Nicholas Godden

Coach deemed guilty of child sex offences worked in EFL academy Thomas Malins was lead coach of elite development programme at Stevenage FC for 15 months before club became aware of cases involving boys aged 13 and 15 in Norway

How an English coach deemed guilty of child sex offences worked in an EFL academy.

Investigation by @mattlawtontimes.bsky.social

Man City defeated as Premier League approves new sponsorship rules Only three clubs back champions’ bid to have amendments to Associated Party Transaction rules thrown out, with Man Utd and Chelsea among those backing league

Premier League 16-4 Man City

The top flight has approved changes to sponsorship rules. Only Aston Villa, Newcastle and Forest backed the champions in voting against the amended APT regulations

Odd man out James Maddison at risk of being Spurs’ magician without a stage A year ago he was being hailed as the most influential player in the Premier League. Now, unless he increases his physical intensity, the midfielder is in danger of being squeezed out

A year ago he was one of the most influential players in the Premier League – now James Maddison is in danger of becoming a symbol of hit-and-miss Tottenham. Piece by
@tomallnutt.bsky.social on Spurs's odd man out

Colwill definitely the leading contender. Hall and Digne also under consideration for the higher upside but, as you say, minutes less secure

Which defender (£4.7m and under) should I bring in for Trent? Other move will be McNeil to Palmer

Tottenham appeal against Rodrigo Bentancur’s racism ban If Spurs are successful midfielder’s ban likely to be reduced by only one match to six games, which is the minimum suspension for an ‘aggravated breach’

The weak apology, denying the charge, an implausible defence, and now an appeal – whole thing has been handled badly

Are Liverpool as good as the Premier League table suggests? Robust defence, plenty of goals (though fewer than Man City) but Arne Slot’s side have only scored twice from set pieces this term and have a weakness when pressing

Liverpool are five points clear and have comfortably the league's best goal difference – but are they as good as the table suggests? @hkhaliqueloonat.bsky.social has the answer

‘We’re not losers, we’re believers’ – meet San Marino’s foreign super fans The fan group, which boasts supporters from all over Europe, had a night to remember when Fifa’s lowest-ranked nation earned their first win in 20 years last week

On another historic night for San Marino, a chance to post this about their ultras, who not only enjoy the defeats but travel from all over Europe to watch them.

“I once went a whole season without winning. I’m not a loser but I felt a connection with San Marino.“

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Not suggesting Scarlett will get anywhere near the same levels but people were writing Kane off during disappointing loans at the same age

Mo Salah: Can Liverpool make the numbers work to keep him? The 32-year-old Egyptian already has ten goals and ten assists this season but his contract at Anfield expires next summer, presenting a conundrum

Mo Salah’s output is better than ever, but faces an uncertain future.

@paul-joyce.bsky.social on Liverpool’s looming decision. Should they keep him at any cost?

Given some of Tottenham's recent issues against a high press, not making better use Dominic Solanke's hold up play, which is exceptional, feels like a mistake (this does not account for times they go long directly after a short goal kick, of course).

What Thomas Tuchel needs to know when he takes charge of England With Lee Carsley’s stint at helm of the national team over, here are some of the key lessons the incoming head coach needs to take note of after the six Nations League games

Lee Carsley's final act as England manager will be to produce a handover for Thomas Tuchel. Here is @jnorthcroft.bsky.social's, including:

▪️ Build around Bellingham, not Kane
▪️ Alexander-Arnold: Just pick him
▪️ "Uncle Marc" a potential future captain

Wonder how much £££ the design experts pocketed from this re-brand....

a chart of xG for and against, by game, Premier League, this season for each team

Through this lens, respect for Liverpool and Chelsea's consistency through the early part of the season

Gianni Infantino’s name engraved on new Club World Cup trophy… twice The Fifa president has had his name etched on the new trophy for the 32-team tournament, which takes place in the United States next summer

Gianni Infantino’s name is engraved on the new Club World Cup trophy… twice.

Story by @martynziegler.bsky.social