Raphael Varane accused of hiding behind Harry Maguire in ruthless Man Utd rant

Jim Ratcliffe's potential Man Utd investment assessed | Football Digest Manchester United defender Raphael Varane escapes justified criticism for his lack of availability and form due to his reputation, according to former Premier League manager Tim Sherwood. The ex-Tottenham Hotspur boss has ripped into Varane for his continued injury woes

The reason Orient will be forced to wear away kit for a home game

REVEALED: The bizarre reason why Leyton Orient will be forced to wear their away kit for a home game… and it’s linked to bus fire on the M5! League One side Leyton Orient host Barnsley at Brisbane Road on Saturday However, Orient will be forced to wear their away kit despite

Can Tottenham’s best-ever Premier League start really go the distance?

Ange Postecoglou has won back-to-back manager of the month awards And much like the element of “Spursiness”, Tottenham’s impressive start has been rooted in the intangibles, in heart and feeling. The fact the departure of Harry Kane has not yet felt as significant is another sign of how Postecoglou has

William Gallas believes Kai Havertz is already in 'TROUBLE' at Arsenal

William Gallas believes Kai Havertz is already in ‘TROUBLE’ at Arsenal… as he claims the Gunners made a ‘mistake’ signing the former Chelsea star this summer Kai Havertz joined Arsenal from Chelsea in a deal worth £65m this summer William Gallas feels it was a ‘mistake’ to sign him, claiming

FA Cup rule change will delight Liverpool boss Klopp but anger football fans

FA Cup replays in the third and fourth rounds are set to be scrapped, reports claim. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will be pleased by the development but football fans in general will be angered that a tradition of the competition will be no more. Replays used to exist in every

Jim White opens up on drink, his remarkable career and Mick Jagger

‘Graeme Souness told me to quit boozing. I did not listen’: Jim White on his trouble with drink, his remarkable career and how he messed up a Mick Jagger interview Jim White ended up in hospital after trying to juggle jobs at Sky and talkSPORT The 66-year-old is a reporter

Basham will 'come back fit' after horror injury, says Heckingbottom

Chris Basham will ‘come back fit as a fiddle’ despite horrific ankle break, insists Paul Heckingbottom – as Sheffield United boss reveals he is still in hospital but is recovering well Some feared Chris Basham’s injury against Fulham could curtail his career However, Paul Heckingbottom is confident the 35-year-old stalwart

Chelsea ace Fofana battling ‘private problems’ as chief sheds light on loan

Pochettino believes Chelsea are 'building something' Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana has failed to hit the ground running after joining Bundesliga side Union Berlin on loan for the season, and the club’s chief has opened up on his tough time in Germany. The 20-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge from Molde

Chief executive says FA to review lighting Wembley arch as act of tribute

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email The Football Association will review whether to continue lighting the Wembley arch as an act of tribute following

Cole claims Ollie Watkins took his England chance against Australia

Joe Cole claims Ollie Watkins took his England chance against Australia… but warns the striker faces competition from Toney and Wilson for a spot as Harry Kane’s Euros back-up Ollie Watkins scored the only goal in England’s 1-0 friendly win over Australia  Joe Cole praised the Aston Villa star’s performance