Richard Laverty
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Tottenham legend Ledley King explains why his finest moment in an England shirt was also the beginning of the end for him
By Richard Laverty published
Tottenham's Ledley King went into Euro 2004 as a first-choice defender – but that didn't last long and neither did his England career after that

‘What do you want me to do? Tell Luka Modric where to stand?’ Tottenham hero Peter Crouch recalls Harry Redknapp’s hilarious response to tactics query
By Richard Laverty published
Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp was told by one of his stars he had to be cleverer: and his response was quintessential Harry

Why has Luton Town vs Burnley been postponed this weekend?
By Richard Laverty published
Luton Town vs Burnley has been postponed this weekend – and it's all because of the venue

Why is Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United not on TV?
By Richard Laverty published
Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United is not on TV – and it's all because of… cricket!?

Theo Walcott: I should have never gone to the 2006 World Cup
By Richard Laverty published
Newly retired Theo Walcott has been speaking to Gary Neville on The Overlap – and now opens up about his whirlwind international introduction, Arsene Wenger and more

Peter Crouch says former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez never gave anyone a ‘well done’: not even Steven Gerrard
By Richard Laverty published
Peter Crouch played for Rafa Benitez at Liverpool – and never saw him congratulate anyone… not even Steven Gerrard

‘Good touch for a big man’: How Peter Crouch shocked new team-mates with his velvet touch
By Richard Laverty published
Peter Crouch was always told he had good control despite his height – but did he take it as a compliment or an insult?

FPL tips: 3 players should use as an alternative to Erling Haaland as Fantasy Premier League captain
By Richard Laverty published
FPL FPL is here – and since everyone has Erling Haaland as their Fantasy Premier League captain, this is how to get ahead of everyone else in your league

Peter Crouch tells FourFourTwo about the time he was told off for leading his team-mate astray
By Richard Laverty published
Peter Crouch wasn't always destined for the top – but one coach accused him of hampering team-mate Ledley King's chances of ever getting there

Women's World Cup 2023: Are England favourites for the trophy?
By Richard Laverty published
England are the bookies' favourites for the Women's World Cup 2023 – but this has been the most unpredictable tournament ever

Manchester United are lining up £30m French starlet – but he'll only sign when Harry Maguire leaves: report
By Richard Laverty published
Manchester United are on the brink of selling Harry Maguire to West Ham United and reinvesting the money immediately

Chelsea in talks to sign 'the next N'Golo Kante' from bitter foes: report
By Richard Laverty published
Chelsea legend N'Golo Kante left in the summer: now Mauricio Pochettino could sign his heir

How many Women's World Cup games will England women's star Lauren James be banned for?
By Richard Laverty published
England women's star Lauren James was sent off at the Women's World Cup for a stamp and now faces time on the sidelines watching on

Should football mic up referees? Here's what we've learned from the Women's World Cup
By Richard Laverty published
The Women's World Cup has seen referees mic'd up – but has it worked as a concept at the tournament?

New Manchester United kit deal is the biggest in Premier League history – and the club's biggest form of income in the future
By Richard Laverty published
A new Manchester United kit deal will take Adidas into the 2030s with the Red Devils – and is a landmark in English football

Is it time to take the MLS seriously?
By Richard Laverty published
From Apple to the All-Stars, the MLS is starting to gain more traction than ever before… but is it all thanks to Lionel Messi?

Fabio Cannavaro opens up about being the last defender to ever win the Ballon d’Or
By Richard Laverty published
2006 Ballon d'Or winner Fabio Cannavaro was the last centre-back to be given the award – but he says now that in many ways, he was lucky

Arsenal could yet land Barcelona star Raphinha in a huge statement of intent: report
By Richard Laverty published
Arsenal were interested in Raphinha before his move to Barcelona – and could yet rekindle such interest this summer

The most valuable XI of teenagers on Earth: Here's who makes the team
By Richard Laverty published
Here's the most valuable XI of teenagers, with the Premier League boasting its fair share of wonderkids

Liverpool have "high chance" of landing superstar teenager from under the noses of rivals: report
By Richard Laverty published
Liverpool are closing in on the signing of one of their key targets, with Jurgen Klopp restructuring his squad this summer

WATCH: The perfect Brazil goal – is this going to win the Puskas award?
By Richard Laverty published
Brazil scored the most stereotypically Brazilian goal at the Women's World Cup 2023 – and now they might scoop a Puskas award

We Are Newcastle United: Everything we know about the Amazon Prime Video documentary, including release date, narrator, trailer and more
By Richard Laverty published
Amazon Prime Video documentary We Are Newcastle United launches next month – here's what we know so far
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