The world of football
By Ray Simpson
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:
Carlisle United are rated second in the country according to the Fan Engagement Index