
Adam Bate
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Football journalist for Sky Sports. Work here: https://t.co/LwMU7bxGIw
Joined March 2010
Mohamed Salah not tracking back brings risks as well as rewards for Liverpool. More spotlight on that if his output dips. Plus: How Amad Diallo helps Bryan Mbeumo at Manchester United. And Lamare Bogarde’s passing for Aston Villa. https://t.co/xIFwIytVKy
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The Debrief looks at the risk as well as reward with Mohamed Salahs lack of defensive work, how Amad Diallos presence at wing-back opens things up for Bryan Mbeumo at Manchester United, plus Lamare...
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Regis Le Bris has switched to a 3-4-3 here to match up Manchester United after being outwitted by Ruben Amorim’s formation. Perhaps he just didn’t see it coming…
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Interview with Vitor Pereira who is adamant that Wolves can get out of trouble — and pretty convincing too. Discusses the summer recruitment. “Without time, it is like buying a lottery ticket.” But he sees encouraging signs. #wwfc
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In this exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Vitor Pereira speaks to Adam Bate about Wolves’ summer recruitment and why he is convinced that the Premier League’s bottom club are on the rise. “We have...
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John McGovern, Nottingham Forest’s two-time European Cup winning captain, can be found most days happily ‘chasing balls’ in training. Went to see him to ask how it came about, why he does it at the age of 75, and to hear a few Brian Clough stories. #nffc
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In this exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Nottingham Forest legend John McGovern explains why he continues to attend first-team training at the age of 75, discusses the changes that he has seen...
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Monaco’s Mika Biereth scored three hat-tricks last season — only him and Harry Kane did that in a major European league. Amazing rise for the ex-Arsenal striker who started 2024 on loan at Motherwell. Spoke to his old boss about why he’s a dying breed. https://t.co/ZlZUf4LsZv
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Mika Biereth is the former Arsenal striker plundering hat-tricks with Monaco and now out to down Manchester City in the Champions League. Adam Bate speaks to Stuart Kettlewell to find out how this...
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Union Saint-Gilloise did things differently to win their first title in 90 years. “We were not swayed by the noise.” Spoke to sporting director Chris O’Loughlin about the defining moments that helped make it happen. https://t.co/7t95YCMa2s
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Title winners for the first time in 90 years, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise triumphed in Belgium through smart recruitment and ignoring the noise. Now in the Champions League, Adam Bate speaks to...
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Column looking at… ▫️ Xhaka, signing of the season ▫️ O’Reilly’s impact at Man City ▫️ Amorim’s inflexibility exposed https://t.co/7tehM3jcvB
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The Debrief column this week focuses on Granit Xhakas superb start to life at Sunderland, Nico OReillys impact on Manchester Citys results and why a Vitor Pereira quote highlights the problem with...
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Interview with Tolu Arokodare. 🔸 Trademark celebration 🔸 First steps playing in Latvia 🔸 Turning point in Belgium 🔸 Speaking out on loneliness 🔸 Ready for ‘WWE’ in England Big man, big character. Could be just what Wolves need. #wwfc @toluarokodare
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In this exclusive interview with Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare, he opens up on his journey from Nigeria via Latvia and Belgium, shares why he shined a light on mental health issues and compares...
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On the change of style already evident at Nottingham Forest under Ange Postecoglou. Whether it will prove effective is another matter entirely. #nffc
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The Debrief column this week focuses on the statistics that highlight how Ange Postecoglou has transformed Nottingham Forests style of play already; plus, how Crystal Palace stopped dribbling and why...
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Charlie Daniels credits Eddie Howe for setting him on his coaching path at Watford. “He is the one who opened my eyes to what coaching is.” Good to talk about that. Plus, analysing Nick Woltemade, encouraging late bloomers, and singing Les Miserables. https://t.co/0hMy0gzriq
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What makes Eddie Howe so good? In this exclusive interview with Sky Sports, former Bournemouth player Charlie Daniels explains how the Newcastle manager helped to inspire his own coaching journey. He...
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RB Leipzig failed to qualify for Europe for the first time since winning promotion to the Bundesliga nine years ago. “Maybe we lost a little bit our DNA,” says Marcel Schäfer, their managing director of sport. On refinding it, with Jürgen Klopp’s help. https://t.co/kIL5EvnaUm
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RB Leipzigs managing director for sport Marcel Schafer explains how the club lost sight of its DNA but after missing out on Europe they are going back to their core principles with the help of Jurgen...
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Nicky Butt strong on Man Utd and where things have gone wrong. #mufc 🔴 Why McTominay sale was mistake 🔴 Class of '92 wouldn’t make it now 🔴 How club departed from principles 🔴 Academy record could become sham 🔴 How he almost joined Real Madrid
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In this exclusive interview with Sky Sports ahead of the launch of his new podcast The Good, The Bad and The Football, Nicky Butt discusses Scott McTominays success and Man Utds downfall. If we had...
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Interview with Paul Scholes. ▫️ Fernandes should be No 10 ▫️ Own issues playing deep ▫️ Game that convinced Sir Alex ▫️ Hatred of passing backwards ▫️ Owen vs Rooney debate ▫️ Favourite striker to play with ▫️ Fears for Sesko at United #mufc
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In this exclusive interview with Sky Sports ahead of the launch of his new podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Football, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes explains why he believes captain Bruno...
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Arsenal’s formation creates one-on-ones for Bukayo Saka. Liverpool’s for Mo Salah. Man Utd? Patrick Dorgu. Top for one on ones and touches in the box. On a system compromising the most talented players and asking too much of its more limited ones. #mufc
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The Debrief column this week focuses on Patrick Dorgus ineffectiveness despite getting in good positions for Manchester United and what that says about Ruben Amorims system. Plus: Jeremy Dokus...
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Chat with Jamie Carragher — @Carra23 — at Anfield on going to Bilbao to receive the One Club award from Athletic Club. Others gain from experiences elsewhere but they lose something too. On that and why he won’t back Gary Neville for this award just yet.
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Jamie Carragher explains his pride in receiving the 2025 One Club Award from Athletic in Bilbao, why it highlights what Trent Alexander-Arnold is giving up, and his willingness to recommend Gary...
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You might have seen the pictures and headlines from visiting Steve Evans at his home to discuss his weight loss. Here is the full story on losing over six stone and why he wants back into management despite the stress. Still chasing that next promotion. https://t.co/jOL2kfBTRw
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In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, charismatic coach Steve Evans opens up about the reasons for his dramatic weight loss and reveals that one of the motivations behind it is to get fit...
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Interview with Keinan Davis on his man of the match performance for Udinese in their win over Inter in front of 70,000 at San Siro. It is the inspiring story of a kid released by Stevenage using that underdog mentality to prove people wrong. #avfc #nffc
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Keinan Davis has made a stunning start to the season with Udinese, scoring in a win away to Inter. Adam Bate catches up with the former Aston Villa striker to find out how being released by Stevenage...
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The rise of the long throw has been one of the trends of the season so far but why? Piece with Thomas Gronnemark — @ThomasThrowIn — on the reasons behind it and the mistakes that many teams are still making when it comes to the throw-in.
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With England manager Thomas Tuchel hinting at his plan to utilise the long throw, it appears part of a growing trend that suggests it is back in vogue in the Premier League. Adam Bate speaks to...
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Union Berlin had the biggest women’s football crowds in Germany even in the second tier. The aim? Champions League. The key? Club support. Same stadium as the men, alternating weekends. And harnessing the power of this special club. With Jennifer Zietz.
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Union Berlin have come from nowhere to become one of the best supported womens teams in Europe. Now in the Bundesliga, Adam Bate speaks to managing director Jennifer Zietz to find out more about one...
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Telling stat that Viktor Gyokeres has the least space when available for the ball. Theme of this column is the challenge of adapting to the Premier League. “Quality but quality at another pace.” “Welcome to the Premier League.” https://t.co/LydYLwbmXz
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The Debrief column this week focuses on the challenge of adapting to the Premier League, highlighting Viktor Gyokeres struggle to find space for Arsenal. Plus: Joe Gomezs clearances, Jhon Arias,...
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