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Liz Truss book says husband predicted premiership ‘would all end in tears’

Short-lived PM also says she anticipated mini-budget ‘turbulence’ and compares herself to Brian Clough

The Guardian - UK

‘She still carries an aura of spectacular failure’: why hasn’t Liz Truss gone away?

Her 49 days in power ended in catastrophe, yet the shortest serving prime minister in British history is back, launching a new conservative movement with global ambitions. You just can’t keep a bad politician down …

The Guardian - UK

Players whose careers were ended by injury

A look at some famous footballers whose careers were cut short by injuries...

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Best Roy Keane quotes

The former Manchester United star does not mince his words - and he's never one to shy away from offering an opinion

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Stan Bowles’ chaotic lifestyle could not disguise his brilliance on the pitch

The playmaker, compared to Kenny Dalglish by Terry Venables, made his name at QPR in the mid-1970s but earned only a handful of caps for England

The Guardian - UK

Stan Bowles obituary

Star player with QPR admired for his breathtaking speed whose wild exploits made him a tabloid favourite in the 1970s

The Guardian - UK

‘If Clough had been the England manager, I’d have got a lot more caps’ - Glenn Hoddle on why Three Lions fans never saw the best of him

Glenn Hoddle was widely considered one of the most gifted technical players of his generation, but feels England’s rigid tactics let him down

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The 10 best football books EVER

Going away and need a holiday read? After the perfect gift idea? FFT has you covered, with our definitive list of the 10 best football books ever written

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Golden goal: Johnny Metgod for Nottingham Forest v West Ham (1986)

The Hammers’ title hopes were rocked by an extraordinary thunderbolt of a free-kick from the Dutch master

The Guardian - UK

Top players who became great coaches

Quality on the pitch does not guarantee pedigree in the dugout, but some footballers have gone on to become successful managers too. A look at the best examples...

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Jürgen Klopp, like Bill Shankly, will leave his Liverpool successor a strong hand

Manager’s rejuvenation of Reds’ squad has been successful but there is no obvious Bob Paisley-like figure in the wings

The Guardian - UK

As Warner bids farewell, Anderson returns to the treadmill in India

While others leave the stage the 41-year-old heads to India for another assignment – but he needs to end his slump in form

The Guardian - UK

Fathers and sons who played football

From one generation to the next, a look at some examples of fathers and sons who have played professional football...

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7 high-profile managers who saw appointments go horribly wrong in short order

Former England captain Wayne Rooney oversaw just two wins in 15 games as Birmingham went from sixth to 20th in the Championship.

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Most surprising league title winners

Underdog stories are more common in cup competitions, but here is a look at some surprise championship victories...

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'It happened!' Dean Saunders confirms incredible tale of how Brian Clough tried to sign him for Nottingham Forest

In an interview with FFT, the Welsh striker stands by his story of the time Clough tried to sign him for Nottingham Forest

The Independent UK

How Terry Venables brought football home and gave England its greatest summer since 1966

Obituary: Venables memorably led England to the semi-finals of Euro 96 and described that tournament as the ‘best time of my life’

The National (Scotland)

English footballing legend Terry Venables dies aged 80

Former England, Barcelona and Tottenham manager Terry Venables has died at the age of 80.

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The Independent UK

Terry Venables: The charismatic manager who so nearly brought football home

Venables memorably led England to the semi-finals of Euro 96.

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The most acrimonious transfer exits

Stories of betrayal, burning effigies, street riots and pig's heads from football's controversial and craziest moves over the years...

Evening Standard

Emma Hayes will be a loss to English football after calling an end to a remarkable tenure

Lionesses job looks unlikely for one of the finest managers England has to offer

The Guardian - UK

Who was the first goalkeeper to come up for a corner in football?

Plus: the most consecutive score draws, the most goals scored in one game by different players and more

The Guardian - UK

‘An inspiration’: fellow impressionists pay tribute to Mike Yarwood

Rory Bremner says he might have had a different career had it not been for the 70s star, who died on Friday aged 82

The Guardian - UK

Narrative, high drama and a worthy winner: it was a great World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: Ivan Toney speaks out, Brian Clough in pants and poor Brendan Rodgers

The Guardian - UK

A deep dive into low possession smash-and-grab thrashings in football

Plus: teams scoring just once and qualifying at World Cups, penalty shootout shutouts and Clough v facial hair

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