A former Australian Ashes star has been appointed head coach of London Spirit in The Hundred, taking over a team that struggled last season. What’s behind his arrival, and what changes are expected for the franchise as big shifts loom?
At Tottenham, pressure is mounting on Ange Postecoglou after a string of poor results. Could Fulham’s Marco Silva be the man to replace him, or will Spurs’ injury woes complicate things further?
In South London, footballing talent thrives, but community resources are under threat. With council-run pitches closing and youth centres vanishing, how will initiatives like rapper Stormzy’s #MerkyFC help keep the next generation of stars on track? Charles Hague-Jones has the details.
At Tottenham, pressure is mounting on Ange Postecoglou after a string of poor results. Could Fulham’s Marco Silva be the man to replace him, or will Spurs’ injury woes complicate things further?
In South London, footballing talent thrives, but community resources are under threat. With council-run pitches closing and youth centres vanishing, how will initiatives like rapper Stormzy’s #MerkyFC help keep the next generation of stars on track? Charles Hague-Jones has the details.
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00:00Justin Langer has been appointed head coach of London Spirit in the 100, taking over a team that struggled last season with just one win.
00:12Langer, a former Australian coach and TESS legend, replaces Trevor Bayliss, who guided the side to the playoffs in 2022.
00:20The appointment comes as the ECB begin selling 49% of the 100's franchises, with Spirit expected to fetch the highest price, possibly over £200m.
00:32Langer also coaches the IPL's Luxnow supergiants, whose owners are among the bidders.
00:38Big changes are expected in this year's tournament, with team names, kits and branding set to be revamped under new ownership.
00:48At Tottenham, pressure is mounting on Ange Postacoglu after seven defeats in their last 10 Premier League games.
00:55Reports suggest Fulham manager Marco Silva is being considered as a potential replacement, but remains under contract.
01:04Tottenham's injury crisis and poor league position, currently 15th, may deter some candidates to take the job.
01:12In South London, football continues to produce stars like Jadon Sancho and Eberichi Eze, but community resources are under threat.
01:21Over 1,000 council-run pitches and two-thirds of youth centres across London have been closed since 2010 due to budget reductions.
01:31Initiatives like Stormzy's investment into Hashtag Murky FC aims to rebuild opportunities to keep the sport alive in one of its most vibrant grassroots hubs.