Anyone But England
Jim
Jim is the house hand at Anyone But England. Hamish writes the line under the drawing. Jim draws.
Every plate has a number. Newest first. Open one for the picture, the line and the caption.
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The assist claim
The graphic went out early. The voters have not even logged on.
The graphic went out early. The voters have not even logged on.
The assist claim
Olise's assist haul sparks a Ballon d'Or and PR debate. Opinion only, with no official ranking.
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Not fit for purpose
Not fit for purpose, they say. They want a say, not the crown.
Not fit for purpose, they say. They want a say, not the crown.
Not fit for purpose
Top European leagues press FIFA's Infantino over governance. They are seeking input. There is no removal vote.
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Two hundred and ten
Top of the scoring, and not one scorer took a bow.
Top of the scoring, and not one scorer took a bow.
Two hundred and ten
La Liga lead Europe's top five leagues for goals so far, on 210.
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One verdict open
One finding, a teased sequel, and still no tariff. Cliffhangers, the lot.
One finding, a teased sequel, and still no tariff. Cliffhangers, the lot.
One verdict open
The City guilty verdict dominates the break as Pedrerol teases a Barcelona Negreira update. No Negreira verdict and no City tariff.
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Back at training
Back with the cones. The break took it personally.
Back with the cones. The break took it personally.
Back at training
Footballers head back to club training during the international break.
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Forty unbeaten
Forty, and the unbeaten run has hired a secretary.
Forty, and the unbeaten run has hired a secretary.
Forty unbeaten
Spain extend an unbeaten run to 40 with a 4-1 win over Croatia.
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The old Big Four
Nostalgia picks four clubs and leaves the present in the corridor.
Nostalgia picks four clubs and leaves the present in the corridor.
The old Big Four
Fans revive the classic Big Four and leave out City and Spurs. Nostalgia only, nothing restored.
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Better without City
Better without them, say the replies. Nobody actually voted.
Better without them, say the replies. Nobody actually voted.
Better without City
Rival fans say the Premier League would be better without City. An opinion thread, not a poll or a ruling.
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Sixteen days
A fortnight of other people's anthems. Send the league a postcard.
A fortnight of other people's anthems. Send the league a postcard.
Sixteen days
Fans tire of the international break, about sixteen days of it.
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Guilty on 114
Guilty, and the tariff has missed its train.
Guilty, and the tariff has missed its train.
Guilty on 114
An independent commission finds City guilty on 114 of 115 charges. Punishment is pending. No sanction tariff is set.
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Jim White has his say
One line on the telly. The replies arrived with their own filing cabinet.
One line on the telly. The replies arrived with their own filing cabinet.
Jim White has his say
Jim White has his say. Celtic fans reply by citing Rangers' EBTs. Reaction only, with no legal finding.
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Back in the chair
First press conference of the sequel. They have seen this trailer.
First press conference of the sequel. They have seen this trailer.
Back in the chair
Graham Alexander's first Preston press conference after his return.
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The eleven
No Celtic names in that XI. The easy bit, done in a column.
No Celtic names in that XI. The easy bit, done in a column.
The eleven
Record Sport: no Celtic player in McInnes's Rangers XI. An opinion, not an official team sheet.
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Home or not home
The replies are split. Nobody has sent a car.
The replies are split. Nobody has sent a car.
Home or not home
TEAMtalk: Liverpool fans are split on a Trent return to Anfield. Fan chat only, not a Liverpool bid.
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A warning first
A warning, not a cap. Suspense, now, from that camp.
A warning, not a cap. Suspense, now, from that camp.
A warning first
talkSPORT: Trent is given an England warning before a possible cap. No call-up is stated as fact.
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Three games
Three games out, and that tie is the one he'll miss. The ban has taste.
Three games out, and that tie is the one he'll miss. The ban has taste.
Three games
Ethan Mbappe is banned for three games and misses Arsenal in the Champions League. A three-game ban, nothing beyond it.
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Two views on a medal
Two old teammates, one imaginary medal. Retirement is noisy.
Two old teammates, one imaginary medal. Retirement is noisy.
Two views on a medal
Rooney disagrees with Rio on a retrospective medal. An argument between former players, not club policy.
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I wouldn't take it
He has declined a medal nobody has offered. Speeches are punctual.
He has declined a medal nobody has offered. Speeches are punctual.
I wouldn't take it
Rooney says he would refuse a 2011/12 medal if City were stripped. Titles have not been stripped.
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Knew in July
Knew in July. Everyone else got the autumn reprint.
Knew in July. Everyone else got the autumn reprint.
Knew in July
ESPN: City knew the charges verdict in July. A timing report, not a new finding.
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The judgement is published
The judgement is out. The tariff is still hiding in drafts.
The judgement is out. The tariff is still hiding in drafts.
The judgement is published
The Premier League publishes the City charges judgement. No sanction tariff is set, and no titles are stripped.
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Eight chances
A record at that age, and the scoreline was too shy to attend.
A record at that age, and the scoreline was too shy to attend.
Eight chances
OptaJoe: Signe Gaupset sets a WSL open-play chance record for her age, eight chances at 21 years and 101 days. No match score.
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The video
The clip went out. The sign-off, they say, did not.
The clip went out. The sign-off, they say, did not.
The video
INEOS says Ratcliffe did not clear the Reform UK promo video.
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Not on a pitch
One player's view of a challenge. The ban list stayed blank.
One player's view of a challenge. The ban list stayed blank.
Not on a pitch
Ødegaard says Bernardo Silva's challenge does not belong on a football pitch. A player's reaction, with no ban and no score.
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Gakpo withdraws
Out of the squad. The return date did not make the flight.
Out of the squad. The return date did not make the flight.
Gakpo withdraws
Cody Gakpo withdraws from the Netherlands squad through injury. No diagnosis and no return date.
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Permission to speak
Cleared to talk. The job itself has not spoken.
Cleared to talk. The job itself has not spoken.
Permission to speak
Forest Green clear Robbie Savage to talk to Peterborough. Permission to speak is not an appointment.
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The young arrival
An academy move, no fee, no fuss. The back page is bereft.
An academy move, no fee, no fuss. The back page is bereft.
The young arrival
United confirm teenager Isaac Konde from Liverpool for the under-18s. No first-team minutes and no fee.
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Not my concern
Not his concern. The argument failed to take the hint.
Not his concern. The argument failed to take the hint.
Not my concern
Mancini says the City charges are not his concern. A reaction only, with no legal finding.
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The fire sale
A fire sale, drawn in the air. No buyer got the sketch.
A fire sale, drawn in the air. No buyer got the sketch.
The fire sale
Agbonlahor sketches City players who could be sold. Speculation only. No deals and no fees.
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A unique proposal
Nine years of points, proposed on the radio. Proposed is not decided.
Nine years of points, proposed on the radio. Proposed is not decided.
A unique proposal
talkSPORT: the Premier League were told to hand City a unique nine-year points deduction. A proposal only. Sanctions are not decided.
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The wage bill
A wage bill out on its own, and still no tariff beside it.
A wage bill out on its own, and still no tariff beside it.
The wage bill
The Athletic: across the nine seasons City were accused of not providing accurate information, they spent £1.943bn on wages, over £100m more than any other English club. Paired with the 114 of 115 finding. No sanctions are set.
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Four reserved rights
Four hands up. The rest of the league brought popcorn.
Four hands up. The rest of the league brought popcorn.
Four reserved rights
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham have reportedly told City they might claim compensation. Chelsea and 14 others did not. No awards are decided.
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The pilot light
Pilot light on, return unlikely. The boiler man is not booked.
Pilot light on, return unlikely. The boiler man is not booked.
The pilot light
Roy Keane says his management pilot light is still on, but a return is unlikely. He does not name Celtic. No approach, talks or exit is claimed.
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Five-two
Five past Celtic and three points clear. A lovely week to be in blue.
Five past Celtic and three points clear. A lovely week to be in blue.
Five-two
Rangers Women beat Celtic 5-2 and go top of the SWPL, three points clear after six matches. It is Celtic's first league defeat.
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Best memory
Best memory, and it's the day he signed. The goals can queue.
Best memory, and it's the day he signed. The goals can queue.
Best memory
In a Viaplay quick-fire, Alexander Isak names his Liverpool signing as his best Premier League memory. A clip, not a new transfer.
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Happy at Como
Happy where he is. The bench job can stay on the brochure.
Happy where he is. The bench job can stay on the brochure.
Happy at Como
Jacobo Ramón, 21, is happy at Como and does not want a Real Madrid backup role. Arsenal and Chelsea are reported to be monitoring. Interest only, no transfer.
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Three doors closed
Three doors shut, one of them named. The house stayed where it was.
Three doors shut, one of them named. The house stayed where it was.
Three doors closed
TEAMtalk sources say Fermín López rejected three Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, to stay at Barcelona. The other two clubs are not named.
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The scouts are watching
Two clubs watching, none bidding. Interest is not a bid, pal.
Two clubs watching, none bidding. Interest is not a bid, pal.
The scouts are watching
Arsenal and Tottenham are reported to be tracking Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza, 20, whose contract runs to 2030. Interest and scouting talk only. No deal.
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A friend at the top
A fine and a ban, via one post. The league did not co-author it.
A fine and a ban, via one post. The league did not co-author it.
A friend at the top
Liam Gallagher posted that a high-level contact tipped a fine and a transfer ban even if City's appeal fails. That is his claim, not the Premier League's decision.
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Haaland rumours
Signed till 2034. The chat has him everywhere except that contract.
Signed till 2034. The chat has him everywhere except that contract.
Haaland rumours
Fans and the rumour mill link Haaland to Barcelona, Arsenal and Real Madrid after the City finding. His contract runs to 2034. No club bid, fee or destination is confirmed.
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The EFL stance
A plan for an expulsion nobody has handed down. Early homework.
A plan for an expulsion nobody has handed down. Early homework.
The EFL stance
There is talk of the EFL's stance if City were ever expelled from the Premier League. A panel found City guilty on 114 of 115 charges, sanctions are pending, and the club plans to appeal. No expulsion, relegation or points deduction has happened.
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The ethical champions
Runners-up, crowned by the replies. The open-top bus is imaginary.
Runners-up, crowned by the replies. The open-top bus is imaginary.
The ethical champions
After City's 114 of 115 finding, United fans jokingly claim their 2017/18 runners-up side under Mourinho as deserved ethical Premier League champions. No title is reassigned, and no sanctions are set.
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Five withdrawn
Five crossings-out, two new names, and the world champions still opposite.
Five crossings-out, two new names, and the world champions still opposite.
Five withdrawn
Rice, Palmer, Rashford, Mainoo and Livramento are withdrawn from England's squad through injury before Spain at Wembley. Garner and Gibbs-White are called up. Spain arrive as world champions and Euro 2024 winners.
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The Ballon d'Or pitch
A golden-ball poster, before anyone has kicked it. Voters still have a deadline.
A golden-ball poster, before anyone has kicked it. Voters still have a deadline.
The Ballon d'Or pitch
Spanish media frame Spain against England at Wembley as a Yamal against Kane Ballon d'Or battle. Voters can still submit. It is a preview, with no result.
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Ward returns
Second spell, same desk. The mug is the first signing.
Second spell, same desk. The mug is the first signing.
Ward returns
Liverpool appoint Julian Ward sporting director for a second spell, replacing Richard Hughes, who left for Al-Hilal. The report names no targets and no budget.
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Sixty per cent
Sixty per cent, on a betting slip. Do not tattoo it.
Sixty per cent, on a betting slip. Do not tattoo it.
Sixty per cent
A Kalshi snapshot after the City news: Arsenal about 60 per cent, City about 25, Liverpool about 8, Chelsea about 6, Brighton about 2, United about 2. Market odds only, not a table.
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The chairman responded
The chairman replied. The words themselves missed the edition.
The chairman replied. The words themselves missed the edition.
The chairman responded
City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak responded to reports on the 115 charges. The report gives none of his words. The club is expected to appeal, and sanctions are not set.
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The lawyers are warming up
Lawyers stretching, before a sanction exists. Keen.
Lawyers stretching, before a sanction exists. Keen.
The lawyers are warming up
Premier League clubs are reported to be seeking legal advice on compensation after City were found guilty on the vast majority of 115 charges. No sums and no claimant clubs are confirmed. Sanctions are pending.
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I told you so
Calls it vindication. The appeal, presumably, will have its own view.
Calls it vindication. The appeal, presumably, will have its own view.
I told you so
Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto calls the reported City verdict a historic decision for English football, and says it vindicates leaking the documents. That is his reaction, not a ruling.
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Loyal at Wembley
The captain calls the appeal before Wembley. Optimism comes with the armband.
The captain calls the appeal before Wembley. Optimism comes with the armband.
Loyal at Wembley
Before Spain play England at Wembley, Spain captain Rodri says City will win the legal battle in the end, despite reports of the 114-charge finding. The appeal is pending and sanctions are undecided.
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Not the bookkeeper
Not charged, and not the bookkeeper. The internet wants an asterisk anyway.
Not charged, and not the bookkeeper. The internet wants an asterisk anyway.
Not the bookkeeper
An independent commission found City guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges. The club denies them and will appeal. No sanctions are set. Guardiola is not charged. The row online is Guardiola against Ferguson: critics add an asterisk, defenders say he kept no books.
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They've Beaten Everybody
Champions o' the world an' Europe. Inside 90 minutes, every bugger bar us. Pin it, pal.
Champions o' the world an' Europe. Inside 90 minutes, every bugger bar us. Pin it, pal.
They've Beaten Everybody
Champions of the world, champions of Europe. And Scotland are still the only side to beat Luis de la Fuente's Spain inside 90 minutes in a competitive game. Hampden, 28 March 2023, 2-0.
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Celtic and Rangers appeal
Both appealing. The one joint ticket they managed to share.
Both appealing. The one joint ticket they managed to share.
Celtic and Rangers appeal
Celtic and Rangers appeal closed-door Scottish Cup ties and £100k fines each after disorder at the 8 March quarter-final. Celtic's hearing is on 26 October.
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Aberdeen lose 500 tickets
Five hundred tickets lighter. The semi just got roomier, and sterner.
Five hundred tickets lighter. The semi just got roomier, and sterner.
Aberdeen lose 500 tickets
Aberdeen FC lose 500 of around 17,000 tickets for the Premier Sports Cup semi against Rangers at Hampden on 31 October, after pyro and a pitch incursion at the 12 September quarter-final. CEO Adrian Bevington urges restraint.
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Hürzeler, edited into United
Edited into the shirt. The club was not copied in.
Edited into the shirt. The club was not copied in.
Hürzeler, edited into United
Fans have been editing Hürzeler into a United shirt. Speculation only. No approach, no talks.
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Carrick calls it ridiculous
Ridiculous, he says. The results were not asked to co-sign.
Ridiculous, he says. The results were not asked to co-sign.
Carrick calls it ridiculous
Carrick's club deny the sacking rumour, and Carrick calls it ridiculous. One league win in five, and a League Cup exit to Brighton after leading 2-0. Ridiculous is one word for it.
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Havertz off after half an hour
Every league start, then half an hour and a plane. The break keeps receipts.
Every league start, then half an hour and a plane. The break keeps receipts.
Havertz off after half an hour
Havertz goes off after about 30 minutes of Germany 1-1 Netherlands. Back to Arsenal for assessment, having started every Premier League game.
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Hassan out of Egypt squad
Missing the squad, already called worth the wait. Fine. We'll wait.
Missing the squad, already called worth the wait. Fine. We'll wait.
Hassan out of Egypt squad
Celtic's Haissem Hassan, 24, is out of the Egypt squad injured. Coach Hossam Hassan promises intensive treatment and calls him a long-term asset.
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Over £3bn still owed
Three billion, on tick. The window has a credit card.
Three billion, on tick. The window has a credit card.
Over £3bn still owed
Premier League clubs owe over £3bn in transfer instalments. United about £375m, Chelsea about £356.5m, Spurs about £304.6m. UEFA's Traverso calls the model fragile if the market slows.
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Four leagues take on FIFA
Four leagues, one letter, and a request that the toys be shared.
Four leagues, one letter, and a request that the toys be shared.
Four leagues take on FIFA
The Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga and Serie A demand a FIFA governance overhaul: a say on the calendar, evidence-based proposals, the regulator split from the commercial side, and a Governance Convention within 100 days of the next president.
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United fans claim 1999
1999, dusted off as the pure one. No engraver has been booked.
1999, dusted off as the pure one. No engraver has been booked.
United fans claim 1999
United fans claim 1999, Premier League, FA Cup and the Champions League against Bayern, as the only untainted English Treble. A fan argument. No trophies are changing hands.
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City guilty on 114 of 115
Cleared on one. The other 114 will not be sending flowers.
Cleared on one. The other 114 will not be sending flowers.
City guilty on 114 of 115
City found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges covering 2009 to 2018, cleared on one. The club denies them and will appeal. Sanctions are not yet decided.
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Semenyo up for September award
Nominated. The trophy is in the other room, unbothered.
Nominated. The trophy is in the other room, unbothered.
Semenyo up for September award
Semenyo is nominated for September Player of the Month, alongside Isak and Gross. A nomination, nothing more yet.
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Bradford let Alexander talk
Talking to his old club again. The long contract can wait outside.
Talking to his old club again. The long contract can wait outside.
Bradford let Alexander talk
Heckingbottom is gone, and Bradford let Alexander talk to Preston. He is ex-Preston, and under contract to 2028.
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Hateley wants a loan teenager
Free shopping advice. The fee, when it comes, will charge.
Free shopping advice. The fee, when it comes, will charge.
Hateley wants a loan teenager
Hateley urges Rangers to sign a Premier League teenager on loan. Shopping advice, free of charge.
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A new role for Jack Ross
From Scotland to the Premier League. The old boss network never sleeps.
From Scotland to the Premier League. The old boss network never sleeps.
A new role for Jack Ross
Jack Ross lands a Premier League role, working under a former Rangers chief.
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Rangers fan faces jail
An invitation onto the pitch. The sheriff has answered.
An invitation onto the pitch. The sheriff has answered.
Rangers fan faces jail
A Rangers fan faces jail for urging a mass pitch invasion. Keep off the pitch means keep off the pitch.
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The board backs O'Neill
Backing, for now. In Glasgow, for now is a weather system.
Backing, for now. In Glasgow, for now is a weather system.
The board backs O'Neill
Two Old Firm defeats, and O'Neill has questioned his own future. He keeps board backing from CEO Michael Nicholson. For now.
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McCoist turns 64
Sixty-four. The medal drawer needs its own postcode.
Sixty-four. The medal drawer needs its own postcode.
McCoist turns 64
McCoist turns 64. 355 goals in 581 games, 10 titles, 9 League Cups, a Scottish Cup and 61 caps. Not a bad shift.
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McBurnie eternally grateful
Eternally grateful. Eternity can start with the next list.
Eternally grateful. Eternity can start with the next list.
McBurnie eternally grateful
McBurnie says he is "eternally grateful" for his recall. Gratitude noted.
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Curtis and Wilson to the Under-21s
Sent down for a night at Rugby Park. The seniors can cope.
Sent down for a night at Rugby Park. The seniors can cope.
Curtis and Wilson to the Under-21s
Curtis, 20, and Wilson, 19, are released to Docherty's Under-21s for Azerbaijan at Rugby Park on 30 September.
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Hibs appoint Reedijk
Unbeaten on the way up abroad. Easter Road has read the brochure.
Unbeaten on the way up abroad. Easter Road has read the brochure.
Hibs appoint Reedijk
Hibs appoint Dutchman Reedijk on a three-year deal to replace David Gray, with Molhoek as assistant. He won promotion unbeaten with SK Beveren. First up, Dundee United on 10 October.
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Players Cup starts short-handed
The holders sent apologies. The cup began without them, in Leigh.
The holders sent apologies. The cup began without them, in Leigh.
Players Cup starts short-handed
The Players Cup starts with holders Chelsea, Arsenal and City all absent. United v Sheffield United at Leigh Sports Village gets it going.
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Brobbey's hat-trick, City win 5-3
Three for him, five for them. A very educational evening.
Three for him, five for them. A very educational evening.
Brobbey's hat-trick, City win 5-3
City 5-3 Sunderland. Brobbey scores a hat-trick and still ends up on the losing side. Three goals, no points.
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Fulham 1-1 United
A draw, and the pundit reached for absolutely pathetic. Vocal, that.
A draw, and the pundit reached for absolutely pathetic. Vocal, that.
Fulham 1-1 United
Fulham 1-1 United. Neville's verdict: "worst 15 minutes… absolutely pathetic". Strong words for a draw.
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Spurs' worst start yet
Worst start on record, and the debrief was left for another day.
Worst start on record, and the debrief was left for another day.
Spurs' worst start yet
Spurs 2-3 Villa, and the worst Premier League start in the club's history. De Zerbi: "I didn't speak with the players today."
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Brentford 3-0 Chelsea
Not how to compete, he says. The other lot had published the manual.
Not how to compete, he says. The other lot had published the manual.
Brentford 3-0 Chelsea
Brentford 3-0 Chelsea. Alonso: "This is not how to compete in the Premier League." Noted.
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Brighton end Arsenal's run
Seven wins, then extremely poor. That ground does not do soft landings.
Seven wins, then extremely poor. That ground does not do soft landings.
Brighton end Arsenal's run
Brighton 3-0 Arsenal ends a seven-game winning run. Arteta's verdict: "extremely poor technically". Hard to disagree.
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England v Spain, six recalls
Six pulled back for one night. The sheet has trust issues.
Six pulled back for one night. The sheet has trust issues.
England v Spain, six recalls
England v Spain at Wembley on 26 September, with six players recalled for it.
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England lose five before Spain
Spain are coming. England are still taking the register.
Spain are coming. England are still taking the register.
England lose five before Spain
England lose five before Spain. Gibbs-White and Garner come in. We'll try to cope.
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Pocognoli's first Scotland squad
Five new shirts, tags still on. The pegs look nervous.
Five new shirts, tags still on. The pegs look nervous.
Pocognoli's first Scotland squad
Pocognoli names his first Scotland squad. 24 players, five of them uncapped. Five new shirts on the peg.
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Rangers win at Celtic Park
He reached for the phrase. Parkhead did not offer a rebuttal.
He reached for the phrase. Parkhead did not offer a rebuttal.
Rangers win at Celtic Park
Rangers win 1-0 at Celtic Park. Boyd calls it "men against boys". No more needs said.
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Who holds a league hostage?
Every fan in the country has a name ready. None of them agree.
Every fan in the country has a name ready. None of them agree.
Who holds a league hostage?
Who holds a league hostage? Who rules the roost? Answers on a postcard.
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UEFA's 13 seconds of MSN
A treble, cut to thirteen seconds. The poetry budget was that.
A treble, cut to thirteen seconds. The poetry budget was that.
UEFA's 13 seconds of MSN
UEFA mark the MSN years with a 13-second clip. Thirteen seconds for the 2015 treble. Generous.
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Chelsea concede a league-high 12
Most in the net. The new era is generous, accidentally.
Most in the net. The new era is generous, accidentally.
Chelsea concede a league-high 12
Chelsea under Alonso have conceded 12, the most in the league. Twelve in the net. Not ideal.
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Liverpool's 18 call-ups
Eighteen on a flight. The goalkeeper gets the sofa.
Eighteen on a flight. The goalkeeper gets the sofa.
Liverpool's 18 call-ups
Liverpool wish their 18 international call-ups luck. Eighteen away, and Alisson gets a rest.
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Bruno's 31 points
The fantasy laptop is delighted. The real table has left.
The fantasy laptop is delighted. The real table has left.
Bruno's 31 points
Bruno Fernandes has 31 FPL points over five gameweeks, while United make their joint-worst five-game start. Good for the fantasy managers, anyway.
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Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid
Not a penny, if you can say that with a straight face.
Not a penny, if you can say that with a straight face.
Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid
Bernardo Silva leaves City on a free and signs for Real Madrid. Not a penny changes hands.
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Hürzeler extended to 2029
Beat the big six, then got the years. Correct order.
Beat the big six, then got the years. Correct order.
Hürzeler extended to 2029
Hürzeler's Brighton have beaten the big six, and he is extended to 2029. The giant-killer stays put.
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A 22-year drought
Twenty-two years waiting, and they couldn't wait till May.
Twenty-two years waiting, and they couldn't wait till May.
A 22-year drought
A 22-year drought, declared over with a game to spare. In September. Somebody got the bunting out early.
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Mac Allister loves Anfield
Loves the place. The small print is still in the post.
Loves the place. The small print is still in the post.
Mac Allister loves Anfield
Mac Allister says he loves Anfield. Nothing is decided yet.
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Arteta nearing a long deal
Long-term, nearly. The contract is lapping the boardroom.
Long-term, nearly. The contract is lapping the boardroom.
Arteta nearing a long deal
Arteta is nearing a long-term deal. In for the long haul, by the look of it.
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November TV reshuffle
Kick-off, moved for telly. The fans can reschedule their tea.
Kick-off, moved for telly. The fans can reschedule their tea.
November TV reshuffle
English football's November kick-offs are moved for TV. The fixture list bends to the cameras again.
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Merson: no way for City
No way, says the pundit. Stick it on the fridge till May.
No way, says the pundit. Stick it on the fridge till May.
Merson: no way for City
Paul Merson says there is no way City lift the trophy this season. Bold call, Merse.
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Rice reaches 300 starts
Three hundred starts. Some collect caps. He collects Tuesdays.
Three hundred starts. Some collect caps. He collects Tuesdays.
Rice reaches 300 starts
Declan Rice reaches 300 Premier League starts, the third-youngest to do it. Durable, you have to give him that.
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Mourinho: calm, there's time
Leave him in peace. Peace has a short lease in that room.
Leave him in peace. Peace has a short lease in that room.
Mourinho: calm, there's time
Mourinho asks to be left in peace. Calm, he says, there's time. Whether anyone listens is another matter.
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A first since Benteke
Three goals and a history lesson. Points sold separately.
Three goals and a history lesson. Points sold separately.
A first since Benteke
Brobbey's hat-trick in a 5-3 defeat at City sends the statisticians back through the archive.
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Shearer: Brighton were the best team
High praise from Newcastle's finest. Brighton will frame it.
High praise from Newcastle's finest. Brighton will frame it.
Shearer: Brighton were the best team
Shearer's verdict: "Brighton were the best team."
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Champions fall at the Amex
Champions there, again. At some point it is just a habit.
Champions there, again. At some point it is just a habit.
Champions fall at the Amex
Brighton beat the reigning champions at the Amex. Third season running the champions have lost there. Tradition is tradition.
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Gibbs-White in for Palmer
One steps aside. The replacement desk never clocks off.
One steps aside. The replacement desk never clocks off.
Gibbs-White in for Palmer
Gibbs-White is poised to replace Palmer in Tuchel's squad. England reach for the replacement.
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Five out for England
Five holes in the squad sheet. Preparation, England-style.
Five holes in the squad sheet. Preparation, England-style.
Five out for England
Five ruled out of England's Nations League squad. Five names struck off the list. We'll try to cope.
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Palmer out of England squad
One creator fewer. England will call the coping a plan.
One creator fewer. England will call the coping a plan.
Palmer out of England squad
Cole Palmer withdraws from the England squad with a small muscle injury. Shame, that.
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Dembélé and Kvara, after you
After you. No, after you. The golden ball is mortified.
After you. No, after you. The golden ball is mortified.
Dembélé and Kvara, after you
Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia each want the other to win the Ballon d'Or. Dembélé blushes.
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Carrick let down upstairs
The problem has a better office than the manager. Awkward.
The problem has a better office than the manager. Awkward.
Carrick let down upstairs
Dominic King says Carrick has been let down by the people above him. The problem is upstairs.
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Spurs don't keep clean sheets
No clean sheets. The Sunday sofa did not need a long meeting.
No clean sheets. The Sunday sofa did not need a long meeting.
Spurs don't keep clean sheets
The Sunday Supplement verdict: Spurs don't keep clean sheets. No argument from the room.
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Flick on Raphinha: yes
Yes, then best, then captain. The doubts missed the team bus.
Yes, then best, then captain. The doubts missed the team bus.
Flick on Raphinha: yes
Flick on Raphinha: yes. Happy with him, the best decision, the best captain. Not much room for doubt.
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Laporta plans Messi tribute
Hoped for by 2028. Hoped is carrying the whole sentence.
Hoped for by 2028. Hoped is carrying the whole sentence.
Laporta plans Messi tribute
Laporta plans a Messi tribute once Spotify Camp Nou is finished. Hoped for by the start of 2028. Hoped.
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McInnes, two from two
Souness had that feat alone since 1986. Company, at last.
Souness had that feat alone since 1986. Company, at last.
McInnes, two from two
McInnes wins his first two Old Firm derbies. Only Souness, in 1986, did it before him.
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Brobbey's hat-trick, still lost
Three goals, no points, and 2007 on the phone.
Three goals, no points, and 2007 on the phone.
Brobbey's hat-trick, still lost
Brobbey scores a hat-trick against City and ends up on the losing side. The first since Roque Santa Cruz, Blackburn v Wigan, December 2007.
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City's eight-goal thriller
Five in a row, eight on the board. Subtlety sent its apologies.
Five in a row, eight on the board. Subtlety sent its apologies.
City's eight-goal thriller
Eight goals and another City win. That is five league wins in a row.
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Isak wins it for Liverpool
One touch that mattered. The rest of the afternoon can be forgotten.
One touch that mattered. The rest of the afternoon can be forgotten.
Isak wins it for Liverpool
Isak wins it for Liverpool, and he is the difference.
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City's crazy win
Won it madly. The only row left is the handshake.
Won it madly. The only row left is the handshake.
City's crazy win
City's crazy win over Sunderland leaves one argument running: who was man of the match?
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Kompany on Olise
Easy to work with, and good. Everyone else's problem, then.
Easy to work with, and good. Everyone else's problem, then.
Kompany on Olise
Kompany on Michael Olise: the whole package impressed him. The person, the play, and easy to work with.
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Boyd on Carrick's United
Living off the museum. The museum does not mark wingers.
Living off the museum. The museum does not mark wingers.
Boyd on Carrick's United
A Scottish voice says it on Sky. Kris Boyd looks at Carrick's Manchester United and sees a club living off its history.
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Raya from distance
From downtown, often enough that the numbers lads brought a percentage.
From downtown, often enough that the numbers lads brought a percentage.
Raya from distance
OptaJoe on David Raya: 20.6% of the Premier League goals he has conceded came from outside the box, 33 of 160. Only Segers is worse, at 22%, 36 of 164.
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Mbappé: just the beginning
Good for them, in September. May keeps a diary too.
Good for them, in September. May keeps a diary too.
Mbappé: just the beginning
Mbappé on Barcelona's strong start: good for them, it is just the beginning. September is not a season.
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Álvarez fit for the derby
Available, yes. The teamsheet can sweat until the tunnel.
Available, yes. The teamsheet can sweat until the tunnel.
Álvarez fit for the derby
Simeone confirms Julián Álvarez is available for the Madrid derby. Start or sub, he will decide later.
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Mourinho on Real Madrid
A lecture for Madrid, delivered with the brake left off.
A lecture for Madrid, delivered with the brake left off.
Mourinho on Real Madrid
Mourinho on Real Madrid: it cannot compare itself, and it is hard to hear anything positive. He answers to nobody.
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Van de Ven: unacceptable
Said it on camera. The table had already whispered it.
Said it on camera. The table had already whispered it.
Van de Ven: unacceptable
Van de Ven calls it unacceptable after Spurs' latest setback. A big word, and he said it on camera.
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Villa win at Tottenham
Two points, and they hosted the other lot's first win. Hospitality.
Two points, and they hosted the other lot's first win. Hospitality.
Villa win at Tottenham
Aston Villa take their first Premier League win of the season, away at Tottenham. Spurs sit on 2 points.
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Raphinha tied to 2030
Leeds get the repeats. Barcelona get the years. Awkward split.
Leeds get the repeats. Barcelona get the years. Awkward split.
Raphinha tied to 2030
Barcelona agree a new Raphinha deal through June 2030. The winger Leeds let go, tied down for four more years.
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Brighton 3-0 Arsenal
The perfect start met that ground. Only one of them left intact.
The perfect start met that ground. Only one of them left intact.
Brighton 3-0 Arsenal
Brighton thrash Arsenal 3-0 and the Gunners' first league defeat of the season arrives. Andrés, Groß, Kostoulas. The unbeaten start is over.
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The tweet that aged badly
A 2021 tweet, back for a lap it did not earn.
A 2021 tweet, back for a lap it did not earn.
The tweet that aged badly
A 2021 tweet saying Carrick was better than Arteta resurfaces as Arsenal soar. Aged like milk.
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Isak embraces Liverpool
A huge fee, and he already knows where they keep the kettle.
A huge fee, and he already knows where they keep the kettle.
Isak embraces Liverpool
£125m from Newcastle, and Isak embraces the Liverpool move and the Iraola era. He looks settled already.
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Madrid linked with Branthwaite
A fortune of interest, and a contract that runs to 2030. Sit down.
A fortune of interest, and a contract that runs to 2030. Sit down.
Madrid linked with Branthwaite
Real Madrid linked with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite at £80m. Interest only, and he is under contract to 2030.
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Liverpool eye Lee Dykes
One's off to Al-Hilal. Liverpool are already in someone else's contacts.
One's off to Al-Hilal. Liverpool are already in someone else's contacts.
Liverpool eye Lee Dykes
Hughes is off to Al-Hilal, so Liverpool look at Brentford's Lee Dykes for sporting director. Dykes or Ward, by the sound of it.
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O'Neill snaps
Two defeats and a sharp word, and the lead stayed in the building.
Two defeats and a sharp word, and the lead stayed in the building.
O'Neill snaps
Celtic lose 3-0 to Rangers in the cup and 3-1 to Ferencváros in Europe, and O'Neill snaps at a reporter. They're still top, and his eyes are on the Old Firm.
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Two in, two out at Celtic
New directors on, old ones off. The board does a double switch.
New directors on, old ones off. The board does a double switch.
Two in, two out at Celtic
Celtic appoint Mark Keane and Raymond Buchanan to the board. Two in, two out, with Lawwell and Allison the ones leaving.
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Raphinha, Barça for life
Through to retirement. That's a mortgage with boots on.
Through to retirement. That's a mortgage with boots on.
Raphinha, Barça for life
Raphinha plans a new Barcelona contract to take him to retirement. The contract that never ends.
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Yamal, Mbappé and a golden ball
One golden ball, two campaigns. September is doing the talking.
One golden ball, two campaigns. September is doing the talking.
Yamal, Mbappé and a golden ball
Yamal talks up the Mbappé rivalry and his Ballon d'Or claim. Two contenders, one golden ball.
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Ronaldo in Jesus's first squad
First squad sheet, and one name was already in pen.
First squad sheet, and one name was already in pen.
Ronaldo in Jesus's first squad
Cristiano Ronaldo is called up in Jorge Jesus's first Portugal squad. Some names never come off the sheet.
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Arteta will sign on
He'll sign. The unsigned-deal play can take its bow.
He'll sign. The unsigned-deal play can take its bow.
Arteta will sign on
Arteta confirms he will sign a new Arsenal contract. The waiting game over an unsigned deal is nearly done.
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Brown gives Rangers the edge
Said out loud, near Parkhead. The walls in Glasgow take notes.
Said out loud, near Parkhead. The walls in Glasgow take notes.
Brown gives Rangers the edge
Scott Brown says Rangers hold the advantage going into the Old Firm at Parkhead. Somebody at Parkhead will have heard that.
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Celtic's week in between
Ferencváros, parked between the only fixture that matters twice.
Ferencváros, parked between the only fixture that matters twice.
Celtic's week in between
Celtic face Ferencváros, wedged between two Old Firm clashes. No soft weeks in that diary.
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Ballard, penalty debate twice
Same argument, new opponent. The penalty spot knows his name.
Same argument, new opponent. The penalty spot knows his name.
Ballard, penalty debate twice
Dan Ballard in a penalty debate against Arsenal, then again against AZ. Back-to-back, same argument.
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7-2 starts an argument
Seven goals, and the best-league speech took the night off.
Seven goals, and the best-league speech took the night off.
7-2 starts an argument
Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle, and the La Liga versus Premier League debate is off again. Seven goals make a loud point.
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Alonso rates João Pedro
Those two, for comparison. The expectation brought its own suitcase.
Those two, for comparison. The expectation brought its own suitcase.
Alonso rates João Pedro
Xabi Alonso compares João Pedro to Benzema and Haaland. No pressure on the lad, then.
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A prediction, mocked
Bold at the time. Screenshotted by everyone else since.
Bold at the time. Screenshotted by everyone else since.
A prediction, mocked
A Manchester United fan made a bold prediction. After a poor start, it is being mocked.
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Sunderland back in Europe
Half a century in the queue, then twelve yards. Typical.
Half a century in the queue, then twelve yards. Typical.
Sunderland back in Europe
Sunderland win 1-0 on their Europa return after 53 years. Le Fée from the spot. Worth every one of those years.
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Arsenal's Brighton test
Perfect so far. The next guests did not get the soft-welcome note.
Perfect so far. The next guests did not get the soft-welcome note.
Arsenal's Brighton test
A perfect start for the champions, and now Brighton. The title defence gets its first real test.
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Barcelona run riot
Seven-two. Someone should check the other lot got the memo.
Seven-two. Someone should check the other lot got the memo.
Barcelona run riot
Barcelona 7-2. Raphinha with a hat-trick, Yamal in the thick of it. Some nights just run away from you.
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A 16-day break
Sixteen days off. Half cheered. Half forgot what Saturday is for.
Sixteen days off. Half cheered. Half forgot what Saturday is for.
A 16-day break
The Premier League stops for 16 days. Some fans are relieved, some are lost. Mixed reviews all round.
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Moore picks Köln
Left the big cheque and took the loan. The accountant needs a seat.
Left the big cheque and took the loan. The accountant needs a seat.
Moore picks Köln
Mikey Moore turns down a £25.7m Premier League transfer and takes a loan at FC Köln instead. Brave or daft, time will tell.
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Match round 3
A panel, a replay, and every fan in the land already knew the answer.
A panel, a replay, and every fan in the land already knew the answer.
Match round 3
The Premier League's KMI Panel reviews match round 3. The refereeing gets its homework marked.
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Bale backs the Spurs manager
Everybody, he said. Everybody should meet the group chat.
Everybody, he said. Everybody should meet the group chat.
Bale backs the Spurs manager
Gareth Bale says the Spurs manager still has the trust of everybody. Everybody is a big word.
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Madrid lead race for Gabriel
Madrid at the front of a queue others only notice from behind.
Madrid at the front of a queue others only notice from behind.
Madrid lead race for Gabriel
Real Madrid lead the race for 15-year-old JJ Gabriel, and United fans are dismayed. Fifteen, and already the one that got away.
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Henderson signs at Palace
Signed on again. The rumour mill can bother someone else.
Signed on again. The rumour mill can bother someone else.
Henderson signs at Palace
Dean Henderson signs a new Crystal Palace contract. Staying put, on paper at least.
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Arsenal, perfect in seven
Seven from seven. Somebody will still call it boring.
Seven from seven. Somebody will still call it boring.
Arsenal, perfect in seven
Arsenal, perfect in seven, with a Max Dowman brace against Ipswich. Seven from seven, however you count it.
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Leicester's administration rumours
Whispers of administration, then a spreadsheet. Romance is off the ball.
Whispers of administration, then a spreadsheet. Romance is off the ball.
Leicester's administration rumours
Administration rumours at Leicester, and King Power reply with debt-to-equity. The numbers do the talking now.
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United fans split
Half the support fancy a cup exit. That's a committee.
Half the support fancy a cup exit. That's a committee.
United fans split
Some Manchester United fans are hoping for a Carabao Cup loss to Brighton. Others are not. That is where they are.
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Pressure on De Zerbi
Still no league win, and the pressure has bought a season ticket.
Still no league win, and the pressure has bought a season ticket.
Pressure on De Zerbi
Spurs still without a win, now beaten in the cup at Anfield. The pressure is on De Zerbi and it is not going away.
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Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham
A cup night at Anfield. One club left with the road home.
A cup night at Anfield. One club left with the road home.
Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham
Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in the Carabao Cup. A Kerkez penalty and a Marmoush flashpoint, and Spurs go home with the usual.
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Alan Burrows steps down
Leaves with a cup, not a statement. That's the right order.
Leaves with a cup, not a statement. That's the right order.
Alan Burrows steps down
Aberdeen chief executive Alan Burrows steps down after a cup-winning tenure. He leaves with silverware on the record.
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Xhaka not surprised
No surprise, he says. Hindsight has a lovely view from there.
No surprise, he says. Hindsight has a lovely view from there.
Xhaka not surprised
Xhaka says it is no surprise Arsenal are champions. Easy to say from where he is standing.
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Bothroyd takes on Gallagher
Pundit versus pundit. The sofa has opened a public inquiry.
Pundit versus pundit. The sofa has opened a public inquiry.
Bothroyd takes on Gallagher
Bothroyd goes after Gallagher over the Manchester derby VAR and the Pro Ref error. Pundit against pundit, nobody backing down.
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Best league, says who?
New shortlist, same speech. The league cleared its throat on cue.
New shortlist, same speech. The league cleared its throat on cue.
Best league, says who?
The Ballon d'Or shortlist lands and the Premier League's best league claim is back in the ring. Same old fight, new list.
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A Leicester-style fluke?
Fluke, they say. Jealousy just changes its postcode.
Fluke, they say. Jealousy just changes its postcode.
A Leicester-style fluke?
Rival fans are calling the Arsenal title a Leicester-style fluke. Jealousy travels well, and it travels in numbers.
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Coventry still goalless
Four games, and the net is starting to feel left out.
Four games, and the net is starting to feel left out.
Coventry still goalless
Four games, no goals for Coventry. Cue the Lampard 0-0-7 joke. It writes itself, unlike the goals.
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Leeds thrash Newcastle
Four at Elland Road, and the form book asked for a recount.
Four at Elland Road, and the form book asked for a recount.
Leeds thrash Newcastle
Leeds 4-1 Newcastle at Elland Road, and Farke's side go third. Nobody saw that one in the preview.
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Haaland wins the derby
A man down at their place, and the home end still got the bill.
A man down at their place, and the home end still got the bill.
Haaland wins the derby
Haaland scores the derby winner at Old Trafford. City 1-0 United, despite the Foden red. The home end had nothing.
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Arteta's referee fury
Two-nil, then a row with the referee. Some wins need a villain.
Two-nil, then a row with the referee. Some wins need a villain.
Arteta's referee fury
Arteta turns his fury on the referee after the 2-0 against Sunderland. Some managers never switch off.
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Arsenal top, Leeds and Hull climbing
Hull in the top four. Laminate nothing. October is coming.
Hull in the top four. Laminate nothing. October is coming.
Arsenal top, Leeds and Hull climbing
Arsenal top after four perfect wins. Leeds and Hull sit in the top four. Early days, strange table, enjoy it.
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Courtois on Alonso's Chelsea start
A goalkeeper reviewing a manager. It usually goes the other way.
A goalkeeper reviewing a manager. It usually goes the other way.
Courtois on Alonso's Chelsea start
Courtois weighs in on Xabi Alonso's start at Chelsea. Everyone has a view on that one.
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Agbonlahor lets rip
A red card, a winner, and a pundit who did not come to soothe.
A red card, a winner, and a pundit who did not come to soothe.
Agbonlahor lets rip
Agbonlahor's derby verdict takes in Fernandes, the Foden red and Haaland as karma. He didn't hold back.
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Two wins in twenty
Two from twenty, at home. The living room has a better record.
Two from twenty, at home. The living room has a better record.
Two wins in twenty
Tottenham have two wins in their last 20 Premier League home games. Twenty. At home.
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Bothroyd on the apology
An apology for a goal. The scoreboard did not open the letter.
An apology for a goal. The scoreboard did not open the letter.
Bothroyd on the apology
Bothroyd reckons Carrick won't care about the Haaland goal apology. Sorry does not change the scoreline.
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Haaland, another record
Another record, a man short. The derby can complain later.
Another record, a man short. The derby can complain later.
Haaland, another record
Haaland sets another record as ten-man City win 1-0 at United. The derby goes his way again.
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Edu lands at Levski Sofia
Forest to Sofia. The satnav resigned over the Channel.
Forest to Sofia. The satnav resigned over the Channel.
Edu lands at Levski Sofia
Edu leaves Forest and joins Levski Sofia. Football careers take some roads, and that is one of them.
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Derby officials stood down
Stood down till the break. Even the headset gets a holiday.
Stood down till the break. Even the headset gets a holiday.
Derby officials stood down
The VAR and AVAR from the Manchester derby are stood down until after the international break. Quiet word, long break.
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Arsenal take it upstairs
Won the match, then put the referee on the agenda. Efficient.
Won the match, then put the referee on the agenda. Efficient.
Arsenal take it upstairs
Arsenal go into talks with Pro Ref over the Sunderland penalty. If you can't let it go, book a meeting.
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Mourinho says nothing
Mourinho, quiet. Frame the date. The printers are confused.
Mourinho, quiet. Frame the date. The printers are confused.
Mourinho says nothing
Mourinho offers no comment on Yamal's Ballon d'Or claim. For once, silence is the headline.
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Richarlison frozen out
The cup side is where you hide someone. This cupboard has no door.
The cup side is where you hide someone. This cupboard has no door.
Richarlison frozen out
De Zerbi says Richarlison will not play. Not even in the Carabao Cup. That is a door shut, not left ajar.
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Death by 1000 passes
Called it boring, then watched every pass. The remote was right there.
Called it boring, then watched every pass. The remote was right there.
Death by 1000 passes
Premier League fans call it boring and soulless. Death by 1000 passes, and they are still watching.
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Brighton top the scoring
Top of the goals chart, and the usual names can form a queue.
Top of the goals chart, and the usual names can form a queue.
Brighton top the scoring
Brighton lead the Premier League on goals with 13. Chelsea on 10, Arsenal on 8. Read that twice.
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Preston sack Heckingbottom
The P45 beat the full-time pies.
The P45 beat the full-time pies.
Preston sack Heckingbottom
Preston sack Heckingbottom at Saturday teatime. Nobody waited for Monday.
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The Stretford End speaks
Written in capitals. Upstairs still asked for a translation.
Written in capitals. Upstairs still asked for a translation.
The Stretford End speaks
The Stretford End put it on a banner, in capitals: THE WAY YOU TREAT US IS A DISGRACE. Hard to misread.
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Arteta calls it unacceptable
Raya saved it. The press conference did not.
Raya saved it. The press conference did not.
Arteta calls it unacceptable
Arsenal win 2-0 and Arteta still calls the Sunderland penalty unacceptable. Raya saved it. The grievance survived anyway.
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Dunk's screamer sinks Coventry
A screamer, and the welcome home lasted about as long.
A screamer, and the welcome home lasted about as long.
Dunk's screamer sinks Coventry
Dunk hits a screamer and Brighton get past Coventry. A nightmare return, and nobody is pretending otherwise.
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Yamal and Raphinha, 19 in six
Six games, and the rest of the attack can take a number.
Six games, and the rest of the attack can take a number.
Yamal and Raphinha, 19 in six
Yamal and Raphinha, 19 goals and assists between them in six. Yamal adds a brace against Levante for good measure.
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Mendy retires from Senegal duty
Senegal get their evenings back. The saves do not retire.
Senegal get their evenings back. The saves do not retire.
Mendy retires from Senegal duty
Mendy retires from international football with Senegal. That chapter is closed.
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Foden sees straight red
Ten years of derby manners, spent in one afternoon.
Ten years of derby manners, spent in one afternoon.
Foden sees straight red
Foden, Fernandes and a straight red. The first red card in a Manchester derby in about ten years. Worth the wait, apparently.
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Rangers 3-0 Celtic at Ibrox
Neil decided one was stingy. Ibrox agreed before the pies.
Neil decided one was stingy. Ibrox agreed before the pies.
Rangers 3-0 Celtic at Ibrox
Rangers 3-0 Celtic at Ibrox in the cup quarter-final, and Neil scores twice. Some days write themselves.
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Lalas at the far post
Four minutes, far post. The marking took the scenic route.
Four minutes, far post. The marking took the scenic route.
Lalas at the far post
Lalas, four minutes on, at the far post. USA 2 England 0, Foxboro, 1993. Yanks 2 Planks 0.
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Dooley ends the drought
A drought that long, ended by a name left out of the brochure.
A drought that long, ended by a name left out of the brochure.
Dooley ends the drought
USA 1 England 0 at Foxboro in 1993. Dooley scores, and a 388-minute drought ends.
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Yanks 2 Planks 0
Foxboro kept the scoreboard. England kept the prediction. Only one aged well.
Foxboro kept the scoreboard. England kept the prediction. Only one aged well.
Yanks 2 Planks 0
Foxboro, 1993. England were expected to beat America. Yanks 2 Planks 0.
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Heaviest since 1878
1878 was minding its own business. England went and knocked.
1878 was minding its own business. England went and knocked.
Heaviest since 1878
They came for a week and left with 7-1. England's heaviest defeat since 1878.
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Hungary 7 England 1
Seven, then they remembered to add England's one.
Seven, then they remembered to add England's one.
Hungary 7 England 1
Hungary 7 England 1 at the Népstadion, Budapest, 1954. Ask Merrick.
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They came for a week
Budapest, 1954. The itinerary said a week. History had other paperwork.
Budapest, 1954. The itinerary said a week. History had other paperwork.
They came for a week
Ferihegy, Budapest, 1954. England land. They came for a week.
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Ricardo, gloves off
Gloves off, six-five. England discovered penalties are also a sport.
Gloves off, six-five. England discovered penalties are also a sport.
Ricardo, gloves off
Ricardo takes his gloves off and Portugal win 6-5 on penalties at the Estádio da Luz. A sandy spot, and England go home.
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Campbell waved off
Meier blew full time. England opened a second leg in the car park.
Meier blew full time. England opened a second leg in the car park.
Campbell waved off
Portugal 2 England 2 in the Euro 2004 quarter-final at the Estádio da Luz. Campbell waved off, Meier with the whistle. England are still arguing.
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Metatarsal night at the Luz
A quarter-final, filed under national tragedy. Portugal just played the match.
A quarter-final, filed under national tragedy. Portugal just played the match.
Metatarsal night at the Luz
Estádio da Luz, Euro 2004. England against Portugal, and the metatarsal night. You know how this one goes.