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• Former England footballer Steven Caulker pleads for work on LinkedIn as he says he's now stuck unemployed and 'can't even get an interview'19 October 2026, 12:56 pm
  Caulker spent eights months as Turkish club Konyaspor Kulubu Dernegi's assistant manager until his exit in September, but now he is struggling in his search for a new opportunity.
  
• England star Marc Guehi suggests taking the knee may have 'lost its meaning' and questions its significance as he leads Premier League stars in rejecting the anti-racism gesture19 October 2026, 12:43 pm
  Manchester City and England defender Marc Guehi has suggested that taking the knee as an anti-racism gesture may have lost its meaning after choosing to remain standing at kick-off.
  
• Reclusive poppy protest footballer James McClean says he 'supports the IRA' - and their 'bloodshed' - as he reveals he mutes the TV whenever 'God Save The King' is played19 October 2026, 12:24 pm
  That stems from his refusal to wear the poppy on his shirt on Remembrance weekend, while he often stands away from team-mates during pre-match commemorations.
  
• 'Completely unaware Paris is in ruins': England keeper Jordan Pickford and wife Megan's romantic 24-hour private jet break is derailed by rioting - and they had no idea it was happening!19 October 2026, 12:17 pm
  A weekend of widespread violence took place in the city after an initial peaceful protest on Saturday against rising living costs and poor public services turned nasty.
  
• No wonder there is frantic hype around Carlos Baleba - desperate Man United know his £70m move HAS to work... and did Man City sell the wrong goalkeeper this summer? IAN LADYMAN on My Football Weekend19 October 2026, 12:09 pm
  In football desperation can lead to exaggeration. Straws are clung on to and early conclusions drawn. That is why in and around Manchester United so much is being made of new midfielder Carlos Baleba.
  
• 'I show my respect by standing up': Why taking the knee rebel Dominic Calvert-Lewin snubbed anti-racism gesture alongside five other Premier League stars19 October 2026, 11:37 am
  Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has explained why Dominic Calvert-Lewin chose not to take the knee ahead of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
  
• MORE Premier League stars join rejection of taking the knee as fans boo the anti-racism gesture amid growing doubts over its impact19 October 2026, 10:42 am
  Bournemouth stars Rayan and Tyler Adams rejected taking the knee, while the gesture was loudly booed at Leeds United, as doubts over the anti-racism gesture's impact continue to grow.
  
• Pierre Sage at risk of becoming first Premier League manager sacked: Crystal Palace chiefs concerned amid strained relationships19 October 2026, 10:01 am
  Pierre Sage is under growing pressure at Crystal Palace and could become the first Premier League manager sacked this season after an embarrassing 5-0 defeat against rivals Brighton. 
  
• Nottingham Forest ban 'misogynistic' chant - and tell fans they face 'education sessions' if they sing it19 October 2026, 8:55 am
  On Saturday afternoon, the club released a statement titled 'a message to supporters', where they insisted that this must no longer be the case.
  
• The unsustainable trend and underlying deficiency Arsenal have to address if they're to keep winning - and why Eberechi Eze being Mikel Arteta's fall guy is a worrying case of deja-vu, writes ISAAN KHAN19 October 2026, 8:32 am
  ISAAN KHAN AT THE CITY GROUND: It's Arsenal's recent style of play which results have masked, an underlying deficiency defying the 10 victories of their 11 matches.
  
• Amad Diallo's 'f***ing disgrace' post was targeted at team-mate Lisandro Martinez, suggests Gary Neville: Man United stars are 'launching it' at each other in dressing room mutiny19 October 2026, 8:21 am
  Gary Neville is adamant Manchester United's players were 'launching it' at each other in the dressing room following Lisandro Martinez's explosive outburst against the club's hierarchy.
  
• Man United's defence is NOT at a top-half Premier League level - Jason Wilcox and Co kicked the can down the road when it came to bolstering the backline this summer and are paying for it now, writes NATHAN SALT19 October 2026, 7:07 am
  NATHAN SALT: Man United have played Hull City, Ipswich Town, Everton, Manchester City, Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United and failed miserably to shut out any of them.
  
• Inside Tottenham's Marbella training camp: Why Roberto De Zerbi chose base after his pre-season preparations were disrupted, his need for secrecy and their Anthony Joshua encounter19 October 2026, 6:42 am
  MATT BARLOW: Marbella was in the grip of a murder mystery as Tottenham descended for the sunshine training camp they hope will transform their season.
  
• After nearly seven years of being Man United's main man is the time drawing near when Bruno Fernandes will have to pass on that mantle? His display vs Leeds was a microcosm of his season, writes CHRIS WHEELER19 October 2026, 1:00 am
  You would have bet on the Bruno of old having the final word at Elland Road. But he didn't, just as he has failed to have a meaningful impact in most of United's 10 games so far this season.
  
• Journey to Wembley: Halifax reach first round in a beloved stadium they may soon lose - as ambitious South Shields' FA Cup dreams fizzle out for another year19 October 2026, 1:00 am
  IAN HERBERT AT THE SHAY STADIUM: We're here in Halifax, west Yorkshire, with South Shields, on the sixth instalment of our journey to Wembley told through all 13 rounds.