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Barney Corkhill

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A journalism graduate from the University of Sheffield, Barney firmly believes that there is no such thing as a bad sport. As a lifelong Liverpool fan, he still regularly replays the 2005 Champions League final and lists a host of players from the Anfield club amongst his favourite sportsmen. On the field himself, Barney has forged a reputation as a goalscoring defender with a fearsome left foot that bears an uncanny resemblance to John Arne Riise (nothing to do with the ginger hair).

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New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim pictured in November 2024
Ruben Amorim takes over as Man United manager: Where will Red Devils finish under new boss this season?
As Ruben Amorim officially takes over at Manchester United, the Sports Mole team debate where the 20-time English champions can expect to finish this season.
Nov 11, 11:03
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring on October 27, 2024
Top Premier League scorers of all time: Mo Salah scores again to move closer to Thierry Henry tally
Sports Mole lists the all-time leading goalscorers of the Premier League era, including all 34 players to have reached at least 100 goals in the competition.
Nov 9, 22:48
Novak Djokovic poses with the trophy after winning the ATP Finals on November 19, 2023
ATP Tour Finals: Every past winner ahead of the 2024 tournament
Sports Mole lists all of the past winners of the ATP World Tour Finals ahead of the 2024 tournament.
Nov 9, 09:20
Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on October 26, 2024
Champions League top scorers of all time: Robert Lewandowski on brink of immortality alongside Messi, Ronaldo after Barca brace
Sports Mole rounds up the all-time top scorers list in the Champions League, a collection of legends led by two of the greatest of all time in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Nov 6, 22:44
Jose Mourinho Mikel Arteta collage
Mikel Arteta: Should Arsenal boss take Jose Mourinho comparisons as an insult or praise after Liverpool draw?
After Mikel Arteta was compared to Jose Mourinho in the wake of Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Liverpool Sports Mole and David Lynch look at how his tactics could affect the title race.
Oct 29, 18:16
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag on October 3, 2024
Ruben Amorim to Man United close to completion, but were Red Devils right to sack Erik ten Hag?
With Manchester United moving quickly to replaced Erik ten Hag with Ruben Amorim, the Sports Mole team discuss whether they were right to sack the Dutchman in the first place.
Oct 29, 16:05
Lionel Messi as he receives his 8th Ballon d Or award during the 2023 Ballon d Or France Football award
Ballon d'Or: Can you name which players have won prestigious award more than once?
With a new Ballon d'Or winner having been crowned when Rodri took the 2024 prize, Sports Mole challenges you to name all 10 players who have won the award more than once.
Oct 26, 18:10
Arsenal players celebrate winning the title at White Hart Lane in 2003-04
Can you name every club Arsenal faced during their 49-game unbeaten run?
Sports Mole challenges you to name every club Arsenal faced during their record-breaking 49-game unbeaten run.
Oct 24, 11:28
 Liverpool are top of the Premier League table after six games on October 3, 2024
Liverpool: Arne Slot looking to make Reds more "Man City-esque" after "basketball" approach of Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool expert David Lynch tells Sports Mole that Arne Slot wants his side to be more "Man City-esque" in their control of games compared to Jurgen Klopp's approach.
Oct 19, 10:00
Luka Doncic of the Denver Nuggets pictured in April 2024
NBA predictions: Who will win 2024-25 NBA MVP award? Can Nikola Jokic make it four in five or is it finally Luka Doncic's time?
With the 2024-25 NBA season just days away, Sports Mole runs through the main contenders and dark horses to win this year's MVP award.
Oct 19, 09:00
Oshae Brissett and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics pictured on March 23, 2024
NBA predictions: Who will win 2024-25 NBA championship? Favourites, contenders and dark horses for title
Ahead of the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, Sports Mole takes a look at the favourites, contenders and dark horses to be crowned champions.
Oct 19, 08:00
Liverpool face a tricky run of fixtures on return from the international break on October 16, 2024
Liverpool's fixtures are about to get tougher - but Arne Slot's Premier League leaders should relish rather than dread difficult run
Liverpool expert David Lynch and Sports Mole editor Barney Corkhill discuss the club's upcoming fixture schedule, and why it could showcase the best of Arne Slot's side.
Oct 18, 12:11
Lionel Messi in a Barcelona shirt in 2009.
Lionel Messi's Barcelona debut: Can you name Barcelona's top 10 all-time leading appearance-makers?
To mark Lionel Messi's club debut, Sports Mole challenges you to name Barcelona's top 10 appearance-makers of all time.
Oct 17, 00:49
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona as Argentine celebrates 20 years since debut
To mark the 20-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's professional debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Barcelona career.
Oct 16, 17:15
Lionel Messi, Pele and Cristiano Ronaldo in a collage for the greatest players of all time
Greatest football players of all time: Messi, Ronaldo both hit new landmarks - but where do they rank among the best ever?
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 football players of all time - does Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele or Diego Maradona make it as number one?
Oct 16, 14:24
 Roy Keane criticised Trent Alexander-Arnold's defending against Finland on October 15, 2024
Roy Keane criticism of Trent Alexander-Arnold "ludicrous" and "parroting old cliches"
Roy Keane's criticism of Trent Alexander-Arnold's defensive ability after England's 3-1 win over Finland is slammed as "ludicrous" and "parroting old cliches".
Oct 15, 20:51
David Lynch reflects on FSG's 14 years at Liverpool on October 15, 2024
Liverpool owners anniversary: Best in the Premier League or greedy underspenders? FSG's ownership assessed
To mark 14 years since FSG completed their takeover of Liverpool, Sports Mole and Liverpool expert David Lynch discuss their record and legacy at the club.
Oct 15, 19:22
Sir Bobby Charlton wears his 100th England cap in 1970
Bobby Charlton birthday: Can you name every England player to have won 100 caps?
To mark what would have been Sir Bobby Charlton's 87th birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name every player to win 100 caps for England.
Oct 11, 17:24
Trent Alexander-Arnold Mohamed Salah Virgil van Dijk collage
Should Liverpool prioritise Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold or Virgil van Dijk contract talks?
With the contract situations of Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk all still up in the air, Sports Mole looks at which one Liverpool should prioritise.
Oct 10, 19:33
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring with Trent Alexander-Arnold on October 2, 2024
Liverpool make "step forward" with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Mo Salah deals
Liverpool make progress in their contract talks with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, all of whom are in the final year of their current deals.
Oct 9, 19:15
Andres Iniesta of Spain during the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Andres Iniesta retires: How many of Spain's 100-cap players can you name?
To celebrate Andres Iniesta's retirement from football, Sports Mole challenges you to name the 13 players who have won at least 100 caps for Spain.
Oct 8, 19:32
Andres Iniesta of Spain celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match
Andres Iniesta retires: What is the Barcelona, Spain legend's greatest ever goal?
To mark Andres Iniesta's retirement from football, Sports Mole ranks the Barcelona and Spain legend's 10 best goals from his illustrious career.
Oct 8, 19:11
 on October 2, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Reds unlikely to move for £70m-rated Marc Guehi
Liverpool are not expected to move for £70m-rated Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi
Oct 4, 17:24
Iain Mahanty press shot
Premier League predictions GW7: Aston Villa to pile pressure on Man Utd, Ten Hag with big win
Sports Mole takes on Kids In Glass Houses guitarist Iain Mahanty for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek seven of the 2024-25 season.
Oct 4, 15:10
 Liverpool travel to Crystal Palace in the early kick-off this weekend on October 4, 2024
Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool: Premier League leaders need to be at their "absolute best" to beat Eagles
Premier League leaders Liverpool are warned that they will need to be at their "absolute best" to beat winless relegation zone-dwellers Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Oct 4, 15:06
 Liverpool are top of the Premier League table after six games on October 3, 2024
Premier League 2024-25 title race: Should Liverpool be considered favourites under Arne Slot?
Liverpool expert David Lynch tells Sports Mole that it would be "madness" and "foolhardy" to rule Arne Slot's side out of the title race, particularly after Rodri's injury.
Oct 3, 15:26
 Liverpool have been less 'heavy metal' under Arne Slot on October 1, 2024
Liverpool's Arne Slot is "no Klopp tribute act" despite "phenomenal start" to reign
Liverpool expert David Lynch talks to Sports Mole about how Arne Slot has helped the club to avoid an immediate slump following the departure of Jurgen Klopp.
Oct 2, 17:12
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on September 21, 2024
Liverpool lineup vs. Bologna: Arne Slot urged to show trait that helped him get job
Liverpool expert David Lynch tells Sports Mole that the Champions League tie with Bologna is a perfect chance for Arne Slot to showcase a trait which helped him get the job.
Oct 1, 18:45
 Liverpool have come under criticism for slow starts under Arne Slot on October 1, 2024
Liverpool vs. Bologna: Why Reds' slow starts are less costly under Slot than Klopp
Liverpool expert David Lynch tells Sports Mole that the team's slow starts are less costly under Arne Slot than they were under Jurgen Klopp due to an improved structure.
Oct 1, 16:26
 Mo Chara from Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap shares his Premier League predictions on September 27, 2024
Premier League predictions GW6: Man Utd vs. Spurs goal-fest, big win for Liverpool
Sports Mole takes on Mo Chara from Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek six of the 2024-25 season.
Sep 27, 15:51
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speak in March 2024
Man City vs. Arsenal predictions: Who will win early title six-pointer?
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between predicted title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal, the Sports Mole team discuss who they think will come out on top at the Etihad.
Sep 21, 07:00
Kav Sandhu press shot
Premier League predictions GW5: Blitz Vega's Kav Sandhu vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Blitz Vega's Kav Sandhu for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek five of the 2024-25 season.
Sep 20, 17:49
Erling Haaland and Vinicius Junior pictured in April 2024
Champions League 2024-25 predictions: Who will win the Golden Boot?
Ahead of the start of the 2024-25 Champions League campaign, the Sports Mole team discuss who they believe will finish as top scorer in the competition this season.
Sep 17, 11:25
Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid CF and Pep Guardiola of Manchester City during the Quarter-final First Leg - UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid CF and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 9, 2024
Champions League 2024-25 predictions: Who will win this year's new-look competition?
Ahead of the start of a new-look Champions League season for 2024-25, members of the Sports Mole team give their predictions for who will lift the trophy in May.
Sep 17, 10:12
Gabriel of Arsenal shouting at Dejan Kulusevski of Tottenham Hotspur in April 2024
Tottenham vs. Arsenal predictions: Who will win the North London derby?
Ahead of the 210th North London derby, the Sports Mole team gives their predictions as to whether Tottenham or Arsenal will come out on top.
Sep 13, 11:34
Besiktas head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst on August 18, 2024
Sunday's Turkish Super Lig predictions including Besiktas vs. Sivasspor
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Turkish Super Lig fixtures, including Besiktas vs. Sivasspor.
Sep 1, 06:40
Celtic's Reo Hatate celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on August 4, 2024
Sunday's Scottish Premiership predictions including Celtic vs. Rangers
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Scottish Premiership fixtures, including Celtic vs. Rangers.
Sep 1, 06:35
Braga head coach Daniel Sousa on August 1, 2024
Sunday's Primeira Liga predictions including Gil Vicente vs. Braga
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Primeira Liga fixtures, including Gil Vicente vs. Braga.
Sep 1, 06:30
PSV player Ismail Saibari and PSV player Noa Lang celebrating on August 4, 2024
Sunday's Eredivisie predictions including PSV vs. Go Ahead Eagles
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Eredivisie fixtures, including PSV Eindhoven vs. Go Ahead Eagles.
Sep 1, 06:25