https://boards.footymad.net/ General football news, rumours and gossip. Keep it friendly! en Mon, 18 May 2026 15:20:48 GMT vBulletin 60 https://boards.footymad.net/images/misc/rss.png https://boards.footymad.net/ https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390243&goto=newpost Mon, 18 May 2026 14:50:17 GMT *Max Rushden* (https://bsky.app/profile/maxrushden.bsky.social)* is joined by **Barry Glendenning* (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:i55lfvhkg573wfmby5sdnvq6)*, **John Brewin* (https://bsky.app/profile/brewin.bsky.social)*, **Dan Bardell* (https://x.com/danbardell)* and **Ewan Murray* (https://x.com/mrewanmurray)* to discuss Manchester City?s FA Cup win and Celtic?s chaotic title celebrations* On today?s pod: Manchester City complete a domestic cup double after Antoine Semenyo (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/17/from-wiltshire-to-wembley-semenyo-surreal-journey-hits-new-heights)?s brilliant backheel seals a drab FA Cup final against Chelsea (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/16/manchester-city-win-fa-cup-final-as-semenyo-magic-sinks-chelsea). The panel discuss Pep Guardiola?s future, Chelsea?s astonishing seventh straight Wembley final defeat and the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the club?s new manager (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/17/xabi-alonso-confirmed-as-chelsea-manager-on-four-year-contract). Elsewhere, West Ham collapse again at Newcastle (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/17/newcastle-west-ham-premier-league-match-report) to leave their survival hopes hanging by a thread, while Tottenham edge ever closer to safety despite doing very little themselves. There?s also another handball controversy at Old Trafford after Manchester United?s win over Nottingham Forest (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/17/manchester-united-nottingham-forest-premier-league-match-report), praise for Bruno Fernandes and discussion around Michael Carrick agreeing a new deal. Plus: Aston Villa secure Champions League football after beating Liverpool (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/15/aston-villa-liverpool-premier-league-match-report) as Mohamed Salah publicly criticises Arne Slot (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/16/mohamed-salah-criticises-crumbling-liverpools-season-and-demands-return-to-heavy-metal-football), Sunderland keep their European hopes alive, Brentford and Brighton stumble in the race for eighth, and Ewan Murray joins the pod after Hearts? dramatic Scottish title heartbreak at Celtic Park (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/16/celtic-stun-hearts-at-the-last-in-dramatic-final-day-shootout-to-retain-scottish-title) amid ugly scenes following a late pitch invasion (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/16/hearts-contact-police-and-condemn-shameful-abuse-of-players-celtic-defeat). Continue reading... (https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2026/may/18/manchester-city-win-fa-cup-and-hearts-heartbreak-at-celtic-football-weekly-video) More... (https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2026/may/18/manchester-city-win-fa-cup-and-hearts-heartbreak-at-celtic-football-weekly-video) Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Dan Bardell and Ewan Murray to discuss Manchester City?s FA Cup win and Celtic?s chaotic title celebrations
On today?s pod: Manchester City complete a domestic cup double after Antoine Semenyo?s brilliant backheel seals a drab FA Cup final against Chelsea. The panel discuss Pep Guardiola?s future, Chelsea?s astonishing seventh straight Wembley final defeat and the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the club?s new manager.
Elsewhere, West Ham collapse again at Newcastle to leave their survival hopes hanging by a thread, while Tottenham edge ever closer to safety despite doing very little themselves. There?s also another handball controversy at Old Trafford after Manchester United?s win over Nottingham Forest, praise for Bruno Fernandes and discussion around Michael Carrick agreeing a new deal.
Plus: Aston Villa secure Champions League football after beating Liverpool as Mohamed Salah publicly criticises Arne Slot, Sunderland keep their European hopes alive, Brentford and Brighton stumble in the race for eighth, and Ewan Murray joins the pod after Hearts? dramatic Scottish title heartbreak at Celtic Park amid ugly scenes following a late pitch invasion.
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The midfielder faces a race against time to be included in England's World Cup squad.

More... ]]> Football News Footymad https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390244 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390245&goto=newpost Mon, 18 May 2026 14:50:17 GMT Image: https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/67/590x/2206885_1.jpg (https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/2206885/celtic-points-deduction-pitch-invasion-punishment) Celtic were crowned Scottish Premiership champions after their 3-1 win over Hearts at Parkhead, but the victory was marred by a pitch invasion. More... (https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/2206885/celtic-points-deduction-pitch-invasion-punishment)

Celtic were crowned Scottish Premiership champions after their 3-1 win over Hearts at Parkhead, but the victory was marred by a pitch invasion.

More... ]]> Football News Footymad https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390245 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390246&goto=newpost Mon, 18 May 2026 14:50:17 GMT The Champions League final will not be broadcast for free in the UK for the first time in 34 years, with TNT Sports reportedly irritating UEFA by opting to charge fans to watch the game More... (https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/uefa-left-furious-tnt-sports-37172959) The Champions League final will not be broadcast for free in the UK for the first time in 34 years, with TNT Sports reportedly irritating UEFA by opting to charge fans to watch the game

More... ]]> Football News Footymad https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390246 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390247&goto=newpost Mon, 18 May 2026 14:50:17 GMT Mohamed Salah is set to bid to Liverpool on Sunday in his final Reds game but Wayne Rooney has slammed that the 'selfish' star should be denied his farewell after 'disrespecting' Arne Slot

More... ]]> Football News Footymad https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390247 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390240&goto=newpost Mon, 18 May 2026 14:20:06 GMT * Three European finals restricted to TNT Sport customers * Uefa understood to be unhappy with the decision The Champions League final will not be available to watch for free in the UK for the first time since the competition?s modern rebrand 34 years ago when Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/07/psg-v-arsenal-six-factors-that-could-decide-the-champions-league-final). The rights holder, TNT Sports, is understood to have irritated Uefa by opting to charge fans to watch all three European finals despite English clubs chasing a clean sweep of titles. Continue reading... (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/18/champions-league-final-will-not-be-free-to-watch-in-uk-arsenal-psg-europa-conference) More... (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/18/champions-league-final-will-not-be-free-to-watch-in-uk-arsenal-psg-europa-conference)

• Three European finals restricted to TNT Sport customers
  
• Uefa understood to be unhappy with the decision

The Champions League final will not be available to watch for free in the UK for the first time since the competition?s modern rebrand 34 years ago when Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest.
The rights holder, TNT Sports, is understood to have irritated Uefa by opting to charge fans to watch all three European finals despite English clubs chasing a clean sweep of titles.
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More... ]]> Football News Footymad https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390241 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390242&goto=newpost Mon, 18 May 2026 14:20:06 GMT City need favours from elsewhere if they are to overhaul leaders Arsenal. More... (https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/pep-guardiola-city-arsenal-premier-league-b2978721.html) City need favours from elsewhere if they are to overhaul leaders Arsenal.

More... ]]> Football News Footymad https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390242 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390237&goto=newpost Mon, 18 May 2026 13:40:07 GMT Manchester United players and management put on their best as Michael Carrick?s side celebrated a successful second half of the season with their stunning WAGs More... (https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/gallery/manchester-united-wags-night-out-37171693) Manchester United players and management put on their best as Michael Carrick?s side celebrated a successful second half of the season with their stunning WAGs

More... ]]> Football News Footymad https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390237 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390238&goto=newpost Mon, 18 May 2026 13:40:07 GMT A broadcast deal is yet to be agreed between Fifa and India, with the World Cup now just three weeks away More... (https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-india-world-cup-2026-blackout-tv-deal-b2978689.html) A broadcast deal is yet to be agreed between Fifa and India, with the World Cup now just three weeks away


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Roy Keane has heaped praise on Elliot Anderson as the Nottingham Forest midfielder remains firmly on Manchester United's summer transfer shortlist.

More... ]]> Football News Footymad https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390234 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390235&goto=newpost Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:10 GMT Xabi Alonso was appointed the new Chelsea manager on Sunday, and will take over from interim boss Calum McFarlane this summer More... (https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-xabi-alonso-manager-calum-mcfarlane-b2978667.html) Xabi Alonso was appointed the new Chelsea manager on Sunday, and will take over from interim boss Calum McFarlane this summer


More... ]]> Football News Footymad https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390235 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390236&goto=newpost Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:10 GMT Mourinho?s Benfica have gone unbeaten in the Primeira Liga all season. More... (https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-porto-benfica-xabi-alonso-b2978673.html) Mourinho?s Benfica have gone unbeaten in the Primeira Liga all season.

More... ]]> Football News Footymad https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390236 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390233&goto=newpost Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:10 GMT Image: https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/67/590x/2206811_1.jpg (https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/2206811/thomas-frank-world-cup-bbc-pundit) The former Tottenham manager has landed himself a new role. More... (https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/2206811/thomas-frank-world-cup-bbc-pundit)

The former Tottenham manager has landed himself a new role.

More... ]]> Football News Footymad https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390233 https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38390230&goto=newpost Mon, 18 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT After a spring of boardroom civil war, the Giallorossi?s two-goal hero put his side on the verge of a historic return to Champions League A Rome derby on the penultimate weekend of a Serie A season could never be a low-stakes occasion. Scudetto wins come rarely in Italy?s capital city ? Roma and Lazio have only five between them ? leaving neighbourly bragging rights as the next-most important prize on offer. It is an intense, bitter rivalry that has produced countless iconic moments ? from Francesco Totti taking selfies under the Curva to a cup-winning to a cup-winning goal by Senad Lulic ? if sadly also many violent clashes between supporters. And, of course, it matters more when either side has tangible objectives left to play for. As recently as late April that did not appear very likely. Roma were sixth ? five points adrift of the Champions League places ? and Lazio ninth. But then the Giallorossi got on a roll, just as Milan and Juventus started dropping points. A win in the derby now could propel them into the top four, if either of those sides slipped up again. Continue reading... (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/18/roma-lazio-rome-derby-serie-a) More... (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/18/roma-lazio-rome-derby-serie-a) After a spring of boardroom civil war, the Giallorossi?s two-goal hero put his side on the verge of a historic return to Champions League
A Rome derby on the penultimate weekend of a Serie A season could never be a low-stakes occasion. Scudetto wins come rarely in Italy?s capital city ? Roma and Lazio have only five between them ? leaving neighbourly bragging rights as the next-most important prize on offer. It is an intense, bitter rivalry that has produced countless iconic moments ? from Francesco Totti taking selfies under the Curva to a cup-winning to a cup-winning goal by Senad Lulic ? if sadly also many violent clashes between supporters.
And, of course, it matters more when either side has tangible objectives left to play for. As recently as late April that did not appear very likely. Roma were sixth ? five points adrift of the Champions League places ? and Lazio ninth. But then the Giallorossi got on a roll, just as Milan and Juventus started dropping points. A win in the derby now could propel them into the top four, if either of those sides slipped up again.
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