Alan Ball
England's greatest ever World Cup XI
Ahead of the World Cup in Qatar starting later this month, Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on World Cup performances.
Nov 7, 13:24
A look at Manchester City's record on the final day
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City's record in the Premier League on the final day ahead of their encounter with Aston Villa on Sunday.
May 21, 19:12
A look back at the careers of England's 1966 World Cup luminaries
Nobby Stiles has died at the age of 78.
Oct 30, 17:07
Sheffield United join list of football's famous ghost goals
Villa keeper Orjan Nyland looked to have carried the ball over the line from a free-kick.
Jun 17, 20:00
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
Jun 7, 10:18
1966 World Cup final: The story of the game as England beat West Germany
Ahead of a re-run of the entire 1966 World Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the story of the match which gave England their greatest ever sporting moment.
Jun 7, 08:30
Remembering Everton legend Howard Kendall
He was part of Everton's 'Holy Trinity' midfield alongside Alan Ball and Colin Harvey.
May 22, 09:08
Remembering England World Cup winner Alan Ball
He was also a 1969-70 league title winner with Everton.
May 12, 08:08
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
Nov 12, 22:40
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
Nov 13, 10:42
Legendary ex-Everton manager Howard Kendall dies, 69
Former Everton manager Howard Kendall dies at the age of 69.
Oct 17, 11:15
Report: Carolina Panthers sign Alan Ball
Alan Ball agrees to a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, according to reports.
Mar 19, 19:00
On this day: Southampton sign Kevin Keegan
Back on this day in 1980, double European Footballer of the Year Kevin Keegan signed for Southampton.
Jul 23, 10:11
On this day: Manchester United win FA Cup derby
Eighteen years ago today, Manchester United knock rivals Manchester City out of the FA Cup courtesy of a 2-1 victory.
Feb 18, 10:07
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini 'moves into £2m mansion'
Marouane Fellaini reportedly moves into a £2m mansion close to his Manchester United teammate Ryan Giggs.
Feb 17, 14:19
On this day: Liverpool hit Manchester City for six
Back on this day in 1995, Liverpool score six unanswered goals against Manchester City at Anfield.
Oct 28, 09:43
England vs. Poland: Top five matches
Ahead of England's clash against Poland tomorrow night, Sports Mole picks out five of the best matches between the two nations.
Oct 14, 11:20
