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Sam Cunningham

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Sports journalist. Chief Football Correspondent at The i Paper for 8 years. Currently freelancing. News, features, interviews, analysis. E: [email protected]

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks so much Philippe. Really appreciate that

Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 3d

Absolutely rotten, Sam. Spreading the word. Best of luck to you and to Oli.

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 3d

Many thanks Liam

Liam Twomey @liamtwomey.bsky.social · 3d

Very sorry to hear this Sam. Best of luck and hope to see you soon

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 3d

Many thanks

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 4d

Many thanks Scott

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 4d

After eight years as The i Paper's Chief Football Correspondent, my role has been made redundant.
I'm currently freelancing. I source news and write in-depth features, interviews and analysis.
Open to any opportunities so please get in touch.
Email [email protected].

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 18

🚨 Sanctions for Cheslea's 74 charges could be reduced by up to 50% due to co-operation and self-reporting. More here 👇

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 17

If there's any leniency towards Chelsea because the 74 charges happened under the previous owner, what's to stop Man City's owners selling the club to one of its many companies and making the same argument?

Granting Chelsea an Abramovich loophole would set a dangerous precedent

The Blues simply cannot be cleansed of the sins of the past

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 17

If there's any leniency towards Chelsea because the 74 charges happened under the previous owner, what's to stop Man City's owners selling the club to one of its many companies and making the same argument?

Granting Chelsea an Abramovich loophole would set a dangerous precedent

The Blues simply cannot be cleansed of the sins of the past

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 17

They're also the same entity, and if the charges are proven it has given the current entity the advantage, regardless of who owned the club at the time

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 17

I do think Chelsea are heading for a sizeable points deduction. But we'll see. Can never predict anything in football

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 17

If there's any leniency towards Chelsea because the 74 charges happened under the previous owner, what's to stop Man City's owners selling the club to one of its many companies and making the same argument?

Granting Chelsea an Abramovich loophole would set a dangerous precedent

The Blues simply cannot be cleansed of the sins of the past

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The Sound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · Sep 17

Tottenham's FA Cup ban was eventually lifted, as was the points deduction. They got to the semi-final and lost to 4-1 to Everton.

I've heard that Clearlake held back £100 million in payment for the club just in case they get a big fine. Which the FA might need if Lucas Paqueta decides to sue them.

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County Road Bobblers @cbobblers1878.bsky.social · Sep 17

Unfortunately for them a points deduction is coming, the PL set that as a precedent in the Everton and Forest cases that a fine is not appropriate for something that was deemed to have given them a sporting advantage. This is on another level again so expect a huge points sanction.

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 17

Granting Chelsea an Abramovich loophole would set a dangerous precedent

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Granting Chelsea an Abramovich loophole would set a dangerous precedent

The Blues simply cannot be cleansed of the sins of the past

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 17

Granting Chelsea an Abramovich loophole would set a dangerous precedent

@ipapersport.bsky.social

Granting Chelsea an Abramovich loophole would set a dangerous precedent

The Blues simply cannot be cleansed of the sins of the past

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 16

Exclusive: Burnley sue Everton for £50m in relegation legal battle - case starting this week could have huge ramifications for the Premier League

Story with @msidouglas.bsky.social

Burnley sue Everton for £50m in relegation legal battle

Lawyers on both sides have spent a year preparing their arguments

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 12

EXCLUSIVE: Emails between government and Roman Abramovich obtained under FOI by @ipapersport.bsky.social reveal struggles to force billionaire to release the £2.5bn proceeds of the Chelsea sale to aid Ukrainian victims of Russia’s war.

Revealed: Abramovich's emails to UK Government over frozen £2.5bn Chelsea funds

Official correspondence shows just four meetings have taken place in 20 months

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 12

EXCLUSIVE: Emails between government and Roman Abramovich obtained under FOI by @ipapersport.bsky.social reveal struggles to force billionaire to release the £2.5bn proceeds of the Chelsea sale to aid Ukrainian victims of Russia’s war.

Revealed: Abramovich's emails to UK Government over frozen £2.5bn Chelsea funds

Official correspondence shows just four meetings have taken place in 20 months

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 10

England need tougher games – here’s how I would fix international football

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England need tougher games – here’s how I would fix international football

The FA must now challenge every top-10 nation to a friendly in the few available slots before next summer’s World Cup

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 9

Nottingham Forest appoint Postecoglou as Nuno's replacement

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Nottingham Forest appoint Postecoglou as Nuno's replacement

Postecoglou's first match in charge will be an away trip to Arsenal on Saturday

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 9

Nottingham Forest appoint Postecoglou as Nuno's replacement

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Nottingham Forest appoint Postecoglou as Nuno's replacement

Postecoglou's first match in charge will be an away trip to Arsenal on Saturday

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨 Chelsea and Aston Villa forced to balance the books to buy players by Uefa's punishments.

Details @ipapersport.bsky.social here 👇

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨 Chelsea and Aston Villa forced to balance the books to buy players by Uefa's punishments.

Details @ipapersport.bsky.social here 👇

Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 7

A brilliant performance from Elliot Anderson - but can he do it against the world's best?

inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

Tuchel’s latest England experiment worked - but the real test is up next

Elliot Anderson's ‘phenomenal’ debut was against the 174th best team in the world, meaning we can’t praise this new partnership just yet

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 6

Chelsea and Aston Villa face painful transfer decisions as Uefa's new rules bite.

"The business plan set by Uefa seems to have teeth in terms of forcing player sales at Chelsea.”

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Chelsea and Aston Villa face painful transfer decisions as Uefa's new rules bite

After thrifty summers, recent breaches mean both Premier League clubs will have to be even more careful going forward

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · Sep 6

The Whatsapp Isak sent Newcastle teammates - and how they responded @ipapersport.bsky.social

The Whatsapp Isak sent Newcastle teammates - and how they responded

How the dressing room responded to the striker's controversial Liverpool move