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Going away and need a holiday read? After the perfect gift idea? FFT has you covered, with our definitive list of the 10 best football books ever written

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Golden goal: Johnny Metgod for Nottingham Forest v West Ham (1986)

The Hammers’ title hopes were rocked by an extraordinary thunderbolt of a free-kick from the Dutch master

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Top players who became great coaches

Quality on the pitch does not guarantee pedigree in the dugout, but some footballers have gone on to become successful managers too. A look at the best examples...

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Jürgen Klopp, like Bill Shankly, will leave his Liverpool successor a strong hand

Manager’s rejuvenation of Reds’ squad has been successful but there is no obvious Bob Paisley-like figure in the wings

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As Warner bids farewell, Anderson returns to the treadmill in India

While others leave the stage the 41-year-old heads to India for another assignment – but he needs to end his slump in form

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Fathers and sons who played football

From one generation to the next, a look at some examples of fathers and sons who have played professional football...

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7 high-profile managers who saw appointments go horribly wrong in short order

Former England captain Wayne Rooney oversaw just two wins in 15 games as Birmingham went from sixth to 20th in the Championship.

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Most surprising league title winners

Underdog stories are more common in cup competitions, but here is a look at some surprise championship victories...

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'It happened!' Dean Saunders confirms incredible tale of how Brian Clough tried to sign him for Nottingham Forest

In an interview with FFT, the Welsh striker stands by his story of the time Clough tried to sign him for Nottingham Forest

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How Terry Venables brought football home and gave England its greatest summer since 1966

Obituary: Venables memorably led England to the semi-finals of Euro 96 and described that tournament as the ‘best time of my life’

The Independent UK

English footballing legend Terry Venables dies aged 80

Former England, Barcelona and Tottenham manager Terry Venables has died at the age of 80.

The National (Scotland)

Terry Venables: The charismatic manager who so nearly brought football home

Venables memorably led England to the semi-finals of Euro 96.

The Independent UK

The most acrimonious transfer exits

Stories of betrayal, burning effigies, street riots and pig's heads from football's controversial and craziest moves over the years...

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Emma Hayes will be a loss to English football after calling an end to a remarkable tenure

Lionesses job looks unlikely for one of the finest managers England has to offer

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Who was the first goalkeeper to come up for a corner in football?

Plus: the most consecutive score draws, the most goals scored in one game by different players and more

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‘An inspiration’: fellow impressionists pay tribute to Mike Yarwood

Rory Bremner says he might have had a different career had it not been for the 70s star, who died on Friday aged 82

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Narrative, high drama and a worthy winner: it was a great World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: Ivan Toney speaks out, Brian Clough in pants and poor Brendan Rodgers

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A deep dive into low possession smash-and-grab thrashings in football

Plus: teams scoring just once and qualifying at World Cups, penalty shootout shutouts and Clough v facial hair

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Trevor Francis obituary

One of the leading footballers of his generation who became Britain’s first £1m player when he joined Nottingham Forest in 1979

Evening Standard

Trevor Francis: The story of Britain’s first £1m football transfer

The former England forward died in his home in Marbella, Spain from a suspected heart attack on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Viv Anderson: the phenomenal Black footballer who changed England for ever

In 1978, Anderson made history and faced adversity as the first Black footballer to play for England. It was just one triumph in a career packed full of them

The Guardian - UK

Remember Trevor Francis for what he achieved, not what might have been

Technically gifted forward did not meet early expectations, but who could have? Injuries set him back but he was a fine player

Daily Mirror

Roy Keane labels Gary Neville 'lucky b*****d' over Man Utd's failed Stuart Pearce bid

Manchester United attempted to complete a move for England full-back Stuart Pearce, but their failure to get a deal done ended up benefiting academy product Gary Neville

Wales Online

Michael Sheen responds to criticism after Welsh actor comments saying 'it's not about principle, it's about being convincing'

The Welsh actor had been criticised for comments saying he found it difficult when non-Welsh actors were cast in Welsh parts

Daily Mirror

Jeff Stelling's dream Soccer Saturday lineup as Sky Sports icon steps down

Jeff Stelling has hosted Soccer Saturday for nearly 30 years but will be leaving the Sky Sports studio after the final round of Premier League fixtures on Sunday

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