Stoke City

Liam Delap has made a name for himself in the top flight this season - as his dad, Rory, and Stoke did with a bullet like long throw

Five clubs were fighting to stay in the second tier - so The Athletic went to watch them all on the final day of the season

Easter can be pivotal in the Championship and this year was no different - we sent reporters around the country to sample the drama

Holland, 54, won just one of his 11 league games in charge of the side, leaving them Japanese side in 19th position in the 20-team J-League.

We investigate how wind, rain and extreme temperatures have impacted Premier League players and teams down the years

Defender Chester had the "most enjoyable" time of his career captaining Aston Villa to Wembley success - he's ready for future challenges

Leicester City striker Tom Cannon has joined Sheffield United in a £10million transfer. The 22-year-old joined Leicester in a £7.5m move from Everton in the summer of 2023 but only made 16 appearances under Enzo Maresca, although he missed the first few months of the season after a fracture in his back was discovered during his medical. The Republic of Ireland international was sent out on loan to Stoke City by Steve Cooper this season. Cannon scored 11 goals in 25 appearances for Stoke and after Cooper departed, Cannon was recalled last week by new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy as several...

Our weekly round-up of soccer's sillier side, featuring the oh-so prestigious Globe Soccer Awards — and Stoke City

Millwall have appointed Alex Neil as their new head coach following the resignation of Neil Harris earlier this month. The 43-year-old Scot joins the club as one of the most experienced managers in the Championship, having previously managed Norwich City, Preston North End, Sunderland and Stoke City in the division. He has signed a long-term contract, the club say, and will be joined by assistant head coach Martin Canning. Millwall are currently 13th in the Championship with 28 points from their opening 23 matches; eight points above the relegation zone and eight points from the promotion...

Arsenal scored from two set-pieces against Manchester United on Wednesday, leading to TV pundit Berbatov's comments

Pep Guardiola lost again at Anfield on Sunday — but where do other title-winning managers struggle the most?

Liverpool have been drawn against Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after thrashing West Ham United on Wednesday evening. West Ham took the lead after Jarell Quansah put through his own net but two goals either side of half-time from Diogo Jota put the hosts in command. Mohamed Salah scored off the bench before Cody Gakpo netted a quickfire brace of his own to complete a resounding 5-1 victory for the holders. Newcastle United’s third-round match against AFC Wimbledon was postponed on Tuesday due to flooding and will now take place at St James’ Park...

Richard Sutcliffe visits the newest destination for fans out to tick off visits to all 92 stadiums in English football's top four divisions

Arsenal's former home is now the site of plush flats but there are some sorry sights where footballing cathedrals once stood

Xherdan Shaqiri has rejoined Basel on a three-year contract following his departure from Chicago Fire. 32-year-old Shaqiri and the Chicago Fire confirmed they had mutually agreed to terminate the Switzerland international’s contract on Wednesday. His deal had been due to expire at the end of the 2024 MLS season. “It fills me with pride and I am very happy that I can return to my hometown of FCB today,” Shaqiri said. “I have had a deep connection with the club and the region since I was a child. As a fan and of course as a player. “I completed my football training in Basel...