Martin Samuel

You cannot blame the former England manager for thinking that his next job might be outside the sport — his likeable personality and leadership skills should open many doors

With Pep Guardiola’s team having aged quicker than pears left adjacent to a bunch of bananas, the sale of Cole Palmer and co must be a particular source of regret

Once powerful message now overshadowed by stories concerning Sam Morsy, who did not wear armband, and Marc Guéhi, who carried two religious messages on his

The critics who once sneered at Wimbledon now slaver over the Arsenal set-piece tactic taking the Premier League by storm — and no one can defend against it

There is a world of difference between having potential and being expected to achieve success. That is what changed for Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea in Tottenham win

There is a website called The Strictly Spoiler. And every Sunday morning it leaks news of which couple has been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing. Meaning by Sunday afternoon, a story appears

Expect vegan food and diversity targets for season-ticket holders if a new football regulator bows to the absurd whims and demands of Westminster

Manchester City are not just having a blip – like Wolves, they are a poor team finding ways to make even the tamest opponents terrifying

Manchester City manager’s gloomy introspection is no rallying point – if they want to beat Aston Villa on Saturday then mental refresh away from training pitch will help

A deal in which Alexander-Arnold walks away this summer won’t go down well with fans on Merseyside, but the player is not the one to blame