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Forgotten at the Airport, Beaten in the Market: Newcastle's Window of Woe
From losing Benjamin Šeško to leaving Matt Targett in Seoul, Newcastle United’s summer has unravelled into farce, raising serious questions about…
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Greig Hopcroft
Football’s Fast Track: Are the ‘Wonderkids’ Really Ready?
Dowman, Nwaneri, Ngumoha, Nyoni, Monga and Yamal: A Generation Pushing Football’s Limits
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Eddie Gibbs
Where Have All the English Strikers Gone?
Shearer Set the Standard, Kane Carries What’s Left
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Eddie Gibbs
The Smile That Lit Up Spurs: Heung-min Son’s Decade of Devotion
Ten years, countless memories and one final farewell — as Son Heung-min prepares to leave Tottenham, we honour the journey of a player who gave…
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Greig Hopcroft
The Number 20, the Man, and the Memory: James Milner’s Lasting Tribute to Diogo Jota
James Milner switches to number 20 at Brighton in tribute to Diogo Jota.
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Greig Hopcroft
Friday Fireworks: Donnarumma, Garnacho, Chelsea Fines and a Game of Football Chess
The transfer window smoulders, UEFA wields its pen, and Tom Brady of all people joins the conversation
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Greig Hopcroft

July 2025

Rangers March On: A European Night That Hints at a Bigger Picture
Russell Martin’s side book their place in the next round as momentum builds at Ibrox
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Greig Hopcroft
The €2 Billion Blueprint: How Pep Guardiola Changed Football Forever
Pep's transfer spending has now passed €2 billion, but this is more than a tale of money. It is the story of a manager who redefined domination through…
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Greig Hopcroft
Whisperings in the Wind: Transfer Buzz That Sets the Season Ablaze
Newcastle’s striker hunt, Félix’s farewell, Gibbs-White’s loyalty and the chaos behind the curtains.
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Greig Hopcroft
Lionesses Roar Again: England Retain Euro Crown in Switzerland
A tournament of grit, chaos and pure theatre ends in another landmark victory for Sarina Wiegman’s relentless side
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Greig Hopcroft
A Star is Born in Singapore: Max Dowman Lights Up Arsenal’s Pre-Season
At just 15 years old, Arsenal’s latest academy gem announced himself on the senior stage with a fearless performance against Newcastle that will live…
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Greig Hopcroft
Basel Beckons: Can the Lionesses Roar One Last Time?
England face Spain in the Women’s Euro 2025 final, chasing back-to-back titles and redemption on the grandest stage of all.
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Greig Hopcroft
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