Salty Beef Extracts: messy Manchester United, Everton's new digs and football's online homophobia problem
All the good football stuff that’s fit to read this week
My boy Daniel Storey has been out and about again this week, Doing the 92 like it’s going out of fashion.
Derby County and Accrington Stanley are the latest clubs in his spotlight. I went to Coventry City to see how Frank Lampard is getting on and how the Sky Blues embraced Football v Homophobia’s Month of Action.
This week’s round-up of links also takes in Manchester United (obviously), Everton’s new stadium and a mardy idiot getting his little panties in a twist about referees in Australia as cover for terminating his contract.
Football talks a good game on homophobia but must stand strong against online fan vitriol (FourFourTwo)
The footballer who kicked addiction and found the form of his life (i)
Derby County's greatest asset is hiding in plain sight (i)
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United are a mess, with issues starting at the top (The Guardian)
After £800m and four years, Everton’s new stadium makes its grand debut (The Guardian)
Macarthur captain Valère Germain quits A-League over poor refereeing standards (The Guardian)
The Merseyside derby and the loss of Goodison Park (Unexpected Delirium)
PUMA and the EFL Launch New Rainbow Match Ball for LGBTQ+ History Month (Versus)
Nike and AIK Unveil Limited-Edition Smokinglirare Jersey (Versus)
Toulouse FC Reveal Stunning 'Violet' Third Shirt (Soccerbible)
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