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Chelsea, Jordan Henderson and a transfer pivot for the ages

In today’s Football Daily: Chelsea and Xabi Alonso are getting the Sunderland 2010 boys back together

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

“I worked as a hairdresser before joining Gillingham – it was clattering Steve Bruce that earned me the contract” How Tony Cascarino earned his big break in football

The former Republic of Ireland international came from humble beginnings

FourFourTwo · Jul 25

Who has won the most league titles without earning an international cap?

Plus: the greatest distance between two teams in a derby (part two) and the origins of why Celtic Park is nicknamed ‘Paradise’

The Guardian - UK · May 20

‘Sunderland were going places under Roy Keane, but when the results dipped, he was off’ Phil Bardsley on his former Man United team-mate’s Black Cats managerial stint

The former Republic of Ireland skipper entered the world of management with the Black Cats in 2006

FourFourTwo · Feb 8

Ex-Newcastle United manager reopens old wounds with shocking Mike Ashley admission

Former Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has offered his opinion on controversial previous Magpies owner Mike Ashley

FourFourTwo · Dec 26, 2025

‘My kids still bring up the rabona fail… I did it loads in my career, and I'd try it again today!’ David Dunn opens up on his most infamous footballing moment

The former Blackburn midfielder’s most replayed moment was not one of the 67 career goals he netted…

FourFourTwo · Dec 20, 2025

The 25 Best Man Utd Players of All Time—Ranked

Some of the game's greatest ever players have strutted their stuff at Old Trafford.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 15, 2025

It can get worse: Blackpool’s latest defeat recalls Mick McCarthy meme

Blackpool had high hopes in August under Steve Bruce but, now managerless, are second bottom of League One after losing at Stockport

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025

Kevin Keegan, a Wembley toilet and why England fans should cherish this era

In today’s Football Daily: Twenty-five years to the day that England’s manager resigned in a toilet cubicle

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025

Russell Martin and a side-door Rangers exit that was inevitable

In today’s Football Daily: Rangers and Russell Martin finally part ways

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025