Jacque Talbot

Jacque Talbot

Jacque Talbot is a freelance football journalist who predominantly specialises in transfer stories and exclusives. He began his career in 2016 covering the world-renowned Sandbach United, of North West Counties fame, before earning a spot on the sports desks of national papers, where he bounced between several outlets such as Sportbible, the Express, Mirror, and Daily Star. An NCTJ graduate of the News Associates who swapped investigative journalism in the Costa del Sol for football reporting in Northern England, he first wrote for FourFourTwo in December 2023.

Latest articles by Jacque Talbot

Colin Hendry of Scotland in action at Euro 96
‘We were all kitted out in kilts, but then the focus kicks in. Andy Robertson will be no different’ – Colin Hendry reflects on Scotland’s France 98 curtain-raiser

By Jacque Talbot Published

Colin Hendry believes Andy Robertson may go through the same emotions he felt playing for Scotland back in 1998

Pep Guardiola the head coach / manager of Manchester City and Jose Mourinho the head coach / manager of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
‘Jose would park the bus to protect a slender lead, whereas Pep would demand a fourth, fifth, sixth goal – he was more obsessed with pure football’: Chelsea cult hero opens up on Mourinho and Guardiola differences

By Jacque Talbot Published

Eidur Gudjohnsen was coached by both Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola during his playing career - and he says that both coaches had their own similarities and differences

Benjamin Sesko celebrates after scoring
Benjamin Sesko gives greenlight to Premier League switch as Arsenal close in on RB Leipzig striker

By Jacque Talbot Published

RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is attracting interest from several top clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea, but it’s Arsenal who are reportedly winning the race

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag looks on during the FA Cup semi-final with Coventry City,
‘I look at the team and you’re still asking questions about who the leader is’: Wayne Rooney on Manchester United’s underlying issues

By Jacque Talbot Published

Wayne Rooney has provided his opinion on the torrid season Manchester United endured, but stresses that the issue lies mainly in the dressing room

Leicester City Manager Enzo Maresca during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Leicester City at the National Stadium on July 30, 2023 in Singapore. (Photo by Lampson Yip - Clicks Images/Getty Images)
Chelsea pinpoint first signing through the door for incoming head coach Enzo Maresca: report

By Jacque Talbot Published

Chelsea will support their new manager Enzo Maresca in the upcoming summer transfer window and their first port of call will be signing a Serie A superstar

Incoming Liverpool manager Arne Slot of Feyenoord Rotterdam looks on prior to the Dutch Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Go Ahead Eagles at Feyenoord Stadium on May 14, 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Liverpool ‘prepare’ bid for England international as Arne Slot looks to upgrade Darwnin Nunez: report

By Jacque Talbot Published

Liverpool are in the market for a replacement for under-firing Darwin Nunez and Arne Slot has already identified a player who would be an ideal suitor

Thierry Henry looks on
Arsenal in conflict with club legend Thierry Henry, over upcoming Olympics

By Jacque Talbot Published

Thierry Henry is Arsenal's greatest-ever player - but the pair are at odds over the Olympics in Paris this summer

Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard applaud England fans
Wayne Rooney: 'Roy Hodgson came in and said he's gone and not doing any press - I said he HAD to... that loss was a low moment in my career'

By Jacque Talbot Published

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has opened up on England’s heartbreak in Euro 2016, saying that the loss to Iceland was a ‘low moment’ in his career

Jude Bellingham of England during the international friendly match between England and Brazil at Wembley Stadium on March 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) England v Brazil - International Friendly
'I kept dragging Jude Bellingham outside and he didn't like it - I remember thinking he would go far, but I never expected where he is now': Wayne Rooney on how Bellingham is a future England captain

By Jacque Talbot Published

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has sung the praises of Jude Bellingham, saying that the Real Madrid star has the fortitude to wear the armband one day himself

Interviews
Eidur Gudjohnsen celebrates to crowd
‘Bicycle kick for Chelsea against Leeds was the goal that gave me the biggest natural high in my career – even Gianfranco Zola was impressed by it’: Eidur Gudjohnsen relives magical Chelsea moment

By Jacque Talbot Published

Eidur Gudjohnsen has recounted his period at Chelsea, saying that his wonderful goal against Leeds gave him the biggest natural high of a lifetime

Jose Mourinho kissing the Europa League trophy
‘Jose Mourinho can make you feel the best or worst player in the world’ - Diogo Dalot spills beans on time working under Special One at Manchester United

By Jacque Talbot Published

Diogo Dalot has opened up on working under compatriot Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, saying that he remains in contact with him to this day

Scott McTominay celebrates his second goal against Spain with Kieran Tierney
‘Playing for Scotland is something I always wanted to do’: Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay speaks on his international ambitions and being headhunted by Alex McLeish

By Jacque Talbot Published

EXCLUSIVE Scott McTominay has underpinned his desire to play for Scotland, even from a young age, and opened up on how Alex McLeish convinced him to join the Tartan Army

EXCLUSIVE
Sergio Busquets, Jesus Navas, Sergio Ramos, Javier Martinez and Juan Manuel Mata of Spain pose with the trophy in the Spanish dressing room after they won the 2010 FIFA World Cup at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa
'I asked a ball boy to give me a ball as a souvenir. He told me he couldn’t give it to me as the game wasn’t over, but I took it out of his hands and tucked it under my shirt' Juan Mata describes the mayhem of the World Cup final whistle in South Africa

By Jacque Talbot Published

EXCLUSIVE Juan Mata recalls the moment Spain won their first ever World Cup and the messy 48 hours that followed

EXCLUSIVE
Eddie Howe
Newcastle close to finalising deal for popular Brazil international who was rumoured to leave St James’ Park

By Jacque Talbot Published

Newcastle near contract renewal of fan-favourite midfielder who the club were looking to sell in the summer owing to a breakdown in talks

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.
Manchester United to offer star big contract in show of intent: report

By Jacque Talbot Published

Erik ten Hag is urging Manchester United to extend another player's contract amidst ongoing negotiations with Kobbie Mainoo over a renewal

Harry Kane reacts during Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw against Freiburg in March 2024.
Harry Kane return to Tottenham touted, following Bayern Munich bombshell: report

By Jacque Talbot Published

Harry Kane may return to Tottenham after just one season away after a report surfaced detailing Bayern Munich’s unwanted list

Transfers
Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United in action during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais at BT Murrayfield Stadium on July 19, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Manchester United wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo wanted by Real Madrid in blockbuster summer transfer: report

By Jacque Talbot Published

Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo has only broke into the Old Trafford first-team this season – but Real Madrid are keen on prising him away from England

Arsenal and Manchester United managers Mikel Arteta and Erik ten Hag respectively look on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 04, 2022 in Manchester, England.
Arsenal in pole position to sign Premier League midfielder ahead of Manchester United: report

By Jacque Talbot Published

Arsenal have overtaken Manchester United in the race for one Premier League midfielder

Ruben Amorim
Liverpool hiring Ruben Amorim as their new manager reports are FALSE: sources

By Jacque Talbot Published

Liverpool are not done yet in their search for a new head coach following reports that Sporting manager Ruben Amorim has agreed to take over from Jurgen Klopp

Pep Guardiola speaks at a Manchester City press conference in October 2022.
Manchester City ‘agree personal terms’ with Premier League star after Pep Guardiola ’falls’ for player: report

By Jacque Talbot Published

Manchester City have reportedly agreed personal terms with a star after Pep Guardiola reached out and spoke with the midfielder

Transfers
Giovanni van Bronckhorst
‘I don’t think you should really do that’ - Giovanni van Bronckhorst opens up on Michael Beale and lack of Rangers backing

By Guus Hetterscheid Published

Giovanni van Bronckhorst has spoken out on Michael Beale watching in the stands while he was under pressure at Rangers and the lack of backing from the Gers’ board

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he is still scared of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to this day

By Jacque Talbot Published

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has conceded that even to this day Sir Alex Ferguson strikes fear in him, as the former striker speaks on his failed move to Tottenham

Ian Harte Leeds
Ian Harte shares the bizarre visualisation technique he used to perfect his incredible free kicks for Leeds United

By Jacque Talbot Published

EXCLUSIVE Former Leeds United full-back Ian Harte has spoken about one of his greatest feats as a player - reaching the semifinals of the Champions League with the Whites

EXCLUSIVE
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester United players wanted to leave when I was given job

By Jacque Talbot Published

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has acknowledged that certain Manchester United players expressed a desire to depart following his permanent appointment at Old Trafford

Former players Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (L) and Eric Cantona attend the unveiling of a statue of Manager Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United at Old Trafford on November 23, 2012 in Manchester, England
'We partied hard with Eric Cantona, said goodbye at 4am, then heard on the radio hours later he'd retired' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Cantona not only shocked supporters when he retired, team-mates had no clue either

By Jacque Talbot Published

EXCLUSIVE Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was with Eric Cantona the night before he announced his retirement and the Frenchman didn't mention a single thing

EXCLUSIVE
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