Paul Gascoigne

Rangers give Barton three-week ban after bust-up, England legend Gascoigne pleads guilty to race charge and Chilean keeper reacts angrily to pitch-invading dog

September 19, 2016

1. Rangers have imposed a three-week ban on Joey Barton. Six days ago the midfielder was asked to stay away from the club’s training ground following an altercation [...]

Ex-Leverkusen coach Lewandowski passes away aged 44, Rashford admits surprise at mesmerising rise in career, and Swedish star given superhero treatment complete with theme tune…

June 9, 2016

1. Former Bayer Leverkusen coach Sascha Lewandowski has been found dead at his home at the tender age of 44. Club president Dirk Zingler said ‘we are deeply shocked and [...]

Midweek Muse: England – Day One to Euro 2016 in 17 Players

June 8, 2016

On St Andrew’s Day 1872, England and Scotland played out a 0-0 draw in the first ever international football match in Glasgow. Tom Simmonds was moved to see how quickly he [...]

Leeds United sack coach Steve Evans, Manchester United target rules out Malmö FF return, and the most ridiculous own goal competition continues in Austria

June 1, 2016

1. Leeds United have sacked Head Coach Steve Evans after just seven months in the Elland Road hotseat. Owner Massimo Cellino has now sacked six bosses since taking over in [...]

Midweek Muse – Hungary qualify for Euro 2016 half a century after they laid the foundations for the game we know and love today

November 18, 2015

Hungary’s 3-1 aggregate play-off win over Norway on Sunday night was something which put a smile on the faces of football fans who know their history, says Tom Simmonds. In [...]

The Offside Daily: Ballon d’Or winner set for United return, FA to consult lawyers regarding Blatter’s Russia comments and Zidane gets nutmegged!

October 29, 2015

Only the news you need – bringing you five mainstream and five off-the-wall news stories each day! 1. Yet another spin for the Cristiano Ronaldo rumour roulette, as his [...]

The Offside Daily: Klopp to sign for Kop tomorrow, Walcott’s England desire and Brazil legend’s praise for Jon Flanagan.

October 7, 2015

Only the news you need – bringing you five mainstream and five off-the-wall news stories each day 1. As Carlo Ancelotti ruled himself out of contention, Jurgen [...]

The Offside Daily – Newcastle United players allowed to miss relegation decider, Liverpool cancel Sterling meeting and England squad surprises

May 21, 2015

10 of the biggest football stories of the day: 1. Liverpool have cancelled a planned meeting with Raheem Sterling over remarks made by his agent. 2. Leicester City’s [...]