Sean Cole
Sean Cole is a freelance journalist. He has written for FourFourTwo, BBC Sport and When Saturday Comes among others. A Birmingham City supporter and staunch Nikola Zigic advocate, he once scored a hat-trick at St. Andrew’s (in a half-time game). He also has far too many football shirts and spends far too much time reading the Wikipedia pages of obscure players.
Latest articles by Sean Cole
10 of the best January transfers you've probably forgotten about
By Sean Cole published
From the defender sold on for over £40m to arguably the best striker outside of the top four: the best under-the-radar winter arrivals
Quiz! Can you name every country to reach the final four of the Asian Cup?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! The latest tournament recently got underway in Qatar and will finish on 10 February at the Lusail Stadium
Quiz! Can you name every country to reach the final of AFCON?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! The tournament was first staged in 1957 and there have been 20 different finalists since then, with 15 winners
Quiz! Can you name the most valuable African players in the world right now?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! Players from 12 different countries, including Burundi and Burkina Faso, make up an eclectic top 50
Quiz! Can you name every country to compete in AFCON since 2000?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! Africa's powerhouse nations are easy to pick out, but what about some of the minnows who've qualified in recent years?
Scott McTominay reveals the chat with Steve Clarke that turned his form around
By Sean Cole published
After a period of frustration and self-doubt, the midfielder has made great strides with Manchester United and Scotland
‘I’m thinking, what’s he talking about?’ Emile Heskey on the name he’ll always ‘inevitably’ get called
By Sean Cole published
The former England striker looks back on a memorable childhood TV appearance alongside Rod Hull and Emu
Is Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
By Sean Cole published
Gordon has been in superb form for Newcastle this season, but could be a doubt to face Luton Town on Saturday
Manchester United star poised for shock return to former club: report
By Sean Cole published
Manchester United are set to let a major player return to the side they bought him from
Landmark verdict on European Super League: Everything you need to know
By Sean Cole published
The European Court of Justice has declared that FIFA and UEFA 'unlawfully' blocked efforts to launch the controversial competition in 2021
Tottenham Hotspur in talks with top defensive target – piling more misery on Manchester United: report
By Sean Cole published
Tottenham Hotspur are set to beat Manchester United to a top-class defender
Quiz! Can you name every Premier League manager to leave their job in December?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! As Nottingham Forest's decision to sack Steve Cooper shows, football can be an unforgiving place at any time of year
Quiz! Can you name every League Cup quarter-finalist since 2000?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! Some surprising names have reached this stage over the years - how many of them do you remember?
Quiz! Can you name every footballer to finish in the top three of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! Since the award was launched back in 1954, only six footballers have ever won it, but 23 have made the top three
Quiz! Can you name the top 25 goalscorers from across Europe's top five leagues in 2023?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! These players have had productive years at club level and will be hoping there's still more to come
Quiz! Can you name every team Manchester United faced in their treble-winning season?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! During a difficult period under Erik ten Hag, test your knowledge of happier, trophy-filled times for the club
Quiz! Can you get 30 correct answers in our Big Quiz of 2023?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! The year is almost over – so how much do you remember from the past 12 months of football?
Quiz! Can you name the 25 youngest players in Premier League history?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! If you're good enough, you're old enough - but an early start is no guarantee of long-term success
Rebecca Welch set to become the Premier League's first female referee
By Sean Cole published
Welch will make history when she takes charge of the game between Fulham and Burnley on 23 December
Manchester United could lose £42m signing for free next summer: report
By Sean Cole published
Manchester United risk losing even more money next summer, with a big signing prepared to cut ties
Chelsea have found transfer loophole, with FIFA law unblockable this January
By Sean Cole published
Chelsea's transfer business hs been under the microscope – and now the club may have found another intriguing solution
Manchester United's Champions League exit has cost them enough money to buy a new squad player
By Sean Cole published
Manchester United had planned to reach the Champions League quarter-finals but finished bottom of their group after losing to Bayern Munich
Quiz! Can you name every club to have finished top of a Champions League group?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! Clubs from Europe's biggest leagues dominate this list, alongside some relative minnows and surprise packages
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