Team news leaks may soon be a thing of the past as the Premier League proposes scrapping the traditional pre-match embargo.
Team sheets are made available to broadcasters and clubs 75 minutes before kick-off, 15 minutes before they are made public, to allow broadcasters and clubs’ social media teams to prepare graphics.
But officials propose that lineups be made public now starting at 75 minutes.
News leaks about Premier League team could be a thing of the past after proposal was made
Team sheets are made available to broadcasters and clubs 75 minutes before kick-off.
LINEKER DRAGGED INTO BBC PROBE
Gary Lineker will be hauled before the employment tribunal for a BBC journalist who was sacked for social media misuse.
In October 2021, Agenda noted that popular Leicester City reporter Ian Stringer had not been heard on the airwaves for several weeks.
It can now be revealed that Radio Leicester bosses had launched an investigation into Stringer.
Stringer, who ran a series of marathons for charity, was accused of accepting items such as running shoes, sunglasses and a watch and tweeting his gratitude to the companies involved, in what officials say was a violation of the policy.
Former Foxes striker Lineker is understood to have expressed his concerns to general manager Tim Davie, who commented that the sacking seemed harsh. The proceedings will begin next Monday.
Stringer alleges unfair dismissal and also alleges the BBC failed to protect a whistleblower.
BBC journalist Gary Lineker to be dragged before employment tribunal
THE NAME IS PETER…
Dame Judi Dench will have a runner at Aintree on Friday when Outlaw Peter lines up in the first race of the second day of the Randox Grand National Festival.
The actress is not the only high-profile owner of the eight-year-old gelding, saddled by champion trainer Paul Nicholls, having formed a partnership with Sir Alex Ferguson and Sale Sharks co-owner Ged Mason. The trio, along with co-owners the Stewart family, hope the rookie hunter can beat his current odds of 33-1.
TOON CHARITY KIT
In Newcastle’s home clash against Tottenham on Saturday, the Toon players will wear a charity-branded kit after sponsor Sela “donated” their shirt sponsorship.
Agenda understands that representatives from Europe’s biggest leagues will attend the match to see the first demonstration of a technology (not yet revealed) linked to the sponsor’s charity initiative.
TOUTS PRICE LIMIT INCREASE
Ahead of the general election due this autumn, the Labor Party has proposed limiting the ability of fans to resell surplus sports tickets to make a profit of more than 10 per cent. Keir Starmer’s policymakers have clearly not read independent reports on the issue, which warn that price caps offer a huge boost to black market resellers.
They predict that fans looking to cash in would be forced to turn to dark alleys and unregulated bulletin boards like Gumtree to sell to the highest bidder, rather than regulated ticketing websites that have to ensure consumer protection to operate. legally in the UK.
As a result, an increase in fake ticket sales would present significant operational problems for sports venues.
Labor has proposed limiting the ability of fans to resell surplus sports tickets for huge profits.
NIKE SAY NO
Paralympic long jumper Stef Reid made a valid point in an exchange with Nike that she shared on social media. Her friends sent Reid photos of mannequins in Nike stores featuring a running shoe on one foot and a running shoe on the other.
He contacted the American giants and asked if he could buy a shoe because he only has one foot. Unfortunately, they told him he couldn’t and instead offered him a 15 per cent discount on the £250 price.
IPSWICH WE GO MORE MILES
Much has been made of the strikes at gaming clubs that have been implemented to help Muslim players break their fast during Ramadan.
Ipswich Town went even further last week by ensuring food was reserved and brought out after sunset for those covering the games at Portman Road and observing the holy month. Prayer rooms were also offered.
BLONDES IN THE CENTER
The situation with the former president of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, who is being investigated amid corruption allegations over a deal with Saudi Arabia to host the Spanish Super Cup, may well be causing unease across Europe.
Rubiales, who was forced to resign following his unsolicited kiss at last year’s Women’s World Cup final, denies that the decision to move the four-team tournament was motivated by his own business investments and also says the allegations regarding the renovation of the La Cartuja stadium in Seville are unfounded. .
Meanwhile, reports in Spain claim that UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has offered to help Rubiales following his resignation. According to Okdiario, Rubiales, who was Ceferin’s UEFA vice-president, requested €400,000 (£343,000).
Luis Rubiales was forced to resign after his unsolicited kiss at last year’s Women’s World Cup.
KENYON’S ROLE IN F1
Peter Kenyon has returned to the sport. He is understood to have a commercial advisory role with the Williams F1 team.