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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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Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl during the pre-season friendly match at Deepdale, Preston. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday July 20, 2019. See PA story SOCCER Preston. Photo credit should read: Dave Howarth/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
2019/20 Premier League preview - Southampton: Hasenhuttl targets mid-table

Richard Jolly runs the rule over Southampton ahead of the new season, including key player, new signing to watch and predicted league finish

FootballAugust 02, 2019
Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp, right, is yet to score in the Premier League and that will need to change to keep the team in the top flight. Reuters
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2019/20 Premier League preview - Sheffield United: Relegation scrap awaits

Richard Jolly runs the rule over Sheffield United ahead of the new season, including key player, new signing to watch and predicted league finish

FootballAugust 02, 2019
Norwich City manager Daniel Farke's primary focus will be to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Press Association
2019/20 Premier League preview - Norwich City: Survival the goal for Farke's men

Richard Jolly runs the rule over Norwich City ahead of the new season, including key player, new signing to watch and predicted league finish

FootballAugust 02, 2019
PRESTON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Steve Bruce the manager of Newcastle United reacts during a pre-season friendly match between Preston North End and Newcastle United at Deepdale on July 27, 2019 in Preston, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
2019/20 Premier League preview - Newcastle United: Bruce faces tough time

Richard Jolly runs the rule over Newcastle United ahead of the new season, including key player, new signing to watch and predicted league finish

FootballAugust 02, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces his first full season as Manchester United manager. Press Association
2019/20 Premier League preview - Manchester United: Top four return ahead

Richard Jolly runs the rule over Manchester United ahead of the new season, including key player, new signing to watch and predicted league finish

FootballAugust 02, 2019
Kevin De Bruyne struggled with unjury last season, but now fully recovered, he is set to be a key player for Manchester City. Getty Images
2019/20 Premier League preview - Man City: Champions go for three in a row

Richard Jolly runs the rule over Manchester City ahead of the new season, including key player, new signing to watch and predicted league finish

FootballAugust 02, 2019
Mohamed Salah, centre, and Sadio Mane, second left, were joint top goalscorers in the Premier League last season. AFP
2019/20 Premier League preview - Liverpool: Salah leads latest title tilt

Richard Jolly runs the rule over Liverpool ahead of the new season, including key player, new signing to watch and predicted league finish

FootballAugust 02, 2019
Marco Silva was primarily appointed Everton manager to lead the club back into the top six. Reuters
2019/20 Premier League preview - Everton: Can Moise Kean help Marco Silva's side gatecrash top six?

Richard Jolly runs the rule over Everton ahead of the new season, including key player, new signing to watch and predicted league finish

FootballAugust 02, 2019
Soccer Football - FA Cup Third Round - Crystal Palace v Grimsby Town - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - January 5, 2019 Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha gestures Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
2019/20 Premier League preview - Crystal Palace: Wilfried Zaha once again key in a side struggling for goals

Richard Jolly runs the rule over Crystal Palace ahead of the new season, including key player, new signing to watch and predicted league finish

FootballAugust 02, 2019
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has been unable to replace Eden Hazard this summer. Press Association
2019/20 Premier League preview - Chelsea: Frank Lampard faces tough start

Richard Jolly runs the rule over Chelsea ahead of the new season, including key player, new signing to watch and predicted league finish

FootballAugust 02, 2019
Jay Rodriguez, right, should boost Burnley's attacking options during the 2019/20 Premier League season. Press Association
2019/20 Premier League preview - Burnley: steadier time ahead for Dyche's men

Richard Jolly runs the rule over Burnley ahead of the new season, including key player, new signing to watch and predicted league finish

FootballAugust 02, 2019
Graham Potter is set for his first season in the Premier League as Brighton & Hove Albion manager. Reuters
2019/20 Premier League preview - Brighton & Hove Albion: Potter's tough task

Richard Jolly runs the rule over Brighton & Hove Albion ahead of the new season, including key player, new signing to watch and predicted league finish

FootballAugust 02, 2019
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Lloyd Kelly of Bournemouth in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between West Bromwich Albion and Bournemouth at The Hawthorns on July 26, 2019 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
2019/20 Premier League preview - Bournemouth: goals galore again likely

Richard Jolly runs the rule over Bournemouth ahead of the new season, including key player, new signing to watch and predicted league finish

FootballAugust 02, 2019
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: John McGinn of Aston Villa celebrates with Jack Grealish of Aston Villa after he scores his sides fourth goal during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Charlton Athletic and Aston Villa at The Valley on July 27, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
2019/20 Premier League preview - Aston Villa: Grealish's chance to inspire

Richard Jolly runs the rule over Aston Villa ahead of the new season, including key player, new signing to watch and predicted league finish

FootballAugust 02, 2019
Fulham's hopes of returning to the Premier League at the first attempt have been boosted by keeping hold of Aleksandar Mitrovic. Getty
Championship preview: Fulham well set while pressure on Leeds United

A look at who is contention to win promotion to the Premier League for the 2020/21 campaign

FootballAugust 01, 2019
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