Wimbledon is back very soon, and who knows what’s in store over the next few weeks? Number one Novak Djokovic is the obvious favourite, but number 2 Federer is right behind him, and he’s been playing well of late.

The fan favourite Andy Murray will look to retain his title, and he’s second favourite among British bookies, while Stan Wawrinka and Nadal are outsiders. It’s looking as though Wimbledon 2015 will be Leighton Hewitt’s last major tournament, and that’s going to be a shame considering how popular he is among British tennis fans.

Number 75 seed Aljaz Bedene will look to impress, and at 25 he is showing signs of potential, but he’s got a long way to go before he fills Murray’s shoes. This year could be the year where there’s a real surprise, and players who have been pushed out of the spotlight, like Tsonga, Berdych, Lopez and Gasquet may cause a few upsets. It will certainly be an interesting tournament, but I’m sure we’ve all got our fingers crossed on Andy!

Pre-season training can be tough, demanding and difficult to get through, whether you’re a Sunday league football player or a professional, and it can take a considerable amount of time to get up to speed.

Pre-season is all about regaining fitness, and it’s crucial whether you play for a rugby team, a cricket tea or a rowing club. The ultimate aim is to make sure you’re ready to give 100 percent when the competitive matches begin, and you can soon find yourself on the sidelines if you haven’t trained hard enough.

In football, it’s common to pick up injuries during pre-season, and that’s because the body goes from relaxed mode into intensive training, so you have to be careful and give yourself some recovery time between sessions. Make sure you prepare well for your next season ahead, whatever sport you’re involved in.

If you’re thinking about joining a Sunday league football team for the first time, then there are a few things you should know.

1. You have to pay for red and yellow cards. Not many people are aware of this until they get their first booking or red card, but you do get fined like professional footballers, and whilst it’s more like £20 rather than £20,000, it does happen.
2. Linesman are the subs. Referees often have to rely on the two teams to run the line, so if you’re a sub for a game, there’s a chance you could be running up and down the line with a flag until another player takes over.
3. Poor quality pitches or bad weather doesn’t postpone a match. Whether you pitch is waterlogged, or whether it’s covered with mole holes, the game often goes on, no matte how dangerous it is.

It’s surprising to think that Manchester United were crowed Premier League champions in 2013, especially considering the fact that they finished in 7^th place last season, 5 positions behind rivals Liverpool.

With no European football on the cards this term and the signing of Radamel Falcao, they may be able to pick up some consistency and reach a Europa League or Champions league spot this season.

There’s no doubt that the squad needs some time to gel, but so far it’s been a disappointing start to the new campaign under Louis van Gaal. The 2014-15 season began with an opening day defeat to Swansea at Old Trafford, yet they have since been knocked out of the league cup by Milton Keynes Dons.

All fans will be keeping an eye on Manchester United’s performances this season, while United fans will be hoping for major improvements.