Ryan Whelan

Scotland, United Kingdom

Writer and Owner at The Deck

Founder of @thedeckuk and associated brands. Imps fan, Dad of two & Dyslexic. Member FWA - NUJ. Also Co-Owner of @BackOTN_

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Wrexham Make Ambitious Move For Premier League Captain

5 hours ago | thedeck.news | Phil Parkinson |Chris O'Brien |Ryan Whelan

League One side Wrexham are targeting a move for Fulham’s Tom Cairney, as they prepare for life in the Championship. Phil Parkinson’s side has continued its meteoric rise through the football pyramid, with a third successive promotion. Picking up 92 points meant they finished five clear of Stockport County to secure automatic promotion and Championship football next season.
Premier League Sides Join Race For Out Of Contract Lincoln City Man

7 hours ago | thedeck.news | Michael Skubala |Ryan Whelan

League One Lincoln City released their highly anticipated retained list earlier in the week after the season came to an end with clubs waiting to see the fate of some of their brightest stars. Whilst Michael Skubala’s side opted to keep hold of Ben House and Adam Jackson, three names on the released list left fans uneasy, even if it was not unexpected.
Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix - Should It Stay?

7 hours ago | thedeck.news | Callum Davis |Ryan Whelan

The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix is set to host the final race of it’s contract at Imola, with the race dropping off the calendar for the 2026 season. Formula One (F1) hadn’t raced at the circuit since 2006 until the Covid-19 pandemic hit and the circuit was added to the calendar as one of three races held in Italy that season. It’s current place on the calendar is largely seen as a hangover from that season. The 2023 race was cancelled due to flooding in the area.
Andy Crosby’s Appointment Is The Sensible Option To Move Tranmere Forward

8 hours ago | thedeck.news | Chris Watson |Ryan Whelan

As the saying goes, once bitten, twice shy, though not in the case of League Two Tranmere Rovers. Fans of the club were hugely thankful for Andy Crosby’s impact when he took over as interim manager, following Nigel Adkins’ removal in February. Andy Crosby’s ImpactThe former Scunthorpe defender won 23 points in his 13 games in temporary charge, enough to keep Tranmere in the Football League. On the back of this, Crosby has just been confirmed as the new permanent manager at Prenton Park.
2025 PGA Championship Preview

22 hours ago | thedeck.news | Ben Roberts |Ryan Whelan |Ben Roberts

Quail Hollow is a familiar name and venue for PGA Tour followers, but this week it is hosting a major championship. It will be the second time the PGA Championship has been held at the Charlotte track, with the first being back in 2017. A regular PGA Tour stop, players are well accustomed to the challenges that Quail poses, but course conditions will be ramped up in an attempt to provide a stern test of golf.
Women's Football Teams Playing At Main Stadiums

22 hours ago | thedeck.news | Ryan Whelan

In an exciting new chapter for women’s football, we’ve seen more teams playing at bigger stadiums, so here is a breakdown of which larger grounds hold WSL football. Everton announced yesterday that Goodison Park will become the new permanent home of its Women’s side. The Emirates stadium has also been the home to several high-capacity matches as the growth of the WSL continues to increase season-upon-season.
Arsenal Target Confirms Ligue 1 Exit

1 day ago | thedeck.news | Mikel Arteta |Ruben Amorim |Alex James |Ryan Whelan

Lille forward Jonathan David has confirmed that he will leave the Ligue 1 side this summer following the expiry of his contract. In a message on X announcing his departure, David thanked the Lille fans for their support during his five seasons in the north of France, saying that he “truly holds them in his heart”. David, 25, has been consistently linked with Premier League sides, most notably Arsenal, but recent reports suggest Napoli are in pole position to sign the forward.
Why It Hasn't Been Received Well

1 day ago | thedeck.news | Matthew Rhodes |Ryan Whelan

WSL Football announced a rebrand this week ahead of the 2025/26 season and it’s fair to say that the announcement received a very negative response online from women’s football supporters. On May 12, the Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL) confirmed what changes were to take place ahead of next season alongside a video advertising the amendments. The most significant development was that the Barclays Women’s Championship is to be renamed as the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 (WSL2).
NFL Announces International Matchups For 2025 Season

1 day ago | thedeck.news | Ben Roberts |Ryan Whelan

Today, the National Football League announced the teams that will face off in the 2025 international series. The games will take place across Europe, with Berlin, Madrid and Dublin all making their NFL debuts. There will also be three games in London again, two at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and one at Wembley. The expanded international slate is part of the NFL’s growing global expansion in exploring new international markets.
Manchester City Interested In AC Milan Midfielder

1 day ago | thedeck.news | Harry Cooper-Smith |Ryan Whelan

Manchester City have contacted AC Milan to express an interest in signing a midfield reinforcement this summer. The Citizens hope an agreement will be reached to sign Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders, who has starred in the Serie A this season. According to David Ornstein, City have expressed an interest in Reijnders and hope to reach an agreement to sign the Dutchman during the transfer window. Tijjani Reijnders has spent two seasons in Milan, impressing after a £17 million move from AZ Alkmaar in 2023.