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
Meet Ricardo Fernandes, Bruno’s big brother and captain of non-League side Roffey
By Sean Cole published
Despite their similar appearances and playing styles, the two brothers lead very different lives
'I was happy when they told me I’d failed my medical': Demba Ba recalls how his move to Stoke City fell apart
By Sean Cole published
The Senegalese striker ended up joining West Ham United in January 2011 after the Potters pulled out of a deal
“It really is indescribable”: Henrik Larsson reflects on Old Firm derbies and Celtic success
By Sean Cole published
The Swedish striker became a club legend, scoring 242 goals during seven trophy-filled years at Celtic Park
Everything you need to know about the 2024/25 Nations League
By Sean Cole published
The 2024/25 Nations League is set for this year, with tweaks and changes along the way
Why Leeds United fans are taking a keen interest in the upcoming Super Bowl
By Sean Cole published
Leeds United have the same owners as the San Francisco 49ers, who face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday
Quiz! Can you name every Championship club's home stadium?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! English football's second tier features a mix of historic grounds, recent constructions, and many that have been rebranded over the years
Quiz! Can you name the Liverpool line-up from Jurgen Klopp's first game in charge?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! A goalless draw away to Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham side marked the start of a glorious era for Liverpool
Quiz! Can you name every country Neymar has scored against for Brazil?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! As Neymar turns 32, test your knowledge of his excellent goalscoring record at international level
Quiz! Can you name every goalscorer from the last 20 games between Arsenal and Liverpool?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! The two title rivals meet at the Emirates on Sunday, just a month on from an engrossing FA Cup clash
Quiz! Can you name the top goalscorer from each AFCON since 2000?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! Equatorial Guinea's Emilio Nsue has taken everyone by surprise this time around, but who scored the most goals at previous tournaments?
Quiz! Can you name every former Premier League player now playing in the Saudi Pro League?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! Jordan Henderson's spell at Al-Ettifaq didn't last long, but many other familiar faces are still in Saudi Arabia
Ranked! The 20 best Premier League players of 2023/24 so far
By Sean Cole published
The 2023/24 season is hotting up – and here are the stars who have set the competition alight
Quiz! Can you name the Chelsea line-up from the FA Cup final against Aston Villa in 2000?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! Only one goal separated the two sides in the last final played at the old Wembley, with Gianluca Vialli's side lifting the trophy
Quiz! Can you name every Premier League team Luis Suarez scored against for Liverpool?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! It's 10 years since the prolific Uruguayan striker, whose time in England was filled with controversy, excitement and goals, had the season of his life
Quiz! Can you name the Middlesbrough line-up from the League Cup final against Bolton Wanderers in 2004?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! They're out of the cup now – but let's remember when Steve McClaren led Boro to their first major trophy 20 years ago, secured with a 2-1 win at the Millennium Stadium
Quiz! Can you name every player capped for England by Sven-Goran Eriksson?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! The Swedish manager left in 2006 after taking England to the quarter-finals of three consecutive major tournaments
Manchester United set for HUGE squad clear-out under new CEO: report
By Sean Cole published
Omar Berrada plans to move on underperforming players much quicker than the previous regime
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 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
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