Between the tactical thinking of Tony Pulis and Rory Delap’s mega throw-ins, Stoke were once one of the Premier League’s smartest teams
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Providing clarity could end the swings in perception of their managers and, if done well, even bring the years of turbulence at Old Trafford to a close
If we are to put a stop to, or positively alter, the direction football is taking, it will require out-of-the-box thinking similar to Jimmy Hill’s
At odds of 5000/1, Leicester, for most, needed a miracle to lift the 2016 Premier League title – but the stars aligned and the world rejoiced
How John Beck’s derided Cambridge came within 90 minutes of gate-crashing the Premier League in 1992
Even now, 27 years after his departure from Cambridge, the mere mention of John Beck, their most successful manager, provokes an often negative reaction
Where some have bemoaned the lack of great central defenders in the game today, now we’re seeing the role catch up to the rest of the pitch.
They were aggressive and attacking, a team in Mauricio Pochettino’s image, and his Southampton side of 2013/14 would put him on the map
Many believe that English clubs can become a dominant force in Europe if they are given extended winter breaks like their rivals in other European leagues. Indeed, Sky Sports reported last season that…
Despite a stagnant five years in the mid-90s, when Peter Ridsdale took charge at Leeds, some incredible nights flowed. Sadly, it was all built on sand
Football and education haven’t always mixed but a notable Premier League programme is helping children turn to books thanks to some big-name players
To determine which club has the most successful academy in the Premier League, you first need to define what you mean by “success”
Welcome to a new series – My Side – discussing writers’ and fans’ greatest teams over the years. First up is Newcastle’s 1995/96 vintage
Thomas Gravesen was loved by the supporters of the teams he served, and underappreciated by the wider breadth of football
Technically gifted and capable in attack in defence, Rúben Neves and João Moutinho – student and mentor – continue to impress for Wolves
Author Daniel Gray returns to the Centre Circle to discuss another of his wonderfully evocative books, Saturday, 3pm, and 50 delights of the modern game
Underrated for much of his career, Gary Ablett would achieve rare feats at Liverpool and Everton before a tragic demise aged just 46
Long before an Argentine waltzed into Manchester City and became their greatest goalscorer, there was a Bermudan winning the hearts of the City fans
They wait for cups or injuries and they perform. But before they know it, the first-choice goalkeeper returns and the back-up finds the bench again