Grant Shub

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“Leeds were being dragged down to the relegation zone, and due to mismanagement were losing the quality that had pushed us up the Premier League” Lucas Radebe on Leeds United’s 2000s downfall

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The Whites were relegated from the Premier League in 2004

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Former captain Lucas Radebe reflects on Leeds United's rise and future

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Leeds were able to secure a 14th-place finish as a newly promoted side last season

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“I joined Leeds United to babysit my compatriot Phil Masinga, but I ended up staying there for 10 years” Lucas Radebe’s unlikely path to becoming an Elland Road legend

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Leeds United snapped up the South African duo in 1994

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"Silverware would have been guaranteed if I moved to Manchester United, but football isn’t about accolades to me – I belonged at Leeds" Lucas Radebe opens up on his loyalty to Leeds United

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The former South Africa international became a club legend at Elland Road

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‘Being called the voice of football is weird – it’s been my voice my whole life. My dad had a better voice’ Martin Tyler opens up on his iconic status

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The legendary commentator fell in love with football at an early age

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‘I’m available for hire and haven’t retired! There was a bit of fake news a couple of years ago. I still feel the energy to keep on going and I try to master the ageing problems as much as I can’ Martin Tyler on continuing commentary in his eighties

By Chris Nee Published

Martin Tyler is a household name thanks to thousands of commentaries in a prolific career

Player
‘The country is fueled by the Lionesses’ successes of back-to-back European Championships. That has thrown down a challenge for the men’s team’ Martin Tyler on England’s World Cup 2026 prospects

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The legendary commentator has had his say on the Three Lions’ chances next summer

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13 March 1993 - Football League Division One Coventry City v Arsenal - Arsenal manager George Graham. (Photo by Mark Leech/Offside via Getty Images)
'There was talk of a £4 million move to Arsenal, making me the most expensive player signed by an English club, but I said, "Boss, I’m happy here"': Coventry City cult hero reveals whyhe rejected record move to the Gunners in 1993

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Arsenal would prove a dream move for many players during their careers, but one Premier League cult hero decided against a record move 30 years ago

Competition
Chelsea's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho (R) and Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger (L) are kept apart by the fourth official Jonathan Moss during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on October 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ADRIAN DENNIS == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR "LIVE" SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. == (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
‘Wenger and Mourinho have different personalities, but they’re both winners - and when I played with Arteta, you could see he would definitely be a coach': Former Chelsea and Arsenal star reveals all about managers he has worked with

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Wenger and Mourinho came to blows often at Arsenal and Chelsea, while Mikel Arteta is now one of the world's best managers - so what is it like to work with all three?

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SUNDERLAND - APRIL 5: Chelsea players Marcel Desailly, Carlton Cole, Gianfranco Zola and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink protest to the referee during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Sunderland and Chelsea held on April 5, 2003 at the Stadium of Light, in Sunderland, England. Chelsea won the match 2-1. (Photo by Gary M. Prior/Getty Images)
'Roman Abramovich wanted me to sign for CSKA Moscow - I wasn't sure, so he said, “Well, you’re not going to Spurs"': Former Chelsea striker describes having Tottenham move blocked

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich blocked one of his players from joining Tottenham in the mid-2000s

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Carlton Cole
'I nearly scored on my England debut against Spain, which could have been a life-changing experience - but Carlos Marchena cleared the ball off the line': Ex-Three Lions star rues missed opportunity in first international game

By Jack Lacey-Hatton Published

The former West Ham man exclusively speaks to FourFourTwo

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, August 2005
‘Mourinho didn’t want me to get a Premier League winners’ medal – all I needed was to play in two games, but Jose felt I wasn’t deserving of a medal’: Ex-Chelsea striker opens up on low point of career

By Tom Hancock Published

Chelsea won the title in 2005/06 – but not every Blues player got a lasting memento of that achievement...

Coaches & Managers

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