Rob Tanner

Football writer for @TheAthleticFC. Writer of best selling book, 5000-1 The Leicester City Story.

[Rob Tanner @RobTannerLCFC]

The decline of #LCFC has been as astonishing as the rise over the past 15 years.
There is one burning question fans want answering - how has this been allowed to happen?
For @TheAthleticFC

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Harry Kane is the best English player of his generation — his country’s all-time leading scorer, joint-most capped player, and winner of the World Cup Golden Boot.

He is Tottenham Hotspur’s all-time leading scorer, has scored the second-most goals in Premier League history, and is the fastest ever player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals.

This is how a child from Chingford, released by Arsenal as a child, became the world's best player — the winner of the Ballon d'Or.

Today @jwhitey98 cycled from where Kane grew up to the awards venue at the London Palladium, stopping at parks, schools, clubs and places that helped shape the Bayern Munich forward.

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[Rob Tanner @RobTannerLCFC]

Ten years ago they were in Copenhagen for the Champions League.
On Tuesday it was Bromley away in League One.
They still travel in large numbers.
How do travelling fans feel about #LCFC’s decline?

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With the FA committed to more diversity within its men's coaching ranks, being part of an England age-group staff with three Black coaches comes with some pressure.

But for England under-18s assistant Chris Lock, that pales in comparison to running into a burning building.

He tells @RobTannerLCFC his story for UK Black History Month.

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[Rob Tanner @RobTannerLCFC]

After running into burning buildings and making life-changing decisions, the pressures of being an international football coach don't seem quite as acute for @England U18 and @CharltonAcademy coach Chris Lock.
For @TheAthleticFC

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[Rob Tanner @RobTannerLCFC]

HT3-0 #LCFC and it could and should have been even more!

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Erik ten Hag knows what it is like to be in the eye of the storm at Manchester United.

@LaurieWhitwell spent two evenings with the Dutchman in his hometown of Enschede, in the east of the Netherlands, to peel back the curtain on his two-and-a-half years at Old Trafford.

In part one, Ten Hag talks about:

▪️ The broken “promises” that led to his sacking
▪️ Why he had to act on Cristiano Ronaldo, a player who “let the team down”
▪️ His desire to sign Harry Kane and Declan Rice
▪️ The “toxic culture” and the "Madrid connection" that brought player power to the club

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[Rob Tanner @RobTannerLCFC]

It is so sad to see what is happening at King Power Stadium.
I hoped #LCFC had hit rock bottom and that the recovery could begin after so many player changes, but the difficult times continue and the suffering for City fans goes on.
Just one point above the L1 relegation zone

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 EXCL: Everton put up for sale by The Friedkin Group. #EFC owner already seeking investment but now ready to exit if/when right buyer emerges. TFG intend to maintain full support in meantime after stabilising club + completing stadium move @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/tvg3nw441a

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In November 2024, Tottenham Hotspur unveiled a “remastered brand identity” which explained that they did not wish for the club to be referred to as Tottenham.

Three months later the Premier League emailed broadcasters informing them of this request.

Tottenham Hotspur, fine. Spurs, fine. Tottenham, no.

This season, Tottenham are happy to be called Tottenham again.

📝 @JackPittBrooke

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[Rob Tanner @RobTannerLCFC]

I am doing this as well Stevie. Great effort, great message, great cause.

[Stevie Boy @thereallcfc]

Apologies you are all probably
expecting it and know what I will be unashamedly asking but appreciate any likes, shares and follows to help spread the word across the #LCFC fanbase

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The World Gurning Championships — an annual event involving contestants putting their head through a horse collar, known as a braffin, and distorting their faces before a team of judges.

@RobTannerLCFC went off to Egremont with his heart, and face, set on becoming a world champion.

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[Rob Tanner @RobTannerLCFC]

The @TheAthleticFC set me a challenge... to become a world champion at something.
Short of actual athletic talent, I thought what else can I do?
So I entered the World Gurning Championships.
Did I win?

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Manchester United have conducted internal assessments of the extent of the economic losses the club has incurred which could be attributed to Manchester City’s breaches of Premier League financial regulations.

The Athletic reported earlier on Friday that an independent disciplinary panel had found City guilty of all but one of 115 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, according to sources briefed on the matter who spoke anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly.

Exclusive story from @AdamCrafton_ ⬇️

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[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 Premier League clubs planning legal action following guilty verdict against Manchester City relating to financial rule breaches. Lawyers instructed & work under way for some time before #ManCity outcome; would be after any appeals process @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/cNGSwkpn9J

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The potential punishments are outlined in rule W.51 of the Premier League’s handbook, with a range of potential options for the panel to consider if City are found to have broken the rules.

Sanctions range from a reprimand and fines to points deductions — and even expulsion from the Premier League.

Any points deduction could be applied when the decision is made or retrospectively, raising the prospect of City being stripped of titles.

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Manchester City have been found guilty on almost all of the charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.

The sanctions have not been decided, with all possibilities remaining on the table, and City are expected to appeal.

@SamLee and @David_Ornstein join @mjshrimper in a live episode of the The Athletic FC podcast here ⬇️

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EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City have been found guilty on almost all of the charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.

The sanctions have not been decided, with all possibilities remaining on the table, and City are expected to appeal.

City have been found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges, according to sources briefed on the matter who spoke anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly.

More from @David_Ornstein

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[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Muxqp4beK9

[Rob Tanner @RobTannerLCFC]

Waterlogged pitch? Not waterlogged enough for the players of @BourtonRoversFC.
I have watched football in many countries but I haven’t seen a game quite like this before.

@TheAthleticFC

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[Rob Tanner @RobTannerLCFC]

Tuchel selects his first England squad tomorrow since the World Cup.
How many changes to the Bronze medal winners should he make - or would you make.
I have my opinions, and so do a few others at @TheAthleticFC

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