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Derby’s prospective buyers have appealed to HMRC for help. So why am I feeling sympathy for the taxman?

December 3, 2021

The onus has been put on HMRC to save the Rams but taxpayers shouldn’t have to suffer. Leave greedy owners to their fourth circle of hell, writes Laura Lawrence. I’m [...]

Top 100 female footballers of 2021

December 3, 2021

The top 100 female footballers of the year is about to go into its sixth year and each year it’s always an incredible privilege to lead this project, especially since [...]

Premier League golden goose isn’t cooked – governing bodies will sit on English football review

November 26, 2021

Fans can’t trust that the report recommendations will be swiftly implemented while top-flight clubs are profiting from a broken system, writes Laura Lawrence. Less than 12 [...]

New generation of USA women’s football stars to earn their stripes ahead of World Cup 2023

November 25, 2021

Coach Vlatko Andonovski’s ushering in a new generation of talented youngsters who may replace big-name veterans as the USWNT start their tournament preparations with [...]

Five Things we learned from the weekend’s WSL action

November 22, 2021

Jessy Parker Humphreys runs through the top talking points from this gameweek in the WSL. Manchester United’s lack of control leaves them open to Arsenal’s attacks [...]

Sleeping giants Turbine Potsdam eye European place – but Germany’s elite stand in their way

November 22, 2021

After a promising start to the season, the Turbines are reviving memories of past glories while being true to their identity, writes Martin Whiteley. Even though the three [...]

Long-running football corruption scandal’s a Greek tragedy

November 17, 2021

It may be shocking, but the latest allegation of threats to a Greek judge in charge of a case involving the HFF is nothing new, writes Laura Lawrence. Source: epo.gr In a [...]

Euro round-up: Wolfsburg and Lyon’s new recruits are top class on women’s football weekend

November 15, 2021

Die Wolfe’s Jill Roord and Les Gones star Signe Bruun are just two summer signings helping to give their clubs the edge over title rivals, writes Martin Whiteley. Since [...]

Terracing wasn’t to blame for Hillsborough disaster – it’s time to move forward with safe standing

November 11, 2021

Fans are hoping a successful safe standing trial involving Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and Cardiff City next year will bring the atmosphere back to [...]

Five things we learned from the weekend’s WSL action

November 8, 2021

Jessy Parker Humphreys gives us their top talking points from this gameweek. Jean-Luc Vasseur sees just how much work he’s got to do The sacking of Willie Kirk came as [...]