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Published 5 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A school has changed the titles of five of its six houses to remove names of people connected to the slave trade. The Blue Coat School in Liverpool said they were being renamed as they "were not reflective of the modern world". The high school faced calls to remove the name of its founder, maritime merchant Bryan Blundell, following the Black Lives Matter campaign in 2020. The school also now removed the names Shirley, Graham, Bingham and Styth, due to their historical links to slavery. The city of Liverpool played a key role in the triangular trade and many of its streets, place names and other features are named after figures with links to trade. In a letter to parents, the Wavertree school confirmed it had come to the end of a "long process", but said it was an "important one to get right", the Local … [Read more...] about Liverpool school renames houses over slave trade links

By Rumeana Jahangir Published 11 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Ask any Liverpool fan what they think of Mohamed Salah's new contract and you will get a mixture of relief and joy that he will be "running down the wing" for another three years. In his first season after moving from Italian club Roma in 2017, the "Egyptian King" was the Premier League's top scorer, and he then went on to help the club become European and English champions. But he's won as many - if not more - plaudits for his persona and conduct off the pitch, helping to change perceptions of elite footballers and break cultural boundaries. His charitable contributions - to education, healthcare and animal rights projects - have won praise and prompted a former football communications officer to remark that he has "never forgotten his roots". But it was his act of prostrating in prayer … [Read more...] about Mohamed Salah: Why new Liverpool deal goes beyond football

Published 15 April 2015 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Liverpool FC is considering what action to take against a supporter who branded two Muslim fans "a disgrace" for praying during half-time at a match. Stephen Dodd tweeted an image of solicitors Asif Bodi and Abubakar Bhula on prayer mats in a stairwell. He captioned the tweet: "Muslims praying at half time at the match yesterday. Disgrace." The Premier League club reported the tweet to Merseyside Police following a number of complaints. A number of social media users shared the photograph, taken during Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final against Blackburn on 8 March. In a statement it said police had now referred the issue back to the club, which was "currently in the process of determining the appropriate action to take". 'Welcoming environment' It added: "Liverpool Football Club would like to … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC considers action over Muslim prayer tweet

Sadio Mane claims he is joining a ‘very, very competitive team’ in Bayern Munich and admits it didn’t take him long to decide to leave Liverpool. The Senegal international has been one of Liverpool’s key players during Jurgen Klopp ’s reign, helping the club win six trophies including the Premier League and the Champions League . But Mane has opted to leave Liverpool at the start of the transfer window and is now on the verge of joining Bayern Munich in a €41 million (£35.1m) deal. ‘When my agent first told me about Bayern’s interest, I was immediately excited,’ Mane said in an interview with Bild. ‘I saw myself there right away. For me it was the right club at the right time. ‘It’s one of the biggest clubs in the world and the team is always fighting for every title. So for me it was a very good idea and the right decision to come here.’ Asked why he made a quick decision to join Bayern, Mane said: ‘My agent told me that there were enquiries from other … [Read more...] about Sadio Mane breaks silence on Liverpool exit and decision to join Bayern Munich

Sadio Mane sent an emotional text to his colleagues at Liverpool before completing his transfer to Bayern Munich . The £35.1million move has been officially confirmed by the two clubs, with Mane sitting down for a farewell interview with the Reds after six years of service in which he won the Premier League, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and UEFA Super Cup. When asked about his departure, he told the club website : "After when both clubs agreed, I sent a long text to say goodbye to everybody, which is normal. They were sad, as I was, but it is part of life. We just have to accept it." READ MORE: Sadio Mane opens up on Bayern Munich transfer after "enquiries from other clubs" The 30-year-old winger registered 120 goals and 38 assists in 268 games for Jurgen Klopp's side after joining from Southampton in 2016. Picking out his Liverpool highlight, Mane said: "Wow! I think it’s good but not a difficult question I will say. I will go first … [Read more...] about Sadio Mane completes Bayern transfer after sending emotional text to pals at Liverpool

Former Liverpool ace Jose Enrique has brutally trolled Manchester United following reports Christian Eriksen has rejected a move to the Red Devils. The former full-back, 36, has not been one to shy away from the limelight since his retirement, having already hit the headlines for seemingly fat-shaming United's Luke Shaw and poking fun at Merseyside rivals Everton . Enrique made 99 appearances during a five-year spell at Anfield and was once again quick to stick the knife into United after reports emerged from The Guardian that transfer target Eriksen had snubbed a move to Old Trafford. "Christian Eriksen has rejected Manchester United's offer and prefers to either stay with Brentford or join Tottenham," he tweeted to his 228,800 followers. "Another player rejects a move to Man United this summer... Ata legooooooooooo." READ MORE: Man Utd suffering Anthony Martial 'nightmare' due to French flop's wages Eriksen, 30, will be available on a free transfer this summer … [Read more...] about Ex-Liverpool ace Jose Enrique brutally trolls Man Utd after Christian Eriksen ‘rejects’ Red Devils

GIVEN how the Premier League finished last season, the countdown is well and truly on to it kicking off again. And Sky Bet have a cracking price boost that teases the top two getting off to the perfect start. GET CITY AND LIVERPOOL TO BOTH WIN THEIR FIRST THREE GAMES HERE The bookmakers had priced Manchester City and Liverpool to win all three of their opening games at 9/1. But they’ve since boosted that tempting punt to a cracking 11/1 , with a maximum £20 stake - add to your Sky Bet bet slip here . City and Liverpool are set to go head to head once again for the Premier League trophy, having streaked well clear of the chasing pack. Pep Guardiola’s men needed a final day comeback win over Aston Villa to clinch the league title by a single point. SKY BET: GET £30 IN FREE BETS* Both sides start their campaigns with two away games in their opening three fixtures – which were released last week. City start their title defence with a tricky trip away to … [Read more...] about Get Liverpool and Man City to win ALL of their opening three league games boosted to 11/1 with Sky Bet – 18+ T&Cs apply

NOTTINGHAM FOREST have joined Fulham in the race to sign Liverpool full-back Neco Williams, according to reports. The Daily Mail claim that Jurgen Klopp's side value the Welshman at £15million. Liverpool have signed right-back Calvin Ramsey from Aberdeen for £6.5million and he is expected to be the back-up to Trent Alexander-Arnold. Therefore, it opens the door for Williams to leave the club permanently. Last season he was loaned out to Fulham and impressed helping the side gain promotion back to the Premier League. He featured 15 times for the Cottagers scoring twice and registering two assists. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL GET YOUR GOSS PSG 'ready to SELL Neymar', Frenkie de Jong 'wants Man City transfer' CASINO DEALS The best casino offers from free spins and bonus cash to no deposit deals As a result, Fulham seem to be in a good position to bring him back but Forest, Southampton and PSV Eindhoven are … [Read more...] about Nottingham Forest ‘join Fulham in Neco Williams race with Liverpool open to £15m deal after Calvin Ramsay transfer’

LIVERPOOL are firm favourites to land highly sought-after Benfica star Darwin Nunez. Sky Bet have the Anfield side as 4/9 favourites, ahead of the likes of Man Utd, Newcastle, PSG and the majority of Europe's top sides. SKY BET - GET £30 IN FREE BETS* Sadio Mane's expected departure alongside Divock Origi heading for Italy will provide the funds and space up the top end of the pitch for Nunez to slot right in. Jurgen Klopp was complimentary of Nunez when the sides met earlier this season in the Champions League, where the forward bagged two goals. He caught the headlines in just his second season at Benfica, scoring 34 times in 41 games for the Portuguese side. Six of those goals were scored in big Champions League games, with the Uruguayan bagging twice in a 3-0 win over Barcelona, once at the Allianz Arena, the winner away at Ajax in the last 16, and in both legs of the quarter-final meeting with Liverpool. The striker, who will be 23 by the time the new … [Read more...] about Darwin Nunez next club odds: Liverpool lead race to land Benfica star this summer with Man Utd also in mix

REAL MADRID are the current leaders in the race to sign Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry. Sky Bet price the Spanish giants at 11/4 favourites to sign the Germany international, ahead of the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool. SKY BET - GET £30 IN FREE BETS* The 26-year-old has impressed since joining Bayern Munich from Werder Bremen back in 2017, winning 11 trophies with the Bavarians, including four Bundesliga titles, two German Cups and a Champions League. The ex-Arsenal and West Brom flop, who made just five Premier League starts during his five years in England, left Arsenal in 2016, but after one successful season at Werder Bremen, joined Bayern for just £7m. Potentially best remembered in England since then for scoring four goals in a Champions League game against his former rivals Tottenham, it's been reported that Gnabry could be looking for a new club this summer. With a contract that runs out in 2023, Bayern may reluctantly be forced to sell the winger this … [Read more...] about Serge Gnabry next club odds: Real Madrid lead Arsenal and Liverpool in the race to sign Germany and Bayern Munich winger