Why didn’t Arsenal or Man Utd sign a forward? Have Spurs done enough? Key transfer window questions answered

The transfer window might have closed on Monday night, but the question marks remain. As you sit here on Tuesday morning, you might be left wondering about the business your team did — or in a lot of cases, didn’t do. Why have they not brought in that extra player? Why did they let one … Read more

Tamworth spark controversy with ticket prices for Tottenham FA Cup clash

Non-league club Tamworth FC have sparked a backlash from football fans after revealing ticket prices for their upcoming FA Cup showdown with Tottenham. However, some supporters are pointing the finger directly at the Football Association and insisting one-off price hikes will become more common after the decision was made to scrap replays. 5 Tamworth have … Read more

Introducing the most dangerous pass in football

A sharp, anxious intake of breath, followed by a round of applause that carries a mixture of quiet admiration and, more than anything, relief. On other occasions, it ends with supporters shaking their heads and asking why. We are talking about the crowd reaction to — and I’m borrowing this description from a colleague who … Read more

‘I don’t digest food properly now’: The all-consuming pressure of managing a football club

Pep Guardiola’s list of symptoms is long and unsettling. He has trouble sleeping. He can only take light meals in the evening. On some days, he does not eat at all. He finds it difficult to read because his mind keeps wandering. He feels, at times, intensely lonely. Things can get so bad that they … Read more