Goalhanger has secured worldwide rights to feature Premier League action from every season since 1992 through May 2025.
To mark this agreement,the production company has launched a new weekly series for The Rest Is Football podcast,titled Premier League Greats: The Moments That Made Them. Episodes, released every Wednesday until the end of the season, focus on one player, revisiting five defining matches from their career.
Gary lineker, alan Shearer, and Micah Richards host, breaking down each match and sharing personal stories. Viewers on Spotify Video, YouTube, and social channels can now see official match footage alongside the discussion.
The first episode,released on January 7th,2026,features former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry. Upcoming episodes will highlight the careers of David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Eden Hazard, Harry Kane, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Rest Is Football, which attracts over 7 million downloads monthly, will also launch as a daily TV show on Netflix during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This follows recent additions of FIFA Club World Cup and LaLiga coverage.
The Nottingham Panthers have announced a headline sponsorship deal with Midland Filtration for the 2026 IIHF Continental Cup Final.
Midland Filtration, a long-time supporter, is in its 24th season sponsoring the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) club. The company has been a UK distributor of air filters and fan belts for 40 years, also offering duct cleaning, filter changes, and fire damper testing from locations in Nottingham and East Kilbride.
Nicola Strachan, Commercial Director for the Nottingham Panthers, said, “Midland Filtration is one of our most loyal sponsors, and we’re thrilled to have them on board for the Continental Cup. we thank Kay, richard, and the team at Midland Filtration for their crucial support of this tournament and the team throughout the season.”
Kay Johnson, Sales Director at midland Filtration, added, “We are honored to partner with the panthers for this prestigious European tournament. We have great memories of supporting the Panthers in this competition, especially their 2017 trophy win. We’re all behind the Panthers and wish them luck!”
The Rugby Players Association (RPA) has announced the creation of its first-ever Women’s Rugby Board to represent the interests of female professionals in England.
This new board will give female players a direct voice in the sport’s development. It comprises elected representatives from all nine Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) clubs, ensuring depiction across the elite domestic game.
The move comes as women’s rugby becomes increasingly professional. The RPA states the board will focus on player welfare, contract negotiations, and commercial rights. By formalizing this structure, the RPA supports the women’s game alongside the men’s.
The initiative aims to improve communication between players, the league, and governing bodies. It ensures athletes’ perspectives are central to decision-making as the league grows. This is a significant step toward unionization and representation for female athletes.
Christian Day, General Secretary of the RPA, said, “We are delighted to announce the formation of the inaugural Women’s Player Board. This is a significant milestone for the RPA and for women’s rugby in England. As the game grows, it’s vital players have a strong voice in shaping its future. We look forward to working with the board to address the opportunities and challenges ahead.”
Padel club operator Soul Padel has announced two senior appointments as the business looks to accelerate its expansion across the UK.
Guy Brothwood joins as Property Director, bringing experience in property acquisition and development. He will focus on securing and developing new sites. Craig Milne has been named Regional Manager for Scotland and the North East and will oversee clubs in that region, starting with a new club launch.
These appointments follow a period of growth for Soul Padel. The company has also closed a funding round to support its goal of delivering between five and ten new clubs.
Mark Hewlett, CEO and Founder of Soul Padel, said, “These appointments reflect our position as a business. We’ve proven our model, are profitable, and recently closed a funding round to focus on scaling.
“Guy and craig bring the experience and leadership we need to execute our pipeline, support our partners, and continue building high-quality clubs that communities trust.”
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