“i was working as a pe teacher and considered leaving football – then i ended up at man united”

It’s two years since you underwent surgery to remove a brain tumour in October 2023. How are you doing? Really well! I enjoy life even more now. Grabbing a coffee with my wife or friends and just chat

was held in one of the roughest prisons in Singapore for 101 days. There were no beds or proper toilets. I was in cells with rapists and murderers. I was punched and beaten up every day. My nose was b

You rose through Valencia’s reserves and, after making your debut in 1993, played over 200 La Liga games for them. How do you look back on your time at the Mestalla? I spent a decade there. The impact

In November 2024 you were named manager of Polish club Lechia Gdansk. How have you found the job? Since I arrived, I’ve barely had a day off, but it’s been hugely fulfilling. At the time, the club wer

Almost exactly five years ago to the day, Tony Pulis left management for the final time. Sacked by Sheffield Wednesday after just 10 games, having previously struggled to win over the fans at West Bro

J ames Garner strides into a side room at Finch Farm, Everton’s training ground, full of smiles. He’s been in the best form of his career to date, doing what he loves: playing football. “Even when I’v