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Richard Jolly

Richard Jolly

English Football Correspondent
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.
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Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League last-16 first leg against Atletico Madrid at Wanda Metropolitano. PA
Rangnick: Ronaldo in good shape to repeat Spurs heroics against Atletico

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick says Portuguese star can repeat Tottenham heroics against Spaniards in last-16 second leg

FootballMarch 14, 2022
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Conor Coady of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park on March 13, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker / Getty Images)
Everton in peril after Liverpool fan Conor Coady secures victory for Wolves

Frank Lampard's side in danger of relegation for first time since 1954

FootballMarch 13, 2022
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his side's second goal on a penalty kick during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Liverpool at the Amex stadium in Brighton, England, Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo / Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Diaz bravery helps Liverpool close in on leaders Manchester City

A comfortable 2-0 win at Brighton narrows gap to three points

FootballMarch 12, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte reacts during the English Premier League clash with Everton on March 7, 2022. EPA
Spurs manager Conte has score to settle with Man United after snub

Outcome of Premier League clash may show whether Old Trafford bosses were right to spurn Italian pragmatist

FootballMarch 11, 2022
Kai Havertz of Chelsea takes on Aaron Lennon of Burnley during their Premier League match at Turf Moor on March 5, 2022. Getty
Tuchel proud of Chelsea spirit as they face Norwich

Manager says club's strong culture a big help as they visit Carrow Road for Premier League clash

FootballMarch 09, 2022
Oleksandr Zinchenko, right, Phil Foden, far left, and John Stones during a training session on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, ahead of Manchester City's Champions League last-16 second leg clash with Sporting Lisbon.
Guardiola 'still angry' with Walker as City face Sporting in Champions League

Englishman's sending off in group stage leaves manager with headache in defence for last-16 second leg

FootballMarch 08, 2022
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 06, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan / Getty Images)
City pair make XI after derby drubbing: Premier League team of the week

Tottenham and Brentford strikers lead the attack following key contributions this weekend

FootballMarch 08, 2022
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Harry Maguire of Manchester United reacts after Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City scores their sides third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 06, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images)
Man United's many issues brutally exposed once again in derby humiliation

The 4-1 defeat at Etihad Stadium demonstrated the gulf between the two sides and problems are both individual and systemic

FootballMarch 07, 2022
Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates with teammate Phil Foden. Getty
De Bruyne masterclass secures Manchester City convincing derby victory

United thrashed 4-1 and gap between the rivals stretches to 22 points

FootballMarch 06, 2022
Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Southampton - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - March 5, 2022 Aston Villa's Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their third goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge 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.
Coutinho masterclass inspires Aston Villa to crushing win

Brazilian gets a standing ovation and praise from manager Steven Gerrard

FootballMarch 05, 2022
New Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch, right, with assistant manager Cameron Toshack during a training session at Thorp Arch Training Ground on March 3, 2022. Getty
New Leeds manager Marsch dismissed 'Ted Lasso' caricature

American pays tribute to sacked Marcelo Bielsa and says he is willing to stay and fight even if club is relegated from Premier League

FootballMarch 03, 2022
Frank Lampard's Everton side take on Boreham Wood at Goodison Park in the FA Cup fifth round. Reuters
Lampard: Suspending Russia sponsorship deals shows Everton are doing the right thing

Ahead of Boreham Wood FA Cup tie, Toffees manager backs club's decision to halt commercial arrangements in 'solidarity' with Ukraine

FootballMarch 02, 2022
Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates after winning the English League Cup final football match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, north-west London on February 27, 2022. - Liverpool won the match 11-10 on penalties after extra time. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
Jurgen Klopp plays down 'crazy' quadruple hopes as Liverpool prepare for FA Cup test

Anfield giants already have one trophy but manager is keeping his feet on the ground

FootballMarch 01, 2022
Soccer Football - Carabao Cup Final - Chelsea v Liverpool - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - February 27, 2022 Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp celebrates with the trophy after winning the Carabao Cup REUTERS / David Klein
Klopp's belief in fringe figures can extend Liverpool's golden age

Players like Kelleher have delivered on major occasions and club's deep pool of talent shows a succession plan is in place

FootballFebruary 28, 2022
Virgil van Dijk (R) of Liverpool in action against Kai Havertz of Chelsea during the English Carabao Cup final match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at the Wembley stadium in London, Britain, 27 February 2022. EPA/ANDY RAIN 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
Chelsea pair join Van Dijk in XI after League Cup final drama: Team of the week

Tottenham also have two players in the side for their role in the 4-0 thrashing of Leeds United

FootballFebruary 28, 2022
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