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Arsenal legend Perry Groves believes Arsene Wenger was ten years ahead of his time when he came into management, and has been more revolutionary for football than Pep Guardiola. Perry was the first signing of George Graham at Arsenal, where he went on to play over 150 games and win four major trophies over a six-year spell. During an extensive interview with bookmaker sportingbet, he has given his verdict on the Arsenal manager and ran the rule over a host of...

A six-year-old refused to accept defeat after bullies told her: "You can't play football, you're a girl” -- which resulted in her leading out England Women for a World Cup qualifier. Jessie Adams had initially joined in a small-sided game on the field during lunchtime but was told to stop playing after tackling another pupil. She returned home in tears to her shocked parents who took to social media to tell of their daughter's ordeal. The Sheffield United-mad youngster has...

Ex-Premier League footballer Brian Deane remained tight-lipped over speculation he’s part of an English-based consortium in talks to buy Chesterfield Football Club. The striker, capped three times by England, dodged questions about the potential takeover bid, saying: “I can’t really comment at this point.” Chesterfield, which is on the brink of relegation from League Two, has been put up for sale by owner Dave Allen and a deal was agreed with a Chinese firm before Christmas. However, it is understood...

Tonight Liverpool face Roma in the Semi-finals of the Champions League, the first English side for a number of years to get to this stage. The game is also a rematch of the 1984 final, when Liverpool beat Rome, in Rome. Many people will remember Liverpool keeper Bruce Grobbelaar’s shaky leg heroics on the penalty shoot out. Football aside, Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp has another European fascination…Brexit. Speaking to the Guardian he said that Britain should hold a second referendum...

Are Arsenal fans the worst in the Premier League? Robert Owen questions if the fickle and expectant fans ruined Arsene Wenger's legacy. Whether you played Sunday league, or you've graced the top echelons of football, you will know that positivity and confidence is a precursor to success. It may well be a virtuous circle, but at the top level, having the fans behind you can be the difference between winning and losing. The extra spring in a player’s step. The...

 The race to replace Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is on, after he confirmed he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.Wenger is ending his reign as Gunners chief after 22-years – but already attention is turning to who will be the first new manager Arsenal have had in nearly a quarter of a century. A host of names are already being linked, with former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel the early favourite, although most Bookmakers can’t...

After 22 years at the helm of Arsenal FC, the Premiership's longest current managerial reign is set to end this summer. Arsène Wenger has confirmed he is set to retire at the end of the second season in a row which has seen Arsenal fail to finish in the top four. On the North London club's website, which said "Merci Arsène", the veteran manager nicknamed "Le Professeur" when he joined Arsenal in October 1996, ushering in an era of beautiful...

The Frenchman won three Premier League titles, seven FA Cup crowns and seven Community Shields in 22 years at the club, but has decided to step down, even though he had another year left on his contract. He made Arsenal into the famous "invincibles" side. However, in recent years large sections of the Arsenal fan base have turned against him and failure to qualify for the Champions League heaped even more pressure on him. By their standards it has been...

Captain J Captain James Christy will be running The London Marathon this Sunday carrying 20kg in a Doko ( a basket with back and head straps). Here he explains why: On 22 April I will be running the London Marathon a gruelling race which I have chosen to make harder by carrying 20kg in a Doko basket in order to raise money and awareness for The Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT). In particular I am fundraising in memory of Lt Edward...