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Richard Jolly

Richard Jolly

English Football Correspondent
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A football writer for The National since 2008, Richard also writes for The Guardian and The Observer. He contributes to ESPN FC and was their Manchester correspondent for three and a half years. He has also written for The Daily Telegraph, Sunday Express, the Straits Times, FourFourTwo.com and The Blizzard. Richard has covered more than 1,300 games in the flesh.
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Anthony Martial, centre, scored the second goal in Manchester United's 2-0 win over Watford. AP Photo
Man United unconvincing against Watford as Solskjaer makes winning start

A 2-1 win at Old Trafford in the Norwegian's first game since becoming full-time manager

FootballMarch 30, 2019
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa is known for his extensive use of video footage to assess teams. Reuters
Returning Leeds to Premier League is Bielsa's chance to answer critics

The Argentinian and his Yorkshire side are in midst of fierce tussle to be promoted from the Championship

FootballMarch 29, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has signed a three-year contract to become Manchester United manager. EPA
Solskjaer appointed Manchester United manager on three-year deal

Norwegian arrived on an interim basis in December and has helped guide the club back into top four contention and into the Uefa Champions League quarter-finals

FootballMarch 28, 2019
Bernard Halford was only Manchester City's second ever Life President. Getty Images
Bernard Halford: 'Mr Manchester City' left an indelible mark on the club

Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and players past and present pay tribute to Manchester City's second ever Life President, who died at the age of 77

FootballMarch 28, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has started his interim spell at Manchester United impressively but has just experienced back-to-back defeats. Getty Images
Solskjaer must decide on best use of possession for Man United

Attacking possession with purpose or high-speed raids? The Norwegian manager needs to assess what will work best for his side going forward

FootballMarch 26, 2019
Dan James of Wales celebrates after he scores against Slovakia in Cardiff on Sunday. Catherine Ivill / Getty Images
Euro 2020 qualifiers: Giggs' youth policy pays off as Wales win

Euro 2016 semi-finalists take step towards 2020 in absence of injured Aaron Ramsey

FootballMarch 24, 2019
Raheem Sterling became the first England winger to score a hat-trick in more than a decade. Clive Rose / Getty Images
Sterling as indispensable for England as for Man City

Long criticised he is not good enough to play at international level, hat-trick against Czech Republic on Friday night proves winger has evolved into match-winner, reposing faith in his managers who believed in his abilities

FootballMarch 23, 2019
Declan Rice could be in line for his England debut after switching allegiance from the Republic of Ireland. Reuters
Southgate continues to promote youth as England begin Euro 2020 journey

Southgate's reshaped group contains 10 players with fewer than 10 caps; his reign shows newcomers can soon become pivotal

FootballMarch 21, 2019
Germany's players take part a training session in Wolfsburg ahead of their friendly against Serbia on Thursday. Peter Steffen / AFP
Euro 2020 qualifiers: All eyes on Low 3.0 as Germany host Serbia

Desperation or inspiration drive squad revamp ahead of Serbia friendly on Wednesday with manager ushering three greats into retirement

FootballMarch 20, 2019
Eden Hazard arrived at Shamford Bridge in 2012 when Chelsea were crowned European champions. Catherine Ivill / Getty Images
Time for Hazard to leave stagnant Chelsea to join Zidane at Real

While Belgian has outgrown Premier League club, there is evidence to suggest decline at Stamford Bridge

FootballMarch 19, 2019
Richarlison, centre, scored the first goal and won the penalty which led to the second in Everton's 2-0 win over Chelsea. EPA
Chelsea's top four hopes dealt hammer blow after defeat at Everton

A 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park means Maurizio Sarri's side will likely need to win the Europa League to qualify for next season's Uefa Champions League

FootballMarch 18, 2019
Sadio Mane was superb for Liverpool in the Premier League this weekend. Hannah McKay / Reuters
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Mane steps in for Salah: English football team of the week

In Richard Jolly's selection this week, as many as nine teams are represented in total – just like last week

FootballMarch 18, 2019
Wes Morgan, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring Leicester City's winning goal against Burnley. Getty Images
Leicester City live up to Rodgers' character trademark with win over Burnley

Reduced to 10 men after just four minutes, Leicester claimed all three points with a winner in the 90th minute

FootballMarch 16, 2019
Bernardo Silva has been one of Manchester City's star players in recent times, even if he appears modest about it. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
Man City's Silva keen to avoid Ronaldo in Champions League quarter-finals

Premier League champions hammered home their European Cup credentials against Schalke but their Portuguese midfielder 'wouldn’t like' to face the Italian giants in the next round

FootballMarch 14, 2019
Virgil van Dijk returns from suspension to boost Liverpool ahead of their trip to Bayern Munich. EPA
Liverpool travel to Bayern aiming to snap losing away form

Premier League club have lost five Uefa Champions League games in a row - a sixth will end their campaign in the last-16

FootballMarch 13, 2019
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