FORGOTTEN HISTORY: John magnier - The Untold Story

The horse that ushered in Manchester United’s 21-year tragic arc

There’s plenty of blame to go around at Old Trafford. Like all downfalls it started with a seemingly small, unconnected moment

The Guardian - US · Oct 26

Taunts add spice as big three vie for Champion Stakes in thrilling Ascot finale

Three of the world’s top-10 racehorses will go head-to-head in a hotly anticipated £1.4m race which features a tangled mass of plotlines

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025

Why America is buying up the Premier League – and what it means for the future of ‘soccer’

When the Premier League broke away from the rest of English football in 1992, its 22 clubs generated £205 million in its debut season, and the average player earned £2,050 a week. Thirty years later, despite having two fewer clubs, the league’s revenue had increased by 2,850% to £6.1 billion…

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2024

This glorious portrait is too precious a treasure to be lost from our shores for ever

Even in tough times, masterpieces like Joshua Reynolds’s painting are worth saving

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2023

JP McManus publicly speaks about his relationship with Alex Ferguson

McManus and Ferguson faced a strained dynamic over horse Rock of Gibraltar and the Irish billionaire has spoken about his relationship with the ex-Manchester United boss.

Irish Mirror · Dec 17, 2022

Enormous wealth, family feuds and Britain’s most famous football club – the story of the billionaire Glazer family

Many Manchester United fans are thrilled to see the back of the Glazers — but how did they get so rich and in charge of one of the biggest clubs in the world? Amy Francombe charts the dynasty

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2022

The Irish billionaires who could afford to buy Manchester United

After 17 years in charge, the Glazer family are now looking at selling the club, and a number of Irish people may be interested.

Irish Mirror · Nov 24, 2022

The Irish billionaires who could afford to buy Liverpool FC

The Anfield club's owners Fenway Sports Group released an intriguing statement on Monday which appeared to invite new investment into the club

Irish Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

Roy Keane warned Alex Ferguson about taking on John Magnier over Rock Of Gibraltar

A bitter row broke out between Ferguson and the former Manchester United shareholder, who owned almost 30 per cent of the club with JP McManus

Irish Mirror · Oct 25, 2022

How the Rock of Gibraltar feud led to the Glazer takeover of Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson legal bid

THE legacy will stand the test of time as well as the famous landmark that he was named after. On the track and off it, Rock of Gibraltar will…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2022