Andy Greeves

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Based in London or for long stays on the south coast of England, Andy is a huge Tottenham fan and regular at White Hart Lane and now the new Tottenham Stadium. He specialises in the day-to-day goings on in the English Premier League and has written about the beautiful game for publications including The Guardian, The Observer and ESPN's Soccernet. His career highlights include interviewing the likes of Jermain Defoe, Martin Jol, David Moyes and Steve Bruce.

Besiktas Stadyumu

Besiktas Stadyumu in Istanbul (currently known as the Tüpras Stadyumu for sponsorship reasons) was built on the site of Besiktas's former home, BJK Inönü Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

A guide to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - home to Spurs since 2019.

Wales v Ghana Friendly International

Wales and World Cup-bound Ghana played out a 1-1 draw in Cardiff.

Wales v Ghana.Wales v Ghana

World Cup 2026 Group B

Hosts Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland come together in Group B at World Cup 2026.

World Cup Group E

Group E at the 2026 World Cup features four-times winners Germany, Curaçao, Ecuador and Ivory Coast.

World Cup 2026 Group H

Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay meet in Group H at World Cup 2026.

World Cup 2026 Group I

France, Senegal, Iraq and Norway face off in Group I at World Cup 2026.

World Cup 2026 Group J

Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Joardan are in Group J at World Cup 2026.

Gus Poyet Interview 2026

Interview with Gus Poyet on the eve of the England v Uruguay friendly at Wembley.

Class of 2002

Andy finds out what selected members of Brazil and Senegal's class of 2002 have been up to since hanging up their boots.

Brazil v Senegal

Brazil Face Senegal In A London Friendly at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in 2025.

Women's FA Cup Final 2015

Sports presenter Jacqui Oatley speaks to Andy Greeves on the eve of the other big fixture for the sport - the SSE Women's FA Cup Final between Chelsea Ladies and Notts County Ladies.

Bert Trautmann

Bert Trautmann talks of his journey from POW to Cup-winning goalkeeper for Manchester City.

Coronavirus Season

With many questioning whether it is feasible or indeed, ethical, to conclude this season's club competitions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Andy Greeves takes a look back at the 1914/15 and 1946/47 Football League seasons that continued amidst the most challenging of social and economic backdrops.

Chris Waddle

Interview with ex-Spurs winger Chris Waddle who has been working as a co-commentator for broadcaster ESPN on their Premier League coverage.

Paul Lambert

An interview with Aston Villa's manager Paul Lambert.

January Transfer Window Part II

Read all the latest transfer rumours in our club by club guide. This week Liverpool to Wolves.

January Transfer Window Part I

Get all the latest transfer news and rumours in our club by club guide.


Winter Break

Winter break - should the Premiership institute a continental-style winter break?


Denise Robertson

Denise Robertson - TV's Agony Aunt tells of her love for Sunderland FC.


Gus Poyet

Gus Poyet is the new man in charge at Brighton & Hove Albion.


Old Firm

Celtic & Rangers will not be joining the EPL anytime soon but the question refuses to go away.


English Football's Shortest Relationships

Sol Campbell at Notts County, Brian Clough at Leeds, Leroy Rosenior at Torquay.


Iain Duncan Smith

Iain Duncan Smith - the Tory politician on his love for Tottenham Hotspur.


The Psychology of Simulation

The art of the dive - a psychology professor analyses simulation in the wake of Eduardo's theatrical tumble in the Champions League for Arsenal v Celtic.


Polish Football

Football in Poland - a guide to the clubs and stadiums in Poland.

Up Pompey!

John Westwood on his beloved Portsmouth.


Paul Stewart Interview

Paul Stewart discusses the recent release of his hard-hitting and courageous biography - Damaged - My Story.

Paul Stewart.Paul Stewart © Tony Woolliscroft

Celebs' Predictions

UK celebrities predict how their favourite teams will fare over the new season.


Pre-season Tours

Premiership squads traverse the globe in search of lucrative pre-season friendlies.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Legend For A Day

Soccerphile writer Andy Greeves fulfills a boyhood dream of scoring for Spurs.


Premiership Transfers Part II

Read a preview of possible Premiership transfers this summer.


Premiership Transfers Part I

Comings and goings in the annual Premier League merry-go-round


UEFA Cup Final 2009

Uefa Cup Final 2009 - Shakhtar Donetsk beat Werder Bremen in the last UEFA Cup Final in Istanbul, Turkey.


Wembley Cup

Wembley Cup - IMG hopes the Wembley Cup becomes a regular fixture on the summer football calendar.


UEFA Cup Final

Uefa Cup Final preview - Shakhtar Donetsk v Werder Bremen, Istanbul, Turkey.


Premier League Might

Premier League clubs continue to dominate their European rivals on and off the pitch.


UEFA Cup Decline

UEFA have brought about the shameful demise of their own club competitions.


Shear Hope

Alan Shearer's brief at Newcastle United is simple - keep the Magpies in the top flight.


Geographical Void

The top 5 current underachieving football areas of the United Kingdom.


Football On Guernsey

The struggle for the survival of the game on the Channel Island of Guernsey.


Ramon Vega

Portsmouth chairman Alexandre Gaydamak rejects a takeover bid from former Spurs defender Ramon Vega.


England U-19

Despite a recent defeat to Spain, there is lots of talent in the current England U-19 team.


January Transfer Window Part II

Another look at the possible Premier League transfers in the January window.


January Transfer Window

A look at the possible Premiership transfers in the January window.


Darren Anderton

The ex-Spurs legend Darren Anderton has retired after playing his last game for AFC Bournemouth.


Iain Hume Case

Barnsley's Iain Hume was left in hospital after a violent elbow to the head.


Harry Redknapp

Harry Redknapp has revitalized Tottenham Hotspur since his appointment.


Credit Crunch

How will the UK credit crunch impact on Premier League clubs and their fans?


Hull City

Hull City are riding high so far in their first season in the Premiership.


Manchester City Takeover

Manchester City takeover - Overnight City have become the richest club in the world.


La Liga Predictions 2008-2009

La Liga 2008-2009 - A look at all the teams ahead of the new season.


Premiership Transfer Tedium

This summer's Premiership transfer sagas did little to whip up fans' enthusiasm for the coming EPL season.


Premier League Predictions

A look at all 20 Premiership teams ahead of the 2008-2009 season.


Bigger Than The Club?

Modern Premiership players such as Robbie Keane and Joey Barton and Barcelona's Ronaldinho are now bigger than the clubs they represent.


Fantasy Football XI

A Fantasy Football XI starring Gaizka Mendieta, Ivan Campo, Nolberto Solano, Hernan Crespo and Ian Harte.


Aaron Ramsey

Aaron Ramsey is the latest young player bought up by Premier League clubs building for tomorrow.


Hull City

Hull City are in the top flight for the first time in their 104-year history.


Avram Grant

Avram Grant has yet to replace Jose Mourinho in the hearts of Chelsea fans.


London International Friendlies

Ghana v Mexico & Brazil v Sweden on a night of international football in the English capital.


London

London is the world's football capital as Brazil play Sweden and Mexico face Ghana this week in the English capital.


Carling Cup

Spurs play Chelsea in the 2008 Carling Cup final at Wembley.


Mind The Gap

The growing gap between rich and poor clubs threatens the future of English football.


Premier League bemoan African festival of football

The African Cup of Nations is increasingly unpopular with Premier League managers.


Sam Allardyce Leaves Newcastle

Sam Allardyce is sacked as manager of Newcastle United.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Tifo at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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