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Is Reece James the world's best right back?

Is Reece James the world's best right back?
"Messi at RB" was the phrase we used around here to describe Reece James's role during his loan at Wigan in 2018-19. Even at a club that finished 18th out of 24 in the Championship, his attacking t...
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Who should replace Nemanja Matic at Manchester United?

Who should replace Nemanja Matic at Manchester United?
After Jose Mourinho's first season as manager of Manchester United, he had a big chance to splash some of the Glazer family's cash. First he paid Benfica €35m for
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Ask the scout: Tim Henderson

Ask the scout: Tim Henderson
Tim Henderson is one of the most seasoned and insightful scouts in the British game. Among other positions, he has been chief scout and head of recruitment at Sheffield Wednesday, chief scout at Burnl...
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Smarter recruiting: The free agent market

Smarter recruiting: The free agent market
Players can find themselves out of contract for many reasons, and sometimes these players don't find a new club during the transfer window. For clubs that find themselves short because of injuries or ...
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It's finally time to focus on Lens

It's finally time to focus on Lens
It is a season of sweet vindication for fans of RC Lens – and for its owner. In 2016-17, the historic French club ran a deficit of €4.6m and finished fourth in Ligue 2, missing the promotion playoffs...
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