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Football fiction: Old Leather
I’m holding these old boots in my hands. Nike Tiempos. Leather. White with lime green…
Take a Look Around: Football Needs to Get Over Eurocentrism
In football, Europe has cultivated an international export in a way that no other continent…
Football Statues XI: Because symbolism is never out of fashion
What a kerfuffle about big bronze blokes (hardly any women) there is in Britain today.…
We will have to improve to reach FA Cup final, says match-winner Harry Maguire
Harry Maguire knows Manchester United will have to vastly improve to win the FA Cup after sealing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side a semi-final spot with a late extra-time winner against 10-man Norwich.
Harry Maguire sends Manchester United into FA Cup semi-finals
Skipper Harry Maguire sent Manchester United into the FA Cup semi-finals as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men made hard work of their extra-time victory at 10-man Norwich.
Ian Baraclough ‘energised and excited’ after being named Northern Ireland boss
Ian Baraclough has been named as Northern Ireland’s new manager as the 49-year-old steps up from the Under-21s role to succeed Michael O’Neill.
What’s on the agenda for new Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough
Ian Baraclough has been named as Michael O’Neill’s successor as Northern Ireland manager.
Birmingham ‘dead and buried’ before second-half fightback, admits Pep Clotet
Birmingham head coach Pep Clotet admitted his team were “dead and buried” before they somehow salvaged a 3-3 draw at home to struggling Hull.
Ian Baraclough appointed as Northern Ireland manager
Ian Baraclough has been named as Northern Ireland’s new manager as the 49-year-old steps up from the Under-21s role.
Marcelo Bielsa not getting carried away after Leeds beat Fulham to go top
Marcelo Bielsa was reluctant to place too much significance on Leeds’ impressive 3-0 win against promotion rivals Fulham which sent them back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship table.
Iago Aspas snatches Celta Vigo a point against Barcelona
Barcelona edged back to the top of LaLiga on Saturday night but Iago Aspas’ 88th-minute equaliser for Celta Vigo cost them two crucial points as they were held to a 2-2 draw.
Neil Warnock urges caution despite dream start to Middlesbrough spell
Delighted Neil Warnock saluted a “great result” in his first game as Middlesbrough manager but knows his team are far from out of trouble just yet.
SPFL expecting full participation of lower leagues
The Scottish Professional Football League expects full participation in the lower two divisions and possibly the Betfred Cup.
Leeds move clear after comfortable win over Fulham
Patrick Bamford, Ezgjan Alioski and Jack Harrison sent Leeds top of the Championship with a 3-0 win over promotion rivals Fulham.
Gary Gardner scores twice to earn Birmingham draw in six-goal thriller
Gary Gardner scored twice to rescue a point for Birmingham and deny Hull after the visitors led twice in a 3-3 draw at St Andrew’s.
Arjen Robben targets return to football with Groningen
Former Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Holland winger Arjen Robben plans to come out of retirement and join boyhood club Groningen.
Evans and Jacobs score late as Wigan see off Blackburn to extend unbeaten run
In-form Wigan moved five points clear of the Championship relegation zone after late efforts from substitutes Lee Evans and Michael Jacobs earned them a 2-0 home win over Blackburn.
Saints will bounce back from awful Arsenal showing, insists Ralph Hasenhuttl
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl expects a response from the meek and entirely avoidable defeat to Arsenal when his side head to relegation-threatened Watford.
Neil Warnock makes fine start as Middlesbrough boss
Neil Warnock enjoyed a perfect return to management as Middlesbrough swept aside fellow Sky Bet Championship strugglers Stoke.