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

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

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

Matthias who? Newcastle’s new head coach faces some major challenges

Matthias who? Newcastle’s new head coach faces some major challenges

When Newcastle United confirmed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach, many supporters will have been left asking the same question: who? The 38-year-old German is highly regarded in coaching circles, having won domestic titles

Too late Arsène

Too late Arsène

There are moments in life when silence speaks louder than words. This was one of them. As Gianni Infantino pushed his controversial plan to allow private investment in FIFA's flagship competitions, opposition gathered at remarkable

What happened to Jadon Sancho?

What happened to Jadon Sancho?

Jadon Sancho is currently training with Flixton FC, a club that plays in the North West Counties League Division One North, the 10th tier of English football. He is now a free agent after his

The short tenure of Premier League managers

The short tenure of Premier League managers

When Mikel Arteta leads Arsenal into the new Premier League season, he will do so as the division's longest-serving manager. What is remarkable is not that he holds the distinction, but how little time he

Different times

Different times

Kevin Keegan, who has just died, can claim to be English football's first global superstar, even though the game has changed radically since he was in his prime. And perhaps one of the greatest examples