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Bertie Auld looks back on Battle of Britain between Celtic and Leeds
When George Connelly fired Celtic ahead in the first minute of their European Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Elland Road on April 1, 1970, Bertie Auld was delighted but not surprised.
Picture of the day – April 1
Liverpool’s first League Cup win came after a replay against West Ham in 1981.
On this day in 2009: Desperate Newcastle turn to Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer put his reputation on the line when he accepted the task of attempting to drag Newcastle out of the relegation tailspin into which they had plunged as the 2008-09 season drew to a close.
A look back to Torvill and Dean’s golden moment in Sarajevo
Thirty-six years have passed since Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean took ice skating into over 20 million British living rooms and lit up Sarajevo with a string of perfect sixes.
Coronavirus wrap: Football looks for clear path as players’ unions meet over wage deferrals
Football will continue to explore a clearer path out of the coronavirus crisis on Wednesday as players’ unions meet to discuss wage deferrals and contract extensions.
Former Marseille president Pape Diouf dies after coronavirus diagnosis
Former Marseille president Pape Diouf has died after suffering from coronavirus, his club has announced.
Aberdeen directors pledge 10% of month’s season ticket revenues to AFC Community Trust
Aberdeen's board have pledged to donate 10% of the total revenues generated by season ticket sales this month to the AFC Community Trust.
What they said – Coronavirus has the sporting world talking
Sport across the world is grappling with an unprecedented challenge as it works out how to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
A look at what sport still went ahead on March 31 despite the coronavirus crisis
As the Coronavirus continues to put sport on hold, only a handful of events are still taking place around the world.
Players’ union boss can’t believe game still being played in Belarus
The head of the global football players’ union Fifpro has said it is “frankly not comprehensible” that football is continuing to be played in Belarus despite the coronavirus crisis.
Patrick McEnroe tests positive for coronavirus
Former French Open doubles champion and television commentator Patrick McEnroe has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Jos Buttler’s World Cup shirt auctioned for charity
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler is auctioning the shirt he wore during last summer’s triumphant World Cup final to raise funds for two London hospitals.
Max Whitlock offers some light relief in lockdown with gymnastics workout
We may emerge from our enforced hibernation with precarious bank balances and a chronic Vitamin D deficiency, but the nation’s self-isolated sports stars are ensuring we will do so improbably fit and finely chiselled.
Rangers fans issue thanks to departing chairman Dave King
Rangers fans have issued a vote of thanks to departing chairman Dave King.
Key questions about the ECB’s financial rescue fund
The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced a financial stimulus package worth £61million to support the game during its hiatus during the ongoing pandemic.
Norwich become latest Premier League club to start furloughing staff
Norwich have become the latest Premier League club to start furloughing staff.
Charlton reveal losses of £10.1million
Charlton have announced losses of £10.1million for the year ending June 30 2019, which matched what was lost for the same period the previous year.
Coronavirus: Football freestyler keeps public on their feet during lockdown
World record freestyler Ben Nuttall is creating football tutorials on TikTok as a way of helping the public develop their football skills during lockdown.
Coronavirus wrap: First-class counties boosted by £40million ECB funding package
First-class counties will share in a £40million funding boost as the England and Wales Cricket Board seeks to support the professional and recreational game during the coronavirus crisis.
FIFPRO accepts issue of contracts is complicated
World players’ union FIFPRO is working towards a “harmonised solution” on extending player contracts to cope with the coronavirus pandemic but accepts that addressing the issue of players who have contracts already signed with new clubs could be complicated.
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor warns there cannot be any relaxing of financial conduct rules
Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has warned there must be no relaxation of rules relating to the financial conduct of clubs as the union continues discussions on wage deferrals.
ECB announces £61million emergency funding package to help counties and clubs
The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced an emergency funding package worth £61million to keep counties and clubs afloat during what could be “the biggest challenge in the history of the game”.
Mark Palios wants EFL to tap into FIFA fund for leagues and clubs
The EFL should look to tap into a FIFA fund set up to assist those leagues and clubs struggling financially due to the coronavirus crisis, according to Tranmere chairman and former Football Association chief executive Mark Palios.
Taylor: Having a partner who works for NHS puts everything else into perspective
Celtic defender Greg Taylor admits the life of a footballer has been placed into firm perspective after watching his girlfriend’s efforts to battle coronavirus.
What athletes got up to during the coronavirus lockdown on Tuesday
The coronavirus pandemic has put a halt to the world’s sporting action and left players and athletes across the world with plenty of time on their hands.
Solskjaer making plans for United’s return to action during enforced break
Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is fully prepared for when Manchester United return to action.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek overcomes ‘toughest hurdle yet’ in recovery from Achilles injury
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has lifted the lid on the double-edged sword of a powerful physique blighted by chronic back problems.
Burnley offer facilities to NHS as sport’s goodwill gestures continue
Athletes, clubs and sport personalities have been reaching out to vulnerable members of the public, their fan bases and colleagues during the coronavirus pandemic.
Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Tuesday, March 31
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Shrewsbury announce profit of more than £2.25million
Shrewsbury chief executive officer Brian Caldwell has predicted a bright future for the Sky Bet League One club which has announced a profit of more than £2.25million.
