Chris Dunlavy
It’s time to cash in and seize the day
Chris Dunlavy A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL JANUARY, almost invariably, ends in disappointment and deflation for the average football supporter. It begins with hope of transformative...
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 1 week agoChris Dunlavy: Sheffield Wednesday fans deserve more than a stopgap ownership
When the architects contracted to refurbish Newcastle United’s corporate facilities paid a visit to St James’ Park following the Saudi-led takeover in 2021, they were shocked by what they found.
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 1 week agoChris Dunlavy: Hayden Hackney would be mad to leave Middlesbrough in January
From being seen as a source of funds to rebuild an imbalance squad, Hackney has now become the single-most important cog in a promotion push
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 1 week agoLAMPARD HAS DELIVERED PERFECT RIPOSTE TO DOUBTERS
Chris Dunlavy A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL AFTER years of sniping and ridicule, 2025 will be remembered as the year Frank Lampard conclusively dismissed any doubt about his managerial competence. From the moment he first...
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Adam Virgo
/ 1 week agoAdam Virgo: Norwich City’s fearless Jovon Makama has talent for the top
If I was a Premier League side looking for a young up-and-coming talent to work with in the future then Jovon Makama would be right at the top of my list.
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoSimon Grayson: January window can be the difference for EFL promotion chasers
What happens in the transfer market over the next month or so can make or break your season, as Simon Grayson knows all too well.
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 2 weeks agoChris Dunlavy: Ipswich Town – Finding their feet or a team in crisis?
Ipswich Town are rubbish! No, they’re coming good! They’ve definitely turned a corner this time! Oh wait… they’re back to square one again.
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoGuy Branston: Rumarn Burrell’s making most of his chance at QPR
Rumarn Burrell is on fire at QPR - but had things been different, he might have been scoring for Charlton Athletic instead.
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoGuy Branston: Will Still didn’t get results at Southampton, Tonda Eckert has – and that’s that
Like everybody in football, I was really surprised that Will Still didn’t succeed as Southampton’s head coach.
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoGuy Branston: Leicester City should beware of the hunt for Jordan James
Several Championship players will be flagging up as potential targets for Premier League clubs in January.
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 3 weeks agoTONDA’S SYSTEM GIVES SAINTS ACE ADAM CHANCE TO SHINE
Chris Dunlavy A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL IN WHAT seems like the blink of an eye, Adam Armstrong is suddenly leading the Championship scoring charts. A brace in the 3-2victory over West Brom in midweek...
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 3 weeks agoChris Dunlavy: Blackburn Rovers woe is just tip of the iceberg
Another week, another washout at Blackburn Rovers. At this rate, the only sport you’ll see at Ewood Park will involve Adam Peaty and Michael Phelps.
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 3 weeks agoBACK THE REBORN BLADES TO CUT LOOSE…
Chris Dunlavy A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL ABILITY: Gus Hamer UNDER normal circumstances, any team in Sheffield United’s position at this point in the season would be written off. But the Blades are not just...
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Adam Virgo
/ 1 month agoAdam Virgo: Lack of quality puts Blackburn Rovers in real danger
When you walk into historic football stadiums, even if times are tough, you usually get a sense of past glories.
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Adam Virgo
/ 1 month agoAdam Virgo: Transformed Ellis Simms shines a light on Coventry City boss Frank Lampard
If you want to see an illustration of how Frank Lampard has improved Coventry City, watch Ellis Simms.
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 1 month agoChris Dunlavy: Championship managers all support Leeds United!
Championship managers across the land breathed a sigh of relief when Daniel Farke saved his skin on Wednesday night.
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 1 month agoChris Dunlavy: Kieran McKenna should ignore Chuba Akpom No.9 call
Ipswich Town look a shadow of the well-oiled machine that romped to promotion two years ago and are clearly lacking a focal point following the summer departure of Liam Delap.
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoGraham Westley: Smart calls are key at this time of year for League Two sides
Going into the weekend, just six points separated the top 12 clubs in League Two. Even Barnet in 14th place were just three points outside the play-off spots. Now that is a real competition.
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Columnists
/ 1 month agoGraham Westley: Frank Lampard is better for hard times
Those who know Frank Lampard will describe him as a level-headed, thoughtful, clever, educated and knowledgeable football man.
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Chris Dunlavy
/ 1 month agoChris Dunlavy: Swansea City must learn from pass masters
Judged in isolation, Joe Allen and Leon Britton could each stake a strong claim to be Swansea City’s greatest modern-day player.
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