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Andy Dalziel

Andy is an exiled English football fan living in Cyprus. He loves all sports but football is his abiding passion, and he still has dreams every now and then about scoring the winning goal in a Wembley Cup Final, even though his playing days are long gone. He follows most major leagues, across Europe at least, and has a favoured team in each. When he's not watching, listening, reading or downloading podcasts about football, he spend his time worrying about his beloved Arsenal.

Chelsea set for ownership shake-up

Chelsea set for ownership shake-up

Chelsea could be heading for another major change behind the scenes, with co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter reportedly in talks to sell their stakes in the club to Clearlake Capital, the private-equity firm that

Football’s civil war continues

Football’s civil war continues

What began with Gianni Infantino’s ill-conceived plan to sell off a share of the rights to future World Cups to a private investment group, linked to US President Donald Trump, has now escalated to the

The battle for emerging Premier League talent

The battle for emerging Premier League talent

Whilst the leading Premier League clubs have long competed with each other to sign the best players, that battle is increasingly beginning at academy level with clubs prepared to move quickly when they spot emerging

Messi pondering retirement

Messi pondering retirement

Lionel Messi is considering bringing down the curtain on his extraordinary football career. It follows the death of his father, and long-term agent, Jorge Messi at the age of 68, and, although he is under

Slot opts to stay in club football

Arne Slot wants to stay in club football and has turned down the chance to manage his national side. The Netherlands were looking for a new head coach after Ronald Koeman stepped down from the

Rodri –  a Premier League great

Rodri – a Premier League great

It now seems increasingly likely that Rodri will leave Manchester City this summer. Although Barcelona's initial offer for the Spanish midfielder was rejected, with City describing it as derisory, Barcelona are determined to press on

Marinakis sues Palace over fan banner

Marinakis sues Palace over fan banner

The simmering tensions between Premier League sides Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace have escalated further with the news that Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is suing the South London club over a fan barrier. The banner

Silva’s condition a throwback to the past

Silva’s condition a throwback to the past

There was a time when it was common for players to report for pre-season out of shape, and the first weeks were spent in shedding excess pounds as well as getting fit again. And whilst

From World Cup hero to Barcelona reject?

Ferran Torres has just scored the winning goal in a World Cup final for Spain. Yet despite reaching the biggest moment of his career, his future at Barcelona is far from certain. There is an

Pitchfork time

Pitchfork time

There are some transfer rumours that are likely to stir the blood of football fans, with the prospect of seeing a major international star pulling on the colours of your favourite club. But there are