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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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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Chelsea v Leicester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 15, 2021 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel reacts Pool via REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo
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Season finale holds no fears for Chelsea manager Tuchel

Two defeats on the spin for London club but German coach insists battle for top-four spot is 'still in our hands'

FootballMay 18, 2021
Leicester City's Youri Tielemans celebrates after the Emirates FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday May 15, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Final. Photo credit should read: Matthew Childs/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised 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.
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Combined FA Cup and Premier League team of the week

Three players from the FA Cup-winning Foxes make this week's XI

FootballMay 17, 2021
Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson, second left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool at the Hawthorns stadium in West Bromwich, England, Sunday, May 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, Pool)
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Alisson keeps Liverpool's season afloat with 'one of the best goals ever'

Brazilian scores in 2-1 win over West Brom, becoming the first goalkeeper to do so in the club's 129-year history

FootballMay 16, 2021
Leicester's Wes Morgan, left, and Kasper Schmeichel lift the FA Cup after Saurday's win over Chelsea at Wembley. AP
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Leicester make history with FA Cup triumph over Chelsea after VAR provides late drama

Youri Tielemans scores spectacular goal to separate the two sides in front of 22,000 fans at Wembley

FootballMay 15, 2021
Leicester City's Luke Thomas (left) and manager Brendan Rodgers react after the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Tuesday May 11, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man Utd. Photo credit should read: Michael Regan/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised 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.
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FA Cup final: Leicester look to 'create incredible legacy' against Chelsea

Leicester have the unwanted distinction of playing four finals and no wins

FootballMay 14, 2021
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Leicester City - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - May 11, 2021 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during the match Pool via REUTERS/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 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club /league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details.
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Klopp defends Solskjaer over United's 'criminal' fixture list

Ahead of Thursday's rearranged game at Old Trafford, German says Red Devils counterpart was right to make 10 changes for their defeat at Leicester

FootballMay 12, 2021
Soccer Football - Carabao Cup Final - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - April 25, 2021 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wears a medal after winning the Carabao Cup Pool 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.
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City's title triumph a testament to Guardiola's total-football principles

After the worst ever start to his managerial career, City would go on to win an unprecedented 21 consecutive games

FootballMay 12, 2021
Leicester City's Turkish defender Caglar Soyuncu (L) celebrates with Leicester City's English defender Luke Thomas (R) after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on May 11, 2021. 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. / AFP / POOL / PETER POWELL / 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.
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Leicester beat weakened Manchester United to officially end title challenge

Soyuncu scores winner for Foxes after Solskjaer makes 10 changes to team as rivals City are crowned champions

FootballMay 11, 2021
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers (right) shake hands with Kelechi Iheanacho after defeat in the final whistle during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Friday May 7, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Leicester. Photo credit should read: Alex Pantling/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised 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.
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Leicester in danger of repeating Champions League heartbreak

Foxes travel to Old Trafford on Tuesday knowing they could miss out on top-four place for second season running

FootballMay 11, 2021
Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Manchester United - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - May 9, 2021 Manchester United's Mason Greenwood celebrates scoring their second goal Pool via REUTERS/Shaun Botterill 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. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Greenwood on fire, Willock a revelation - Premier League team of the week

Who were the best performers in the Premier League this past weekend?

FootballMay 11, 2021
Manchester United's English striker Mason Greenwood (R) celebrates scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on May 9, 2021. 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. / AFP / POOL / Shaun Botterill / 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.
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United masterclass against Villa puts City title celebrations on hold

Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Edinson Cavani score in comeback win

FootballMay 09, 2021
Chelsea's Spanish defender Marcos Alonso (L) shoots over Manchester City's Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson (R) to score their late winner during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 8, 2021. Chelsea won the game 2-1. - 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. / AFP / POOL / Shaun Botterill / 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.
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City title party put on hold after Alonso’s late winner for Chelsea

Guardiola's side miss chance to be crowned champions as Aguero fluffs his lines from the spot

FootballMay 08, 2021
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel celebrates during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Wednesday May 5, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Chelsea. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
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Tuchel's Chelsea transformation faces the ultimate test against Man City

German has revived the club's fortunes since succeeding Frank Lampard and now a challenge against the soon-to-be Premier League champions awaits in Istanbul

FootballMay 06, 2021
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain at the Etihad stadium, in Manchester, Tuesday, May 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Mahrez the engine behind Manchester City's Champions League charge

Paris Saint-Germain struggled to even get near him in Tuesday's semi-final

FootballMay 05, 2021
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his hat-trick during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 02, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Tottenham trio lead the way: Premier League team of the week

The 4-0 win over Sheffield United sees three Spurs players included in this week's lineup

FootballMay 04, 2021
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