Graham Ruthven

Manchester United Was it ever really a thing? Not so, says Graham Ruthven, who argues that revisionists have meddled with reality 

Romelu Lukaku The Manchester United striker’s scoring record in big games is criticised, but his excellent and improving all-around contributions are underappreciated, writes Graham Ruthven

Manchester United Mourinho has received a contract extension and a rumoured pay hike but, Graham Ruthven asks: what’s the motivation for investing in a restless manager who specialises in short-term success?

Scottish Premiership It’s been eight years since the Gers last won a title – and despite a strong start from champions Celtic, there are signs of a serious challenge this season

Scottish Premiership As a player with Liverpool, and early in his coaching career, Steven Gerrard thrived as the leader of the chasing pack - for Rangers, that status only exists now in Europe now

Real Madrid The Welsh forward finds himself frozen out at Real Madrid after a move to China fell through. But he’s not the first Brit to face months on the bench in Spain's capital

Everton The managerial merry-go-round at Goodison Park has prevented the Toffees from working out what kind of club they want to be – and what their ambitions really are

Arsenal Graham Ruthven argues that despite Mesut Ozil's world-class talent, the German international's departure could help Arsenal balance their attack and keep Alexis Sanchez

Steven Gerrard They won more points than the year before, but the big question in Scotland remains – have Rangers closed the gap on rivals Celtic?

Scotland Those running football in Scotland suffer from a lack of imagination – which is how McLeish landed the national team job in the first place

Glasgow Rangers ​Gerrard’s Rangers are just two points off their rivals in top spot, but a trophy would be a better measure of the ground they’ve made up