Chris Burton

‘Still got bundles’ - Raul Jimenez injury blow ‘gutting’ for Mexican striker as ex-Wolves star...

Raul Jimenez’s injury blow is “gutting” for the player and Wolves, Matt Jarvis has told GOAL, as the Mexican striker has “still got bundles” and should be tearing up the Championship when fully fit.

Elliot Anderson is £116m well spent! Micah Richards explains how England international midfielder...

Replacing Ballon d’Or and World Cup winner Rodri was always going to be a thankless task for Manchester City, but Micah Richards has explained to GOAL how £116 million ($155m) midfielder Elliot...

Ex-Rangers star felt ‘sorry’ for Derek McInnes but now sees title challenge on the cards for Old...

Michael Ball has told GOAL that he felt “sorry” for Derek McInnes after seeing a close friend endure a tough start to his reign at Rangers, but an 11-game unbeaten run - which has included a couple...

Is the end of Russell Martin’s story at Leicester inevitable? Former Foxes striker urges divisive...

Russell Martin remains manager of Leicester City for now, but has the end of that story become inevitable? Ex-Foxes frontman Jermaine Beckford has told GOAL that the former Southampton and Rangers...

One-year promise to West Ham & Danny Dyer: Does Jarrod Bowen’s loyalty have an expiry date if Scott...

Jarrod Bowen agreed to remain at West Ham following their relegation out of the Premier League, but does that expression of loyalty have an expiry date? Former Hammers star Matt Jarvis has told GOAL...

‘Signing of the season’ - Zion Suzuki helps Aston Villa forget about Emi Martinez as former...

Zion Suzuki has helped Aston Villa to quickly forget about Emi Martinez, Brad Friedel has told GOAL, with the Japan international goalkeeper becoming Unai Emery’s “signing of the season”.

Fight club! Why boxing and football will always be intrinsically linked | Goal.com

Bournemouth fan and former WBO world cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith explains to GOAL why boxing and football will always be linked as he follows in the footsteps of Ricky Hatton, Carl...

‘Too easy for him’ - What does the future hold for Jack Grealish amid Everton struggles - with...

Jack Grealish is enduring a troubled time at Everton, so what does the long-term future have in store for him? Ex-Toffees star Michael Ball has been asked by GOAL whether the 31-year-old playmaker...

‘Never going to be David Silva’ - Where ‘question marks’ remain with Brenden Aaronson as Leeds &...

Brenden Aaronson is “never going to be a David Silva type”, ex-Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford has told GOAL, with the USMNT star being told what needs adding to his game as “question marks” continue...

‘A lot of criticism for the first time’ - Christian Pulisic’s AC Milan contract decision assessed...

Christian Pulisic endured a testing 2026 World Cup with the USMNT, leading to “a lot of criticism” coming his way for “the first time in his career”, but Brad Friedel has told GOAL that the American...

Why getting kicked in the Championship will serve ‘exceptional talent’ Mateus Mane well - with...

Mateus Mane was a rare glimmer of hope for Wolves in their Premier League relegation campaign of 2025-26, and Matt Jarvis has told GOAL why getting kicked in the Championship for a year will serve...

Next in line to Harry Kane: Does Dominic Calvert-Lewin top that England list as Leeds striker looks...

Harry Kane remains the undisputed leader of England’s attacking unit, as their record-shattering No.9, but has Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin become next in line for that striking berth? Former...

Fit-again William Saliba vs in-form Ezri Konsa: Who starts for Arsenal as France international...

William Saliba is widely considered to be one of the best centre-halves on the planet, but should he walk back into the Arsenal team ahead of Ezri Konsa? William Gallas answers that question for GOAL.

Championship promotion specialist Scott Parker is a ‘sensible appointment’ for West Ham but will he...

Scott Parker is a “really sensible appointment” for West Ham, ex-Hammers star Matt Jarvis has told GOAL, but questions will inevitably be asked of whether a Championship promotion specialist can...

Caoimhin Kelleher return or Gianluigi Donnarumma raid: Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper picks potential...

Liverpool will need to identify a new No.1 in the summer of 2027, as long-serving Alisson runs his contract down towards free agency, and former Reds goalkeeper Brad Friedel has speculated with GOAL...

Erling Haaland to Arsenal!? ‘Headliner’ transfer rumour shocks ex-Man City star as FFP ‘mess’...

Rumours of Arsenal asking questions of Erling Haaland’s availability have left Michael Ball stunned, with the former Manchester City defender reacting to “headliner” transfer talk during an exclusive...

Adam Przybek: Nuneaton to Takeo Province and life as a professional footballer in Cambodia |...

Man City relegation could be ‘very good’ for USMNT wonderkid Cavan Sullivan as teen sensation waits...

Cavan Sullivan is less than a year out from turning 18 - when he will be cleared to link up with Manchester City - and Brad Friedel has explained to GOAL why FFP punishments that relegate the Blues...

A decade at Leeds? Why James Trafford can join Paul Robinson, Nigel Martyn and John Lukic on...

James Trafford could easily spend the next decade at Leeds United, joining the likes of Paul Robinson, Nigel Martyn and John Lukic on the goalkeeping legend list at Elland Road, former Whites striker...