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Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As some of the greatest bands in musical history will attest, it's not always the frontman who makes the show. At Celtic, that principle resonates in the form of Mark Fotheringham, affectionately known as Fozzy. Within the Premiership champions’ ranks, Fozzy has quietly cultivated a personality cult that has helped maintain harmony amid a season of mixed results....

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Fans of Scotland’s national football team can now celebrate the World Cup in Boston after organisers received approval to proceed following a major security breakthrough. Authorities confirmed that safety concerns had been addressed, paving the way for large gatherings in the city to watch matches and join festive events. The announcement comes after weeks of planning and coordination...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News Aberdeen are on the brink of appointing Stephen Robinson as their new manager after St Mirren granted permission for the Northern Irishman to enter formal talks with the Pittodrie club. The move comes after weeks of uncertainty and a stalled pursuit of other candidates, with the Dons hierarchy now convinced Robinson is the right man...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News Rangers have been handed a label their supporters have long feared, as fresh commentary from Scottish football analysts paints a stark picture of the club’s Premiership title prospects under Danny Röhl. The moniker, which has resurfaced with uncomfortable regularity in recent weeks, reflects a growing belief that the Ibrox side may be slipping into a...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Jersey authorities may be investigating whether Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea sale cash constitutes proceeds of crime. Documents filed at Companies House on Wednesday suggest the probe could complicate disputes with the UK government over how the money is ultimately used. Accounts for Fordstam Ltd, the company through which the billionaire Russian oligarch owned Chelsea, reveal that proceeds from the...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Igor Tudor has defended his decision to substitute Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the seventeenth minute against Atlético Madrid, insisting it was necessary to protect the young player during a humiliating 5-2 defeat. Kinsky, only making his second start of the season, had been handed the role in place of Guglielmo Vicario but quickly became embroiled in the...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Seven members of Iran’s women’s national football delegation have sought asylum in Australia following a dramatic chain of events during the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, where the players’ silent protest against the Iranian regime sparked fears for their safety and triggered international attention. The incident began during Iran’s opening match of the tournament in Australia when members...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online What began as a quiet evening inside a resort hotel on Australia’s Gold Coast turned into a dramatic moment in international sport and politics when several members of the Iranian women’s national football team quietly slipped away from their delegation and sought asylum in Australia. The first sign that something unusual was unfolding appeared in the hotel lobby...

Published: March 10, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The Cheltenham Festival got off to a thrilling start on Day One as punters and racing fans flocked to Prestbury Park, with Willie Mullins eyeing a historic treble in a card packed with high-stakes action. The festival, one of the highlights of the National Hunt calendar, delivered drama, big odds surprises, and expert tips as the opening races unfolded. Mullins’...

Published: March 10, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor is reportedly facing injury concerns, prompting a strong reaction from one of the club’s senior players who publicly criticised the treatment of the star man. The comments have raised questions about the club’s injury management and the impact on team performance. Sources indicate that McGregor sustained a knock during recent matches, with initial assessments suggesting a...