Phillips verdict on what he’s seen from Aiden O’Brien after talking to Millwall coaches
Kevin Phillips is over the moon to see Sunderland striker Aiden O’Brien finding his feet at the Stadium of Light. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider,…
Exclusives Archives: 02/2021
McLeish: This is what worries me about Wagner becoming Celtic manager
Alex McLeish has questioned if David Wagner’s recruitment record is good enough to take over as Celtic manager. The former Rangers and Scotland boss, speaking…
Phillips: McGinn is wrong, Aston Villa are a one-man team set to capitulate without Grealish
Aston Villa are a “one-man” team and Sunday’s defeat proved they are destined to fail without Jack Grealish in the starting XI. That is according…
McLeish: I couldn’t believe what I saw from Dele Alli before Tottenham win
Dele Alli looked back to his “absolute best” for Tottenham against Wolfsberger, according to Alex McLeish. The former Scotland manager, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, admitted…
Phillips: Leeds will listen to offers for ‘non-existent’ Rodrigo this summer
Kevin Phillips has tipped Leeds United to listen to offers for Rodrigo Moreno this summer amid reported Juventus interest. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the…
Hutton tips Mings to take Villa armband v Leeds after what he saw in dressing room
Tyrone Mings is a natural replacement as Aston Villa captain while Jack Grealish is sidelined, according to Alan Hutton. The former Holte End favourite, speaking…
McLeish: Celtic must appoint proven manager & shortlisting McCarthy is spot-on
Celtic may need an experienced new manager to cope with an “exodus” of players this summer, according to Alex McLeish. The former Scotland boss, speaking…
Sources: Leeds to unleash ‘the new Ben White’ within weeks as Bielsa plan revealed
Leeds United expect Robin Koch to be in contention for a first-team spot next month – but he is likely to play a few Under-23s…
Hammond tipped to be binned next by Celtic after ‘absolutely terrible’ deals – pundit
Frank McAvennie has tipped Celtic recruitment chief Nick Hammond to follow Neil Lennon out the exit door. The former Hoops and St Mirren striker, speaking…
Hutton names all the Tottenham players ‘frozen out’ or ‘very unhappy’
Alan Hutton has suggested there is a dressing room divide growing between Jose Mourinho and some of his Tottenham players. The former Spurs and Scotland…
Campbell predicts West Ham implosion after Declan Rice reveal
West Ham should enjoy their success while it lasts because the bubble will soon burst. That is according to former Arsenal favourite Kevin Campbell, speaking…
Leeds 17-year-old Dean ‘a joy to watch’ & tipped for blockbuster contract – Whelan
Noel Whelan has heaped praise on Leeds United teenager Max Dean and tipped him to earn his first professional contract with the club imminently. Speaking…
Phillips: Sunderland may already have Sanderson summer deal in place
Kevin Phillips has tipped Sunderland to sign Dion Sanderson from Wolves permanently this summer if they gain promotion. The Stadium of Light legend, speaking exclusively…
Laxalt can land permanent Celtic move after ‘Strange’ Lennon reveal – pundit
Diego Laxalt must “prove his worth” to Celtic while Greg Taylor is sidelined with what Neil Lennon described as a “strange” injury. That is according…
Hutton verdict on El Ghazi after he is ‘pushed about’ at Aston Villa
Anwar El Ghazi has been “pushed about” to accommodate the more talented members of the Aston Villa squad — but now is the time to…
Hutton hails Davis after Rangers agree to sign record-breaking Jacobs
Alan Hutton has claimed Steven Davis and company can be great mentors for wonderkid Francis Jacobs as he closes in on a potential move to…
Pundit: In-demand Struijk destined for the very top after Leicester approach to Leeds
Alan Hutton has tipped Pascal Struijk to become a “top-class” player after his rapid rise at Leeds United. The former Aston Villa and Scotland defender,…
Sources: McCarthy on Celtic shortlist as contract details revealed
Mick McCarthy is on the Celtic new manager shortlist after making an impressive impact at Cardiff City, Football Insider can exclusively reveal. The former Hoops…
Lingard dodged a bullet by rejecting Sheffield United for West Ham – Campbell
Jesse Lingard is reaping the rewards of his loan move to West Ham and dodged a bullet by joining them over Sheffield United. That is…
McAvennie: I’ve heard Celtic are appointing director of football soon
Frank McAvennie has “heard” Celtic will appoint a director of football in the imminent future. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the Parkhead legend warned the…