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Franz Beckenbauer was the complete footballer and a triumphant coach | Paul Wilson
Der Kaiser was effortlessly ahead of his time on the pitch with Bayern and West Germany and won a World Cup as a manager

Paul Wilson

08, Jan, 2024 @6:12 PM

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Survivor, pioneer, winner – Bobby Charlton was the ultimate footballer
The Manchester United and England legend, who has died aged xx, saw it all and did it all in a remarkable career, from the low of the Munich air disaster to winning the World Cup in 1966

Paul Wilson

22, Oct, 2023 @7:00 AM

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From Hampden to Wembley: Six of Bobby Charlton’s greatest games
The Manchester United and England superstar, who has died aged 86, shaped matches with his brilliant skill and goals

Paul Wilson

21, Oct, 2023 @4:00 PM

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I won't miss ludicrous and intrusive VAR, football's equivalent of Brexit | Paul Wilson
After three decades reporting on the game for the Observer and Guardian, I’m bowing out. Here’s a parting shot, along with a few cherished memories

Paul Wilson

27, Dec, 2020 @8:00 AM

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Nuno lashes out at referee Mason after Burnley tame Wolves to climb table
The Wolves manager, Nuno Espírito Santo, has said Lee Mason ‘does not have the quality’ to referee in the top flight after the defeat to Burnley

Paul Wilson at Turf Moor and agencies

21, Dec, 2020 @10:26 PM

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McTominay shines as Manchester United put six past leaky Leeds
Two goals each from McTominay and Fernandes demolished Leeds in the first Premier League match between the two clubs in 16 years

Paul Wilson at Old Trafford

20, Dec, 2020 @6:59 PM

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Eric Cantona saga epitomises the Manchester United-Leeds rivalry | Paul Wilson
The number of big names to play for Manchester United and Leeds is remarkable – but none made a bigger impact than the only player to have won titles with them

Paul Wilson

20, Dec, 2020 @7:29 AM

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'It would kill me to be relegated': Sam Allardyce begins latest escape bid
West Brom’s new manager is proud of never being relegated from the Premier League and happy to be back in management

Paul Wilson

19, Dec, 2020 @10:30 PM

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Ole Gunnar Solskjær says United are up for physical battle against Leeds
Ole Gunnar Solskjær said he expects an intense game against Leeds, a side he rates as the fittest in the Premier League, at Old Trafford on Sunday

Paul Wilson

19, Dec, 2020 @10:30 PM

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Manchester City malaise grows but it is Bilic under pressure despite draw
After Ilkay Gündogan had given Manchester City the lead an own goal by Rúben Dias earned West Brom a 1-1 draw but Slaven Bilic could be sacked on Wednesday

Paul Wilson at the Etihad Stadium

15, Dec, 2020 @10:07 PM

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Liverpool's fit and firing front-three ready to give Wolves stern test
Jürgen Klopp has injury problems elsewhere on the pitch, but his forward line is bursting with energy and goals

Paul Wilson

05, Dec, 2020 @10:30 PM

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Calvert-Lewin rescues point for Everton to leave Burnley in bottom three
Robbie Brady gave Burnley an early lead but Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck at the end of the first half to earn a 1-1 away draw for Everton

Paul Wilson at Turf Moor

05, Dec, 2020 @2:43 PM

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