Brennan Johnson could be the difference between survival and relegation for Nottingham Forest, who know that keeping him is more beneficial than selling up.
Liverpool fans are not big on deference to anyone but Shankly, Paisley, Dalglish, Benitez or Klopp, so the coronation boos were to be expected and applauded
Sam Allardyce is a creature of contradictions, painted as northern despite coming from the Midlands and so eager to self-aggrandise he makes it more difficult to appreciate him.
Bundesliga club Fortuna Dusseldorf plan to make matches free to attend for fans. It is such an obvious PR win that Premier League sides must consider it.
John Nicholson can’t wait to watch Liverpool star and all-round good egg Trent Alexander-Arnold grow into a midfield role. Keep watching, Gareth…
There are no football boots designed for women; science suggests that leads to a high chance of ACL injuries like that suffered by Leah Williamson.
Brighton are functioning on another level and the brilliance of the previously unknown Kaoru Mitoma sums up just how impressive their operation has been.
The Premier League are getting ahead of the legislation but there is some good PR to be had if clubs refused to deal with bookmakers entirely.
Marcel Sabitzer is an exceptional example of what used to be called a utility player and as such is unusual in the modern game.
She’s a brilliant centre-back, keeps lifting trophies and is a wonderful voice for women’s football. Here’s ‘What’s so Great About…’ Leah Williamson…
Pep Guardiola caused a storm in a teacup with his celebrations on Saturday. How ridiculously puritanical is football in 2023?
Scotland have a team to believe in again, thanks to the understated leadership of Steve Clarke. Jose Mourinho’s former sidekick is right up Johnny’s street…
On a weekend when women’s football dominated the TV, John Nicholson spoke to a father about copy-vcat behaviour.
Evan Ferguson has flown up the steps to the Premier League and seems destined to ascend to the very top. But Johnny Nic urges the Brighton striker to stay where ...
Tottenham got both Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte on their way back down and that has backfired massively.
Man Utd and Chelsea are jostling for position in the queue to sign Victor Osimhen. Johnny Nic ponders ‘What’s So Great About…’ the £100million-plus Napoli hit-man…
The BBC have had a terrible week and it is about to get worse with local radio staff walking out and going on strike.
The BBC have panicked in taking Gary Lineker off the air. The Match of the Day presenter is as ruthless at taking down sh*tehawk Tories as he was in the ...
We are happy to take the p*** out of football writers and broadcasts so it’s only fair to give them their flowers when they get it right.
Sean Dyche might keep Everton in the Premier League but what then? There’s nothing to suggest he has a Plan B, says John Nicholson.
Gabriel Martinelli could not impress Man Utd or Barcelona on trial but Arsenal liked what they saw and Mikel Arteta has moulded the forward into a star.
Where is your line as a football fan? Will Man Utd acquiesce and even celebrate like their counterparts in Newcastle?
When we listen to a commentary of a football match in 2023, either on the radio, or on the TV, its DNA can be traced back to John Motson.
Are free-kicks not being coached anymore? Why is James Ward-Prowse so much better than everyone else? Shouldn’t every club have a specialist?
Alejandro Garnacho is tearing up the Premier League at just 18. Our Johnny really likes the look of him; he is proper.
The idea that Man City will be punished beyond a meaningless fine is absurd. Pep Guardiola has donned his tinfoil hat but the Premier League always crumbles.
Being ditched by Bamba Dieng turned out to be a huge blessing for Leeds after they moved for Wilfried Gnonto instead. Gary Neville loves him and so does Johnny Nic…
Erling Haaland scores a lot of goals but Manchester City are a worse team for it. Why did Pep Guardiola go against his instincts?
Chelsea’s £600m gamble could be one hell of an amusing bin fire but it is not difficult to figure out what they see in young talent like Enzo Fernandez.
How many times does Frank Lampard have to fail before the glitter gets washed off his name? And he’s not the only one.