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‘I was surprised he left Newcastle because I knew how much he was valued there, by fans and the people around the club. We were very lucky to get him’: Chris Wood full of praise for Nottingham Forest team-mate
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Chris Wood highlights how 'lucky' Nottingham Forest are to have signed Newcastle talent

‘Leaving Newcastle was tough – I wanted to be involved in the club for years to come, but I’d become third choice and just wanted opportunity to play football’: Premier League in-form star opens up on St. James' Park departure
By Ryan Dabbs published
Newcastle reluctantly sold a player who has gone on to shine in the Premier League this season

‘There was a lot of noise about Liverpool. West Ham also came in for me when Redknapp left. I felt I needed more experience before taking on a bigger club’: Ex-Premier League boss reveals turning down opportunities to manage high-profile clubs
By Ryan Dabbs published
West Ham were rejected by a Premier League boss in 2001, who didn't want to relinquish control at their current side

A cup of controversy: The curious new National League Cup has brought low crowds and boycotts
By Ed McCambridge published
The National League Cup has a £1m prize fund for National League clubs, but that hasn't stopped it being shrouded in controversy

‘I’ve never known whether to laugh or cry when it comes to Jose Mourinho’s antics, but I miss him. The Premier League’s loss is Turkey’s gain, without a doubt’: Graeme Souness would still like to see Mourinho managing in England
By Ryan Dabbs published
Jose Mourinho has been described as 'box-office' by Graeme Souness, who would still like the Portuguese manager in the Premier League

‘People thought I got dropped for missing a penalty, but I was just injured. Leighton Baines let me take it because my confidence was sky-high’: Ex-Everton forward clarifies what really happened after controversial moment
By Ryan Dabbs published
Everton saw a controversial moment arise a decade ago, involving Leighton Baines and a missed penalty kick...

‘Eddie Howe instilled confidence in me. He’s an awesome boss to work with and I think a lot of players say that. He’s bright with a smart footballing brain’: Ex-Newcastle United star speaks glowingly about Magpies manager
By Ryan Dabbs published
Eddie Howe has been brilliant since taking over at Newcastle United, and one of his former players has highlighted the confidence he provides his squad

‘My heroes as a kid? Baggio, Shearer, but the real one was Henry. I watched not only how he scored, but how he ran – his technique and his movement’: Barcelona star idolised Arsenal man as a youngster
By Ryan Dabbs published
Barcelona have had their fair share of legends over the years, but one current star has picked players from elsewhere when naming their heroes

‘I was 19 getting annoyed with Charlie Nicholas for changing into leather trousers on the team bus home – I should have been wondering where I could get a pair of leather trousers from!’ Martin Keown on standing up to Arsenal’s famous drinking culture
By Matthew Ketchell published
Fatherly advice kept Martin Keown from off-the-field distractions that became famous at Arsenal in the 80s and 90s

'I won that dentist’s chair challenge in Hong Kong before Euro 96 - that might be my biggest claim to fame’: England international opens up on infamous night out in Asia
By Ryan Dabbs published
England players were left red-faced after alcohol-induced escapades in Hong Kong prior to Euro 96, but one squad member now claims to have won
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