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LIVERPOOL PARADE ATTACK: 21-YEAR SENTENCE FOR PAUL DOYLE WHO HIT 134 FANS
Paul Doyle, 54, was sentenced to 21 years and six months for driving into a crowd of 134 Liverpool FC fans following the Premier League title parade. Read the judge's statement.
Paul Doyle, 54, has been sentenced to 21 years and six months in jail for driving into a crowd of Liverpool FC fans after their victory parade earlier this year. The incident, which occurred on May 26, injured 134 people.
Doyle was on his way to pick up friends in the city center when he lost his temper. He drove his Ford Galaxy into supporters walking home from the Premier League title celebrations.
The court viewed dashcam footage showing Doyle's car speeding down Water Street, which was closed to traffic. Fans were thrown onto the hood or fell under the vehicle as he accelerated at about 6 p.m.
In the video, Doyle could be heard swearing and yelling at supporters to move. He initially denied the 31 offenses he was charged with, but he changed his plea to guilty on everything just before his trial was set to begin last month.
Doyle, a former Royal Marine, admitted to dangerous driving, affray, 17 counts of attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent, and three counts of wounding with intent.
The victims included six-month-old Teddy Eveson, whose stroller was thrown into the air, and 77-year-old Susan Passey.
Judge Andrew Menary KC said Doyle acted with inexplicable and undiluted fury when he drove into the crowd.
"It is almost impossible to understand how any right-thinking person could act as you did," the judge stated. Driving a vehicle into crowds of pedestrians with such persistence and disregard for human life is beyond comprehension.
The judge said Doyle's actions caused horror and devastation on a scale never seen before in his court.
Doyle was driving into the city from his home in Croxteth, Liverpool. On the way, he passed other cars and ran a red light.
Footage showed him driving down Dale Street, not slowing down even though Liverpool fans filled the street.
His dashcam recorded him saying offensive words as people pulled their children out of the way to keep him from hitting them.
When he got to a line of cars turning right, away from the closed Water Street, he paused before turning into the crowd in the left lane.
People were seen on the hood of his car and falling underneath as Doyle accelerated.
Fan Dan Barr stopped the car by climbing into the back seat and holding the gearshift in park.
Doyle, who has past convictions for violence in the 1990s, kept trying to speed up, but the car couldn't move because people were trapped underneath.
When questioned, he claimed he saw someone with a knife and drove in panic, fearing an attack. However, police found no evidence of anyone with a knife in the area.
The car had no mechanical problems, and Doyle was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
James Allison of the Crown Prosecution Service said Doyle simply lost his temper and went into a rage.
Detective Chief Inspector John Fitzgerald said Doyle's total disregard for the safety of others was incomprehensible, adding that it was sheer luck that no one died.
BRENDAN RODGERS TO SAUDI: EX-CELTIC BOSS TAKES LUCRATIVE AL-QADSIAH MANAGER JOB
Brendan Rodgers has been appointed head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah, backed by Aramco. This move follows his acrimonious departure from Celtic and marks his first job outside the UK.
Brendan Rodgers is now the manager for Al-Qadsiah, a team in Saudi Arabia, after his time at Celtic ended dramatically.
Since leaving Glasgow in October, the ex-Liverpool boss has been without a job. His departure led to some harsh words from shareholder Dermot Desmond.
Even though there were rumours about Rodgers possibly taking on roles in the Premier League or Championship, he's now officially the head coach of the Saudi Pro League team.
Based in Khobar, Al-Qadsiah is currently fifth in the league. They recently fired their manager, Michel, and are owned by the Saudi oil company Aramco.
Rodgers will be working with a team that doesn't have many big-name superstars. The most well-known players are former Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez and Italian striker Mateo Retegui, who scored 28 goals in 49 games for Atalanta.
Al-Qadsiah’s CEO, James Bisgrove, mentioned that hiring Rodgers is a big step for the club. He believes Rodgers' experience and winning history show their goal of making Al-Qadsiah a leading club in Asia.
This job is the first time Rodgers has managed outside the UK. He began his career with Chelsea's reserves. In 2008, he managed Watford but struggled at first, only winning two of his first 10 league games. The team was close to being relegated but improved to finish 13th.
He then went to Reading, where he used to play, in 2009. He left after only six months by mutual agreement.
Rodgers had better luck at Swansea, where he helped the Welsh team get into the Premier League.
His success at Swansea led to him getting the Liverpool job. He almost became the first manager to win the Premier League with Liverpool, but his team, led by Luis Suarez, finished just two points behind Manchester City.
Unfortunately, Rodgers couldn't keep up that level of success, and he was fired in October 2015, with Jurgen Klopp taking his place.
After Liverpool, Rodgers moved to Celtic and had immediate success. He won a domestic treble in his first season and remained unbeaten. He won the league again in the 2017-18 season but left during the following season to join Leicester.
Returning to the Premier League, Rodgers nearly led Leicester to the Champions League but missed out. He did, though, win the club's first FA Cup, defeating Chelsea in 2021.
After a tough 2022-23 season, he left in April, and the club was later relegated.
Rodgers then went back to Scotland and Celtic after Ange Postecoglou moved to Spurs. After patching things up from his previous departure, Rodgers secured two more league titles but disagreed with the board about summer transfer plans for 2025.
He resigned after a 3-1 loss to Hearts, the league leaders. At that time, major shareholder Dermot Desmond accused Rodgers of divisive actions that created hostility.
WORLD CUP HYPE: FIFA & COCA-COLA LAUNCH BIGGEST EVER TROPHY TOUR FOR 2026
The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola is back, bigger than ever! The trophy will visit 75 cities across 30 nations ahead of the 2026 tournament in North America.
Coca-Cola and FIFA are teaming up once again for the sixth FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour. This means fans all over the world get a chance to see the real FIFA World Cup™ Trophy before the FIFA World Cup 2026™. And get this—the 2026 World Cup is going to be huge, hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with more teams, games, and celebrations than ever.
Coca-Cola, a longtime FIFA partner, gets exclusive rights to the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour. It all starts on Jan. 3, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The trophy will then hit 30 FIFA member countries, making around 75 stops over 150 days. Football fans get this rare opportunity to see the trophy.
Mickael Vinet, vice president at Coca-Cola, said, Football brings people together, no matter where you're from. He added that the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour has connected fans to the excitement of the game for 20 years. As the trophy heads to the biggest World Cup ever, they're celebrating the passion, loyalty, and togetherness that make football the world's favourite sport.
The tour will stop in all three 2026 host countries, plus future host nations like Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil. Each stop will feature cool stuff for fans, like brand experiences, football challenges, and content with FIFA legends.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. Over the years, more than 4 million fans in over 182 markets have been part of it.
Romy Gai, FIFA’s Chief Business Officer, noted that the FIFA World Cup Trophy is a global symbol and Coca-Cola is a well-known brand. He said their partnership has united fans with the magic of the World Cup for two decades. The trophy has already visited 182 of FIFA’s 211 member countries, and this tour will be special as they celebrate the tour's 20th anniversary and prep for the biggest FIFA World Cup ever in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
For over a century, Coca-Cola has been a symbol of optimism and refreshment. As the world gears up for the FIFA World Cup, Coca-Cola will keep fans refreshed with local favourites and drinks like Coca-Cola and Powerade.
Also, the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola promotes good causes in local areas. Coca-Cola will partner with local teams to help with sustainability plans, like collecting and recycling packaging.
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