Afew years ago, I decided to write the third Secret Footballer book. It was meant to be the last of a trilogy that documented my career while shedding light on a game that, for the most part, is a closed shop to the people that worship it: The fans.

Our man inside the game says video assistants can never replace a referee’s instinct.

Our man inside the game is baffled by rumours of Crouch or Carroll to Chelsea. But he’s no longer bitter

Interpretation can be a wonderful thing, it has the ability to decipher and unite in the form of

Our man inside the game goes in search of the FA Cup’s lost magic...

Spending power is important, but the right coaching philosophy still has a role to play in the quest for success, according to The Secret Footballer

Our man inside the game hasn’t too many positive memories of the festive season

If Jose Mourinho has heard of Christmas and peace to all men and women, then he does a bloody good job of hiding it, writes The Secret Footballer.

Our man inside the game says English football is upside down when it comes to hiring managers.