Who runs football? Should it be the supporters, who pay the money – or big business, which takes a profit out the game. Watch supporters of Borussia Dortmund protest about rising ticket prices in an unusual and colourful fashion… ...
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Pre-tournament friendly ends in a rout
Emdad Rahman Bishwanath 0-4 Beanibazar The second Upozila Cup 2016 hits town in August and preparations are well underway as competing teams from the Bangladeshi region of Sylhet prepare for this summer blockbuster football tournament. Before the month of Ramadan ...
Read More »Newark Youth London are UK Bangladeshi champions
By Emdad Rahman Newark Youth London have been crowned UK Bangladeshi champions after the team from London’s East End defeated Leeds One Formation 1-0 to lift the prestigious trophy at Valley Parade, the home of Bradford City. The UK Bangladeshi ...
Read More »Poplar Legends now two wins away from title
By Emdad Rahman Champions elect Poplar Legends eased into the penultimate week of games in the Sonali Othith Masters Tournament at Mulberry Leisure Centre and are now firm favourites to lift the veterans championship. Rekhon Ali scored a stunning hat ...
Read More »Red Market brings summer fun to Shoreditch
For the sixth year running, a number of art and music events will be running in Shoreditch under the umbrella name of the RED Market. Organisers fear this may be the last year that the festival-come-pop-up will be able to ...
Read More »The final showdown: Liverpool -v- Sevilla
Emdad Rahman previews tonight’s Europa League Final 2016 – Liverpool -v- Sevilla. Ahead of tonight’s final against Sevilla in Basel. Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson could make a return to the starting eleven to bolster Jurgen Klopp’s attempt to secure Liverpool’s twelfth ...
Read More »Sonali Othith Masters reaches halfway point
Emdad Rahman An exquisite back heel from Soleman Hussain in the third week’s first game gave Dawatul Islam the lead, but his team conceded two in the last two minutes to lose 3-1 to favourites Poplar. The latter followed up ...
Read More »Sonali Othith Masters tournament heats up
Emdad Rahman This week saw the second round games of the Sonali Othith Masters tournament – a five week football tournament for veteran footballers. Games take place at the Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre. Week 2 of the tournament saw ...
Read More »SEND sport coming soon
The Vallance Community Sports Association will be holding its eighth annual disability sports day at Mile End Stadium on Thursday. 19th May. Last year’s event was attended by several hundred keen sports fans. This year’s day, which is supported by ...
Read More »Annual dinner celebrates young people in sport
Emdad Rahman The Tower Hamlets Youth Sport Foundation (THYSF) celebrated its fourth annual Youth Awards Presentation and Fundraising Dinner by recognising the achievements of some of the Borough’s most highly regarded sporting talent. High profile guests from the world of ...
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