Gary is an experienced football journalist who has written for, among many others, BBC Sport and The Metro, and is now the editor of ReadEverton.com. He leads daily coverage of Everton news, transfers and analysis as part of the dave.sport network. He also writes for ReadManCity.com, ReadMotorsport and ReadNorwich within the same network. When not writing, he enjoys a nice cold pint of Guinness and trips to the cinema ... not always at the same time.
Enzo Maresca is reportedly planning to address his Man City players over the club’s Premier League guilty verdict when the squad reconvenes after the international break. According to The Times, the City head coach intends to speak to his players on Thursday, when the majority of those away with their countries are expected to return […]
City teenager Xavier Parker has been named by The Guardian as one of the best young prospects at Premier League clubs after an impressive rise through the academy. The 16-year-old midfielder has been selected for the newspaper’s Next Generation 2026 list, which identifies one emerging talent from each of the 20 top-flight clubs. For Man […]
It has been another busy Monday for City, with Erling Haaland’s fitness dominating the early part of the day before attention returned to the continuing fallout from the Premier League verdict. There was also plenty happening on international duty, while Floyd Samba’s rapid rise provided a welcome football story amid another day when events away […]
City youngster Floyd Samba’s remarkable few weeks have continued after the 17-year-old represented Germany at Under-19 level for the first time. Samba, who has previously played youth international football for England and France, was selected by Germany for a six-nation tournament in Spain shortly after making an extraordinary first-team breakthrough at Man City. The midfielder […]
City players already know the sort of reception they can expect at opposition grounds following the verdict in the club’s financial case. Elliot Anderson discovered that almost as soon as he became a Man City player. The £116m summer signing was targeted by a Crystal Palace supporter at Selhurst Park in August, before the independent […]
City could face a player exodus capable of distorting the European transfer market if their appeal against the Premier League verdict fails and a subsequent sanction results in relegation. A new analysis by ESPN examines what could happen if a squad valued by Transfermarkt at £1.22bn suddenly became available, arguing that City would be unlikely […]
Two City players could feature in the UEFA Nations League on Monday evening, with Rayan Cherki and Gianluigi Donnarumma both scheduled for 7.45pm kick-offs. Cherki’s France host Belgium at the Stade de France, while Donnarumma’s Italy face Turkey in Bologna. Both players were involved when their countries met on Friday, with Donnarumma completing the full […]
The political ramifications of the City verdict are continuing to grow, with UK government sources reportedly acknowledging there will be anxiety within Whitehall over what happens next. City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League, but have appealed the independent commission’s decision and continue to deny […]
Manchester City charges remain contested as Sir Richard Leese defends Abu Dhabi’s investment and the city deal in new comments.
City will be relieved that Erling Haaland’s early withdrawal for Norway on Sunday appears to have been down to fatigue rather than injury, but the international break has provided another reminder of just how extraordinary his record has become. Haaland returned from Norway duty with three more international goals to his name. He scored twice […]
The Football Association has confirmed it is considering the implications of the verdict against City and says it will “take action where appropriate”. City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against them following the Premier League’s long-running financial investigation. The club has since appealed and continues to maintain its innocence. The […]
Haaland injury update: Norway say his substitution was down to fatigue as City prepare for Liverpool and PSG after the break.
