2024

Imagine a player coming towards you as though he were on skates with a mesmerising wand of a left foot as he glides past statuesque opponents and finishes with a precise placement into the corner of the net. A nightmare to mark or play against. Then imagine a jovial, happy and smiling proud Englishman sitting…

Click:bearing dealer Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has praised Phil Jones for being ‘diligent and professional’ as the defender aims to make his first appearance in 19 months against West Ham. The 29-year-old has not played for the Red Devils since scoring in a 6-0 FA Cup win over Tranmere Rovers in January 2020…

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has praised Phil Jones for being ‘diligent and professional’ as the defender aims to make his first appearance in 19 months against West Ham. The 29-year-old has not played for the Red Devils since scoring in a 6-0 FA Cup win over Tranmere Rovers in January 2020 due to…

A walk of about 20 minutes from Hanley Town’s ground takes you to Seymour Street and the terrace house where Sir Stanley Matthews was born in 1915. A plaque outside describes Matthews as ‘Footballer and gentleman’. Those who watched him entertain for Stoke, Blackpool and England preferred ‘The Wizard of the Dribble’ or ‘The Magician’….

A walk of about 20 minutes from Hanley Town’s ground takes you to Seymour Street and the terrace house where Sir Stanley Matthews was born in 1915. A plaque outside describes Matthews as ‘Footballer and gentleman’. Those who watched him entertain for Stoke, Blackpool and England preferred ‘The Wizard of the Dribble’ or ‘The Magician’….

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the one player he would have loved to coach is Steven Gerrard.  Klopp – who was appointed as the Liverpool manager during the 2015-2016 campaign – missed the opportunity to manage Gerrard, who left the club at the end of the previous season.      The German boss believes Gerrard is one of…

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the one player he would have loved to coach is Steven Gerrard.  Klopp – who was appointed as the Liverpool manager during the 2015-2016 campaign – missed the opportunity to manage Gerrard, who left the club at the end of the previous season.      The German boss believes Gerrard is one of…

Phil Jones won the Premier League with Manchester United in the 2012-13 season but the Red Devils defender has revealed he has regrets over the title victory. Jones joined United in 2011 from Blackburn Rovers under Sir Alex Ferguson’s tenure and has helped the club to seven trophies, including the league title, the Europa League…

Phil Jones won the Premier League with Manchester United in the 2012-13 season but the Red Devils defender has revealed he has regrets over the title victory. Jones joined United in 2011 from Blackburn Rovers under Sir Alex Ferguson’s tenure and has helped the club to seven trophies, including the league title, the Europa League…

Aleksandar Dragovic spent just one season at Leicester City but has spoken glowingly about the club – including the drinking culture at the King Power Stadium. Dragovic played for the Foxes during the 2017-18 campaign, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, and quickly took to the camaraderie within the squad. Reflecting upon his one term in…