What Is ‘Hunt Ball’ And What’s Going Wrong With It?
What Is ‘Hunt Ball’ And What’s Going Wrong With It?
According to Hugh van-de-l'Isle, Noel Hunt's tactical approach has fundamental flaws. Reading FC is at the bottom of the League One table after only three games in 2025/26, having scored…
Takeaways from Millwall’s 3-0 loss to Middlesbrough – and why it is too early to judge Alex Neil’s…
Takeaways from Millwall’s 3-0 loss to Middlesbrough – and why it is too early to judge Alex Neil’s side.
Champion football is a game of inches. If Casper De Norre's volley had sailed further to the left, away from Luke Ayling's…
Tuesday briefing: Leeds win, Bournemouth sign Scotland star
Tuesday briefing: Leeds win, Bournemouth sign Scotland star.
Leeds marked their return to the Premier League with a hard-fought victory over Everton, thanks to a controversial late penalty that enraged visiting manager David Moyes.…
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more.
Welcome to the 12th installment of The Athletic's Transfer DealSheet for the summer 2025 transfer window.
Our team of dedicated writers, including…
Football fan in 250-mile stadium run challenge
Football fan in 250-mile stadium run challenge.
A football fan has begun a 250-mile (402km) run between all 12 Scottish Premiership club grounds in memory of his father, who died after suffering a brain tumour.
Archie Whitfield, 23, of…
Luton striker ‘touch and go’ to face Wigan as Town boss explains picking Nordas over…
Luton striker 'touch and go' to face Wigan as Town boss explains picking Nordas over Woodrow.
Forward misses out against his old club. Nahki Wells, a Luton striker, has been rated 'touch and go' to face Wigan Athletic at Kenilworth Road…
Newcastle United told crucial Yoane Wissa transfer moment amid Christopher Nkunku claim
Eddie Howe needs a new striker, and it's proving to be difficult
The club's pursuit of Brentford's Yoane Wissa is reaching a critical point, and some fans in the Chronicle Live comments section are urging the club's management to…
Leeds United move for Aston Villa’s Emi Buendia back on after unexpected Unai Emery decision
All year long, Leeds United has shown interest in Emi Buendia, and it now appears that Daniel Farke may still be able to acquire his man.
Daniel Farke and Emi Buendia have been friends since their days at Norwich City. Buendia excelled…
What we learned from the Premier League’s first weekend
What we learned from the Premier League’s first weekend
The first game week is over. Rodrigo Muniz held the scarf in the air, hammered a beautiful stoppage-time leveler, and sent the Amex's away end into raptures. Brentford, Keith…
Ruben Amorim receives timely Kobbie Mainoo message after making Man United star promise
Rio Ferdinand, a supporter of Manchester United transfer targets Adam Wharton and Carlos Belaba, believes Ruben Amorim should have more faith in Kobbie Mainoo.
Rio Ferdinand, who has praised Adam Wharton, has pushed Ruben Amorim…