Latest articles by Emmet Gates
Ranked! The 10 best Northern Irish players of all time
The list of the best Northern Irish players of all time is a mix of old and new – and it's stacked with talent
Ranked! The 10 biggest surprise packages in Champions League history
The greatest underdog stories from the biggest stage in club football
Why ex-Bayern bomber Mandzukic is out for Pep payback
Mario Mandzukic The Croatian is back in contention to face his old club after another niggly injury – and he’ll have only revenge on his mind, writes Emmet Gates...
A magician mistreated by Fergie and Keano: reassessing Juan Sebastian Veron at Manchester United
Juan Sebastian Veron His stint at Old Trafford is widely regarded to have been unsuccessful, but is it fair to suggest it's one of the worst transfers in Premier League history? Emmet Gates explains why the Argentine deserves more credit
Inside the Workers’ Stadium: discovering China’s fast-growing football culture
Chinese Super League Familiar names, thorough security checks, and splintered groups of ultras – Emmet Gates looks into the increasingly popular Chinese Super League
How Manchester United vs Juventus became the Champions League's first great rivalry
UEFA Champions League The two clubs clash for the first time in 16 years at Old Trafford on Tuesday, rekindling a thrilling old match-up which helped shape Alex Ferguson's historic Treble winners
