal at Goodison Park left them in the bottom three, with just eight points from nine games. Dyche is wanted by Leicester, after the Foxes sacked Craig Shakespeare this month, but Everton are hoping they can tempt the Burnley manager to Merseyside instead. Indeed, Dyche […]
Spain’s Prime Minister is sacking Catalonia’s president and holding new regional elections, in an unprecedented move
Juan Medina/Reuters Catalonia voted to secede from Spain in September Spain’s government decided on Saturday to sack Catalonia’s leadership and force a new election New elections will happen within two months MADRID (Reuters) – The Spanish government decided on Saturday to sack the secessionist leadership of Catalonia and force the region into a new […]
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits sacking a possibility: Anything can happen in football
Chelsea have fallen off the pace in recent weeks and have not won for three games in all competitions. The dip in form has heaped pressure on manager Antonio Conte and Cesar Azpilicueta admitted after the 3-3 midweek draw with Roma that morale in the camp was low. The Blues will be hoping to get […]