All news by author: John Richardson

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Klopp's secret spying missions to find more Liverpool stars before he leaves
Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool this summer after nine years at the club, but he is determined to leave behind a strong squad for the new manager to take forward
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Bayer Leverkusen's London-born star lifts lid on what Xabi Alonso is really like
Nathan Tella, whose 17 goals helped Burnley run away with the Championship last season, is now one of Leverkusen’s main weapons as they look to end Bayern Munich’s 11-year title domination in Germany
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McTominay faced with Man Utd predicament as Ferdinand suggests he could leave
Ex-Man United star Rio Ferdinand knows Scott McTominay's bit-part career at Old Trafford can't go on much longer now that he is 27 and being courted by other Premier League clubs
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Jurgen Klopp decides on two projects he will immediately take after Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp will complete an emotional Liverpool exit at the end of the season, and upon leaving Anfield the German coach will turn his attention to matters off the pitch
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Bruno Guimaraes edges closer to £100m Newcastle exit after secret transfer visit
Guimaraes is in no rush to leave St. James’ Park but has a release clause of close to £100 million after recently signing a new improved contract which has rewarded his outstanding progress
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Mourinho had been in discussions to join new club before he was sacked by Roma
Mourinho was always going to leave Roma at the end of the season but his sacking earlier in the month has opened the door to approaches from other interested parties
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"Wrexham sell more shirts than Arsenal in US!" - On loan Gunner on life in Wales
Arthur Okonkwo is loving life in North Wales, insisting that he made the right choice to join the Red Dragons on loan from Arsenal for the season
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Barcelona plotting surprise transfer raid for untested League One wonderkid
Liam Brazier is yet to make his League One debut, but is extremely highly rated by Port Vale bosses and beyond, with a host of top European clubs believed to be chasing his signature
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Wrexham boss backs Hollywood-owned club to cope with unique FA Cup status
Last season the North Wales club won at Championship Coventry City and were just seconds away from sending Premier League bound Sheffield United packing
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Amanda Staveley issues message to Eddie Howe over his future at Newcastle United
Newcastle's wretched run of results has put the spotlight on manager Eddie Howe, with the Magpies winning just one of their last seven games in all competitions
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Neville's Salford decisions riddled with hypocrisy as Class of 92 opt for change
Salford City are languishing in 21st in League Two and Nicky Butt, Gary Neville and co have opted to change the man in the dugout once more despite their talk of stability
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Phil Foden hands Pep Guardiola another headache after Man City beat Everton
EVERTON 1-3 MANCHESTER CITY: The champions came from behind at a raucous Goodison Park with Phil Foden equalising before goals from Julian Alvarez and Bernardo Silva
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Arsenal are football's Christmas No.1 - but is this just another festive fling?
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal were top of the Premier League table at the last Yuletide only for Manchester City to overhaul them on the way to their famed treble
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Ian Rush explains why Kenny Dalglish was so far out of his comfort zone at SPOTY
A social football environment complete with the odd glass of white wine is more Sir Kenny Dalglish's style than hobnobbing with sporting royalty at a glitzy televised extravaganza
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Ten Hag admits Man Utd star Rashford could need a "kick in the a**"
Marcus Rashford has come under fire for his performances for Manchester United this season as the forward has scored just three goals in all competitions for his club and England ahead of the trip to face Liverpool
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Man City can't shake Crystal Palace curse as Pep Guardiola faces familiar issue
MAN CITY 2-2 CRYSTAL PALACE: Roy Hodgson's men staged a dramatic second-half comeback to snatch a point at the Etihad before Pep Guardiola's side head to the Club World Cup
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Newcastle legend calls for Magpies 'Fast Show' for huge Champions League clash
Newcastle host Italian giants AC Milan on Wednesday night with Eddie Howe's side needing a win to keep their hopes of a last-16 place in the Champions League alive
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Kompany can finally celebrate as Heckingbottom faces Sheffield United sack
BURNLEY 5-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED: Paul Heckingbottom is under huge pressure after his side were thrashed by Vincent Kompany's relegation rivals at Turf Moor on Saturday
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Mikel Arteta accused of flouting Arsenal standards with his touchline antics
Gunners legend Malcolm Macdonald believes that instead of issuing a statement of support for their manager the Arsenal hierarchy should rein the Spaniard in and order him to calm down
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Arsenal and Newcastle in transfer battle for long-term Liverpool target Brandt
Jurgen Klopp's interest in Julian Brandt famously dates all the way back to 2017, when the Reds boss saw his fellow countryman as the perfect addition to his evolving Liverpool squad, and even preferred him over Mohamed Salah
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Wrexham's Paul Mullin opens up on book Reynolds and McElhenney called "the best"
Released on November 23rd, Paul Mullin's book is guaranteed to be a best-seller after the strike joined the likes of Mickey Thomas, Joey Jones and Dixie McNeil as Racecourse Ground legends
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Bernardo Silva's hidden reason behind latest decision to reject Man City exit
Bernardo Silva has been one of Pep Guardiola's most brilliant and most consistent players during Manchester City's golden period, and he rejected a number of powerful suitors in the summer to lead City on an unprecedented quest
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Pep Guardiola hails Man City ace who "can be a star for many years to come"
MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 BRIGHTON: The champions claimed all three points against Roberto De Zerbi's men at the Etihad, with goals from Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland
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Liverpool ready to sign Leroy Sane in club-record deal using Mo Salah exit money
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp would love to lure Leroy Sane back to the Premier League in a club-record deal, but the former Manchester City winger is also attracting attention from Real Madrid
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Billy Sharp loving life following Beckham and Gerrard in LA after Sheff Utd snub
Just a few months ago Sharp was in the depths of despair after it appeared his hometown club Sheffield United had reneged on an arrangement to reward their local hero with a new contract