Nearly everyone is losing money, a club executive is quoted as saying, presumably while dressed in a suit made entirely from gold leaf, bitcoin shavings and vintage parmesan cheese.
Three lions have been used as England's football emblem since the formation of the Football Association in 1863. England wore the badge in their first official international match against Scotland in 1872 - but the symbol has much deeper roots stretching back to the 12th century. The animal has been associated with the Royal Family since Henry I (1100-1135) included a single lion in his coat of arms.
It's not just long throw-ins and going direct from the goalkeeper that have regained popularity in English football this season. From an absence of a whopping 23 years to one of just 89 days - and plenty in between - reappointing former managers is in vogue across the top four tiers. Of the seven clubs to change boss this season, three have brought back someone who had previously been in their dugout.
Will Still reminisces about his early days as a video analyst at Sint-Truiden and the sense of fulfillment he found during that time, stating, "Best time of my life, to be honest. It was like the dream was coming true."
Jefferson Louis's football journey is remarkable, stretching from his debut in 1996 until his final transfer in 2025, showcasing his resilience and adaptability throughout many club changes.
"It's been a good year for English football, despite mixed results in some high-stakes matches, with close contests and near misses painting a vivid picture of the season."
