Milton Keynes Dons · FA Cup · Midfielder · #42 · England · 18 yrs
Clemence was one of the greatest goalkeepers of the post-war generation, with a glittering record of success at Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur that stands as a monument to his talent. The England goalkeeper was a key component of great Liverpool sides under Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley in the 1970s and early '80s that picked up an immense amount of silverware at home and abroad, before he left Anfield to enjoy more success at White Hart Lane.
In the days following Unai Emery's appointment as Aston Villa head coach, John McGinn was north of the border catching up with some old friends when some classic west of Scotland pessimism set in. McGinn lifted Villa's first major silverware in 30 years last month and the 31-year-old has just enjoyed his highest-scoring season at club level. A crunching tackle at the Holte End against Wigan on his Villa debut endeared him to the support.
Football and sleep deprivation walk hand-in-hand in Australia. We’ve tried every approach viewers in the UK and Europe are now contemplating for this year’s tournamentTwo years ago, as I was preparing for the birth of my first child, a friend offered me some sage advice. There were many sleepless nights ahead. That was a certainty. But there was a silver lining: European football.I’ve been a football fan for as long as I can remember. But never in my life have I gorged so much. I managed every minute of Liverpool’s title-winning Premier League campaign. That was just for starters. Continue reading...
Moving from a successful Premier League side to a so-called 'big-six' club is sometimes seen as the natural next step for a manager. The data suggests it is one of the toughest transitions in the game - with short tenures, mixed results and no major silverware won by a manager taking that step within the Premier League. For managers who earn a move to one of the Premier League's biggest clubs, the opportunity can arrive quickly.
Scotland winger Mia McAulay has made the "hardest decision" of her career to depart Rangers. Named SWPL young player of the year for her impressive breakthrough season in 2023-24, McAuley won successive SWPL Cup and Scottish Cup doubles with Rangers but missed out on silverware this term as Leanne Crichton's side lost both finals and finished second to league champions Hearts. "This is the hardest decision I have ever had to make, to leave the club I love," said McAulay.
Aston Villa are looking to move into a new era. A Europa League win over Freiburg earned the club's first trophy in 30 years while they also sealed a top-four finish in the Premier League. Manager Unai Emery delivered Champions League qualification for the second time in three seasons as he made good on his promise to bring silverware to Villa Park.
"Pain" - that was the first word out of Mikel Arteta's mouth in his post-match news conference when asked how he would sum up his side's Champions League final defeat in Budapest. Arsenal, who were unbeaten in the competition this season heading into Saturday's final, missed out on becoming European invincibles with their penalty shootout defeat. Before the game, Arteta said he wanted to use their Premier League success as a platform to reach bigger destinations and aim for more silverware.
When Enzo Maresca decided to leave after a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at the end of December. Chelsea did not meet their minimum expectation of qualifying for the Champions League, nor did they win any silverware. Liam Rosenior was appointed as Maresca's successor but lost the dressing room after attempting to move away from his tactical approach and lasted less than four months in the role.
This season has been Aston Villa's best of the 21st Century. After failing to score in the first four games, and only having three points on the Premier League board after five matches, the outlook was concerning. Villa lifting their first trophy in 30 years, and first European silverware since 1982, is the best moment of the season.
Manchester City closes their 2025-26 campaign against Aston Villa on Sunday knowing what silverware they have secured, but the real story is what comes next for a club at the end of one era and seemin...
