Jack Lacey-Hatton
Jack has worked as a sports reporter full-time since 2021. He previously worked as the Chief Women’s Football Writer at the Mirror, covering the England Women’s national team and the Women’s Super League. Jack has reported on a number of major sporting events in recent years including the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on the ground in Australia. When not writing on football, he can often be spotted playing the game somewhere in west London.
Latest articles by Jack Lacey-Hatton

Chelsea to move for young striker as shock alternative to Ivan Toney: report
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
With Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen both set to head to Saudi Arabia, Chelsea could be forced to look elsewhere for a new forward

Chelsea want ‘the next Ruben Dias’, as summer spending continues: report
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
Chelsea are considering making yet another signing as the Blues look to strengthen in defence

Newcastle give up on priority signing after growing tired of negotiating: report
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
The Magpies desperately need to strengthen in the middle of defence due to injuries and suspensions

What we can we expect from Lee Carsley’s England?
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
Since Gareth Southgate stepped down as England manager, fans have speculated on whether Carsley may get the job permanently

'David Moyes wasn’t the same person at Manchester United than he was at Everton. He never felt that he could have the same control': Wayne Rooney opens up on his former manager
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
Wayne Rooney and David Moyes worked together and both Everton and Manchester United

Southampton striker Ben Brereton Diaz closes in on unwanted Premier League record
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
Southampton face Brentford on Saturday - with Ben Brereton Diaz only one game away from setting a new record

Why has Pep Guardiola given every member of Manchester City's staff £10,000 of his own money?
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
Pep Guardiola has given an incredibly generous bonus to his staff - out of his own pocket

Newcastle star Kieran Trippier retires from England duty - and this is why
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
A regular during England's run to the Euro 2024 final - Kieran Trippier has quit the international game

Major blow for Dutch football as Feyenoord-Ajax 'Klassieker' clash cancelled
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
The biggest game in Eredivisie will - once again - need rearranging with crowd safety the issue

'Manchester United signed Paul Pogba because they wanted to humiliate Alex Ferguson: the club was happy because they were selling shirts, it was more commercial than anything on the pitch': Patrice Evra makes outrageous claim about record signing
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
Patrice Evra has made an extraordinary claim over why Manchester United re-signed Paul Pogba

Every footballer to have received a perfect 10 from L’Equipe: featuring Lionel Messi, Ademola Lookman and Neymar
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
Only 15 players in football history have achieved a perfect 10/10 match rating from the prestigious publication.

'Gundogan is 33 years old now and he would be a bit of a gamble for any Premier League club, let alone Manchester City': Premier League legend says Pep Guardiola is taking a risk by re-signing his former captain
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
Manchester City could be about to bring their former captain back to the Etihad only a year after letting him go

AEW vs WWE is coming to the Premier League: how wrestling has found its way into English football, thanks to Bournemouth and Fulham
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
The two biggest wrestling companies in the world will go head-to-head.... via the Premier League

The biggest football stadium in the world, set for 2030 World Cup
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
The World Cup final could take place on African soil for only the second time in history when Morocco co-host the 2030 tournament

Revealed: The crazy reason that Ilkay Gundogan is re-signing for Manchester City
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
Former Germany captain and Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is set for a shock return to the Premier League champions

'I nearly scored on my England debut against Spain, which could have been a life-changing experience - but Carlos Marchena cleared the ball off the line': Ex-Three Lions star rues missed opportunity in first international game
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
The former West Ham man exclusively speaks to FourFourTwo

Bellingham urged to consider Premier League move, with one side in particular best-suited to talented midfielder
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
Could a Bellingham transfer to the Premier League happen this summer?

Premier League side to FINALLY play first official pre-season game, just two weeks before start of the season
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
One top flight team have opted for a light touch in terms of friendly matches this summer

Newcastle make £34 million offer for Brazilian wonderkid: report
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
Newcastle United could offer an exit route for Barcelona flop

Why no one wants to sign Ivan Toney
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
It wasn’t that long ago that Ivan Toney’s time at Brentford seemed to be coming to an end. Yet despite endless transfer speculation he appears set to start the new season with the Bees. So why has he not made the jump to a Premier League title challenger?

Tottenham want England international to solve problem position: report
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
Tottenham are targeting a new centre forward in potential big money move

Pinning: football tactics explained
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
TACTICS What exactly is pinning? Here's our tactical explainer

Staggering: football tactics explained
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
TACTICS What actually is staggering? Here's your handy tactical explainer
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