James Hilsum
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‘Re-refereeing the game’ - ex-ref urges Howard Webb to go ‘back to basics’ amid VAR inconsistencies
By James Hilsum published
Legendary official Jeff Winter laments 'dodgy' state of officiating and calls on PGMOL head Howard Webb to make necessary adjustments

David Coote situation adds ‘fuel to the fires’ says former Premier League referee Jeff Winter
By James Hilsum published
Legendary official believes referees' decisions were already being undermined before concerning videos of Coote emerged

Former Brighton star Lawrenson has heaped praise on current Seagulls striker Ferguson following the latter's long injury layoff
By James Hilsum published
Former Brighton star Lawrenson has heaped praise on current Seagulls striker Ferguson following the latter's long injury layoff

‘He’s won everything for Liverpool’ – Mark Lawrenson tips Trent Alexander-Arnold for Liverpool exit
By James Hilsum published
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson believes defender Alexander-Arnold has nothing left to gain by staying at Anfield

‘Top five goalkeepers in the world’ – Sebastian Bassong backs Andre Onana to be Manchester United’s long-term No.1
By James Hilsum published
Former Cameroon defender Bassong believes Red Devils haven't seen the best of Onana yet

Brighton Hove Albion's latest 'great prospect’ has been hailed by countryman Sebastian Bassong
By James Hilsum published
Brighton's 20-year-old has been used sparingly by Roberto De Zerbi, but Premier League stalwarts have taken note

‘A game changer’ – Jan Molby on impact Kylian Mbappe would have at Liverpool
By James Hilsum published
Liverpool have been linked with Kylian Mbappe – now former Red, Jan Molby, has his say on what the move would do for the Premier League

‘That’s their big priority’: Alan Curbishley urges West Ham to sign a striker
By James Hilsum published
Former West Ham manager Alan Curbishley feels his old club need to add more firepower in the winter window

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp 'doesn't know his best front three,’ says Emile Heskey
By James Hilsum published
Liverpool legend Heskey knows a thing or two about scoring at Anfield – now he has his say on Jurgen Klopp's current attacking options

"I would find a new challenge" – Mikael Silvestre encourages Harry Maguire to leave Manchester United
By James Hilsum published
Former Manchester United defender Silvestre believes under fire Maguire should back himself to succeed elsewhere

"He could compete with Rashford" – Mikael Silvestre urges Manchester United to move for Victor Osimhen
By James Hilsum published
Former Manchester United defender Silvestre believes his old club needs more firepower next season

"No point sulking about it" – Ian Harte says excuses must stop for Leeds to beat the drop
By James Hilsum published
Leeds are on the brink of relegation following a disastrous season in the Premier League

"He's been a revelation" – Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn heaps praise on Granit Xhaka as Premier League title hots up
By James Hilsum published
Former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn believes Granit Xhaka deserves credit for turning things around at the Emirates

"People say they bottled it" – Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn on the Gunners' unlikely title tilt this season
By James Hilsum published
Former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn believes injuries and dips in form came at the wrong time for Mikel Arteta's side
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