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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 returned to your native North East to sign for Newcastle in WSL 2 this season. Was that an easy decision? I had a few teams to choose from, but once I looked around, I had this feeling that I want

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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

Whether it was the formation of the Premier League in 1992 or the World Cup expanding to 48 teams this year, a competition rebrand always seems to ruffle a few feathers. That was certainly the case 10

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