Latest articles by Ryan Dabbs
‘Berlusconi sent his helicopter twice to impress me. It took longer to drive to the airport than to go to his villa, but he loved doing things to surprise you’: How AC Milan eventually completed world record transfer for Italian star in 1992
EXCLUSIVE AC Milan were Europe's pre-eminent force at the beginning of the 1990s, but when one Italian star refused to join the Rossoneri, Silvio Berlusconi attempted everything in his power to convince him
‘I got six reports on Dele Alli over a two-year period; Spurs should have reacted after my first two. At one stage they could sold him for over £80m’: Ex-Tottenham chief reveals secrets behind Dele transfer in 2015
EXCLUSIVE Tottenham were almost beaten to the signing of Dele in 2015, then missed out on selling him for £80m a few years later
‘Early on, Shearer was quite rightly the main man, but being backup really grinded on me as the years wore on – I hated the role’: Newcastle United cult hero reveals annoyance at never being considered good enough for No.9 role at St. James' Park
Newcastle United were blessed with Alan Shearer's goals in the 1990s and 2000s, but one former Magpie believes they still deserved more than secondary status at the club
‘Guys like Carlo Ancelotti don’t keep people on the staff if you’re not decent – every time a manager left, I thought I was gone, but I knew I was good at my job’: Everton legend on surviving seven managers at Goodison Park before eventually 'having to leave'
Everton appointed Carlo Ancelotti in 2019 to great surprise, and one club legend received a huge endorsement from the Italian by rem
‘If I knew at the time what I know now, I wouldn’t have forced a move away from Newcastle – I was a kid who didn’t know what was right from wrong’: Ex-Magpies defender reflects on 'stressful period' after winning Player of the Season award
EXCLUSIVE Newcastle United were looking to rebuild in the Championship in 2009 - but one of the previous season's stars didn't want to be a part of it
Manchester City star has walked the most of any Premier League outfielder this season
Manchester City dominate opponents in the Premier League - and are now topping the statistics charts, too
Shock speed stats reveal 10 quickest Premier League players this season - but there's no room for Kyle Walker or Adama Traore
The Premier League's quickest players have been revealed
Manchester City attempts for audacious transfer failed - but it's proved a blessing in disguise
Manchester City wanted to shock the Premier League with a statement signing in 2022...
Arsenal star wanted by European giants, as part of irrefusable offer: report
Arsenal face a fight on their hands to persuade a key player to remain at the club
Premier League trialing major rule change - and it could have a huge impact on the game
The Premier League could see a drastic difference in time wasting with one simple rule change
'It's embarassing; it's damaging': Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville 'shocked' by controversial decision
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville aren't happy with what has happened
'It's not about PSR, it's about long-term success; that's been driving all of the decisions': Chelsea sporting directors justify transfer strategy in staunch defence
Chelsea sporting directors have hit back at critics of their dealings in the transfer market
England didn't speak to 'outstanding English candidate' before appointing Thomas Tuchel - but Champions League-winning boss was contacted
England wanted managers with experience of winning things, snubbing English coaches in the process
Manchester City make Pep Guardiola succession plan, with potential replacement having already agreed to work for incoming director of football: report
Manchester City have identified a clear favourite to replace Pep Guardiola if he leaves next summer
Cristiano Ronaldo left absolutely fuming against Scotland, as he stormed off pitch in fit of rage
Cristiano Ronaldo failed to hide his frustration on his first visit to Hampden Park
Adidas release absolutely stunning Jude Bellingham signature Predator
Adidas and Jude Bellingham have joined forces to create some of the best looking Predators ever
Arsenal injury woe continues as key player suffers issue on international duty
Arsenal are facing fresh concerns over another player, joining a long list already on the treatment table
Northern Ireland could be forced to play home game outside of UK, following government demands
Northern Ireland still have two games remaining in their Nations League campaign, but one might not be played at their Windsor Park home
Liverpool to replace fan-favourite with controversial new signing: report
Liverpool are looking at completing a deal that might not go down well with the fanbase...
Trent Alexander-Arnold wins £500 for stunning free-kick goal against Finland
Trent Alexander-Arnold bagged from 25 yards against Finland in the Nations League, helping him pocket an extra £500
Nigeria boycott fixture, with government called in to rescue team after 'disgraceful behaviour'
Nigeria are refusing to play against Libya in an AFCON qualification match after being abandoned in an airport without food or water
'Alan Sugar said, ‘Ring Alex Ferguson – he knows everyone’. He didn’t know much about him, either. I told Sugar, but he went ahead and hired him anyway': Ex-Tottenham executive on mistake of appointing Christian Gross
Tottenham chairman Alan Sugar tried his best to find out about Christian Gross, but after finding out no one in England knew about him he took the plunge and appointed him the club's new manager in 1997
'Chelsea have done nothing wrong because they have kept within the rules, but they certainly haven’t kept within the spirit of the rules': Football finance expert on issues with PSR
Chelsea have taken advantage of the Premier League's rules, which aren't 'fit for purpose'
‘Liverpool did the same thing to Arsenal in 2001 that Manchester United did to us at Bayern in 1999 – in two moments, we changed the game in our favour’: German defender recalls dramatic FA Cup final victory at the Millennium Stadium
Liverpool came back from 1-0 down to snatch victory away from Arsenal in the 2001 FA Cup final - in similar fashion to Manchester United from two years before
‘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
Paolo Di Canio signed for Sheffield Wednesday for £4.2m in 1997 - though the transfer wasn't without its hitches
