Andy Cole for Manchester United in 1999
Andy Cole at 50: A goalscoring great underrated on the world stage
As Premier League goalscoring legend Andy Cole celebrates his 50th birthday, Sports Mole looks back at his legacy and asks whether he is given the respect he deserves.
Oct 15, 06:00
Derby County's Craig Forsyth celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 29, 2021
Preview:Preston North End vs. Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Derby County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 14, 14:25
Derby County's Craig Forsyth celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 29, 2021
Preview:Derby County vs. Swansea City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Derby County and Swansea City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 30, 17:56
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney on September 14, 2021
Wayne Rooney confident Derby will fight off relegation despite points deduction
The Rams are in administration.
Sep 29, 21:36
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal against Young Boys on September 14, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo's greatest Champions League nights at Old Trafford
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner will be back in European action at the stadium against Villarreal this week.
Sep 28, 11:40
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney on September 14, 2021
Preview:Derby County vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Derby County and Reading, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 27, 22:58
Queens Park Rangers manager Steve McClaren pictured on March 16, 2019
Steve McClaren steps down as Derby technical director but will act as advisor
The Rams went into administration last week and were docked 12 points by the EFL.
Sep 27, 20:25
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney on September 14, 2021
On this day in 2004: Wayne Rooney enjoys dream Manchester United debut
Wayne Rooney's show-stopping bow for the Red Devils came 17 years ago.
Sep 27, 11:00
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane applauds fans after the match on September 11, 2021
Harry Kane bidding for Premier League scoring record against Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane will be bidding to become the highest Premier League goalscorer against Arsenal on Sunday.
Sep 26, 12:24
Sheffield United manager Slavisa Jokanovic on September 11, 2021
Slavisa Jokanovic hails Sheffield United's character after late win over Derby
Billy Sharp held his nerve from the penalty spot at the death.
Sep 25, 17:28
Derby County's Curtis Davies celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on August 7, 2021
Derby's administrators say Championship club's survival chances are 95 per cent
Credible buyers have already come forward.
Sep 23, 21:30
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney on September 14, 2021
Wayne Rooney criticises Mel Morris after Derby placed in administration
The Rams boss has not heard from the club's owner in more than six weeks.
Sep 23, 14:34
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney on September 14, 2021
Preview:Sheffield United vs. Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sheffield United and Derby County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 23, 11:30
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney on September 14, 2021
Derby facing 12-point penalty after confirming appointment of administrators
The penalty drops the Rams to the bottom of the Championship table.
Sep 22, 13:10
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney on September 14, 2021
Wayne Rooney insists he is committed to Derby despite impending administration
The Rams put off-field financial problems behind them to defeat Stoke 2-1.
Sep 18, 17:43
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney on September 14, 2021
Wayne Rooney discovered Derby set to enter administration on TV
The Rams are set for a 12-point penalty which will put them bottom of the table.
Sep 18, 14:09
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney on September 14, 2021
Preview:Derby County vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Derby County and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 16, 14:43
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney on September 14, 2021
Wayne Rooney welcomes 'point gained' against rugged West Brom
Derby manager Wayne Rooney admitted Albion's playing style 'isn't pretty but it's effective'.
Sep 14, 22:13
West Bromwich Albion's Matt Phillips reacts after missing a chance to score on September 14, 2021
Derby hold out to snatch draw with West Brom
Kelle Roos was in inspirational form in the Rams' goal.
Sep 14, 21:14
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on September 11, 2021
Wayne Rooney believes Cristiano Ronaldo can play until he is 40
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney believes that his former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo can continue playing until he is at least 40 years old.
Sep 13, 14:51
West Bromwich Albion manager Valerien Ismael pictured on August 6, 2021
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between West Bromwich Albion and Derby County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 12, 22:52
Emma Raducanu celebrates winning the US Open on September 11, 2021
Teenage dreams: Emma Raducanu the latest breakthrough talent
The 18-year-old took the US Open title.
Sep 11, 22:37
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney pictured on August 28, 2021
Wayne Rooney insists Derby will continue taking risks despite Birmingham defeat
Scott Hogan and Jeremie Bela scored for the hosts at St Andrew's.
Sep 10, 22:45
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring against Poland on September 8, 2021
How Tottenham Hotspur players including Kane, Son fared on international duty
Sports Mole rounds up which Tottenham Hotspur players were in action for their respective nations during September's international break.
Sep 9, 14:49
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney pictured on August 7, 2021
Wayne Rooney: 'Cristiano Ronaldo can help Manchester United challenge for title'
Wayne Rooney backs former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo to have an "enormous" impact at Manchester United.
Sep 8, 22:12
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney pictured on August 7, 2021
Preview:Birmingham City vs. Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Derby County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 11:15
England captain Harry Kane scores against Andorra on September 5, 2021
When Harry Kane could break England record and how he compares to top scorers
Sunday's goal against Armenia lifted Harry Kane alongside Michael Owen in joint fifth on the list.
Sep 6, 11:13
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney pictured on August 28, 2021
Derby transfer embargo updated with fifth rule breach over transfer payments
The details of the Rams' transfer embargo were updated by the EFL on Thursday with a fifth entry regarding a default in paying transfer instalments.
Sep 2, 15:34
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on March 27, 2021
Wayne Rooney: 'Cristiano Ronaldo return ramps up pressure on Man Utd to win title'
Wayne Rooney believes the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United will put more pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to win the Premier League title.
Aug 30, 07:55
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney pictured on August 28, 2021
Wayne Rooney bemoans lack of penalty award as Derby draw with Nottingham Forest
Wayne Rooney could not believe a handball by Forest skipper Joe Worrall near the end of the first half was not penalised.
Aug 28, 15:03
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo pictured in action on August 22, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo 'convinced to rejoin Manchester United by former teammates'
Cristiano Ronaldo's preference for a return to Manchester United over a move to Manchester City was reportedly influenced by messages from a number of his former teammates.
Aug 27, 14:48
Nottingham Forest manager Chris Hughton gives instructions to his players on August 8, 2021
Preview:Derby County vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Derby County and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 26, 11:30
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic pictured on November 5, 2018
Slavisa Jokanovic pleased to see Sheffield United claim comeback win over Derby
Billy Sharp netted a second-half winner.
Aug 24, 21:50
Michail Antonio celebrates scoring for West Ham United against Leicester City in the Premier League on August 23, 2021
5 other madcap goal celebrations after Michail Antonio's cardboard cutout moment
Temuri Ketsbaia, Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy feature among the memorable celebrations of Premier League goals over the years.
Aug 24, 11:06
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic pictured on November 5, 2018
Preview:Sheffield United vs. Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Sheffield United and Derby County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 22, 11:15
Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
On this day in 2017: Wayne Rooney retires from England duty
Wayne Rooney is England's record scorer.
Aug 22, 11:00
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney pictured on August 7, 2021
Preview:Derby County vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Derby County and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 19, 12:30
Derby County's Sam Baldock celebrates scoring against Hull City in the Championship on August 18, 2021
Sam Baldock scores on his debut as Derby end winless run by beating Hull
It was the Rams' first league win since April.
Aug 18, 20:48
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney pictured on August 7, 2021
Preview:Hull City vs. Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Hull City and Derby County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 16, 17:02
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