The world of football

By Ray Simpson

The world of football

What's happening around and about

Here's the latest on what's going on around us:

Terry Farley, who looks after our match officials on a matchday, has decided that he's hanging up his whistle at the age of 88.

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/durham-referee-terry-farley-retires-22806758.amp

 

Kevin Phillips is appointed the new manager of South Shields:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10410643/Kevin-Phillips-appointed-manager-seventh-tier-South-Shields.html

 

Farewell to Osagi Bascome:

https://www.royalgazette.com/soccer/sport/article/20220117/community-unites-to-bid-emotional-farewell-to-osagi-bascome/

 

Derby prepare their defence for claims from Middlesbrough and Wycombe:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60031718?s=03

 

The new Bury club is hoping to buy Gigg Lane

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59917138?s=03

 

Northampton receive an apology for a goal that wasn't

https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-receive-apology-from-efl-head-of-refereeing-over-forest-greens-ghost-goal-3533140

 

The FA is looking into the booking of an Arsenal player

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60060754

 

Hull City have new owners

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60062087

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