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Nuno Esprito Santo Manager of Nottingham Forest applauds the fans during the Premier League match Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth at City Ground, Nottingham, United Kingdom, 23rd December 2023 — Photo by operations@newsimages.co.uk

Nottingham Forest sack Nuno Espirito Santo after 21 months in charge

Nottingham Forest dismissed Nuno Espirito Santo just three games into ...
09/09/2025 By Jarrod
Ryan Giggs snubbed again as Premier League Hall of Fame shortlist revealed Ryan Giggs, a 13-time league winner and Premier League’s all-time assist leader, has never been nominated since the Hall of Fame’s creation in 2021. His omission continues amid off-field scandals and the fallout from his managerial career ending in turmoil. This year’s nominees include Chelsea icons Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas, alongside a strong Manchester United contingent. Ryan Giggs has once again been left out of the Premier League Hall of Fame shortlist, despite a glittering career that saw him win 13 league titles and register a record 162 assists. The former Manchester United winger has never been nominated since the Hall of Fame was launched in 2021, with his legacy continuing to be overshadowed by off-field controversies. Giggs’ personal life became public scandal when his affair with his brother’s wife Natasha was exposed, followed by a gagging order over a fling with Imogen Thomas and the collapse of his marriage. His coaching career also ended in turmoil when he was arrested in 2020 on suspicion of assault. He denied the allegations and was cleared in 2023 after ex-girlfriend Kate Greville withdrew from a retrial. Now 51, Giggs has not returned to management since and currently works in the background as director of football at Salford City. In contrast, several of his former United teammates have been nominated this year. Patrice Evra and Teddy Sheringham are new additions to the list, joining Gary Neville, Michael Carrick, Nemanja Vidic, Edwin van der Sar and Michael Owen, who have all been shortlisted before. Chelsea legends Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas headline the nominees from outside Old Trafford. Hazard won two Premier League titles and four Chelsea Player of the Year awards during seven seasons at Stamford Bridge, while Fabregas is second only to Giggs in all-time assists with 111, helping Arsenal and Chelsea to title triumphs. The 15-man shortlist is completed by Arsenal Invincible Sol Campbell, Liverpool favourites Robbie Fowler and Owen, Spurs icon Jermain Defoe, Manchester City duo David Silva and Yaya Toure, and QPR hero Les Ferdinand. Together, the nominees boast more than 5,000 appearances, over 1,000 goals and 44 league titles across four decades of the competition. The Hall of Fame was first launched in 2021, with David Beckham, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Alan Shearer, Roy Keane and Dennis Bergkamp among the inaugural inductees. Since then, Wayne Rooney, Didier Drogba, Sergio Agüero, Rio Ferdinand, Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger have also been honoured. Supporters can vote for the 2025 inductees via the Premier League app and website until September 15. The results will then be reviewed by the 24 current Hall of Famers, who will decide the two successful players. Induction will take place at a ceremony in London on November 4, with each player receiving a medallion and a £10,000 donation in their name to a charity of their choice.

Ryan Giggs snubbed again as Premier League Hall of Fame shortlist revealed

Ryan Giggs, a 13-time league winner and Premier League’s all-time ...
09/09/2025 By Jarrod

Daniel Levy steps down as Tottenham chairman after 24 years

Daniel Levy has left his role as Tottenham chairman after ...
09/05/2025 By Jarrod

Djed Spence says being England’s first Muslim player would be “amazing”

Tottenham full-back Djed Spence said he was “surprised” and “amazed” ...
09/04/2025 By Jarrod

Howard Webb admits Fulham’s disallowed goal against Chelsea was a “misjudgement”

PGMOL chief Howard Webb said Josh King’s ruled-out strike against ...
09/03/2025 By Jarrod
WROCLAW, POLAND - 28 MAY, 2025: Antony - The final match UEFA Europa Conference League Real Betis vs Chelsea FC at Wroclaw Stadium. — Photo by vitaliivitleo

Antony Breaks Down in Tears as He Completes Permanent Move to Real Betis

Antony completed a €22m move to Real Betis, with €3m ...
09/03/2025 By Jarrod
Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates his goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest at St. James's Park, Newcastle, United Kingdom, 26th December 202 — Photo by operations@newsimages.co.uk

Premier League clubs smash £3bn spending barrier in record window

Summer spending reached £3.087bn, breaking all previous records, with Alexander ...
09/02/2025 By Jarrod

Rangers earn grim point in goalless Old Firm derby as Martin clings to positives

Rangers and Celtic played out the first 0-0 Old Firm ...
09/01/2025 By Jarrod
Ruben Amorim Manager of Manchester United crouches down during the Premier League match Manchester United vs Bournemouth at Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom, 22nd December 2024 — Photo by operations@newsimages.co.uk

Ruben Amorim: “Sometimes I want to quit”

Ruben Amorim said emotion got the better of him after ...
08/30/2025 By Jarrod
ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021: JOSE MOURINHO in conference press. The UEFA Conference League match between FC Zorya Luhansk vs AC Roma — Photo by vitaliivitleo

Jose Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce after Champions League exit

Jose Mourinho has been dismissed by Fenerbahce just over a ...
08/29/2025 By Jarrod