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Richard Jolly

Richard Jolly

English Football Correspondent
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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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Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Moussa Sissoko have excelled after Jose Mourinho's tweak in defensive tactics. AP
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Mourinho masterminds Spurs resurgence with defence at the forefront

Spurs have the best defensive record in league and will take that advantage into Europa clash with LASK Linz

FootballDecember 03, 2020
Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi scored against Rennes in the Champions League last week. PA
Lampard reveals 'difficult' chat with Hudson-Odoi after dropping winger for Spurs clash

Young midfielder did not even make the bench for glamour match with London rivals but will feature in Champions League game against Sevilla

FootballDecember 01, 2020
Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes (2L) celebrates with Manchester United's Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani after scoring during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Manchester United at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on November 29, 2020. 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 / Naomi Baker / 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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Man United's comeback kings selected in Premier League team of the week

Round 10 of the Premier League saw the top four all fail to win but some bottom sides collect precious victories

FootballDecember 01, 2020
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Ruben Dias of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley at Etihad Stadium on November 28, 2020 in Manchester, 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 Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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City make case for the defence ahead of Champions League game with Porto

While Guardiola's team enjoyed a much-needed goal-fest against Burnley on Saturday, at the other end of the pitch City have conceded only six goals in their last 12 games

FootballNovember 30, 2020
Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - November 29, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho shakes hands with Hugo Lloris after the match Pool via REUTERS/Matthew Childs 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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Lampard and Chelsea find no way through Mourinho's resolute Spurs

Blues have majority of chances and show greater ambition at Stamford Bridge but come up against an organised and determined Tottenham team

FootballNovember 29, 2020
epa08849277 Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez reacts after scoring for hat-trick during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Burnley FC in Manchester, Britain, 28 November 2020. EPA/Michael Regan / 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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Hat-trick hero Mahrez leads Man City's thrashing of Burnley

Normal service resumes for Pep Guardiola's team with 5-0 win at the Etihad Stadium

FootballNovember 28, 2020
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce. Reuters
Newcastle in the comfort zone but that doesn't stop the disquiet

Low on goals, on shots and on entertainment, Toon are struggling to make a mark

FootballNovember 27, 2020
File photo dated 07-10-2018 of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. PA Photo. Issue date: Tuesday November 24, 2020. Guardiola welcomed the news of a potential, limited return of supporters to events in the near future. See PA story SOCCER Man City. Photo credit should read Martin Rickett/PA Wire.
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Guardiola shoulders blame for City start but insists: 'We will do really well this season'

Ahead of Olympiakos game in Champions League, Spaniard admits he will have to tinker with his blueprint to get team scoring again

FootballNovember 24, 2020
Chelsea's French striker Olivier Giroud shoots but fails to score during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on November 21, 2020. Chelsea won the match 2-0. - 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 / Lindsey Parnaby / 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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Lampard insists Giroud is 'important' part of his plans and going nowhere

French attacker is frustrated at lack of game time, with Euro finals taking place next year, but Blues boss wants 34-year-old to stay as he is 'a big member of our squad'

FootballNovember 23, 2020
Tottenham's Harry Kane, left, runs with the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Neil Hall/Pool via AP)
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Tottenham trio lead Premier League team of the week

A 2-0 win over Manchester City has earned three Spurs players places in this week's best XI

FootballNovember 23, 2020
Arsenal's Nicolas Pepe (left) shown a red card by match referee Anthony Taylorduring the Premier League match at Elland Road, Leeds. PA Photo. Picture date: Sunday November 22, 2020. See PA story SOCCER Leeds. Photo credit should read: Paul Ellis/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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Goal-shy Arsenal and Nicolas Pepe get rattled against Leeds United

Pepe headbutts Gjanni Alioski in a stalemate that extends Gunners' drought

FootballNovember 22, 2020
Chelsea's English striker Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on November 21, 2020. 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 / Lindsey Parnaby / 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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Chelsea dominate at St James’ Park for fifth consecutive win

Frank Lampard's team brush Newcastle United aside 2-0

FootballNovember 21, 2020
Jose Mourinho, right, faces his biggest test of the season when his Tottenham team face Pep Guardiola's Manchester City on Saturday. Reuters
Mourinho v Guardiola: Could there be a role reversal when Spurs host Man City?

Two managers have built careers with opposing ideologies, but the pragmatist has seen his side score more than the purist so far this season

FootballNovember 20, 2020
Brighton have only won 10 of 46 top-flight games under manager Graham Potter. PA
Brighton revolution proving a struggle for manager Graham Potter

Manager has reinvented Seagulls into a young, possession-based outfit but the team has won once this season

FootballNovember 19, 2020
Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - Republic of Ireland Training - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 14, 2020 Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley
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Republic of Ireland's wretched form threatens to get much worse

Facing the indignity of Nations League relegation, Ireland manager Kenny is missing 13 of his original 26-man party for match against Bulgaria

FootballNovember 18, 2020
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