Press reaction: harsh and unrelenting The German press were not gentle after Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier, and Florian Wirtz found himself under a very bright microscope following Germany’s 2-0... read more

There’s an awful lot of window-dressing in modern football, but nothing replaces a forward who can put the ball in the onion bag. As a proud, old-school pundit, I’ll say... read more

Paul Scholes has chimed in with his characteristic no-nonsense verdict on Manchester United’s midfield merry-go-round, and it’s not exactly comforting reading for supporters of Kobbie Mainoo or Manuel Ugarte. Scholes... read more

Right then, Palace supporters — if you thought the transfer window drama had finished, think again. With skipper Marc Guehi inching closer to the exit and less than a year... read more

Right then, settle in. The future’s been given a proper once-over by Casino Hawks’ supercomputer and, as a self-appointed football oracle, it’s handed out some neat little verdicts on who... read more

Paul Doyle, a 53-year-old from Croxteth and a former Royal Marine Commando, answered “not guilty” at Liverpool Crown Court to a string of charges after the May title parade descended... read more