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‘Eddie Howe wished me all the best, but when you’re at a rival club you don’t text too often – I still hear about his Bournemouth achievements every day’: Andoni Iraola reveals messages with Newcastle United manager
By Ryan Dabbs published
Andoni Iraola received a message from Newcastle United's Eddie Howe after taking the Bournemouth job in 2023
‘I had to prove myself to the Nottingham Forest fans after crossing the divide from Derby, but it didn’t take too long – I showed I was there to score goals’: Ex-Forest striker reveals how tough start at City Ground quickly changed
By Ryan Dabbs published
Nottingham Forest and Derby County hate each other - so one player had his work cut out when crossing that divide in 2008
'I had to cut 9kg in four weeks – that’s tough, particularly while trying to learn the skills and train twice a day' Former Premier League title winner Danny Simpson on accepting a celebrity boxing fight having never taken a punch in his life
By Sam Dalling published
Ex-Leicester and Newcastle defender Danny Simpson swapped the football pitch for the boxing ring, and is already relishing his next fight…
‘Even though Kevin Keegan was my boyhood hero, we never really saw eye-to-eye. That was an underwhelming time for me – I felt on the outside’: Newcastle cult hero reveals disappointment over how things went under King Kev
By Ryan Dabbs published
Newcastle United reappointed Kevin Keegan as manager in January 2008 - but one boyhood fan didn't quite enjoy his return as much as expected
'I was Arsenal captain and really enjoyed it, but when Man City come calling, you have to listen': England international reveals reason for swapping London with Manchester
By Sarah Rendell published
Moving from an established Arsenal side to a developing Manchester City one could have proved a tough decision for some players, but not this England international
'You couldn’t blame Trent Alexander-Arnold if he wanted to play for Real Madrid – I hope he stays, but even with Mo Salah, I would understand if he decided to leave': Former Liverpool defender explains why he’s braced for key Anfield exits
By Chris Flanagan published
Liverpool’s three biggest stars - including Trent Alexander-Arnold - are all out of contract in the summer, with uncertainty remaining over their futures
‘Sven asked if I’d like to play for England – even to be considered made me proud, but I don’t think they really wanted a foreign player in the national team’: Former Premier League star reveals conversations over converting nationality
By Ryan Dabbs published
Sven Goran-Eriksson wanted an Italian star playing in the Premier League to turn out for England two decades ago
‘Even though it was late in the game, the Arsenal fans started singing my name. It felt like the moment I announced myself as a professional footballer’: Ex-Gunners star recalls scoring first senior goal as a teenager at Highbury
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal have a strong history of producing young players, and one announced himself to the adoring fans in great fashion two decades ago
‘After the issues he’s dealt with, he deserves so much credit. You want to see a player taking players on, showing their skills, scoring goals. Luis Diaz is that guy’: Liverpool star impressing with strong performances, especially after difficult period
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool star Luis Diaz has earned high praise from a former Reds striker, who has been particularly impressed with his rise to form
“That was the secret”: Manchester United great reveals method to getting back into Sir Alex Ferguson's good books
By Ed McCambridge published
EXCLUSIVE Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford aren’t the first wingers to fall foul of a Manchester United manager – thankfully, legend Sharpe is on hand with advice
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