Today's Question: Another easy one. Can you tell me who won the 1998 FIFA World Cup?
Clue: The winners also hosted the tournament.
I can also confirm that the answer to yesterday's question was Russia. The question was answered correctly by Adam Bratley, James Wildgoose, Max Stott, hazzer97 and an anonymous user - well done!
Sunday, 3 March 2013
Gary Mills sacked by York City
York City have sacked manager Gary Mills after Saturday's 2-0 home defeat to League Cup finalists Bradford City. The news comes with the Minstermen sat in 18th place and just four points off the relegation zone. York have now failed to pick up a win in any of their last eleven games.
The 51-year-old Mills, led York to victory in last season's Conference Premier play-off final and into the Football League for the first time since 2004. However, the York City board of directors have now taken action in order to secure the Minstermen's league status for next season.
A statement from the club read: "It is with regret that the York City board of directors has terminated the contract of manager Gary Mills with immediate effect."
The statement then continued: "The recent playing form, which has resulted in the team achieving only six points out of a possible 33, has led the board to this extremely difficult decision. The absolute priority is to safeguard the club's Football League status and an improvement in results is essential due to our current league position."
The club are now looking to appoint a new manager within the next week.
The 51-year-old Mills, led York to victory in last season's Conference Premier play-off final and into the Football League for the first time since 2004. However, the York City board of directors have now taken action in order to secure the Minstermen's league status for next season.
A statement from the club read: "It is with regret that the York City board of directors has terminated the contract of manager Gary Mills with immediate effect."
The statement then continued: "The recent playing form, which has resulted in the team achieving only six points out of a possible 33, has led the board to this extremely difficult decision. The absolute priority is to safeguard the club's Football League status and an improvement in results is essential due to our current league position."
The club are now looking to appoint a new manager within the next week.
Saturday, 2 March 2013
Daily Question #33 - 02/03/13
Today's Question: Can you tell me which country will host the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
Clue: The country is in Europe.
I can also confirm that the answer to yesterday's question was indeed Jonathan Greening. Congratulations to hazzer97 who answered the question correctly.
Clue: The country is in Europe.
I can also confirm that the answer to yesterday's question was indeed Jonathan Greening. Congratulations to hazzer97 who answered the question correctly.
Puncheon extends Southampton stay
Jason Puncheon has signed a new three-year contract with Southampton FC to keep him at the St Mary's Stadium until the summer of 2016. The 26-year-old signed the contract with the South Coast side as his current deal would have expired in the summer, leaving him available to leave on a free transfer.
The winger has been a hugely important entity to the Saints' side this season making 26 appearances and scoring a total of six goals. Puncheon signed for the club in January 2010 from Plymouth Argyle and would be later named in the PFA League One Team of the Year.
Puncheon commented on the matter saying: "It feels amazing. It's obviously been a worry because my contract was up at the end of the season, so it was important for me to get tied down."
He then continued to say: "We got to the Premier League in three years, and now the club has a vision of playing European football - and we want to get there as soon as possible."
Puncheon will be available for selection when bottom-of-the-table QPR visit St Mary's Stadium tomorrow.
The winger has been a hugely important entity to the Saints' side this season making 26 appearances and scoring a total of six goals. Puncheon signed for the club in January 2010 from Plymouth Argyle and would be later named in the PFA League One Team of the Year.
Puncheon commented on the matter saying: "It feels amazing. It's obviously been a worry because my contract was up at the end of the season, so it was important for me to get tied down."
He then continued to say: "We got to the Premier League in three years, and now the club has a vision of playing European football - and we want to get there as soon as possible."
Puncheon will be available for selection when bottom-of-the-table QPR visit St Mary's Stadium tomorrow.
Friday, 1 March 2013
Daily Question #32 - 01/03/13
Today's Question: Can you tell me who is pictured in the image below?
Clue: The player's initials are 'J and G'.
I can also confirm that answer to yesterday's question was indeed Robin van Persie with nineteen Premier League goals so far this season. Congratulations to hazzer97 who answered the question correctly!
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