Malcolm Allison News Today

Bring your dinner and let John Nicholson talk you through the top 10 most maverick managers English

Stan Bowles, who has died aged 75, was a footballer whose maverick skills on the pitch were matched by his colourful antics off it; his flicks, dribbles and lay-offs were exquisite, while his drinking, gambling and womanising became the stuff of legend.

Dear Manchester United, please do not ban me for what I am about to say: Erik ten Hag looks a bit silly in his new hat. Forget about revolting players, have you seen the state of that flat cap?

Manchester City have unveiled a statue at the Etihad Stadium that will serve as a "permanent tribute" to club legends Colin Bell, Francis Lee and Mike Summerbee.

An innovative coach who was ahead of his time, Venables brought hope to English football during the golden summer of 1996 and built its best team in 30 years. It shouldn’t have been the end, writes Richard Jolly

There was an image posted on Instagram following the death of Terry Venables. It shows a 15-year-old Pep Guardiola, then a ball-boy, looking up adoringly from the Camp Nou pitch at the then Barcelona coach sitting on the shoulders of one of his players following the 1986 European Cup semi-final victory over IFK Gothenburg.

Terry Venables, the former England and Tottenham manager has died after a long illness his family has shared

Terry Venables, the former England and Tottenham manager has died after a long illness his family has shared

Terry Venables, the former England and Tottenham manager has died after a long illness his family has shared

Terry Venables, the former England and Tottenham manager has died after a long illness his family has shared