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Van Gaal at Bayern: When Louis averted a crisis – then talked himself into a bitter exit
By Uli Hesse published
Louis van Gaal When he took over at Bayern Munich in 2009 the Bavarians were in turmoil. Having described himself as “self-confident, dominant and arrogant” in his first press conference, the Dutchman transformed the club, taking them to a league and cup double. But how? Uli Hesse explains…
When Alex Ferguson got sacked at St Mirren: 40 years on from the job that made him
By Thore Haugstad last updated
Sir Alex Ferguson On this day in 1978, Fergie was told to clear his desk at Love Street. He lost his fight in court, with an industrial tribunal ruling he had "neither by experience nor talent, any managerial ability at all". Showed them, didn't he?
When Ossie's dream began – how Ardiles, Villa and England's first foreigners changed football forever
By Nige Tassell published
Tottenham Hotspur On this day in 1978, World Cup stars Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa were treated to a ticker-tape welcome for their Tottenham debuts. The British game’s first major influx of overseas stars turned gloom into glamour – and started a revolution
The forgotten story of South Africa 1996: 20 years on, when Mandela's Rainbow Nation triumphed
By Joe Crann published
South Africa Two decades on to the day, Joe Crann reflects on South Africa's greatest footballing success story – something they have failed to build on in the years since...
Jurgen Klinsmann at Tottenham, 25 years on: dives, Maradona – and nearly dying
Posted published
Action Replay Steve Anglesey reflects on the games, goals and Alan Sugar-irking of Spurs' favourite German
How Johan Cruyff reinvented modern football at Barcelona
By Andrew Murray published
Johan Cruyff Four years on from his passing, we look at the enduring legacy Johan Cruyff left at the Nou Camp – and what it means for football worldwide today
Middlesbrough 1996/97: rucks, relegation, cup finals… and training at a prison
By Rob Stewart last updated
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough’s Premier League return came on the anniversary of their most memorable campaign, featuring stellar names, two cup finals and, 20 years ago, a very costly cancellation
Action Replay: 'Clown' Tomaszewski helps Poland's 'donkeys' deny England
By Dominic O'Reilly last updated
Action Replay Dominic O'Reilly recalls the ultimate upset.
Keane, McCarthy and a divided nation: Ireland's 'Princess Diana moment' at World Cup 2002
By Miguel Delaney last updated
World Cup 2002 The Republic of Ireland's first World Cup appearance in eight years was a mere footnote to the explosive events which occurred on this day 16 years ago, as Miguel Delaney explains
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