william harkin

@OfficialPDC What a way to win it Beau 142 for the title 😎

BEAU FINDS THE FISH! 🎣 Beau Greaves lands The Big Fish to double her lead over Michael Smith, now needing just two legs to make history and win her first Players Championship title! 📺 bit.ly/PDCTVLive #PC11

@ITKSpace Make the call soon john W Henry 📱 ⚽️🫣

Behind the scenes, new developments continue to emerge in the case of Xabi Alonso and Liverpool, with a subtle shift in tone from his side. Patience is still there, but not without limits, as there is a growing sense that while the process is being respected, the delays are becoming slightly harder to understand, especially since most key elements have already been discussed and the situation has been in an advanced stage for some time, as I have consistently reported. Planning considerations on Alonso’s side are also gradually becoming more relevant as serious alternative interest continues to exist, while internal discussions at Liverpool’s ownership level are delaying the timing of the final step, even though the depth of prior talks stands as clear evidence of how advanced the groundwork already is and how close the process remains to its final stage, contrary to what some club-aligned briefings continue to suggest publicly. I have previously revealed that Liverpool’s senior leadership, including Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards, moved early and decisively, holding detailed, direct conversations with Alonso that went far beyond informal interest. These talks covered sporting structure, long-term squad planning, coaching autonomy, and overall strategic alignment, while his agent Iñaki Ibáñez played a key role in shaping the framework of a potential agreement, leading to further high-level interactions involving Linda Pizzuti Henry and representatives of IDUB Global, with confirmations from Leverkusen circles closely connected to the agency reinforcing that the major groundwork, both sporting and contractual, had effectively been completed, leaving only the final approval as the remaining step. The current situation now rests entirely with ownership, specifically John W. Henry, principal owner of Liverpool through Fenway Sports Group, who remains the final decision-maker and, at this stage, the only factor delaying full completion. Alonso and his assistant Sebastián Parrilla are fully aware of this internal dynamic, and as mentioned in my prior reports, there has already been internal preparation on their side for a possible transition towards the final stretch of the season, including early planning around staff integration and squad structure. Nevertheless, there is still an understanding toward Liverpool’s decision to continue with Arne Slot until the campaign concludes, yet the gap between the depth of prior discussions and the absence of a definitive green light is becoming increasingly noticeable, confidence remains high, but the longer the decision takes, the more it naturally introduces a degree of tension. In the background, alternative pathways remain active, with Manchester City continuing to position themselves as the most credible alternative should Liverpool not finalize the process. Last December, I was the first to reveal that Alonso’s release structure at Leverkusen was specifically designed to cover the clubs he played for, namely Real Madrid, Liverpool FC, and FC Bayern Munich, while notably also including Manchester City as the only club on that list he never represented as a player, a reflection of his long-standing admiration and connection to Pep Guardiola. This connection dates back to his time playing under Guardiola at Bayern Munich and was further strengthened during a period in which Alonso spent several days at the Etihad Campus observing his methods in what was effectively an informal internship, making that environment a naturally attractive pathway should Liverpool not finalize their decision. I can also exclusively reveal that very recent contact from Chelsea FC has taken place over the past days as they quietly reassess their managerial situation, although they remain a secondary option. Alonso’s full, wholehearted priority remains firmly on Liverpool, and all indications from his camp, his agency, former players he remains in contact with, and wider industry sources continue to point toward him becoming Liverpool’s next manager, with the process now effectively in its final stage, where only the final internal green light and formal confirmation from the ownership side remain, meaning the direction is clearly set, even if, until that last step is taken, a slight degree of uncertainty remains and the situation stays just open enough for other elite clubs to remain attentive.

@FA how’s that not a red card 🫣⚽️

@davemeltzerWON 👎🏻 all short terrible matches

Looking for your thoughts on Mania night one, thumbs up, thumbs down or thumbs in the middle along with a best and worst match to dave@wrestlingobserver.com

@WrestleFeatures 2/10 💩

WrestleMania 42 night one is officially over. Score it out of ten.

@Baps_LFC @LFC Thanks Sean hoping for a miracle ⚽️

@HarWilliam @LFC Enjoy pal

@LFC let’s go red men ⚽️🤩😎

@ewenmurray77 Who do you think will win it on Sunday Ewen?

Beautiful evening in Georgia ahead of the par 3 contest tomorrow. Weather set fair over the 5 days. Enjoy the fun of the par three in the company of my colleagues. Wayne, Dame, Andrew, Paul and Beemer. Always a good way to begin, the Masters. Not long now👌

@TheAnfieldBuzz @24michaelharkin what a header

Throwback to this Marko Grujic goal for Liverpool against Barcelona in 2016. ⚽️🔥

@TheLucyShow1 @24michaelharkin 😹

This cracked me up!! 😹😹😹

@Tomptin @Baps_LFC rigged again 🎯

£446 traded at 1.01 on Gerwyn Price there when 5-0 up in the final against Luke Littler. Thousands at 1.04 and 1.05 too. He had won 17 of his first 18 legs across all rounds tonight. Then lost 6 in a row to lose 6-5 to Littler. Crazy stuff!

@AtTheRaces 🥹

Devastating news. 💔 Envoi Allen collapsed post-race in the Gold Cup and has sadly passed away.

@simonsanders1 💯 crooks

Our champion trainer elect who can’t compete in G1’s but can cheat in the Handicaps…priceless #DanSkelton #CheltenhamFrstival

@tayz2017 Paul said on itv if he jumps the last he wins but he didn’t and that’s novice chasing

Did the last cost Kopek ? Only seen it live

@jackbeeton2002 Beat me for £2.4k 😭

@HarWilliam Ik😅😅

25/26 EFL League two Accrington Stanley vs Cambridge United 1-1 #asfc #camUTD #efl #leaguetwo

@SeasonedPick @AtTheRaces @NewcastleRaces

@AtTheRaces @NewcastleRaces Maybe they should put a small chip in the horses’ reins so a system can automatically detect which horse actually crosses the line first I had backed the fav , the other horse won i thought.

Another thriller at @NewcastleRaces! Talis Evolvere kicked clear and looked to have the contest sewn up but Nikovo had other ideas, rattling home late in the day to make it back-to-back wins in the contest...

@calkaycody @Hallybhoy11 £3264 ⚽️

@HarWilliam @Hallybhoy11 Much ?

Come on then, which lucky bugger had a 2-1 home win lucky15???! ⚽️

@RacingPost He Fell in this mornings schooling session 🫣😥🤯

∙ Crucial schooling session to take place on Wednesday ∙ Champion Hurdle fate '50-50' ∙ Final call to be made at the weekend ∙ Potential next Flat target revealed Nicky Henderson gives an update on CONSTITUTION HILL 👇