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‘I wanted another Italian at Sheffield Wednesday so that Carbone had a friend. We went to sign Di Canio from Celtic and he didn’t turn up, the bastard!’: Ex-Sheffield Wednesday manager recalls transfer issue with controversial forward
By Ryan Dabbs published
Paolo Di Canio signed for Sheffield Wednesday for £4.2m in 1997 - though the transfer wasn't without its hitches
‘Lifting a trophy would help to be classed as an Arsenal great, but he can’t do much more than he’s doing already. He deserves to be a league winner’: Gunners legend sets clear target for Bukayo Saka
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal need to win either a Premier League title or Champions League before Bukayo Saka can cement his status at the club
'When you realise how much of the recruitment has been data-driven, you think, "Actually, this is an interesting experiment". It’s high risk, high reward': Chelsea transfer policy intriguing former Stamford Bridge star
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Chelsea are moving in a clear direction with their transfers, according to one former player
‘Roy Keane came to see me doing stand-up – his daughter told my daughter that I must be funny, because her dad doesn’t usually laugh at anything’: Manchester United comedian recalls encounter with club legend
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United legend Roy Keane is actually capable of laughter, as one comedian found out to great effect...
‘People always say the Germans never give up, that we’re never beaten. But Manchester United did it to us in 1999 – they were fighting and believing until the end’: Bayern Munich defender reflects on heartbreak of Champions League final
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Bayern Munich went from ecstasy to despair in just minutes during the 1999 Champions League final - and it's largely down to the spirit of Manchester United, according to their opponent
‘Step by step, he’s become one of the best players in his position in England and Europe. He’s exactly the sort of team-mate I’d love in the dressing room’: Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder has high praise for Premier League star's ability and temperament
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE One leading Premier League star has been singled out for high praise by a former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder
'At Tottenham, I went to Feyenoord to see Robin van Persie. He came on as a sub, shirt out of his shorts, socks rolled down, looking a mess’: How Spurs missed out on signing 144-goal Premier League great
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Tottenham passed up the opportunity to sign Robin van Persie in 2004 when their director of football was left unimpressed by he Dutchman
‘I reckon it was 50-50, Erik ten Hag staying or going. The spine has to be stronger’: Manchester United legend offers verdict on manager situation
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been under massive pressure for months - not just a few weeks - according to one club legend
‘My career highlight was the Euro 96 semi against England – it was the first time I’d been to Wembley and I thought, ‘What kind of old stadium is this?!’: Germany Euros winner reflects on playing at Home of Football
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Germany faced England at the old Wembley in a massive Euro 96 semi-final - and for one member of Die Mannschaft, the occasion is a career highlight
'Eric Cantona pushed a plate of biscuits over and, in his French accent, asked me, "Would you like… a Jammie Dodger?" I said, “No thank you, Eric"': Actor describes appearing in film with Manchester United legend
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Eric Cantona has become a serious actor since retiring from football - and one Manchester United fan had the pleasure of appearing alongside him in a film
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