The world of football

By Ray Simpson

The world of football

What's going on around us

Here's the latest on what's going on around us in the world of football:

 

A Scottish player retires during a game because of abuse he received from an opposition player:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56940793

 

Karen Carney talks about the abuse she received after comments made about Leeds United

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56959962

 

Social media companies take action against those who abused a Stoke City player

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56991189?s=09

 

The Manchester United supporters group urges the Glazers to engage in dialogue

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56969755

 

The Premier League looks at its club ownership rules

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56972776

 

In all the furore about Manchester United at the weekend, this event at Bolton went almost unnoticed:

https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2021/may/club-statement/

 

Southend are on the way down to the National League:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56869357

 

The Grimsby chairman apologises to the club's fans, and provides an insight into their problems:

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/grimsby-town-relegation-apology-takeover-5371886

 

 

Carlisle United are rated second in the country according to the Fan Engagement Index

https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/19280189.carlisle-united-rated-second-best-country-fan-engagement-index/