Let’s go back to the basics and not get distracted…

Graham Westley EX-STEVENAGE, PRESTON, PETERBOROUGH AND NEWPORT MANAGER My big wish for 2023 is to see our country bounce back from...

Classy Messi did things in the right manner

Graham Westley EX-STEVENAGE, PRESTON, PETERBOROUGH AND NEWPORT MANAGER The debate about the GOAT will always rage. Comparing players from different generations...

The Big Interview with Paul Simpson

‘I DIDN’T KNOW IF I COULD DO IT AGAIN!’ By Chris Dunlavy Last Christmas, Paul Simpson didn’t even know if he...

Football Firsts with Neil Redfearn

Neil Redfearn – The former Barnsley midfielder talks us through his football memories First game you watched live? Leeds against Arsenal...

Don’t blame players if they cash in…

Chris Dunlavy FIGHTER: Alan Judge Six short years ago, Alan Judge dreamed of playing at Old Trafford and Anfield. On Saturday,...

Kolo fired up for his home bow

By Chris Dunlavy POSITIVE: Wigan manager Kolo Toure WIGAN ATHLETIC v SHEFFIELD UTD Today, Kick-Off: 8pm Kolo Toure’s formative Wigan reign...

The Big Interview with Mike Cooper

‘MY FOCUS IS ONLY ON THE JOB HERE’ By Chris Dunlavy Coveted Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Mike Cooper says leaving Home Park...

Carlos’ boys are in mood to climb

David Connolly West Brom’s revival under Carlos Corberan took another step forward as they beat Sunderland 2-1 on Monday to record...

Is it right time for a new look at Trophy?

David Connolly FORMER EFL STRIKER AND TALKSPORT PUNDIT After I watched Portsmouth ease past Stevenage 3-0 in the EFL Trophy last...

Hornet lack bit of sting without star Sarr

David Connolly FORMER EFL STRIKER AND TALKSPORT PUNDIT MISSED: Ismaila Sarr I was at Vicarage Road last Sunday to witness Watford...

Deadly Dike could answer big prayers

Chris Dunlavy A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL Daryl Dike’s return to action after a year lost to injury isn’t just big...

‘Ruthless’ Mike could fire up Cov

Guy Branston FORMER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DEFENDER Coventry City have been served with an eviction notice after Mike Ashley, the former owner...

Doing deals? Get set for long game…

Guy Branston Bad recruitment is done quickly. Good recruitment is done slowly. And by slowly I mean months or even years....

Player Profile: Luton Town defender Tom Lockyer

Defensive linchpin improving all the time By Chris Dunlavy IT’S MINE: Luton’s Tom Lockyer clears under pressure from Blackpool’s Gary Madine...

Kompany: We’re ready to go again

PREVIEW By Tom Blackett QPR v BURNLEY Today, Kick-Off: 1pm KEY MAN CHRIS WILLOCK QPR LAST TIME OUT: The Clarets beat...

‘I’ve been lucky to have great people to learn from…’

By Chris Dunlavy PLAYING DAYS: Lee Bell in action for Crewe PICTURE: Alamy Lee Bell may not be a household name...

Stability? Forget it in the EFL

Chris Hargreaves QPR versus Burnley is a tasty game today as the Championship revs up after the World Cup break –...

Keep an eye on Macaulay

Chris Hargreaves IT’S HIM AGAIN! Macaulay Langstaff celebrates another goal for Notts County PICTURE: Alamy EFL clubs are always keeping a...

Shrewd O’s have got the right people in top spots

Chris Hargreaves League Two leaders Leyton Orient have been relentless under the management of Richie Wellens. The O’s have won 15...

Football Firsts with Gary Brabin

The ex-Doncaster, Blackpool and Hull midfielder talks us through his football memories... First game you watched live? Everton at Goodison Park...