Quick Reads
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Quick Reads10 brilliant times outfielders went in goal: Ferdinand, Kane, Radebe & more
One of football’s great joys.
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Quick Reads10 current free agents with Champions League experience: Nasri, Rossi & more
Could any of these still do a job?
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Quick ReadsThe 10 best newly-promoted PL clubs: Newcastle, Forest, Ipswich…
They did more than just survive. They competed.
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Quick ReadsSix Premier League players who joined fierce rivals: Campbell, Tevez, Barmby
Once heroes, these players are now villains.
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Quick ReadsThe average media player ratings from England’s draw with Croatia
Jordan Henderson typically polarised opinion.
In Depth
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In DepthMatt Piper: When I got told to quit football I thought ‘thank God it’s over’
Matt Piper was just 26 when he was told to retire.
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In DepthYoann Gourcuff: The man who cured French hearts after Zidane – for a while
For a while, France had their new Zidane.
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In DepthYeah, Aaron Ramsey’s goal was cool, but did you see Alex Iwobi’s nutmeg?
We’ve never seen a man backpedal forwards.
Nostalgia
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Nostalgia10 of the best players who never won a major trophy: Bull, Signori, Le Tissier…
Players can’t be judged on the trophies they win.
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NostalgiaA tribute to Sami Hyypia and one of Liverpool’s best ever bargain buys
He joined Liverpool as an unknown but left a hero.
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NostalgiaFrank Lampard at Man City: A pleasing purple patch from out of the blue
Nobody expected him to have such an impact.