Jordan Henderson is spotted back training at Liverpool and why Richard Masters could be set for another awkward trip to the Etihad – SPORTS AGENDA

A familiar face was recently put through his paces at Liverpool’s training ground.

Former captain Jordan Henderson, now Ajax, was spotted at the club’s base during an intense one-on-one fitness session.

The 33-year-old’s presence delighted the children of an Irish team, who were in town to play Liverpool’s youngsters.

Ex-Liverpool captain Henderson currently plays for Ajax after joining in January

Omar Berrada’s planned development

Perhaps it should come as no surprise that Manchester United’s new CEO Omar Berrada, who is currently on gardening leave, is investing in a new shed.

Berrada, who will bridge the gap with rivals City this summer, has applied for planning permission to remove a five-bedroom Wendy House on his Cheshire pad as part of a garage upgrade and replace it with a new, luxury barn .

Joe Kinnear’s legendary laugh lives on

Since the sad passing of Joe Kinnear earlier this month, many entertaining stories have been shared.

One of these comes from the former Wimbledon boardroom. The story goes that on the day he took over, Kinnear told the players that the new regime would start with a 10-mile run.

The group’s predictable reaction soon changed as he led them straight to a local pub after about 100 yards. Once inside, Kinnear wouldn’t let anyone leave until all issues in the squad had been broadcast and addressed. It was early evening before anyone went home.

On another occasion, Kinnear, a former Tottenham player, was celebrating in the White Hart Lane boardroom after overseeing a Dons win when then Spurs owner Alan Sugar asked what Wimbledon had that his expensive group of internationals did not have. Kinnear flashed, “Me as their manager.”

Since the sad passing of Joe Kinnear this month, many entertaining stories have been shared

EFL’s late night cereal

It seems the EFL were expecting a late finish to their annual awards last week.

On the way out, guests were presented with packets of cereal on behalf of sponsor Kellogg’s, leading to the sight of some of the game’s great and good players strolling around Park Lane in the early hours with boxes of Crunchy Nut in hand.

What next for the FA Cup?

It will be interesting to see what happens to FA Cup prize money next season, following the backlash over the FA’s cancellation of replays.

A growing number of EFL and National League clubs have taken a measure that officials insist will not leave them worse off financially.

With the Premier League’s extra £33m going to grassroots, there is some skepticism about how that will be the case – especially given the decline in revenue from the league’s new broadcast deal, which was controversially overseen by the top brass .

It will be interesting to see what happens to FA Cup prize money next season following the backlash over the FA’s cancellation of replays

Richard Masters could be ready for a familiar trip north

Liverpool and Arsenal’s slip-ups last weekend may have caused groans in the Premier League towers.

The results handed the initiative to Manchester City and raised the prospect that top boss Richard Masters may have to return to the Etihad Stadium as part of the trophy presentation, at a time when the league is locked in a legal battle with the club over the upcoming months. 115 charges for alleged financial violations.

Last season, City pulled off a masterstroke by inviting former goalkeeper and community stalwart Alex Williams onto the pitch to present the trophy.

Richard Masters may have to return to the Etihad Stadium as part of the trophy presentation if Man City win the title this season

Last season, City pulled off a masterstroke by inviting former goalkeeper and community stalwart Alex Williams to present the trophy

The BBC tribunal over Leicester City reporter has concluded

The employment tribunal of a BBC employee who was dismissed for misconduct after being accused of promoting brands on social media concluded last week.

Ian Stringer, Leicester City reporter for BBC Leicester, claims double standards and has compared his treatment to the broadcaster’s handling of Gary Lineker and Victoria Derbyshire, who his representative claimed had relationships with commercial entities.

The BBC said Lineker was a freelancer, not an employee, and so was not subject to the same rules.

Stringer has also accused the company of failing to protect a whistleblower, after accusing editor Kamlesh Purohit of breaking Covid rules and then, he claimed, being subsequently ‘bullied’ before he was ultimately sacked. A verdict will be announced next month.