The National News Logo
  • My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
UserSign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
TN Magazine
Special reports
Weekend
Newsletters

Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
TN MagazineSpecial reportsWeekendNewsletters
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling

Richard Jolly

Richard Jolly

English Football Correspondent
Location
Greater Manchester, England
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.
Follow on X

Articles

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says he is taking the Europa Conference League seriously. AFP
Conte to use entire Spurs squad in 'important' Europa Conference League

Predecessor Nuno's decision to use a second-string backfired but the Italian will call on his top players, although he needs to contend with a potentially long-term injury to Romero

FootballNovember 25, 2021
Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the French L1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and FC Nantes at The Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on November 20, 2021. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Camera
Guardiola: not even Messi knows what he is going to do next

Manchester City manager, ahead of their Champions League match against PSG on Wednesday, on the difficulty in trying to contain Argentine star

SportNovember 23, 2021
File photo dated 20-10-2021 of Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku leaving the game with an injury with manager Thomas Tuchel. Thomas Tuchel has refused to set a timescale on Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner's return from injury. Issue date: Friday October 22, 2021.
Camera
Tuchel will 'try to find solutions' as Lukaku targets Chelsea comeback

Record signing could return from ankle injury in Champions League clash against Juventus on Tuesday, but match against Manchester United looks a more realistic option

FootballNovember 22, 2021
Players of Watford celebrate a goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Watford FC and Manchester United in Watford, Britain, 20 November 2021. EPA/VICKIE FLORES EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club / league / player publications
Camera
Chelsea and Liverpool excel as Man Utd suffer: Premier League team of the week

Old Trafford stars go missing after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is fired following Watford drubbing

FootballNovember 22, 2021
Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates with teammate Raheem Sterling after scoring the third goal against Everton on Sunday, November 21, 2021. EPA
Camera
Guardiola hails City 'quality' after easy win over Everton

Spanish manager pleased with team's performance after 3-0 defeat of Merseysiders at Etihad Stadium

FootballNovember 21, 2021
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Manchester United - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - October 16, 2021 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks dejected after the match Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club /league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details. / File Photo
Camera
Solskjaer sacking shows nostalgia was not answer to United failures

Norwegian exits Old Trafford as result of season that had descended into farce at alarming speed

FootballNovember 21, 2021
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard celebrates the opening goal during the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain, Saturday Nov. 20, 2021. (Nick Potts / PA via AP)
Camera
Late drama sees Gerrard make winning start as Aston Villa manager

Two goals in six minutes set up victory over Brighton and end sequence of five straight defeats

FootballNovember 20, 2021
Steven Gerrard at his unveiling as Aston Villa manager at Villa Park on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Getty
Gerrard insists Liverpool far from his thoughts as he takes charge of Villa

New manager starts reign against Brighton on Saturday promising 100 per cent commitment to new club

FootballNovember 18, 2021
Aaron Ramsdale, centre, is yet to taste defeat with Arsenal and the goalkeeper has validated the decision by Mikel Arteta, left, to make him his No 1. EPA
Camera
Have Arsenal turned a corner or another false dawn? Liverpool could expose the truth

Mikel Arteta's side have been the kings of autumn and their revival will face its sternest challenge yet at Anfield on Saturday

FootballNovember 18, 2021
Steven Gerrard has taken over an Aston Villa team sitting 16th in the Premier League having lost their last five matches. PA
Steven Gerrard needs to find Aston Villa identity missing since exit of Jack Grealish

Opening games against Brighton and Palace crucial for new manager with daunting fixture list looming on horizon

FootballNovember 17, 2021
Dean Smith parted ways with Aston Villa the same weekend Daniel Farke was sacked by Norwich City. EPA
Smith's appointment at Norwich may feel opportunistic but it looks a good fit

Former Aston Villa manager makes a swift return the Premier League and his track record suggests he could be just what the Canaries need

FootballNovember 15, 2021
England's Harry Maguire, left, Conor Gallagher, centre, and Harry Kane during training at Hotspur Way Training Ground on Sunday, November 14, 2021. England will look to seal World Cup qualification against San Marino on Monday. PA
Camera
Southgate urges Smith Rowe and Gallagher to seize England chances

Midfielders called up to senior squad from Under-21s and are in line to feature against San Marino

FootballNovember 14, 2021
England's striker Harry Kane controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Group I qualifier football match between England and Albania at Wembley Stadium in London on November 12, 2021. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE
Camera
Harry Kane's destiny back on track in England's golden age

A brilliant treble proves a point after indifferent club form for Spurs

FootballNovember 13, 2021
Aston Villa have announced Steven Gerrard as their new coach. PA
Villa hope for the same resilience that Gerrard brought to Rangers

New Villa manager comes in with a winning mentality, with one eye on making it back to Anfield

FootballNovember 11, 2021
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, Britain, 06 November 2021. EPA/PETER POWELL EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club / league / player publications
Camera
Solskjaer's demand for 'front-foot football' hints at identity crisis at Man United

Manager wants his team to be more aggressive and control games but his best success has come with a different plan

FootballNovember 11, 2021
More Articles

The National News Logo
IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Weekend
Living in the UAE
TN Magazine
Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated
Follow us
Get news alerts from
The National logo
You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.