England's greatest ever World Cup XI ahead of Thomas Tuchel's first match in 2026 qualifiers
Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on World Cup performances ahead of the start of the 2026 qualifiers.
19 days ago
Can you name Leeds United's record appearance-makers?
With Jack Charlton the standout name in the list, Sports Mole challenges you to name the other nine players who feature in the top 10 appearance-makers for Leeds United.
269 days ago
A timeline of Marcelo Bielsa's reign at Leeds United
Following his departure from Leeds United, Sports Mole takes a closer look at Marcelo Bielsa's memorable time in the Elland Road dugout.
3 years ago
England 1966 World Cup member Ron Flowers dies aged 87
Ron Flowers - a member of England's 1966 World Cup winning squad and three-time First Division winner with Wolverhampton Wanderers - dies at the age of 87.
3 years ago
Roger Hunt dies aged 83 - where are England's World Cup winners now?
The class of 1966 still remain the only England side to lift a trophy at a major tournament.
4 years ago
Andrea Radrizzani hailed by former Leeds chairman Gerald Krasner
Gerald Krasner says Andrea Radrizzani has "put his money where his mouth is".
4 years ago
Former Ireland midfielder Alan McLoughlin dies aged 54
The midfielder won 42 caps for Ireland.
4 years ago
A closer look at sporting legends currently battling dementia
A look at former football favourites fighting the disease.
4 years ago
PFA chief says role of heading in football must be "seriously considered"
Banning heading in training has been proposed by former England striker Gary Lineker.
4 years ago
Law firm prepare to take action on behalf of footballers with dementia
Forty families of former players are in touch with the firm which is leading an action in rugby.
4 years ago
Sir Geoff Hurst admits dementia fears following teammate cases
World Cup winners Ray Wilson, Martin Peters, Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles have died with the neurological disease.
4 years ago
An in-depth look at dementia in footballers
The issue is back in the spotlight following Sir Bobby Jack Charlton's recent diagnosis.
4 years ago
Gareth Southgate admits to having dementia fears
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Jack Charlton was recently diagnosed with the condition.
4 years ago
Memorable matches between England and the Republic of Ireland
The sides meet once again at Wembley on Thursday evening.
4 years ago
Dementia campaigner hopes Sir Bobby Charlton's diagnosis is a turning point
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton is one of five members of the 1966 World Cup-winning team to suffer the condition.
4 years ago
A look back at the careers of England's 1966 World Cup luminaries
Nobby Stiles has died at the age of 78.
4 years ago
Five things we learned from Stephen Kenny's first two Republic of Ireland games
Ireland drew in Bulgaria and lost to Finland in the new manager's first two games.
5 years ago
Thousands pay tribute to former England, Leeds United great Jack Charlton
The England World Cup winner and former Republic of Ireland manager died earlier this month at the age of 85.
5 years ago
Mick McCarthy hoping to give Jack Charlton 'the send off he deserves'
The former manager and England World Cup week died earlier this month at the age of 85.
5 years ago
Leeds owner pays tribute to Norman Hunter, Jack Charlton following promotion
The United greats both died shortly before the club secured a long-awaited Premier League return.
5 years ago
Middlesbrough come from behind to boost survival hopes at Reading
Ashley Fletcher and Patrick Roberts on target as Teessiders come from behind at Madejski Stadium.
5 years ago
Neil Warnock salutes illustrious predecessor Jack Charlton
The two men shared an interest in angling as well as football.
5 years ago
Sunday's sporting social: Leeds pay tribute to former great Jack Charlton
The 1966 World Cup winner and Leeds great died at the age of 85 on Saturday.
5 years ago
Marcelo Bielsa pleased with "step forward" against Swansea
Four points from three games would see the Yorkshire club return to the Premier League after a 16-year absence.
5 years ago
Supporters leave tributes to Jack Charlton at Elland Road
Jack Charlton died aged 85 on Friday.
5 years ago
Nahki Wells brace steers Bristol City to victory at Middlesbrough
The visitors were 2-0 up by half-time at the Riverside Stadium.
5 years ago
John Anderson: 'Jack Charlton kept his World Cup medal in a coal bucket'
Jack Charlton, one of England's heroes of 1966, will be fondly remembered on both sides of the Irish Sea after his death at the age of 85.
5 years ago
Where are England's 1966 World Cup winners now?
Jack Charlton is the latest member of England's World Cup winning team from 1966 to die.
5 years ago
Jack Charlton obituary: A World Cup hero and one of Leeds' greatest ever
Jack Charlton won the World Cup with England as a player before leading the Republic to the 1990 and 1994 finals.
5 years ago
The greatest ever European Championship shocks
The European Championships have produced plenty of shocks through the years.
5 years ago
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
5 years ago
1966 World Cup final: The story of the game as England beat West Germany
Ahead of a re-run of the entire 1966 World Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the story of the match which gave England their greatest ever sporting moment.
5 years ago
Republic of Ireland in the playoffs: The highs, the lows and the infamous handball
Ireland have won three of their previous eight play-off ties.
5 years ago
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
5 years ago
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
6 years ago
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Switzerland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Friday's international friendly between two sides gearing up for Euro 2016, the Republic of Ireland and Switzerland.
9 years ago
Martin O'Neill: 'I want to emulate Jack Charlton, Mick McCarthy'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says that he wants to 'emulate Jack Charlton and Mick McCarthy' after qualifying for Euro 2016.
9 years ago
England's last five wins over France
Ahead of their meeting, Sports Mole looks back on England's five most recent victories over their French counterparts.
9 years ago
England vs. Scotland: Five memorable matches
Sports Mole looks back over five of the best matches between England and Scotland.
12 years ago
