Blackpool Supporters’ Trust (BST) – a fan group who have launched a £16million deal to take over Blackpool Football Club – have revealed they were ‘inspired’ to bid by fan-owned FC United of Manchester.

England’s women, unbeaten in three matches having scored six goals from a variety of players including two defenders in Monday’s comeback against unbeaten Norway, prepare to face hosts Canada in Saturday’s last-eight clash.

Manchester City’s Steph Houghton and Lucy Bronze helped England’s Lionesses overcome a 1-0 deficit against former champions Norway to set up a World Cup quarter-final with hosts Canada on Saturday.

Finishing second in the group and with two successive wins from three, England’s women are on their way to the last 16 where they will face Norway.

Louis van Gaal lifted Manchester United to fourth in his first campaign in charge and ex-Red Devil Dion Dublin says they will land a first trophy since the 2013 Premier League next year.

With no World Cup or European championship on the menu this summer, Manchester’s soccer stars will be jetting off on their holidays before pre-season training commences in mid-July.

As a city, we’re renowned football fanatics, but new research has shown that our sporting allegiances could even influence our interior design.

Former England No. 1 goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis believes the time is right for the 30-year-old Karen Bardsley to announce herself on the biggest stage of all as England begin their latest Women’s World Cup quest against familiar foes France on Tuesday.

A seven-figure sum from energy providers SSE will be committed to the women’s game, ring-fencing funding to create a UK-wide programme of girls-only football activity.

Former England and Liverpool legend Mark Wright has teamed up with Salford City Council and red and blue players from Liverpool and Manchester to help recruit new foster carers.

Last Friday FC United of Manchester’s new Broadhurst Park home ground was officially opened with the fans and owners able to see their stadium in all its unquestionable glory for Portuguese giants Benfica’s visit.