Laurie Whitwell
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Cristiano Ronaldo – what happens now?
How did one of the world's greatest ever players find himself without a club and on the bench for his country - and what comes next? → Read More
Manchester United officially part company with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Manchester United have officially parted company with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.This follows a shocking 4-1 defeat to Watford on Saturday afternoon. Hours... → Read More
Man Utd: Glazers open to part-fan ownership as they vow to improve Old Trafford
Joel Glazer has revealed he is open to part-fan ownership of Manchester United following the protests that marred their game against Liverpool last... → Read More
Manchester United v Liverpool: Why was the game postponed after protests?
Manchester United against Liverpool was called off on Sunday evening after fans protested outside Old Trafford. This is why... → Read More
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp relishing Champions League showdown against Barcelona
LAURIE WHITWELL AT THE ESTADIO DO DRAGAO: Jurgen Klopp described Liverpool's progression into the semi-finals of the Champions League as a 'big statement'. → Read More
Leicester 0-1 Newcastle: Perez heads Magpies 10 points clear of danger
LAURIE WHITWELL AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: Finally, Rafa Benitez can take a breather. It has been a season of stress but this win should see Newcastle safe. → Read More
The problems Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must fix to get Manchester United back on track
LAURIE WHITWELL: Defeat is never welcome but the manner of it, set against pre-match expectations of a Lionel Messi masterclass, leaves a smidgen of optimism for Tuesday’s return leg. → Read More
Wolves boss Nuno warms to task of European qualification via league
Wolves lost their chance to make the Europa League through the FA Cup after being beaten by Watford in Sunday's Wembley semi-final, but the club are determined to finish the season strongly. → Read More
Deulofeu was angry at starting FA Cup semi-final on bench, says Gracia
LAURIE WHITWELL AT WEMBLEY: The Watford manager said it had been difficult to leave out the talented forward but his plan just about worked as Deulofeu dragged his side back into the contest. → Read More
Troy Deeney showed cojones to send Watford into the FA Cup final
LAURIE WHITWELL AT WEMBLEY: There was only one way to sum up Troy Deeney's emphatic seizure of Watford's FA Cup fate as the last granules in the sand-timer of this game trickled away. → Read More
Experienced midfielder Joao Moutinho is Wolves' joker in the pack
For a player who has won the European Championships with his country, titles in Portugal and France, and the Europa League at Porto, Joao Moutinho carries his pedigree lightly. → Read More
Andy Scott leaves role as Watford sporting director after being told contract wouldn't be renewed
Andy Scott has left his position as Watford sporting director in a further shake-up at the Premier League club. → Read More
Wolves legend Steve Bull is giddy with excitement at the Old Gold's vibrant revival
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LAURIE WHITWELL: When opportunity allows, Steve Bull likes nothing more than slipping in among thousands of Wolves fans at an away ground. → Read More
Leicester 2-0 Bournemouth: Wes Morgan and Jamie Vardy both score in comfortable win
LAURIE WHITWELL AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: Wes Morgan opened the scored with an inventive finish in the 11th minute - it was the defender's second goal in as many matches. → Read More
West Brom 3-2 Birmingham: Jake Livermore drills home late winner
LAURIE WHITWELL AT THE HAWTHORNS: Docked nine points during the international break, Birmingham returned to the field and endured another painful experience. → Read More
Praise aplenty for Welshman Dan James, 'the next Gareth Bale'
When asked about the breathtaking speed Dan James can reach on a pitch, Gareth Bale couldn't resist replying with a reminder of his own ability for acceleration. 'Yeah, he has got bit to go,' he said. → Read More
Aaron Ramsey out of Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia due to thigh injury
Aaron Ramsey will miss Wales' opening Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia on Sunday after failing to overcome a thigh injury. He has now gone back to Arsenal for treatment in a blow for boss Ryan Giggs. → Read More
Wales captain Ashley Williams admits he enjoys Ryan Giggs' aggressive approach
Giggs has delivered a Fergie-style tongue-lashing twice already in his Wales reign - at half-time when drawing 0-0 in Ireland and after losing 1-0 to Albania - and Williams welcomes the approach. → Read More
Wales 1-0 Trinidad and Tobago: Bale and Ramsey watch on as Woodburn scores last-gasp winner
LAURIE WHITWELL AT THE RACECOURSE GROUND: Giggs kept Gareth Bale under lock and key and the result was a difficult night salvaged by Woodburn’s stoppage-time winner. → Read More
West Brom willing to wait on a new manager after success of caretaker James Shan
West Bromwich Albion are willing to wait on appointing a new manager after the success of caretaker James Shan. → Read More