To their first ever Champions League final. Ina to their first ever Champions League final. In a statement, spurs chairman daniel leavy said he was extremely reluctant to make this decision, but explained. Not everyone agrees. Former spurs striker gary lineker tweeted. His surprise was widely shared. Since arriving in may 2014, pochettino had become the face of a new look spurs, energetic and confident. They broke into the exclusive church club of the Champions League places, and they are attacking there are attacking football one friends if not trophies. Last season they came closer than ever, losing to liverpool in the champion s league final. But the hangover has lasted nearly six months. Now, in a shiny new ground, spurs are 14th. Form has drained away. As early as the summer, there were signs that something was not right. May be the clu b something was not right. May be the club needs to change, you know . Because my job now club needs to change, you know . Because myjob now is to
About many things. Dont ask me, dont ask me what are the mistakes but i realised that during my career i also made mistakes and i am not going to make the same mistakes. I am going to make new mistakes. Sol have time. I think i am stronger and when i am saying im stronger, im not saying im fitter, i was i was fit, but i think i am stronger from an emotional point of view. I am relaxed, i am motivated and i am ready. On to tennis and serbia were among the winners as the group stage of this years davis cup came to an end in madrid on thursday. They beat france to finish top of group a. First Filip Krajinovic beat Jo Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets, and then Novak Djokovic beat benoit paire, also without dropping a set, to clinch the tie. Djokovic winning 6 3, 6 3. This review confirmed thejob was done. France claimed a consolation win in the doubles but its serbia wholl play russia in the last eight. Philip definitely gave me wings with his winner. Tonga was playing well and philip was
Katie gornall reports from tokyo. Tokyois tokyo is a sprawling, enchanting city. Busy yet serene, its a place where the modern nestles alongside the traditional. Its a new frontier for a sport hoping to make a good impression. Excitement is building. 15,000 people turned upjust impression. Excitement is building. 15,000 people turned up just to watch wales train in southern japan in the country plasma commission of a sport believes this tournament could leave a lasting legacy. Transmack this, the first time a world cup is coming to a country which has no tradition in rugby. Transmack. It was a challenge for us to make this happen. Brightness japan, we were really excited to have this tournament so im hoping the right knee becomes part of our culture. Thanks for us. But that to happen, more people will expect children need to pick up a rugby ball. These High School Boys are in the minority and hope the world cup will change that. Since we japanese dont know much about rug, im hoping tha
My names mike embley. To show batting defiance, defence build up the fans wanted englands batsmen our top stories as america mourns all those who died to stay in, in there. In two mass shootings, President Trump condemns extremism but stops short of announcing england will think of the selection tighter gun controls. Ofjames england will think of the selection of james anderson. Certainly, england will think of the selection ofjames anderson. Certainly, his absence was a factor, but could Even North Korea conducts its fourth hear have really challenged steve weapons test in two weeks smith with his supreme batting . Here reports say its fired two on the final day, it was nathan lyne unidentified projectiles into the sea. Who finished beings for australia. Could even shane wawn have wrapped pakistan accuses india things up so successfully . Well, of playing a dangerous game after it strips the disputed region maybe. This spinner is always under of kashmir of its special status. Pressure
Superseded by a new, hyper intelligent life form Artificial Intelligence, i reckon, will be Something Like 10,000 times faster in thinking than we are. And Frank Lampard is back at chelsea as manager the club where he made over 600 appearances and won 11 major trophies. Good morning. In the last hour, the betting group william hill has said it plans to close around 700 of its shops across the uk, putting more than 4,500 jobs at risk. The company blamed the closures, which amount to nearly a third of its outlets, on the governments decision to reduce the maximum stake on fixed odds betting terminals to £2. Our Business Correspondent, emma simpson, is here. A bit of background as to how we have come to this point . The industry had warned that reducing the stakes on these fixed odds betting terminals from £100 to £2, that change came into effect in april, would trigger store closures and job losses. Today william hill said it plans to close 700 stores and they say since april, it has