• Simon Jordan explains why it is time for Marcus Rashford to leave Man United  
  • Fulham hospitality area plans are a marked shift from the days of the terraces

English football is experiencing plenty of change both on and off the pitch.

Whether it is players needing to consider a moving to a new club after struggles in performance or how the experience for match-going fans has changed beyond all recognition.

This is common theme this week with Simon Jordan explaining why Marcus Rashford must leave Manchester United while Ian Herbert has looked at Fulham’s audacious stadium plans to include a swimming pool in a new VIP hospitality area at Craven Cottage.

You can find this on Mail+ Sport, which has the best content on offer in terms of unrivalled insight, interesting opinions and exclusive interviews.

Here’s the best from Mail+ Sport over the last few days… 

Marcus Rashford was an unused substitute for England’s friendly against Belgium, with Gareth Southgate later revealing that his absence wasn’t due to injury.

The striker’s fall from grace has been apparent in recent years and SIMON JORDAN explains why Rashford should leave Manchester United if he is to flourish again on the pitch.

Marcus Rashford should leave boyhood club Manchester United, explains Simon Jordan

Marcus Rashford should leave boyhood club Manchester United, explains Simon Jordan

Marcus Rashford should leave boyhood club Manchester United, explains Simon Jordan

In a sign of the times, Fulham announced audacious plans to include a swimming pool and Michelin-starred chefs in a new hospitality area – which is set to be the priciest in all of English football – at Craven Cottage.

A far cry from the days of bovril and bobble hats, IAN HERBERT charts how the experience for a football-going fan has changed beyond all recognition.

Fulham’s plans for a new-look Craven Cottage hospitality area – a VIP box with bar and a swimming pool – point to the changing face of football

Fulham’s plans for a new-look Craven Cottage hospitality area – a VIP box with bar and a swimming pool – point to the changing face of football

Fulham’s plans for a new-look Craven Cottage hospitality area – a VIP box with bar and a swimming pool – point to the changing face of football 

A photo of Fulham's match with Chelsea at a packed Craven Cottage in August 1965 gave the the sense that it was a place for the entire spectrum of society

A photo of Fulham's match with Chelsea at a packed Craven Cottage in August 1965 gave the the sense that it was a place for the entire spectrum of society

A photo of Fulham’s match with Chelsea at a packed Craven Cottage in August 1965 gave the the sense that it was a place for the entire spectrum of society

Raheem Sterling had a weekend to forget in the FA Cup earlier this month after he missed a penalty against Leicester, leading him to being booed by a pocket of Chelsea fans and Mauricio Pochettino substituting him.

And in an exclusive interview with JACK GAUGHAN, Sterling’s Blues team-mate Noni Madueke has blasted those supporters who rounded on him while also providing an insight into all the goings on at Stamford Bridge.

In an exclusive interview with Mail Sport, Chelsea star Noni Madueke (left) has provided a message for the boo-boys who rounded on Raheem Sterling (right) earlier this month

In an exclusive interview with Mail Sport, Chelsea star Noni Madueke (left) has provided a message for the boo-boys who rounded on Raheem Sterling (right) earlier this month

In an exclusive interview with Mail Sport, Chelsea star Noni Madueke (left) has provided a message for the boo-boys who rounded on Raheem Sterling (right) earlier this month

READ: A chink of light for Everton after years of scandalous decline… and dismal 777’s record suggests they should be nowhere near, writes IAN HERBERT

Looking back is something Everton fans are having to do more and more these days, because the future doesn’t really bear thinking about.

Ian Herbert looks at the future of the Toffees as they continue continue to be limbo under current owner Farhad Moshiri and prospective owners 777 Partners’ track record not painting them in the best of light.

Everton's prospective owners have been told to prove access to more than £400m (777 co-founder Josh Wander pictured with Genoa manager Alexander Blessin)

Everton's prospective owners have been told to prove access to more than £400m (777 co-founder Josh Wander pictured with Genoa manager Alexander Blessin)

Everton’s prospective owners have been told to prove access to more than £400m (777 co-founder Josh Wander pictured with Genoa manager Alexander Blessin)

The Premier League's demands are so substantial that 777 will be unlikely to meet them

The Premier League's demands are so substantial that 777 will be unlikely to meet them

The Premier League’s demands are so substantial that 777 will be unlikely to meet them

Any list – your list as well as my list – can become dominated by those who are not on it. But really, it should be about the players who are on it. This list is meant as a celebration of them and of football’s rich, rich history and of what the game means to all of us and of what players mean to us and why they capture something in us. 

Mail Sport’s Oliver Holt counts down his 50-1 greatest male footballer’s of all-time in part two of his top-100 list. Do you agree with his selections? 

Mail Sport's Oliver Holt has compiled his personal list of the 100 greatest ever players

Mail Sport's Oliver Holt has compiled his personal list of the 100 greatest ever players

Mail Sport’s Oliver Holt has compiled his personal list of the 100 greatest ever players 

READ: Why Jude Bellingham is streets ahead of a young Wayne Rooney 

Bellingham won’t win the European Championship on his own but England have got a hell of a lot of a better chance of doing it now that he is at the heart of the team.

Mail Sport’s Oliver Holt explains why the Real Madrid star could lead the Three Lions to tournament glory this summer and surpass a young Wayne Rooney, who could not get his team over the line at Euro 2004. 

Jude Bellingham could be the man to finally lead England to Euros glory this summer

Jude Bellingham could be the man to finally lead England to Euros glory this summer

Jude Bellingham could be the man to finally lead England to Euros glory this summer

READ: At 15 I was the football league’s youngest player. 10 years later I was contemplating suicide 

In the late summer of 2008, Reuben Noble-Lazarus picked up a surprising honour when his 84th minute substitution for Barnsley against Ipswich made him the youngest-ever player to play in English football. 

But as Matt Barlow found out when the pair met, the word he chose after much pondering to describe his playing career was ‘unfulfilled’. 

Reuben Noble-Lazarus hasn't kicked a ball in two years, after once breaking an English record

Reuben Noble-Lazarus hasn't kicked a ball in two years, after once breaking an English record

Reuben Noble-Lazarus hasn’t kicked a ball in two years, after once breaking an English record

READ: Why THIS team should start at the Euros. SAMI MOKBEL picks his England XI for the tournament opener in 84 days

England may not have had a night to remember against Brazil at Wembley on Saturday, but Southgate’s selection allowed for Sami Mokbel to consider the future. 

Mail Sport’s chief football reporter shares his thoughts on the strongest starting XI ahead of the Three Lions’ summer trip to Germany.  

Sami Mokbel believes Phil Foden could play centrally if Jude Bellingham drops back and plays in a box-to-box role

Sami Mokbel believes Phil Foden could play centrally if Jude Bellingham drops back and plays in a box-to-box role

Sami Mokbel believes Phil Foden could play centrally if Jude Bellingham drops back and plays in a box-to-box role 

READ:  Meet the eighth-tier club hoping to become the next Wrexham – and why their 100,000 followers can’t get enough of their ‘soap opera’

The astonishing success of Wrexham after their Hollywood fairytale takeover has left a number of lower-league strugglers open-mouthed in admiration and jealousy. 

But after Farnham received their own big-money investment – and featured in their own documentary – the eighth-tier side are keen to have a run at emulating their meteoric rise, as Matt Barlow found out

Farnham produce their own behind-the-scenes documentary and have 100,000 followers

Farnham produce their own behind-the-scenes documentary and have 100,000 followers

Farnham produce their own behind-the-scenes documentary and have 100,000 followers

READ: Jay Bothroyd reveals the impact of playing football with an epilepsy diagnosis 

The scars on Jay Bothroyd’s body tell a story. Many stories in fact, of searing pain and melting skin, perhaps even one of police brutality. Some of the scars you can see and feel, like the thickened ridges on his arms and legs, or the crack in his skull.

In an astonishing interview with Chris Cutmore, JAY BOTHROYD reveals how he played professional football for 23 years with a secret health battle – and holds an extraordinary record. 

The many scars on Jay Bothroyd's body tell a story, but one that can't be seen could kill him

The many scars on Jay Bothroyd's body tell a story, but one that can't be seen could kill him

The many scars on Jay Bothroyd’s body tell a story, but one that can’t be seen could kill him

READ: Potter’s appointment would be deemed woefully underwhelming to many if he ends up at United… but I would love it

It seems inevitable that Graham Potter’s appointment would be deemed woefully underwhelming to many if he ends up at Manchester United. Same goes for England. Doubly so. But that seems misguided. He is a manager who found Brighton in 17th and took them into the Premier League’s top 10 playing brilliant, attacking football.

Riath Al-Samarrai reveals why Potter really is perfect for Manchester United or England and insists we must forget about what happened at Chelsea’s burning circus. 

It seems inevitable that Graham Potter's appointment would be deemed woefully underwhelming to many if he ends up at United. Same goes for England. Doubly so

It seems inevitable that Graham Potter's appointment would be deemed woefully underwhelming to many if he ends up at United. Same goes for England. Doubly so

It seems inevitable that Graham Potter’s appointment would be deemed woefully underwhelming to many if he ends up at United. Same goes for England. Doubly so 

READ: Gareth Southgate should forget about Manchester United. He’s better off staying with England

England will be the team to beat at the European Championships this summer, but could the tournament be Gareth Southgate’s swansong as Three Lions manager? The 53-year-old is reportedly Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s preferred candidate to replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford, should the Dutchman depart at the end of the season.

In his Mail+ Sport column, GRAEME SOUNESS argues Southgate should ignore interest from Old Trafford and remain in charge of England instead. This Three Lions squad have at least two more tournaments in them – going by their age – and he should hang around and enjoy the fruits of that.

Gareth Southgate has been linked with the Manchester United job to replace Erik ten Hag

Gareth Southgate has been linked with the Manchester United job to replace Erik ten Hag

Gareth Southgate has been linked with the Manchester United job to replace Erik ten Hag

READ: How the pit lane turned into a pit of vipers. F1 is mired in backstabbing, sexism, leaks and lawsuits

Everything in Formula One has been real forked-tongue vengeance these past few weeks. It is by tradition a sport beset by – or indeed set alight by – scandal over the years, but arguably never on so many fronts as in 2024. 

JONATHAN McEVOY peels back the curtain on the scandal that have dominated the sport this season, from Christian Horner’s sexting imbroglio to a power struggle involving the sport’s top executives. 

Christian Horner has been involved in a sexting scandal that overshadowed the first month of the Formula One season

Christian Horner has been involved in a sexting scandal that overshadowed the first month of the Formula One season

Christian Horner has been involved in a sexting scandal that overshadowed the first month of the Formula One season 

READ: The murky reason why Brazil’s Beatles haven’t been here more

The 25-year-old Pele cut a bashful figure as he stepped out from a wooden cabin on Scotland’s west coast in the summer of 1966, immaculately attired as the Brazilian football team always were back then, boots polished to a shine, white towel in hand.

From that day to this, there has been something unique and irresistible about having the Brazilians, their samba football and that iconic canary yellow shirt within these shores. Mail Sport’s IAN HERBERT analyses why they haven’t been here more often.

READ: The men who put the F in Formula 1 

The new series of Drive to Survive has provided Formula One fans more content to binge watch with the Netflix cameras already documenting the furore over Red Bull boss Christian Horner.

OLIVER HOLT examines how the modern version of F1 has changed from the swashbuckling Playboy drivers, rebels, lunatics and dreamers from the sport’s heyday. Read his analysis exclusively on Mail+ Sport.

Formula One is a far cry from its heyday, featuring Playboy drivers like James Hunt

Formula One is a far cry from its heyday, featuring Playboy drivers like James Hunt

Formula One is a far cry from its heyday, featuring Playboy drivers like James Hunt

READ: 10 reasons Max Verstappen will stay at Red Bull 

Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull has been the subject of speculation amid the Horner scandal. The three-time world champion is believed to have toyed with the notion of a move.

JONATHAN MCEVOY outlines the reasons why Verstappen will likely stay put, as well as news of a tribute for the legendary Sir Stirling Moss and the conceited Drive to Survive star who gives clowns a bad name. Read his latest Pole Position column on Mail+ Sport.

Max Verstappen looks set to stay at Red Bull despite the ongoing Christian Horner scandal

Max Verstappen looks set to stay at Red Bull despite the ongoing Christian Horner scandal

Max Verstappen looks set to stay at Red Bull despite the ongoing Christian Horner scandal 

READ: Ange Postecoglou takes on the ‘plastic fans’ trolls

Price rises at Premier League clubs have led to a backlash from some who have claimed overseas supporters are attending matches in place of more local fans. Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has since spoken in defence of so-called ‘plastic fans’ and highlighted their passion for Premier League clubs.

Mail Sport’s Football Editor Ian Ladyman agrees that critics have an ‘outdated view’ and explains why overseas fans have become key to the Premier League. Read his column exclusively on Mail+ Sport.

Ange Postecoglou has responded to criticism of overseas fans of Premier League clubs

Ange Postecoglou has responded to criticism of overseas fans of Premier League clubs

Ange Postecoglou has responded to criticism of overseas fans of Premier League clubs

READ: Why football is in danger of killing itself

Financial regulation, such as it is, might end up killing the Premier League if we’re not careful. If we are getting to the point where you cannot believe the table until the accountants and lawyers have ruled then the thrill of the competition becomes an illusion.

Delving into the topic is our columnist SIMON JORDAN, explaining what could befall the sport, if we give the suits and lawyers too much of a say. Read his column exclusively on Mail+ Sport

Financial regulation, such as it is, might end up killing the Premier League if we're not careful

Financial regulation, such as it is, might end up killing the Premier League if we're not careful

Financial regulation, such as it is, might end up killing the Premier League if we’re not careful

READ: The unique insight into what makes Jim Ratcliffe tick

There aren’t many who can lay their hands on more gold than Sir Ben Ainslie, but he’s thinking back to the day he found one. It still makes him smile. ‘It was a great gin and tonic,’ Ainslie tells Mail Sport, and with it comes the origin story of his relationship with Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Sir Ben Ainslie spoke exclusively to Mail Sport’s RIATH AL-SAMARRAI about his close relationship with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, what makes the billionaire tick and what Man United fans can expect him to bring to Old Trafford. Read the full interview on Mail+ Sport now.

Sir Ben Ainslie has spoken to Mail Sport about his experience working with Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Sir Ben Ainslie has spoken to Mail Sport about his experience working with Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Sir Ben Ainslie has spoken to Mail Sport about his experience working with Sir Jim Ratcliffe

READ: The Ineos Wheel behind Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s success

New Manchester United part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe uses an innovative word compass to help inspire best practices at his INEOS company. The INEOS Compass was created by chairman Ratcliffe as ‘a fun way of attempting to capture how the company works’. 

It contains more than 100 phrases, words and terms that are either heavily encouraged or discouraged inside the company, in order to promote the best possible practices. DOMINIC HOGAN has broken down what is on the compass, which you can read on Mail+ Sport here.

Ineos' compass of words they do and don't like has pride of place in Ben Ainslie's office

Ineos' compass of words they do and don't like has pride of place in Ben Ainslie's office

Ineos’ compass of words they do and don’t like has pride of place in Ben Ainslie’s office

READ: How Newcastle came crashing back down to earth

At Newcastle, the Saudi-backed ownership have got a lot right and they beat modern football convention by taking the club from 19th to fourth in just 19 months.

Except, on closer inspection, they were always likely to slow down. CRAIG HOPE delves into what has gone wrong for Eddie Howe’s side this season. Read his words exclusively on Mail+ Sport here.
Eddie Howe's side, led by captain Kieran Trippier (right) exceeded expectations by qualifying for the Champions League last campaign, but staying there is proving a more difficult task

Eddie Howe's side, led by captain Kieran Trippier (right) exceeded expectations by qualifying for the Champions League last campaign, but staying there is proving a more difficult task

Eddie Howe’s side, led by captain Kieran Trippier (right) exceeded expectations by qualifying for the Champions League last campaign, but staying there is proving a more difficult task

READ: How Barry McGuigan’s son is no longer living in his shadow

When Barry McGuigan turned 63 two weeks ago, he remained the stand-alone undisputed No 1 trainer in his family. Not any more. On St Patrick’s Day, Shane McGuigan – son and protege – won his second British Boxing Board of Control Trainer of the Year title, so it’s now 2-2. And you sense it might not stay that way for long.

Barry and Shane spoke exclusively to Mail Sport’s CHARLOTTE DALY about their family business and how the 36-year-old stepped out of his father’s shadow. Read and watch the full interview on Mail+ Sport now.

Barry and Shane McGuigan exclusively spoke to Mail Sport about their family business

Barry and Shane McGuigan exclusively spoke to Mail Sport about their family business

Barry and Shane McGuigan exclusively spoke to Mail Sport about their family business

READ: Inside story of Kobbie Mainoo’s stratospheric rise 

Gareth Southgate has reversed his decision to leave Kobbie Mainoo out of his senior England squad, promoting the Manchester United youngster to his ranks after another superb display against Liverpool in the FA Cup.

The 18-year-old’s impressive and short career to date has been the story of a gifted boy who has cleared every obstacle put in front of him by some distance. CHRIS WHEELER takes you inside the life of England’s new humble star on Mail+ Sport.

Man United's humble star Kobbie Mainoo earned his first senior England call-up on Tuesday

Man United's humble star Kobbie Mainoo earned his first senior England call-up on Tuesday

Man United’s humble star Kobbie Mainoo earned his first senior England call-up on Tuesday

READ: Why Raducanu has fallen from glory to 288th in the world 

Emma Raducanu was forced to pull out of the Miami Open due to another injury setback – this time a lower back issue – and it seems like a lifetime ago since the Brit shocked the tennis world to win the US Open as an up-and-coming teenager.

Raducanu has battled for the right formula ever since her triumph in 2021, chopping and changing her coaching team, but has struggled to replicate anywhere near the levels she once displayed on the court. NATHAN SALT dives into the questions haunting her declining career.

Emma Raducanu's injury problems have returned as she withdraws from the Miami Open

Emma Raducanu's injury problems have returned as she withdraws from the Miami Open

Emma Raducanu’s injury problems have returned as she withdraws from the Miami Open

READ: How to fix VAR

Did it actually take five minutes and 37 seconds to decide whether Tomas Soucek had handled the ball before scoring what would have been West Ham’s winner against Aston Villa last weekend? Compare VAR in the Premier League to the calm, confident and correct chalking off of two Irish tries in the Six Nations, and football has plenty to think about.

IAN HERBERT proposes a simple fix that would stop VAR ruining football for fans on Mail+ Sport.

The decision to disallow Tomas Soucek's goal took VAR officials five minutes and 37 seconds

The decision to disallow Tomas Soucek's goal took VAR officials five minutes and 37 seconds

The decision to disallow Tomas Soucek’s goal took VAR officials five minutes and 37 seconds

READ: Jordan Pickford is an England great who must be cherished

Not that there was ever really any question, but Nick Pope’s injury-plagued season and Aaron Ramsdale’s fall to the Arsenal bench has made one thing abundantly clear ahead of the Euros: Jordan Pickford will start in goal again for England.

But the Everton star is not without his critics. Pundits ridicule Pickford for his abrasive and mouthy style between the sticks. BRIAN VINER insists on Mail+ Sport that Pickford is an England great who deserves to be praised more.

England No 1 Jordan Pickford can become the Three Lions' most-capped goalkeeper - but still the Everton shot-stopper attracts criticism from a string of pundits and football fans

England No 1 Jordan Pickford can become the Three Lions' most-capped goalkeeper - but still the Everton shot-stopper attracts criticism from a string of pundits and football fans

England No 1 Jordan Pickford can become the Three Lions’ most-capped goalkeeper – but still the Everton shot-stopper attracts criticism from a string of pundits and football fans

READ: How Arsenal are trying to close the financial gulf on Spurs 

It’s a good time to be an Arsenal fan. Sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table and through to the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in well over a decade, it seems like there’s nothing but good news rolling through the Emirates doors.

But Arsenal are still behind north London rivals Tottenham financially and are working hard to change that. ISAAN KHAN takes a look at how the Gunners are closing the gap.

Arsenal are working behind the scenes to improve their commercial assets and sponsorships

Arsenal are working behind the scenes to improve their commercial assets and sponsorships

Arsenal are working behind the scenes to improve their commercial assets and sponsorships

READ: What victory over Liverpool means for Erik ten Hag

It’s no secret that Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival as Manchester United’s new part owner has ramped up the pressure on Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman is essentially on trial between now and the end of the season.

Beating archrivals Liverpool 4-3 in the FA Cup – and in such thrilling circumstances after an 120-minute epic at Old Trafford – has given Ten Hag something to build on. But what does this mean for his United future? Read IAN LADYMAN’s verdict on Mail+ Sport.

Old Trafford was in a state of pandemonium after Manchester United beat Liverpool on Sunday

Old Trafford was in a state of pandemonium after Manchester United beat Liverpool on Sunday

Old Trafford was in a state of pandemonium after Manchester United beat Liverpool on Sunday

READ: How Nottingham Forest lost the plot

Even when Brian Clough walked the City Ground’s narrow corridors like a colossus, Nottingham Forest were capable of blowing a hell of a lot money in the transfer market to relatively little effect.

Now, after their four-point sanction for breaking Premier League financial rules, Forest find themselves inside the relegation zone ahead of the final international break of the season. IAN HERBERT analyses where it all went wrong over three crazy transfer windows.

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis had delegated transfer business to his son

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis had delegated transfer business to his son

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis had delegated transfer business to his son 

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