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Kurt Leyland

Where did it go wrong for Mike Ashley as Newcastle United owner?

Where did it go wrong for Mike Ashley as Newcastle United owner?

Mike Ashley and Newcastle United - Where did it all go wrong? It has been 14 years since Mike Ashley first took over as Newcastle United owner. It is hard to believe now that when Ashley bought Newcastle in 2007, the takeover was actually popular with the Toon Army. The Sports

How John Ryan Saved Doncaster Rovers

How John Ryan Saved Doncaster Rovers

The Story of John Ryan and How He Saved Doncaster Rovers Kurt Leyland interviews former owner John Ryan about the remarkable fall and rise of Doncaster Rovers Football Club. Twenty- three years ago, Doncaster Rovers nearly went up in flames… Former owner Ken Richardson had burned down a stand at

Euro 1992 - Denmark Slay the Giants of European Football

Euro 1992 - Denmark Slay the Giants of European Football

The UEFA European Championship 1992: Denmark Win Against All Odds History has shown that the European Championships can be full of surprises! Sports writer Kurt Leyland looks back at one of the greatest shocks in Euro history… [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="281"] Euro

The Year the Doncaster Rovers Went Up in Flames

The Year the Doncaster Rovers Went Up in Flames

1997/98: The Worst Year in the History of Doncaster Rovers Many clubs have had bad seasons, but very few can compare to the calamitous campaign Doncaster Rovers endured in 1997/98. That season, the Vikings were relegated from the Football League for the first time in their long history.

British Football's Transfer Record Breakers - Were they worth the money?

British Football's Transfer Record Breakers - Were they worth the money?

13 players that broke the British Transfer Record - how did they fare after their big moves? Since the Premier League was founded in 1992, the transfer record has been broken by thirteen different footballers. Kurt Leyland looks back at each player to break the British transfer record since 1992 and

Portugal become European Champions - The Story of Euro 2016

Portugal become European Champions - The Story of Euro 2016

European Championship 2016 - Portugal shock Europe Heading into the European Championship in 2016, there was no doubt that Portugal possessed a strong team. They were spearheaded by one of the greatest footballers of all time in Cristiano Ronaldo. There was a great deal of talent at Portugal’s disposal and

Greece in Euro 2004 - Portugal's dream destroyed

Greece in Euro 2004 - Portugal's dream destroyed

Euro 2004: Greece Triumph in Portugal Greece’s tournament victory in Euro 2004 is viewed as one of the greatest shocks in the European Championships history. In the build-up to Euro 2004. Greece were viewed as one of the weakest teams in the competition and many expected them to