Daniel Storey

Kieran Trippier The right-back was England's standout performer in Russia, but he's struggling for form back at Spurs. Daniel Storey examines the relentness nature of today's game

Richarlison A laughable deal they said, upon Everton’s unveiling of their new £40m man from Watford in the summer. Who's laughing now, writes Daniel Storey… 

Everton Sam Allardyce claimed to have won “hearts and minds” during his spell at Goodison Park last season, but Toffees remained unconvinced. You can’t blame them, writes Daniel Storey – there’s more out there besides mere passiveness

Premier League Sexy attackers hog the headlines each weekend, but they wouldn’t be able to strut their stuff without the backing of men like these, writes Daniel Storey

Chelsea Jorginho's arrival has pushed the all-action dynamo out of the position in which he became a global icon – but at what cost? Maurizio Sarri bends for no man, writes Daniel Storey

Burnley Stoke of 2017/18 were dreadful, but defensively Sean Dyche's side are on course to surpass the Potters in alarming fashion. Time for another dose of that Dycheian inspiration, writes Daniel Storey

Premier League Enough time has passed to draw some conclusions from the season so far – so allow Daniel Storey to rate the finest performers in the top flight

Premier League It’s easy to pick out underperformers – but what about those who’ve shone unexpectedly this term? Daniel Storey chooses his favourites

Fulham The Cottagers’ defence record is atrocious this season, writes Daniel Storey, and undermining everything that was good about them in the Championship

Tottenham Hotspur Few managers are fighting an uphill struggle like Tottenham's transformative boss, who is somehow still thriving amid ever-more dangerous challenges. Daniel Storey toots the Argentine's trumpet... 

Manchester City Pep Guardiola's side are sweeping all before them in the Premier League once again this season – but arguably more admirable is ttheir astonishing defensive record, writes Daniel Storey

Chelsea Left out of the latest England squad and scraping minutes for his boyhood club, the Blues midfielder is facing a painful and unfulfilling end at Stamford Bridge. Daniel Storey gets depressed… 

Arsenal The Gunners may not win the league this season, writes Daniel Storey, but their new manager has already begun to reunite a divided club

West Ham United Manuel Pellegrini endured a wretched start, but the manager altering his midfield – and his captain’s responsibilities – has had a big impact, writes Daniel Storey

Chelsea If you’re not going to play them, they’ll find someone who will. Daniel Storey on the country’s finest youngsters taking a stand and losing their fear

Transfer news The moves in and out of England's top flight that actually could be completed this January, brought to you by Daniel Storey

Premier League It’s the big ‘un: a potential title decider at the Etihad as the finest pair get it on. Daniel Storey on where it will likely be won and lost

Swansea City Once renowned for their attractive football in the top flight, the club now look settled as mid-table Championship strugglers with low prospects. Daniel Storey asks: what happened?

Chelsea Chelsea hired an ideological manager three weeks before the season began, let him sign three players, and are in the same position they were a year ago. Is it really any surprise?

Aston Villa With the play-offs now seemingly out of reach, the former Premier League stalwarts must prepare for a fourth season in the Championship. Daniel Storey tracks where it all went wrong

Leeds United Promotion for Leeds now looks as difficult as it did back in August, but blame shouldn’t be put on Marcelo Bielsa

Non-League A phone app promised to democratise club ownership and give power back to the fans. Now the company faces administration. What happened?

Middlesbrough Sure, Boro are in the play-offs with less than a third of the season to go, writes Daniel Storey – but when the football is this uninspiring, success is the only option

Birmingham City The club broke Financial Fair Play rules, but to deduct points now could overhaul a delicately balanced league table. Waiting could leave the EFL open to a court case. Will the Blues just get away with it?

Derby County Lamps knew the expectations when he took on the Rams’ job last summer – but after recent poor form, Derby have dropped out of the Championship play-offs. Can they keep the faith in their rookie manager?