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‘I would say with the greatest respect that it’s fanciful to think about getting promoted again this season’ David Prutton on Wrexham’s Championship hopes following historic triple promotion
EXCLUSIVE The Hollywood-backed Red Dragons have won an unprecedented three consecutive promotions
‘No other owner was on Roman Abramovich’s level, in terms of investment and ambition. In my opinion, he was the best club owner in world football’ John Terry recalls the impact Chelsea’s former owner made on English football
EXCLUSIVE Chelsea owner Roma Abramovich changed the face of English football when he bought the Blues in 2003
‘They seem to be in a hurry to get back to the Premier League. They’re very business-like’ David Prutton rates Birmingham City’s back-to-back promotion prospects
EXCLUSIVE Birmingham City romped to the League One title, amassing 111 points last season
Leeds United Season Preview 2025-26: Whites out to prove they have what it takes to extend Premier League stay
PREVIEW Your Leeds United 2025-26 Season Preview has landed with Daniel Farke intent on making a better go of things in the top flight than he was afforded at Norwich City
‘That one still hurts, particularly because it cost us the title. It was doubly sad for Stevie. Being a club legend and having such bad luck, we all felt for him. The title was so close’ Martin Skrtel on Liverpool’s 2014 title near-miss
EXCLUSIVE Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip saw Liverpool’s hopes of ending a 24-year title drought end back in 2014
‘I still recall the feeling of hitting the ball. I was shattered, 32,000 people were watching me, but it was like when you hit the perfect golf shot – you just know, by the sound and the feel’ Gordon Strachan on firing Leeds United to promotion
EXCLUSIVE The Scottish midfield maestro delivered at the perfect moment to end Leeds’ ‘80s top-flight exile
‘I still think about my miss to this day. Honestly - not as often as I used to, but I still wake up and it’s there. I can see it’ John Terry opens up on his 2008 Champions League final shootout miss
EXCLUSIVE Chelsea came out on the wrong side of a penalty shootout at the end of the first-ever all-English Champions League final
‘They tried to take the rip at Chelsea but I’d give it back. Perfect example: my nickname quickly became Weirdo. I just said to them, “I’m normal, you’re a bunch of weirdos”’ Pat Nevin on how his love for culture went down in the dressing room
EXCLUSIVE The former Blues winger was not your stereotypical footballer
‘You knew you were being assessed constantly. If you saw his car in the car park, you knew you had to be on your game that day’ Craig Gordon opens up on Roy Keane’s managerial style
EXCLUSIVE The former Manchester United hardman quickly moved into management after hanging up his boots
‘I can remember Dennis Wise following me up – when I lifted the trophy, I heard him behind cheering and shouting, “You bastards!” I thought, “You can’t say that in front of Princess Diana!”’ Dave Beasant on Wimbledon’s 1988 FA Cup upset win over Liverpool
EXCLUSIVE The former Crazy Gang stopper saved a penalty in the shock 1988 FA Cup victory
‘I said, “Where I come from, you’d get a smack in the mouth talking to people like that.” He took it as a threat and wanted to report me. I’ll admit that I could have chosen my words better’ Jeff Winter on the most annoying players he officiated
EXCLUSIVE The former Premier League ref has opened up on the players he hated to officiate
‘I even had my own pair of gloves brought to every match by the kit man, just in case I needed them. Jose left nothing to chance’ John Terry recalls his appearance in goal for Chelsea against Reading in 2006
exclusive Seeing an outfield player donning the goalie gloves is always a highlight
Quiz! Can you get 100% on our 2002 World Cup quiz?
QUIZ! The first World Cup of the 21st century took place in South Korea and Japan - but how much can you remember?
"Real Madrid wanted me. It was exciting, but I wasn’t keen at the time!" Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool Jermaine Pennant reveals career regret
The former Liverpool and Arsenal winger has revealed he came close to signing for another European giant
National League suspends Morecambe until mid-August as crisis-hit club remains on the brink: report
The 105-year-old club's future remains in the balance following the National League's latest intervention
When is the next Women's World Cup?
Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses have conquered Europe again - will they go one better than last time at the next World Cup?
When does the 2025/26 Women's Super League start?
Euro 2025 came to a close with another England triumph - but when will the domestic-based Lionesses return to club action?
Indian FA fall victim to hoaxers after legendary former Barcelona duo 'apply' for national manager job
The Indian FA received 170 applications for the national team job and two will have really stood out
Arsenal's Eberechi Eze payment plan emerges as Crystal Palace transfer stance outlined: report
Arsenal have made England and Palace forward Eze their next target as they look to bolster their attack
‘Clough and Alex Ferguson were good friends, and Brian would often arrange friendlies between the youth teams so he and Fergie could enjoy a few wines’ Paul McGregor lifts the lid on an iconic rivalry
EXCLUSIVE Old Big ‘Ead and Fergie remain two of the greatest football managers of all-time
‘I slept for almost two days straight – Arsenal’s physio basically saved my life’ John Terry on the brutal head kick he received from Abou Diaby in the 2007 League Cup Final
EXCLUSIVE Terry was knocked unconscious in the incident during Chelsea's 2007 League Cup final victory
‘There’s a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it in, but we’re committed and that’s the most important thing’ Gary Neville on seeing Wrexham leapfrog Salford City
EXCLUSIVE After four promotions in five years, the Class of ’92-backed Salford City have spent six seasons in League Two
“Clough had me running errands and fixing his drinks. Occasionally we’d meet in the corridors and he’d say, ‘Cut that bloody hair, young man, it’s too long!’” Paul McGregor on coming through at Forest under Old Big 'Ead
EXCLUSIVE The music-loving McGregor and veteran boss were cut from a different cloth
‘I don’t regret wearing full kit to lift the Champions League trophy – we got a letter from UEFA, saying I had to do it!’ John Terry lifts the lid on his infamous celebration
EXCLUSIVE The former Chelsea skipper became a meme back in 2012 when he celebrated the Blues' Champions League victory
“After Messi missed his penalty against Chelsea, I shouted, ‘Barcelona, you couldn’t even finish a cathedral,' which even got a laugh from the Barça fans” Johnny Vaughan recalls the match that contained the best goal he’s seen live
EXCLUSIVE The former Big Breakfast host recalls a stunning strike from a classic European semi-final
