Arteta sack, Aluko sympathy and Ferdinand lamented in a busy old Mailbox
Mikel Arteta may be among the favourites for the sack if Arsenal don’t win the Champions League, while the Eni Aluko and Rio Ferdinand discourse continues.
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Wright opens up on ‘tough week’ as Aluko’s former team-mate backs ‘superhero’ Arsenal legend
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has been backed by Eni Aluko’s former team-mate Steph Houghton after he was criticised by the former England international.
Eni Aluko’s future in ‘doubt’ as ITV deliver public verdict on beef with Arsenal icon Ian Wright
According to reports, Eni Aluko’s future at ITV is in ‘doubt’ as the broadcaster has issued a statement in response to her beef with Ian Wright.
Eni Aluko ‘traumatised and upset’ as she ‘faces axe’ amid ‘boss anger’ at feud with Ian Wright
Pundit Eni Aluko is said to be “traumatised and upset” over her ongoing feud with Arsenal legend Ian Wright as she ‘faces the axe’.
Ian Wright ‘can’t accept’ Eni Aluko apology with Arsenal legend keen to ‘move on’
Ian Wright says he “can’t accept” Eni Aluko’s apology after she claimed the Arsenal legend is blocking female pundits from working on women’s football.
Eni Aluko issues ‘sincere apology’ after being ‘wrong’ to accuse Ian Wright of ‘blocking’ female pundits
Eni Aluko has issued a “sincere apology” to Arsenal legend Ian Wright after she accused her fellow pundit of “blocking” opportunities for women.
Eni Aluko accuses Ian Wright of ‘blocking’ female pundits by ‘dominating’ women’s football coverage
Eni Aluko claims Ian Wright is ‘blocking’ female pundits from working on women’s football, insisting she couldn’t ‘dominate’ the men’s game in a similar fashion.
Eni Aluko ‘genuinely scared’ as a result of Joey Barton’s social media abuse – ‘I’m now abroad’
Eni Aluko says she has been left fearing for her safety and scared to leave home as a result of Joey Barton’s social media posts.
Eni Aluko insists controversial Declan Rice to Arsenal theory vindicated as she hits out at ‘sexist, racist mysogynists’
Eni Aluko insists her controversial Declan Rice theory has been vindicated after Arsenal agreed a £105m deal for the England international with West Ham.
Ian Wright urges ‘horrible’ misogynists to ‘grow up’ over Eni Aluko ‘bile’ after ITV error
Predictably, and horribly, Aluko’s error was pounced upon by social media morons, prompting Ian Wright to call out the misogynists.
Aluko expects ‘one-man band’ Man Utd’s luck to run out
Aluko believes that “Cristiano Ronaldo can’t keep bailing them out”.
Aluko becomes sporting director of LA side Angel City FC
Aluko is taking up the post after leaving her role as Aston Villa Women’s sporting director last week.
‘Jekyll and Hyde’ Mourinho ‘practically blanked me’
Jose Mourinho has a “split personality”. He once “practically blanked” Eni Aluko after being lovely to her.
Male-box: Is nothing sacred for us downtrodden men?
Eni Aluko and Alex Scott may know their stuff, but women talking about football on TV is just wrong, apparently…
Eni Aluko, the World Cup, netball and a ludicrous claim
‘It’s like getting a netball player to discuss major league basketball.’ Oh dear. Plus, why send reporters to Russia?
FA should hire Eni Aluko to drive change – sports minister
A politician refusing to give direct answers? We’re stunned. But Tracey Crouch did make one suggestion…
Mediawatch: Another who owes Aluko an apology…
A case that was ‘extraordinarily flimsy’ and ‘had nothing to it’, and now you want us to take you seriously?
FA investigating England GK coach over Aluko claim
Eni Aluko says Lee Kendall repeatedly spoke to her in a Caribbean accent so the FA are looking into it.
Eni Aluko, Mark Sampson and the danger of ‘yeah, but’…
“Yeah, it seems like he’s probably said something racist, but…” Stop that now. Stop judging victims. It hurts.
Mediawatch: Matthew Syed, David James…it’s time to say sorry
Eni Aluko should be getting grovelling apologies, but we are not holding our breaths.
FA CEO denies ordering Aluko to say they weren’t racist
It’s all just a bin fire of the FA’s own making. It’s all just a bin fire of the FA’s own maki…
Aluko accuses FA of something ‘bordering on blackmail’
Eni Aluko also alleged that England goalkeeping coach Lee Kendall spoke to her in a fake Caribbean accent.
FA accused of ‘inexcusable’ lack of leadership over Sampson
The FA has been accused of an “inexcusable” lack of leadership following the sacking of Mark Sampson.
Sampson sacked for ‘unacceptable’ historic conduct
The FA have sacked Mark Sampson for “inappropriate and unacceptable behaviour” in a previous job.
Aluko disappointed with ‘selfish’ England celebrations
Eni Aluko accused the England Women team of a “selfish” attitude after their support for Mark Sampson.
The FA should be transparent, not a weird private club
There is no independent measure of the FA’s success or failure. And it looks very much like it is failing.
Mediawatch: Sanchez is to blame for this Arsenal mess
We’ve also gone very big on Matthew Syed’s latest column. With good reason…
Aluko discusses Sampson row, makes fresh allegations
Eni Aluko has made further claims over her treatment by England coach Mark Sampson…
England coach vows to improve communication skills
None of Eni Aluko’s complaints were upheld but Mark Sampson accepts there are things he can improve…