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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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epa08978401 Mohamed Salah of Liverpool (R) celebrates with team mate Jordan Henderson (R) after scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Liverpool FC in London, Britain, 31 January 2021. EPA/Clive Rose / POOL 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.
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Salah joined by Chelsea's Alonso - Premier League team of the week

Salah breaks goal drought with second-half double in 3-1 win for Liverpool over West Ham

FootballFebruary 01, 2021
Fernandinho was voted by fellow players to be Manchester City's captain after David Silva's departure. AP
Guardiola set for contract chat with 'magnificent' Man City captain Fernandinho

Brazilian is in his eighth season at City, and while he is no longer a first choice, the midfielder has excelled when used of late

FootballFebruary 01, 2021
Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Burnley - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - January 31, 2021 Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates Pool via REUTERS/Justin Tallis 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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Tuchel’s tactics tee up comfortable Chelsea win over Burnley

Recalled Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso both on target in 2-0 Chelsea win

FootballJanuary 31, 2021
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the opening goal against Sheffield United. PA
Man City extend outstanding defensive record in win over Sheffield United

Jesus scores the only goal of the game at the Etihad as Guardiola's side open up four-point lead on Manchester United

FootballJanuary 30, 2021
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the touchline during their Premier League defeat against Sheffield United on Wednesday. PA
In a season of shock results, Manchester United need to quickly learn their lesson

Defeat against Sheffield United must not herald another poor run if they are to remain title contenders

FootballJanuary 28, 2021
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has faced a testing few weeks. AFP
Klopp never expected perfection as Liverpool continue to struggle

Reds have picked up just three points from 15 as they prepare to visit Tottenham on Thursday

FootballJanuary 28, 2021
Paris Saint-Germain's German head coach Thomas Tuchel watches his players take part a training session at the Shenzhen Universiade Stadium in Shenzhen on August 2, 2019, on the eve of the French Trophy of Champions football match between Rennes and Paris Saint-Germain. / AFP / FRANCK FIFE
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Thomas Tuchel brings performance over potential to Chelsea's table

German tactician will hope to avoid the internal politics that led to his dismissal at PSG

FootballJanuary 26, 2021
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford (centre) celebrates with Edinson Cavani (left) after scoring his side's second goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup fourth round match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Sunday January 24, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man Utd. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/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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Man United pair and Chelsea 'predator' selected: FA Cup team of the week

Fourth round was devoid of giant killings but provided plenty of fine individual performances

FootballJanuary 26, 2021
epa08963884 (FILE) - Chelsea's manager Frank Lampard greets fans during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in London, Britain, 09 November 2019 (reissued on 25 January 2021). On 25 January 2021 Chelsea announced the decision to sack Frank Lampard, who was appointed as manager on 04 July 2019. EPA/NEIL HALL 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 *** Local Caption *** 55613484
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Lampard's undignified departure from Chelsea comes as no surprise

Stamford Bridge great paid the price for tactical failures and manner of recent setbacks

FootballJanuary 25, 2021
Chelsea's English striker Tammy Abraham (2nd L) celebrates with teammates after scoring his third goal, Chelsea's third during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Chelsea and Luton Town at Stamford Bridge in London on January 24, 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 / DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / 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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Abraham hits hat-trick as young guns offer Chelsea manager Lampard FA Cup respite

Blues eventually finish off stubborn Championship side Luton at Stamford Bridge, although Werner's woes in front of goal continue

FootballJanuary 24, 2021
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 23: Chris Basham of Sheffield United celebrates with team mate Rhian Brewster after scoring their side's first goal during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Sheffield United and Plymouth Argyle at Bramall Lane on January 23, 2021 in Sheffield, 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 Stu Forster/Getty Images)
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FA Cup could offer Sheffield United silver lining after win over Plymouth

Chris Wilder's men, bottom of the Premier League, book place in fifth round

FootballJanuary 23, 2021
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Portuguese head coach Nuno Espirito Santo looks on during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on January 16, 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 / Adrian DENNIS / 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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Wolves face test of nerve to avoid another FA Cup giant-killing at Chorley

Reeling from a Premier League humbling against West Brom, and struggling to cope with loss of Jimenez, Nuno's team are firmly stuck in a rut

FootballJanuary 22, 2021
Manchester City's John Stones (left) celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game with team-mate Phil Foden during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. PA Photo. Picture date: Sunday January 17, 2021. See PA story SOCCER Man City. Photo credit should read: Clive Brunskill/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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Tottenham midfielder joins Man City pair: Premier League team of the week

Arsenal's two-goal captain and Liverpool's goalkeeper also named in the XI

FootballJanuary 19, 2021
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool reacts after an offside decision during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on January 17, 2021 in Liverpool, England. Sporting stadiums around England 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 Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images)
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Liverpool front three firing blanks leaves Klopp short of options in attack

The Reds' goalless draw with Manchester United on Sunday was their third game in a row without a goal

FootballJanuary 18, 2021
This handout picture taken and released by the Fenerbahce.org on January 18, 2021 in Istanbul shows German midfielder Mesut Ozil posing with a Fenerbahce SK scarf upon his arrival at Ataturk International Airport. Mesut Ozil confirmed on Sunday that he was leaving Arsenal for Turkish team Fenerbahce after being frozen out for months at the Gunners. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Fenerbahce.org" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS / AFP / Fenerbahce.org / - / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Fenerbahce.org" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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Ozil joins Fenerbahce and the soap opera is finally over for Arsenal

The midfielder's silky touches were replaced by pointed social media posts and his legacy at the Gunners is now a tainted one

FootballJanuary 18, 2021
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