With the new season’s fixtures clenched in our clammy paws, we asked the Mirror’s football writers to make some early calls…
Andy Carroll hopes his club record move to West Ham United will help him cement a place in the England squad ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The 24-year-old forward has finalised what is understood to have been a club record £15.5m deal, plus a further £2m in add-ons, from Liverpool after passing a medical.
There are 40 million reasons why Mike Ashley has stopped listening to anyone who was at St James’ Park last season: £40m is the amount Newcastle United have spent since they finished fifth in the Premier League at the end of the 2011-12 season. That is how much it cost the club’s owner to endure a season spent fighting relegation.
Defender turned TV pundit doesn’t think star would “down tools” if he isn’t sold but fears the damage he could cause by doing so
Three Lions stars will face clattering in Liverpool v Man United and Arsenal v Spurs games on the weekend before vital group matches
Goalkeeper scribbled ‘See you in Manchester’ on the match-ball after the Barca midfielder scored hat-trick to win Euro U21s Final
“I’ve spoken to the new boss a few times. It will be different at first, but I can’t wait to get back in again and start training under him”
Sky Sports understands that Tranmere Rovers are set to sign Evan Horwood on a free transfer following his departure from Hartlepool.
Doncaster Rovers midfielder Dave Syers says he cannot wait for the forthcoming Championship season to get underway with his newly-promoted side.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has vowed to remain at the club in the wake of key changes at St James’ Park.
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Norwich City will kick-off their 2013/14 Premier League season by welcoming Everton to Carrow Road.
Dundee United must travel to Scottish Premier League new boys Partick Thistle on the opening day of the season on Saturday, August 3.
Celtic start their defence of the Scottish Premier League title at Parkhead against last season’s surprise package.
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The FA Cup final has returned to its historic place at the end of the domestic season next term.
Newcastle United managing director Derek Llambias has left the club.
With the two Manchester sides under new management find out when the title-chasers lock horns this season
The FA Cup final has returned to its historic place at the end of the domestic season next term.