Football

In July of last year Andy Reid drew a veil on a sixteen year career that took in six different clubs where his work-rate, wand of a left foot, and eye for the spectacular made him a firm fan favourite at each. Here the Irish midfielder discusses the varying fortunes of three of his former employers from the title chasing Spurs and whether they can end Manchester City’s league hopes this Saturday; to perennially struggling Sunderland and their over-reliance on Jermain Defoe; and finally we hear Reid’s thoughts on the latest events at Nottingham Forest, where he made 290 appearances over two spells at the club.

The 31-year-old is now United’s record goal scorer

Liverpool legend Luis Garcia is under no illusions that Tuesday’s clash between his former side and Chelsea will have any significant bearing on where the league trophy is heading. As for Jürgen Klopp’s men securing a Champions League spot, that’s another matter altogether.

Liverpool legend Luis Garcia is under no illusions that Tuesday’s clash between his former side and Chelsea will have any significant bearing on where the league trophy is heading. As for Jürgen Klopp’s men securing a Champions League spot, that’s another matter altogether.

There was drama at both ends of the table

Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer believes that not only have the Reds’ title hopes completely evaporated, but such has been their poor form of late that a Champions League spot is now also under serious threat.

Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer believes that not only have the Reds’ title hopes completely evaporated, but such has been their poor form of late that a Champions League spot is now also under serious threat.

A considerable twelve points divides them, but former Manchester United and England defender Paul Parker still believes that Jose Mourinho’s men can haul back runaway leaders Chelsea before the season’s end, and clinch an unexpected 14th league title.

A considerable twelve points divides them, but former Manchester United and England defender Paul Parker still believes that Jose Mourinho’s men can haul back runaway leaders Chelsea before the season’s end, and clinch an unexpected 14th league title.

Former Manchester United defender David May believes record signing Paul Pogba needs to stop trying to justify his huge fee, while he would also greatly benefit from watching clips of Old Trafford’s pass-master Paul Scholes.

Former Manchester United defender David May believes record signing Paul Pogba needs to stop trying to justify his huge fee, while he would also greatly benefit from watching clips of Old Trafford’s pass-master Paul Scholes.

Everyone knows about Jamie Vardy's 11-game scoring record, Arsenal's 2003/04 “Invincibles” season, and which club is the most successful in the history of the Premier League, but here are a few EPL facts of which you may not have been aware.

In 1997 sixteen year old Paul Konchesky became Charlton Athletic’s youngest ever debutant. Two decades on his love for the game remains undiminished, turning out for Billericay Town at an age when most of his contemporaries have hung up their boots. The intervening years saw the accomplished, no-nonsense left-back enjoy promotion with Leicester City, reach a European final with Fulham, and score a goal in an FA Cup final for his boyhood idols West Ham United.  Here the twice-capped England international discusses the major issues surrounding these former clubs starting with his take on a recent, highly-criticised sacking.

In 1997 sixteen year old Paul Konchesky became Charlton Athletic’s youngest ever debutant. Two decades on his love for the game remains undiminished, turning out for Billericay Town at an age when most of his contemporaries have hung up their boots. The intervening years saw the accomplished, no-nonsense left-back enjoy promotion with Leicester City, reach a European final with Fulham, and score a goal in an FA Cup final for his boyhood idols West Ham United.  Here the twice-capped England international discusses the major issues surrounding these former clubs starting with his take on a recent, highly-criticised sacking.

City on the verge of greatness