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Luton Town contact 'disrespectful' BBC pundit Garth Crooks

Luton Town contact ‘disrespectful’ BBC pundit Garth Crooks to ‘show him’ he’s wrong… after he tipped them to be relegated before Christmas Luton have accused BBC pundit Garth Crooks of being disrespectful  Crooks tipped Luton to be relegated by Christmas after losing first three games  Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast It’s […]

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Mick Lyons and the tragedy of Everton's lion-hearted legend

The tragedy of Everton’s lion-hearted legend: MICK LYONS is a towering presence who exudes love for the game, but Alzheimer’s has left him struggling to remember details of his stellar career Mick Lyons is a bona fide Everton legend and a boyhood supporter of the club However, the former defender was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s back […]

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Where it all began for George Best at Man Utd, 60 years on from debut

As Man United take disciplinary action against Jadon Sancho, how would they have handled George Best? CHRIS WHEELER reflects on the legendary winger’s debut at Old Trafford, 60 years on At just 17, the legendary winger celebrated with his landlady’s egg and chips  Best remains one of the most colourful characters in footballing lore Listen […]

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Sancho axed from training after refusing to apologise to Ten Hag

REVEALED: Jadon Sancho was banished from first team training at Man United after he refused to apologise to Erik ten Hag over their public falling-out, with the Red Devils boss still FURIOUS at the winger’s social media post Man United axed Jadon Sancho from training after his fall-out with Erik ten Hag  He will be […]

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Who is Ousmane Diomande, Sporting's £69m 19-year-old?

Who is Ousmane Diomande? At just 19, Sporting have valued the Ivorian centre-back at a whopping £69M – and the defender could be tailor-made for Premier League suitors Manchester City and Arsenal  The Gunners are set to face competition from a number of top-flight rivals  The talented teenager only made the move up from Liga […]

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IAN LADYMAN: When managers lose their authority they are dead

IAN LADYMAN: When managers lose their authority they are dead, but Erik ten Hag is still very much alive at Manchester United Man United axed Jadon Sancho from training after his fall-out with Erik ten Hag  It was the latest reminder that the Dutchman’s power at the club remains strong  Listen to the latest episode of […]