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'Daniel Levy is the best transfer negotiator in the world, but once I had to tell him to go f*** himself’ Ex-Dinamo Zagreb director Zdravko Mamic recalls testy boardroom meeting with notorious ex-Tottenham Hotspur chief
By Kedar Bayley Published
During his time as Tottenham Hotspur chairman, Daniel Levy was renowned for being a tricky customer when it came to transfer negotiations - this story is no different

‘He did look exceptional’ Ryan Giggs explains why Manchester United ignored 2015 Kylian Mbappe recommendation
By Kedar Bayley Published
Ryan Giggs has revealed what stopped Manchester United from pursuing Kylian Mbappe in 2015

'I'm not sold on new £70m Manchester United man. He'll take six months to get up to speed' Old Trafford hero delivers brutal verdict on new signing
By Kedar Bayley Published
Teddy Sheringham believes Carlos Baleba will require a lengthy adjustment period at Manchester United

Manchester United treble winner reveals pressure on Michael Carrick is already 'huge'
By Kedar Bayley Published
Teddy Sheringham believes that Michael Carrick is under significant pressure, with fans unlikely to be appeased by ‘second, third or fourth-placed finishes’ in upcoming seasons

“The 1966 World Cup was never really on my radar, it was quite a surprise when I received a letter from the FA in December ‘65 saying I was picked for a game in February” Sir Geoff Hurst on ‘cutting it fine’ for the tournament that defined his career
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The former West Ham man would end up front and centre of England’s finest hour

“There was interest from Italy, but Francis Lee was very determined. He flew to see me and convinced me that Manchester City was a place where I could be the main man” Georgi Kinkladze on turning down the opportunity to sign for AC Milan
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The Manchester City cult hero turned down an eye-catching offer to sign up at Maine Road

How FourFourTwo magazine helped Neil Sullivan earn a Scotland call-up in the 1990s
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The former Scotland international came up through the ranks with the Crazy Gang-era Wimbledon side

“Harry Redknapp was right. Agents have had West Ham’s pants down over the years. The club have only acted when weakness is exposed” Tony Gale on where the Hammers have fallen short in the transfer window
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The former Irons' man believes his old side have been taken advantage of in the market

“If we’re having a stinker, I’m not going to scream and shout at the lads. Those days are gone” Matt Grimes on maturing as a leader at Coventry City
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The midfielder was a key player in the Sky Blues’ promotion campaign last season

“Beating Fulham was one of the best nights of my career. I took my shirt off and threw myself onto the turf as if it were a swimming pool” Diego Forlan on his 2010 Europa League success
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The Uruguayan striker helped Atletico Madrid defeat the Cottagers in the 2010 Europa League final
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