Older, calmer, but still playing the hits: Mourinho and Madrid primed for clásico Once Bobby Robson’s translator at the Camp Nou, José Mourinho is tasked with bringing down Barcelona on Sunday The Guardian - UK · Oct 24
Ipswich 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Premier League – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: Forest were the dominant side but, not for the first time this season, their final-third bluntness cost them victory. Scott Murray was watching The Guardian - UK · Oct 23
Kieron Dyer making waves at Southend after leaving ‘hooligan’ days and ‘deathbed’ behind Day in former England midfielder’s company reveals a chess fan and hands-on manager who will not tolerate tardiness The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
The Top-Scoring Brazilians in Barcelona History Raphinha is closing in on some iconic names. Sports Illustrated · Sep 22
Jose Mourinho labels past job ‘big bulls***’ in new Netflix documentary The three-part series delves into the career of one of football’s most-iconic characters The Independent UK · Aug 11
Peter Reid ‘honoured’ to do the Great North Run aged 70 for Bobby Robson The late Sir Bobby Robson’s charity is raising funds towards a new cancer-fighting institute. Evening Standard · Aug 11
Friday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it? The 55-year-old replaced Danny Rohl during the summer. The Independent UK · Jul 30
Why Eddie Howe’s shock exit leaves Newcastle in shambles Howe oversaw Newcastle’s first domestic trophy in 70 years but leaves with the Saudi project facing stagnation The Independent UK · Jul 30
My Mexico 1986 memories of Maradona, the Azteca and a commentary faux pas Working at the 1986 World Cup match was unforgettable thanks to the most controversial goal in history and then the best I have seen live The Guardian - UK · Jul 3
England must go low against Mexico to hit heights with Total Arsenalball Thomas Tuchel needs to slow game down so his side can handle altitude challenge – it is time for the low block The Guardian - UK · Jul 3
England muddle on and Clarke checks out as World Cup moves up a gear In today’s Football Daily: England labour past Panama and Steve Clarke calls time on his Scotland tenure The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
Bleep tests, alcohol bans and Gazza: Italia 90 set the bar for England and sports science Bobby Robson employed a head of human performance for the World Cup and, despite wariness, the players got on board The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
“I’d put the headphones on and listen to heavy metal, and then I'd want to break down the door to get out on the pitch and go kill someone”: Former England legend Terry Butcher is a huge Iron Maiden fan and the original heavy metal footballer Ex-England captain Terry Butcher on singing onstage with Iron Maiden, Steve Harris’ football skills and England’s chances in the World Cup Metal Hammer · Jun 14
Wedding parties, the Hand of God and Lineker – The Big One invades summer like nothing else Forget the Olympic and the rest. People across the planet remember where they were for their biggest World Cup matches The Guardian - UK · Jun 14
The Independent UK · Feb 11 The secret to James Milner’s longevity as he makes Premier League history Having made his Premier League debut aged 16, the now 40-year-old Milner spans eras will break the record for most appearances in the competition’s history as he starts for Brighton at Brentford
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21 Barnes seals easy win against PSV but Newcastle face wait over Guimarães Newcastle took early control against PSV but Bruno Guimarães went off injured early in the second half of their 3-0 win
FourFourTwo · Jan 18 ‘I snuck Bobby Robson out of hospital in a wheelchair for fish cakes and a bottle of champagne’ John Carver's heartwarming Sir Bobby story Carver was assistant to the former England boss at Newcastle United
FourFourTwo · Nov 23, 2025 ‘At Italia 90, the best bit about the entire tournament was that I knew I was the best player in the world’ Paul Gascoigne on being the best on Earth in 1990 England’s run to the World Cup semi-finals made Paul Gascoigne a household name in 1990
BANG Premier · Nov 5, 2025 The 1975 pull track from streaming services The 1975 have pulled one of their tracks from streaming services because frontman Matty Healy decided the album would be better without it.
FourFourTwo · Oct 29, 2025 Better than Salah, Suarez and Ronaldo, the Chilean miner wracked by family tragedy who became English football's first overseas star A whole host of foreign players arrived in the Premier League this summer – all of them are following in the footsteps of a Chilean who found the net with regularity for Newcastle more than 70 years ago
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025 Will Sweden have Evangelos Marinakis to thank for winning the World Cup? In today’s Football Daily: Nottingham Forest’s butterfly effect and ‘a thorough process’
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025 Jose Mourinho believes Carabao Cup success is just the beginning for Newcastle The Benfica boss retains huge affection for the Magpies because of his time working with the late Sir Bobby Robson.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025 ‘Little Magpie’ José Mourinho relishing taking Benfica to Newcastle Portuguese has a long-held affinity with the north-east club following his time working with Sir Bobby Robson at Barcelona
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025 Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says ‘incredible’ Jose Mourinho is one of greats The 62-year-old has endured mixed fortunes on his previous trips to St James’ Park.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025 Howe taps into Newcastle nostalgia for ‘special game’ against Barcelona Faustino Asprilla will be in attendance as Eddie Howe aims to prove his side are Champions League contenders