Team are heading in right direction under Dean Smith’s savvy coaching but Jack Grealish’s future holds the key to this seasonGuardian writers’ predicted position: 11th (NB: this is not necessarily Paul Doyle’s prediction but the average of our writers’…
Harry Kane fails to report at Tottenham training ground as he seeks transfer
Striker was due back for tests on Monday after EurosKane is a Manchester City target and wants moveHarry Kane failed to show up on Monday morning at Tottenham’s training ground, where he was due to report after a post-Euro 2020 break.Kane is determined…
Russell Martin leaves MK Dons to become new Swansea City manager
The former Scotland international signs three-year deal‘He very much fits the profile of a young and hungry coach’Russell Martin has been appointed Swansea’s new manager on a three-year deal.The former Scotland international moves to the Liberty Stadiu…
Chelsea beat Arsenal in game that shows Arteta revolution a long way off
Friendly: Arsenal 1-2 ChelseaXhaka 69; Havertz 26, Abraham 72Perhaps it was a way to make a 25,000-strong crowd feel at home. The goal that afforded Chelsea half-hearted bragging rights on an afternoon of rollicking entertainment felt like a tribute ac…
Celtic’s dysfunctional state points to a club that has completely lost its way | Ewan Murray
Ange Postecoglou is not gregarious by nature but looks quietly troubled by what continues to transpire in front of himWhen once presented with a question about his philosophy, Martin O’Neill told the story of the new manager who lost his first three fi…
Terry Cooper obituary
Exuberant defender for Leeds United and England who went on to become a successful football managerThe footballer Terry Cooper, who has died aged 77, was England’s ebullient left-back in the 1970 World Cup finals in Mexico and Leeds United’s classy, ex…
Celtic slump to opening Scottish Premiership defeat at promoted Hearts
Newly promoted Hearts struck a dramatic late winner to stun Celtic in a pulsating Scottish Premiership opener at Tynecastle.Gary Mackay-Steven swept home from close range to open the scoring after just eight minutes, and Hearts reached the break in fro…
Conservatives accused of cutting local sport funding by nearly half since 2010
Labour says 47% less spent on grassroots facilities, wasting chance to build on success of 2012 London Olympics Labour has accused the Conservatives of squandering the London 2012 Olympic legacy by slashing grassroots sport funding by nearly half sin…
Leeds pay tribute to Terry Cooper after former England defender dies aged 77
‘Club legend’ played 351 times for Leeds, won 20 England caps He later managed Exeter, Birmingham and both Bristol clubsThe former Leeds defender Terry Cooper has died at the age of 77. The left-back, who won 20 caps for England, played 351 times for t…
No fanfare: Raphaël Varane’s Manchester United arrival is typically low-key | Sid Lowe
The former Real Madrid defender does not demand attention but his skill set is a perfect fit for the Premier LeagueIn the 10 years since Raphaël Varane joined Real Madrid, he hasn’t done much. Apart from win the Copa del Rey, three league titles and fo…