Rochdale’s Hill happier with League Two defeat than FA Cup cheer
Late goals from Reuben Noble-Lazarus and Olly Lancashire helped Dale come from a goal down to snatch victory in their first-round replay at Spotland Stadium.
Wigan Athletic take a punt on ‘honourable’ man Malky Mackay as new manager
Mackay was reported to have sent racist, sexist and homophobic texts while in his old post at Cardiff, but Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is convinced he is the right man for the job.
Should convicted rapist Ched Evans be allowed to play professional football again?
Former professional footballer Ched Evans sparked a national debate after he was allowed to train with Sheffield United, just over two years after being convicted of rape.
Manchester could host Football Blogging Awards for ‘next 20 years’
MCFC Forum won the judges’ vote for ‘Best Football Forum’ at this year’s Football Blogging Awards hosted at the National Football Museum, the third annual event of its kind which aims to reward and recognise football bloggers for their dedication to the sport.
Wayne’s World: Man Utd and England skipper Rooney states his desire to coach
Rooney marked his 100th international appearance with a goal in Saturday’s 3-1 Euro 2016 qualifier win against Slovenia at Wembley, his 44th for the Three Lions.
‘Slack’ attack: Rochdale’s forwards must sharpen up, says Hill
Rochdale’s five-game unbeaten run was ended thanks to Michael Brown’s second-half strike, pushing Keith Hill’s team out of the League One play-off places and down to eighth.
Comment: Platini’s daring plan has put passion back into international football
The very first round of Euro 2016 qualifiers, after Uefa head Platini’s idea to revamp the tournament from 16 qualifiers to 24 out of the 53 European nations, proved the detractors wrong when out of nowhere, televisions were tuned to internationals like never before.
De Gea’s top five keepers: Man United star sheds light on his biggest inspirations
Manchester United star David De Gea may go on to emulate the goalkeeping greats but here are the youngster’s top five keepers of all time
Greater Manchester clubs queuing up for Northwest Football Awards honours
Premier League champions Manchester City’s six nominations is the most of any club, with Manuel Pellegrini and Yaya Toure contending for the manager and Premier League player awards respectively.
I’m no great! Rooney proud of joining England’s 100 club but craves international trophy
The Manchester United and England captain will make his 100th cap when Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions take on Slovenia at Wembley on Saturday.
It’s official! Man Utd’s Class of ’92 complete takeover of minnows Salford City FC
Former Manchester United stars’ protracted takeover of Salford City FC is now official as their buyout with business partner Peter Lim has been approved.