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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Glen Johnson is remarkably candid in this interview, for @Observeruk, on why England fail. "We had Lampard, Stevie, JT, Rio, Becks, Wazza. A lot of big characters. You were just surrounded by winners and leaders. That’s probably the only thing I think we’re missing..." (Interview link in comments)

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

For @sport.theguardian.com: Supporters and club insiders look back at Coventry's journey, from the depths of text-a-sub ridicule and fan mutinies to promotion. I spoke to the digital guru behind the 'idea' to let fans text sub suggestions...

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Augusta gnomes, bought for £44 last week, are on sale for £5,500 already. Even that will be a bargain if rumours are confirmed the limited-edition collectibles are to be discontinued. Read more in my @cityam.bsky.social column 👇

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Two decades ago, strikers scored 41.6% of the Premier League’s goals. This season, the figure stands at 25.9%. Between 2007 and 2012, 4/5 seasons featured 10+ hat-tricks by centre-forwards. In the past nine seasons, that threshold has been passed once. What's happening?

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

"Football is out of control" The EFL is in a precarious place financially. League One/Two owners are due to vote on tighter spending limits. Wages are up 80% in two years and clubs are struggling to keep up. Wimbledon are just one club adapting to survive.

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Peter Williams was diagnosed with PTSD and depression. He endures disturbed sleep, panic attacks, flashbacks and, as he said said in court, “nightmares involving strangulation”. The story he shares with @thetimes.com is a stark warning about what referees are being forced to face.

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Peter Williams could never have imagined how drastically his life would change when he blew the whistle to start a football match. He was attacked after sending off a coach. “While I was being strangled from behind, I genuinely believed that I might be taking my last breath."

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

What happened the last time Spurs were relegated, in 1977? Glenn Hoddle: "It was a dreadful feeling, scarring me inside." Peter Taylor: “This is one of the biggest differences now. The players that stayed wanted to play for Spurs. They wanted to get the club back."

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Tom Lockyer has a whole new perspective on football two years after his heart stopped for two minutes and 41 seconds. "You were dead, what in football can bother you any more? You give the ball away – so what? You scored an own goal – it’s not the end of the world."

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🚨 Uefa opens investigation into Vinícius Júnior's racism allegations

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The ideal Sean Dyche replacement has just become available...

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Another live appearance on the Sky Sports News Back Pages Tonight show. Are Man City getting into Arsenal heads?

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Exclusive @theobserveruk.bsky.social interview with Nigel Mansell: his wife's heart surgery, selling a lifetime of memorabilia for Youth Uk & defying time... "I’m ready for the phone to go to step back into one of the cars if someone needs a reserve driver. I’ve even been slimming in case!"

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Leicester City docked SIX points! 😮

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Story for @thetimes.com: The FA wrote to Exeter City to warn them about the request to Manchester City for a greater share of the gate receipts for their FA Cup tie. The FA say gate receipts are shared equally to maintain the integrity of the competition.

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Great to speak to Jimmy Hampson, the West Ham youth director responsible for bringing Michael Carrick to the academy. Nice anecdote here 👇

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Delighted to make my debut on Sky Sports Back Pages show. Clip here talking Manchester United's next manager, with Solskjaer set for face-to-face talks with the club today.

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

What can Arsenal fans expect from Viktor Gyokeres? Shannon Ruth, Brighton's U21 head coach, worked with Gyokeres when he was in Brighton's academy and found a player in a hurry. Read the full piece on Brighton's talent factory @ipapersport.bsky.social here ⤵️ inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Waiting for the team bus, outside Anfield

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Newcastle's Fan Advisory Board unanimously reject ticket price increase for third season in a row. Statement 👇

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

🚨 David Coote has been sacked following an investigation by PGMOL. PGMOL statement 👇

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Comment from fan-led campaign group Sell Before We Dai on the latest bid for Reading being rejected ⬇️

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Sam Cunningham @samcunningham.bsky.social · 31/05/2024

Absolutely thrilled to have a short story published by East of the Web. You can read it here if you like that sort of thing 👉 www.eastoftheweb.com/short-storie...

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