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“My agent got me a move to Tottenham through his connections, it was just a different world. I was used to training on Wimbledon Common, clearing up all the dog s**t before we could start” Neil Sullivan describes how surreal his move to Spurs felt in 2000

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After spending 12 years at Wimbledon during the ‘Crazy Gang’ era, Neil Sullivan had experienced plenty during his career when he made the move to Tottenham in 2000. However, nothing was able to prepare him for just how different the two London clubs were when he travelled north of the River Thames. At Wimbledon, Sullivan … Read more

How worried should Kilmarnock fans be by losing start?

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McCann was something of a surprise choice to take the reins at Rugby Park in January of last season as the club floundered at the wrong end of the table. However, alongside assistant Billy Dodds and helped by the sparkling loan impact of Rangers winger Findlay Curtis, he steered Killie to survival with a flourish. … Read more

European football: PSG scramble another draw while Bayern make flying start | European club football

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Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos scored deep into stoppage ⁠time to snatch a scarcely deserved 2-2 draw at Lille on Friday as the Ligue 1 champions ⁠continued to struggle ⁠after ​being held by Rennes on the opening weekend. After the poor 2-2 draw ‌against Rennes, things went from bad to worse for PSG when Lille took … Read more

Derek McInnes backs himself to deliver Rangers success after ‘tough start’

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Twelve players have been recruited already and McInnes hopes to sign “a couple more” and expects “one or two” to leave before the closure of the transfer window next week. “We’re not quite there,” McInnes said. “We’ve obviously missed big Youssef [Chermiti, who is injured], the type of striker to go and stretch teams. “I … Read more

JULES BREACH: Arsenal are still the team to beat this season, Morgan Rogers can help Chelsea challenge for silverware and Matthias Jaissle will give Newcastle a fresh start

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After waiting 22 years to win the Premier League again, Arsenal finally did it. Can Mikel Arteta’s side now defend their title? It will be interesting to see their mindset and approach; whether the relief of getting over the line at last has an impact, or if it only sparks even more fire to do … Read more

PSG To Start Champions League Title Defense Against Barcelona, Man City

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Two-time defending champion Paris Saint-Germain will host Manchester City and travel to Barcelona in the Champions League main phase this season, after the 36-team draw was made Thursday. PSG has won three straight visits to Barcelona — including a 2-1 win in the league phase last October — since imploding in the famous 6-1 loss … Read more

“It wasn’t always sumptuous, fantastic, breathtaking football, but there was more of a mental toughness” Gary Pallister on Carrick’s start as Manchester United manager, and the opportunity to build from here

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As Michael Carrick completes his first pre-season as the permanent Manchester United manager, he will look to build on a promising five-month audition for the job last season. The former Red Devils midfielder took charge as the club’s interim boss in January following the sacking of Ruben Amorim and would lead his side to a … Read more

Arsenal start season with swagger of champions

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Arteta has made a point of trying to unlock the atmosphere inside Emirates Stadium as he tries to create a fortress for away teams to fear. So many times last season, Arsenal fans were criticised for their nervous energy and the way it translated to the team as they chased down that elusive league title. … Read more

Community Shield: Nightmare Man City start for Enzo Maresca – are Arsenal really so far ahead?

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Arsenal took the lead after just 23 seconds, doubled their advantage thanks to some static City defending in the 23rd minute, and then added a third three minutes into the second half. Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown told TNT Sports at the end of the game: “The gap was really quite stunning. “Arsenal really let … Read more

“Zinedine Zidane had the toughest start in life but he made it. He made people fall in love with French football. Playing alongside him was an honour” Djibril Cisse on what it’s like to line up alongside a legend

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As Zinedine Zidane gets set to return to the France national team setup as head coach, it is worth remembering just how big an impact the 54-year-old has had on his nation’s football culture. From his upbringing in Marseille to becoming the face of France’s historic 1998 World Cup victory, few players have left such … Read more