Rotherham appoint McClaren to head of football role

Former England boss Steve McClaren takes up a newly-created role as head of football at Rotherham, recently relegated to League Two.

‘He’s one of us’: Liverpool fans say goodbye to Andy Robertson

‘Robbo’ leaves the club on Sunday after nine years having won the lot and been loved by those who watched him play It was a bit of a surprise when we signed Andy Robertson from Hull City – not because he wasn’t a household name, but because all the focus had been on his teammate Harry Maguire. But, pound for pound, the £8m we paid for Robbo in the summer of 2017 has got to be one of the best value transfer deals in Liverpool’s history. Those peak Jürgen Klopp-years, when him and Trent Alexander-Arnold supplied cross after cross, assist after assist … it was an absolute joy to be there, to se

England's No 10 dilemma, Kane's deputy and the 16 World Cup 'guarantees'

Wrexham star wants Championship play-offs restart

Wrexham are monitoring the Southampton spygate scandal before considering any potential legal action.

Back on top: the season-by-season story of Arsenal’s return to title glory

From the end of the Invincibles and the post-Wenger wilderness years to the steady rise under Mikel Arteta The Invincibles were slain in Manchester on Sunday 24 October 2004, when Arsenal’s record 49-match unbeaten run ended in a traumatic, wildly controversial defeat at Old Trafford. It took a month for Arsenal to process their grief and rage; by the time they did, José Mourinho’s remorseless Chelsea had zoomed past them. Though Arsenal were still the most watchable team in England, something had died in them. Continue reading...

Fernandes: Man Utd needed a change when Carrick replaced Amorim

Manchester United were in need of a change when Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim as head coach, according to captain Bruno Fernandes.

Man Utd-Forest referee not selected for final day

The referee for Manchester United's win over Nottingham Forest last Sunday has not been selected for any match in the final round of Premier League fixtures.

Manchester City succession sheds light on Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea departure

Italian is expected to follow Pep Guardiola and maybe the decision was made a long time ago Now the secret is out it is possible to look at Enzo Maresca’s incendiary remarks about his “worst 48 hours” at Chelsea through a different lens. Change is coming at Manchester City, who are preparing for Pep Guardiola’s departure at the end of the season, and it does not require much reading between the lines to work out their decision to pass the crown to Maresca was made a long time ago. There never was a clear explanation from the Italian after he sat in front of the media after Chelsea’s unspe

What tactics might Alonso use at Chelsea?

What tactical approach will Xabi Alonso bring to Stamford Bridge next season after being announced as Chelsea boss?

Uefa vows to take hard line on multi-club ownership in Women’s Champions League

Teams with same owner cannot compete together Head of women’s football Kessler says ‘no exceptions’ Uefa’s head of women’s football has said rules prohibiting clubs with the same owner from playing together in the Women’s Champions League will be strictly enforced, dealing a blow to investors such as Michele Kang. Kang owns one of Saturday’s Women’s Champions League finalists, OL Lyonnes, and London City Lionesses, who have big ambitions and whose head coach, Eder Maestre, last week stated their desire to compete for the Women’s Super League title next season. Continue reading...

Top five factors behind Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years

Set pieces, a mean defence and unorthodox motivation methods are some of the key reasons behind Arsenal's success.

Xhaka makes fourth Switzerland World Cup squad

Sunderland's Granit Xhaka will take part in his fourth successive World Cup after being included in the Switzerland squad for this summer's tournament.