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Voice Online •

Hollywood star Idris Elba endorses Football Black List - Voice Online

THE Football Black List celebration proved to be a another huge success on Thursday night. Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, saw a different kind of line-up as trailblazers, community leaders, and change makers were honoured not for goals or trophies, but for their enduring impact on the game beyond the pitch, reports David Olaseinde.

The Football Black List has become the most respected celebration of African and Caribbean achievement in the British game.

While Black players make up 43% of the Prem...
 Premier League •

Premier League Futures and Nike inspire next careers for Academy players

As part of the Premier League Futures programme, 12 current or former Academy players travelled to Nike’s global headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, for a four-day, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
There, they learned about working for a leading sports brand and the roles they may want to consider as and when their playing career concludes.
The initiative supports a core part of the Premier League No Room For Racism Action Plan, which seeks to enhance executive career pathways for under-represented...
 Premier League •

Coaches explain impact of Premier League's inclusive programmes

The Premier League recently held a three-day Coaching Craft event at St George’s Park for coaches on two inclusive coaching programmes: the Professional Player to Coach Scheme (PPCS) and the Coach Inclusion and Diversity Scheme (CIDS). 
PPCS is a joint programme between the Premier League, EFL and PFA. It supports former players from Black, Asian and mixed-heritage backgrounds, as well as women, who have an ambition to coach by providing employment and training opportunities at Premier League an...
 Premier League •

Brentford innovation and leadership in EDI recognised with PLEDIS award

Brentford have been awarded the Intermediate level of the Premier League Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS).  
PLEDIS supports clubs in developing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across all areas of their operations. It is a key part of the League’s No Room For Racism Action Plan commitment to helping to further embed equality across the competition and wider football pyramid.
As highlighted by the four-year update on the Action Plan, 27 clubs are participating in PLEDIS...
 Premier League •

Wolves help to launch Premier League's Anti-Racism Coaching workshop

Wolverhampton Wanderers became the first Premier League club to participate in the Premier League’s newly launched Introduction to Anti-Racist Coaching (ARC) workshop. 
The session, currently available to all Premier League and Category One Academy clubs, aims to support Academy coaches and staff in facilitating culturally aware environments through proactive and inclusive methods. 
The Premier League-led workshops are conducted in collaboration with universities, and will be hosted by several c...
 Premier League •

Coaches praise impact of Premier League’s South Asian Action Plan qualifier

Dozens of children, primarily from South Asian backgrounds, took part in a series of recent Premier League-led Emerging Talent Festivals as part of the South Asian Action Plan (SAAP).
Launched in the 2021/22 season, the SAAP is designed to help address the underrepresentation of British South Asian players within the Academy system. It is a core part of the League’s ambition to improving player pathways through the No Room For Racism Action Plan. 
As highlighted by the recent four-year No Room F...
Crystal Palace F.C. •

Report & Highlights: Under-18s held by late Southampton penalty - News - Crystal Palace F.C.

A week on from the 1-1 home draw against Tottenham, Crystal Palace Under-18s were back on the road, looking for their third consecutive away win as they travelled to face Southampton.
Palace made no changes to the side that secured a point against Tottenham last weekend, aware that three points would see them leapfrog Aston Villa at the top of the table.
The game was relatively tame in the opening quarter-of-an-hour, with both sides having spells of possession but unable to carve out a clear cut...
The Guardian •

Tyra Mills: ‘My football videos got a lot of views … hate and bullying comes with it’

Tyra Mills is in reflective mood. She may only be 24 years old but it feels as if she has been on a journey already that some may not experience in a lifetime.Mills is a multitalented content creator and rose to popularity when she started posting videos of football tricks, skills and crossbar challenges during lockdown. At the time she was playing for Tottenham Under-23s but had also started to put on weight and in the end did not feel comfortable continuing. Cyberbullying didn’t help: she beca...
The Times •

Omar Marmoush: Manchester City want to sign £50m forward

Manchester City are pushing to sign Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt for about £50million this month. The Premier League champions are keen to add the Egypt forward to their ranks but accept that the Bundesliga side would be reluctant sellers. Marmoush, who is a versatile attacker, is second only to Harry Kane in the Bundesliga scoring charts with 13 goals already this season to the England captain’s 14. The 25-year-old has two years left on his deal with Frankfurt, who are third in the Ge...
The Times •

First glimpse of Novak Djokovic-Andy Murray partnership at Australian Open

The blockbuster coaching partnership between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray was sighted for the first time in Melbourne on Tuesday as the Serbian began preparations for his tilt at a record 25th grand-slam singles title.Up until now, the work between Djokovic, 37, and Murray, who is seven days older than his new charge, had taken place away from prying eyes. A ten-day training block was held last month at Djokovic’s private residence near Marbella, at which he has an outdoor hard court.Murray wa...
Extra Time Blog •

Women’s football is more than just a family day out

Prior to my first ever WSL game I had many questions. Such as how intense would the game be? What would the atmosphere be like? Why do they use a stadium that holds a capacity of just under 5000. Well sitting here at full time and these doubts no longer exist.The pace of the game was electrifying, the crowd couldn’t stop singing, Kingsmeadow is their home and the 5000 were fed and left satisfied.Before today’s game I asked WSL fan and journalist Liberty Simons for a common stereotype in the wome...
Crystal Palace F.C. •

Report & Highlights: U18s begin with defeat at Tottenham - News - Crystal Palace F.C.

U18s head coach Rob Quinn named U21 player David Obou in the line-up for their season opener away at Tottenham in the Premier League south. Obou was given a special exemption by the league after missing the last two seasons through injury.
The Eagles struck the first blow in the 13th minute after a tussle between Obou and Junai Byfield in the box forced the referees hand. Obou was subsequently embraced by his teammates after he sent Sam Archer the wrong way from the resulting spot kick.
Tottenha...
Extra Time Blog •

King Lyles — Olympic 100m Champion

The men’s 100m final was nothing short of spectacular as Noah Lyles snatched victory from the claws of Kishane Thompson with a photo finish and a personal best of 9.79s.The margins were at its tightest as Lyles finished a unbelievable five 1000s of a second ahead of 2024s fastest man, also achieving a time of 9.79s.The bronze medal went to Fred Kerley who despite having a troubled season has managed to leave with the Olympic bronze medal.This was one of the most competitive finals we have ever s...
South East Londoner •

WATCH: Black Eats festival brings community together

Black Eats London are on a mission to break down barriers facing Black owned businesses, and host the Black Eats Festival, which showcases a range of business.


The Black Eats Festival, which has accumulated more than 200,000 people previously, returned for the 2024 season, this year migrating south of the river to Woolwich Works in Greenwich, offering a bigger & better experience.


Black owned businesses are a vital part of London’s economy. There are more than 10,000 black owned private se...
South West Londoner •

Optimism from Downing Street as Sunak resigns and Starmer steps up

The crowds are queuing up outside Downing Street to celebrate Labour’s landslide election win and our reporter David Olaseinde is right in the thick of it.


Hundreds of people are making up a lively, optimistic crowd that seems high-spirited despite the pouring rain.


As former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak left, the crowd booed and cheered his departure. 


Of the people who have spoken to SWLondonder, most are anti-Conservative as opposed to pro-Labour, and voted tactically to get the Tories...
SWLondoner •

How Social Media Redefined the Sunday Football League Landscape

To some, Sunday league football is merely a gathering of friends for a casual kick about to fill in the free time. To others, this form of football has become their primary medium of sports entertainment.
Thanks to the growth of social media, the past ten years has represented a drastic change in Sunday League football with a number of teams growing in popularity and amassing millions of views across social platforms.
Coined as YouTube football teams,...
Daily Mirror •

10 superstars to look out for at Euro 2024 including England star and France ace

International football tournaments offer opportunities for big names to cement their reputation after success at club level, and the upcoming European Championships is no exception.

The last edition of the tournament saw Italy pip England after a penalty shoot-out in the final, with Jorginho adding an international trophy to his Champions League success with Chelsea and ultimately taking third in the Ballon d'Or voting. Four years before that, Cristiano Ronaldo added an elusive international ti...
South East Londoner •

WATCH: The charity uniting a community through roller skating

Vibes on Vibes is a charity located in Greenwich with the primary aim of uniting the community through roller skating.


Led by the trio of Nia Kingston, Omardo Anson and Lola, the charity runs sessions for kids, teenagers and the elderly of all abilities.


Vibes on Vibes has an active working relationship with the council and collaborate to use spaces such as Greenwich Park for its annual summer festival, ‘Summer in the Park’.


Vibes on Vibes recently occupied a space in Thamesmead called...
Ealing Times •

Brentford - End of Season Review

Finishing ninth last season meant Brentford came into the 2023-24 campaign with optimism, however after injuries to several key players their focus switched to avoiding relegation. 

Brentford suffered big injuries to Bryan Mbeumo, new signing Kevin Schade, Aaron Hickey, Rico Henry, Josh DaSilva and Mikkel Damsgaard. 

The Ivan Toney narrative took centre stage as he returned from his ban for betting against Nottingham Forest and scored a memorable free kick in a 3-2 win. 

Brentford dr...
Ealing Times •

Queens Park Rangers End of Season Review

Before Cifuentes’ appointment as manager, Gary Ainsworth oversaw six straight league defeats and a first round Carabao Cup exit. 

The writing was on the wall for Ainsworth when the Rs were battered 4-0 at home to Blackburn Rovers in a humiliating defeat in early October.  

Ainsworth received particular criticism for playing left-footed left-back Ziyad Larkeche at right-back on his debut. 

With the appointment of Cifuentes, the mood around Loftus Road changed as QPR went on to secure...
North East Londoner •

Exploring the Tower Hamlets housing crisis

The rate of affordable homes completed in London’s fastest growing borough, Tower Hamlets, has halved in recent years, The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has revealed.


The worsening housing crisis is underpinned by 1812 affordable homes being built in 2011/12, compared to 808 homes in 2022/23.


The 2011 and 2021 Census figures show that Tower Hamlets has experienced the fastest rate of population growth of all London boroughs growing by 23% from 240,495 to 312,...
South West Londoner •

Labour claims historic West Central assembly victory

James Tacuma Small-Edwards has become the first ever Labour assembly member for West Central.


Labour’s 46,831 votes narrowly trumped Conservative’s Tony Devenish’s 42,578 votes, who exits his post after eight years.


This result follows Sadiq Khan’s historic win as earlier in the day Khan delivered the first ever win for a Labour mayoral candidate in the West Central area.


The West Central area includes The City of Westminster, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Royal Borough of Kensington and...
South West Londoner •

Friends aim to raise 100K for breast cancer and break ten-person marathon record

A group of friends will run in a ten-person costume at this year’s London marathon to raise money for breast cancer.


Led by Jackie Scully, 42, they will aim to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon ran in a ten-person costume on April 2.


Jackie, who became clear from breast cancer ten years ago and since been declared cancer free, has raised money for Breast Cancer Now, NHS Charities Together and Willow Foundation.

Jackie said: “The NHS saved my life and also rebuilt m...
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