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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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Manchester City's Spanish midfielder David Silva will be leaving the club at the end of the season. AFP
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David Silva: My Manchester City highlights and the best players of my career

The Etihad genius talks of his greatest memories before summer departure

FootballApril 25, 2020
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with Raheem Sterling. Reuters
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Raheem Sterling: I want 15 more goals for Manchester City this season

Etihad star reveals his targets when football resumes

FootballApril 25, 2020
Liverpool's Roberto Firmino, left, celebrates after a goal after the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Liverpool and Monterrey at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayed)
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Roberto Firmino is the champion striker who doesn't score goals

Anfield star is the team's leader in so many ways other than putting the ball in the net

FootballApril 23, 2020
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has enjoyed a tremendous season with his team sitting seventh in the Premier League. AFP
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Sheffield United agree 10% wage deferrals with players and coaches

Blades' summer transfer budget up in the air as contract talks with players have been postponed

FootballApril 23, 2020
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, centre, sent a video message of support to staff in a clinic in Nuremberg. Getty
Gundogan throws weight behind charity initiatives in Germany

Manchester City midfielder is providing support for the elderly and healthcare workers

FootballApril 22, 2020
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St Mary's Stadium on January 18, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
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Why Wolves' Raul Jimenez is Premier League's best all-round striker

Jimenez is a scorer and supplier, a menace in the air and a threat with the ball at his feet

FootballApril 21, 2020
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce. PA
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Bruce has done a fine job at Newcastle but that might not be enough

Toon manager may have to prove he can produce a brand of football his previous teams have not been renowned for

FootballApril 21, 2020
epa08263009 Phil Foden (L) of Manchester City celebrates with manager Pep Guardiola (R) after being named Man of the Match of the Carabao Cup final between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Wembley in London, Britain, 01 March 2020. EPA/WILL OLIVER 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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'Our aim is to produce more Phil Fodens' - City's next generation production line

City’s academy director talks to The National about the challenge of breaking into the first team, manager Guardiola's expectations and what young players can learn from Foden

FootballApril 21, 2020
BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Caroline Weir of Manchester City Women arrives prior to the FA Women's Super League match between Bristol City Women and Manchester City Women at Stoke Gifford Stadium on January 6, 2019 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)
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Caroline Weir: Making a difference with support from Andy Murray

Scotland footballer explains why she signed for the tennis star's management company and her team's hopes for the rest of the WSL season

FootballApril 18, 2020
One Chamionship club estimates it can stage a match using 200 staff, if and when football is allowed to resume in England. Reuters
English club calculates it can stage matches with under 200 people

The second-tier club who, by their own admission, have one of the smaller staffs in the division, have stripped the usual cast list back to those required to be there

FootballApril 16, 2020
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa League Final - Chelsea v Arsenal - Baku Olympic Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan - May 29, 2019 Chelsea's Olivier Giroud celebrates their fourth goal REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
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66 players out of contract: why the Prem could vote for a June 30 finish

The clubs meet on Friday amid growing support for quick end to the season despite coronavirus

FootballApril 16, 2020
As captain of Sheffield United Billy Sharp was heavily involved in the #PlayersTogether initiative. Getty Images
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Billy Sharp: All players are proud to donate to NHS heroes

Striker Sharp praised Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson for his part in organising the #PlayersTogether initiative

FootballApril 16, 2020
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has made Tammy Abraham his lead striker and has been rewarded with a steady stream of goals. AFP
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From Lampard to Joelinton: the ultimate 19/20 Premier League quiz - part II

Test your knowledge of the season so far with part II of Richard Jolly's quiz

FootballApril 15, 2020
Peter Bonetti: A Chelsea legend whose career should be defined by more than one match for England
Bonetti: Chelsea legend's career should be defined by more than one match

Goalkeeper, who died on Sunday at the age of 78, made 729 appearances for the club, keeping 208 clean sheets

FootballApril 13, 2020
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been linked with a number of clubs, including Manchester City. Reuters
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Losing Aubameyang would be hammer blow to Arsenal plans

Gunners have 10-game window to persuade star striker to remain at Emirates Stadium

FootballApril 12, 2020
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