Early Doors
Early Doors began life as a daily vehicle for mocking Rafa Benitez - and as such represented something a prototype for the modern internet. It has now evolved into a must-read morning feature from our team of football writers. Serious or silly, penetrating or puerile, Early Doors has always got something to say on the big issues. And there's still a fair amount of Rafa mockery.

Does any British club play the transfer …
With news that Southampton may sign Victor Wanyama for £10 million plus, Desmond Kane wonders if any British club play the transfer market better than Celtic. Continue reading → More »
Desmond Kane - 3 hours ago
Nice work Pippa, but you forgot to mention …
Jim White attempts the difficult task of topping Pippa Middleton's in-depth preview of this year's Wimbledon tennis event. Continue reading → More »
Jim White - 3 hours ago
Ballon d’Eurosport – No.23: Manuel …
This summer Eurosport is counting down the world's greatest footballers, as voted by our international network of journalists. We will reveal one player per day, culminating in the election of the first Ballon d'Eurosport on July 19. The Ballon d'Eurosport … Continue reading → More »
Pitchside Europe - 6 hours ago
Ten top contenders for the England U21 …
Early Doors puts forward 10 rather unlikely contenders for the England Under-21 job following the departure of Stuart Pearce. Continue reading → More »
Early Doors - 14 hours ago
Artist Pirlo picks perfect venue for …
James Horncastle explains how Italy's Andrea Pirlo became such a master practitioner of the free-kick arts. Continue reading → More »
Pitchside Europe - 22 hours ago
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