Edward Syers

Dec 4, 2024 | mirror.co.uk | Edward Syers

Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Mohamed Salah and Rodri are among the big names in contention to win this year's Fans' Footballer of the Year award. The annual vote pits the best 12 players from the calendar year against each other, with the biggest stars in English football selected by a panel of experts - but it's you, the fans, who gets to decide who takes home the crown.

Nov 14, 2024 | chroniclelive.co.uk | Ed Syers |Edward Syers

The Premier League's referees have been thrust into the limelight even more so this week following the suspension of David Coote after his expletive-filled tirade hit the headlines on Monday. Coote was recorded using derogatory language about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, labelling him a "German c***" and calling the team "s***".

Nov 14, 2024 | dailystar.co.uk | Tom Doyle |Edward Syers

Test your knowledge of the Premier League's referees and who they support after David Coote's leaked rant over Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp put the spotlight on top-flight officials once again Sport Tom Doyle Network Engagement Editor (sports) and Edward Syers 10:27, 14 Nov 2024Updated 10:28, 14 Nov 2024 Referee David Coote is under fire(Image: Getty Images) Before the storm that broke with Premier League referee David Coote's suspension following his expletive-laden viral rant, top-flight...

Nov 12, 2024 | mirror.co.uk | Edward Syers

Even before this week's explosive controversy surrounding David Coote, who was suspended after his expletive-laden rant went viral on Monday, referees in the Premier League were under a fairly bright spotlight. Coote was caught calling former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a "German c***" and referring to the Reds as "s***" in a leaked video that has since resulted in a PGMOL investigation - and it's fuelled yet more theories over referee bias in the Premier League.

Oct 26, 2023 | dailystar.co.uk | Edward Syers

Sicilian scenery was lulling me into a pleasant trance when a sudden burst of excitement startled me out of my Mediterranean reverie. "Etna! Etna! Vulcano, Etna!" shouted our driver, pointing emphatically out of his car window. To our left stood a towering silhouette, made all the more impressive by the mist and cloud that tried in vain to hide it from view. More than once, I’m told this is the mother of Sicily.