John Terry To Learn His England Fate By End Of The Week
by Dominic Fifield and Owen Gibson (Profile/Interview | Guardian - February 2)
John Terry yesterday pleaded his case to Fabio Capello's staff and should know by the end of the week whether he will retain the England captaincy in the wake of the avalanche of criticism which has greeted allegations that he had an affair with the former girlfriend of his international team-mate Wayne Bridge. more details | go to article

'One Great Player Won't Revolutionise The Game Here'
by Dominic Fifield (Commentary | Guardian - July 13)
As David Beckham is unveiled in LA today, Dominic Fifield weighs up his task to convert a nation more details | go to article

Police Criticise United Over Demo
by Dominic Fifield and Helen Carter (Article | Guardian - July 1)
Manchester United were criticised by a senior police officer yesterday for lack of communication which meant police did not know about the anti-Glazer protests until they were under way. more details | go to article

Ferguson Stuns United Again
by Dominic Fifield (Result | Guardian - April 21)
Glorious history repeated itself for Everton last night, though Manchester United ensured the overriding memory of this contest will still be of their snarl. A decade after Duncan Ferguson planted a header beyond Peter Schmeichel to register the Merseysiders' last league success over these opponents, the Scot repeated the feat here, with the visitors merely mustering shameful indiscipline in riposte. more details | go to article

Hughes Looks To A Second-Tier Finish
by Dominic Fifield (Preview | Guardian - September 17)
Mark Hughes consulted Sir Alex Ferguson before accepting the chance to join Blackburn Rovers as manager having already rejected an opportunity to return to Manchester United as a member of the coaching staff. The 40-year-old was unveiled at Ewood Park yesterday after signing an initial two-year contract to be followed by a one-year rolling deal. more details | go to article

Baros Blows Away Memories Of Owen
by Dominic Fifield (Result | Guardian - August 23)
Rafael Benítez pleaded for patience last week though, by insisting on setting an optimistic tone, the Spaniard is his own worst enemy. Three years ago he defeated Real Madrid in his first home match in charge of Valencia, the prelude to a reign of domestic dominance. more details | go to article