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‘Even though Kevin Keegan was my boyhood hero, we never really saw eye-to-eye. That was an underwhelming time for me – I felt on the outside’: Newcastle cult hero reveals disappointment over how things went under King Kev

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Newcastle United reappointed Kevin Keegan as manager in January 2008 - but one boyhood fan didn't quite enjoy his return as much as expected

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NEWCASTLE, UNITED KINGDOM: Newcastle's Alan Shearer (R) celebrates with Shola Ameobi (L) and Laurent Robert (C) after scoring against SC Heerenveen to make it 2-0 during their UEFA Cup football match at St James' Park in Newcastle, 24 February 2005. AFP PHOTO Paul Barker (Photo credit should read PAUL BARKER/AFP via Getty Images)
‘Early on, Shearer was quite rightly the main man, but being backup really grinded on me as the years wore on – I hated the role’: Newcastle United cult hero reveals annoyance at never being considered good enough for No.9 role at St. James' Park

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Newcastle United were blessed with Alan Shearer's goals in the 1990s and 2000s, but one former Magpie believes they still deserved more than secondary status at the club

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Ranked! The 50 greatest 'Barclaysmen' in Premier League history
Ranked! The 50 greatest 'Barclaysmen' in Premier League history

By Joe Mewis Published

The Premier League's streets will certainly never forget this half-century of cult heroes, who we still adore almost two decades on

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Leandro Trossard of Arsenal (L) celebrates with Martin Odegaard of Arsenal (2L), Bukayo Saka of Arsenal (C), William Saliba of Arsenal (2R) and Fabio Vieira of Arsenal (R) after scoring their 1st goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on September 17, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) Champions League
'Arsenal won't dominate their Champions League group': Former Gunners captain heeds warning ahead of opening game

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Arsenal have been drawn against Sevilla, PSV and Lens, but one former skipper doesn't think they'll finish first

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Tottenham striker Harry Kane after scoring in the FA Cup against Portsmouth in January 2023.
'Harry Kane will regret it if he doesn't leave': Former Tottenham star believes striker needs to move to win trophies

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Despite recently breaking Tottenham's all-time goalscoring record, William Gallas thinks Kane would be better off elsewhere

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William Gallas Brazil dancing World Cup
William Gallas believes anyone who thinks Brazil's dancing is disrespectful just want to make a "headline"

By Ryan Dabbs Published

The former France international has defended the Brazilian squad for their dancing during the 4-1 victory over South Korea

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Chelsea head coach Graham Potter gestures on the touchline during Chelsea 1-1 Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League on 14 September, 2022 at Stamford Bridge, London, United Kingdom
"I don't understand": Ex-Chelsea defender left confused by Graham Potter's tactics

By Tom Hancock Published

Potter made a couple of interesting tactical moves as he took charge of Chelsea for the first time against Red Bull Salzburg

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20 memorable transfer swaps – and who got the better deal

By Greg Lea Published

Memorable swap deals

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Emmanuel Adebayor Manchester City
13 players who left on terrible terms with their clubs

By Paavan Mohindru Published

Emmanuel Adebayor With several worlds stars making statements of defiance this summer, FFT takes a closer look at the players weren't exactly kissed goodbye on their way out

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Alexis Sanchez swap
The 11 most memorable transfer swaps... and which club got the better deal

By Amit Katwala Published

Lists Amit Katwala recalls the game's most outstanding switch deals: including getting rid of Fabio Cannavaro and Ian Wright worth his weight in... weights

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