A rising tide floats all boats

A rising tide floats all boats

This summer's market is showing exactly how transfer inflation works. Real Madrid reportedly had a €150 million bid for Julian Alvarez rejected, while Manchester City have seen an offer worth up to £120 million for

Maresca to Manchester City: Deal agreed in practice if not yet finalised

Maresca to Manchester City: Deal agreed in practice if not yet finalised

The anticipated appointment of Enzo Maresca as the next head coach of Manchester City has not stalled because of uncertainty over the decision itself, but because a series of formal steps still need to be

Don’t Read All About It

Don’t Read All About It

The transfer window is now open, which means football's annual silly season has officially begun. From now until deadline day, supporters will be bombarded with stories linking their club to dozens of players while simultaneously

A manager deserves better

A manager deserves better

Football can be ruthless. Managers know that better than anyone. Results determine careers, and when performances fall short, dismissals are often inevitable. What should never be inevitable, however, is discovering you have lost your job

A dangerous precedent?

A dangerous precedent?

The recent ruling involving Everton and Burnley is being treated by some as a straightforward case of accountability. A club broke financial rules, another club suffered consequences, and compensation followed. But that simple narrative masks

A dedicated follower of fashion

A dedicated follower of fashion

Divock Origi has quit professional football at the age of 31 and has decided to follow two very different career paths. For many fans, Origi will be remembered for his legendary goals for Liverpool, especially

Arsenal renew their donkey links

Arsenal renew their donkey links

Back in the day, Arsenal captain Tony Adams was often called “donkey” by opposition fans, mainly because he was viewed early in his career, as a powerful but sometimes awkward, error-prone centre-back rather than a

Liverpool want heavy metal football back again

Liverpool want heavy metal football back again

The news that Andoni Iraola has agreed to become head coach at Liverpool, repkacing Arne Slot is not just a change of man at the top. It also indicates a change of style, with the

Kevin Keegan was English football’s first major superstar

Kevin Keegan was English football’s first major superstar

The news that Kevin Keegan has stage four cancer will come as a bitter blow to his thousands of fans as well as to him and his family. Those of a younger generation may think

The end of an era

The end of an era

James Milner’s retirement after 658 Premier League appearances closes the chapter on one of the most enduring careers the competition has ever seen. It is a milestone that many observers believe could stand for decades,