‘Gold, like our club,’ says Vítor Pereira, pointing towards his pint of Asahi, ‘this is the colour.’ The charismatic Wolves head coach on mingling with fans at the pub, being a ‘man of the sea’, the pains of management, painting + missing the meat of films: www.theguardian.com/football/202... #wwfc

Went to Bournemouth’s incredible new training base to talk to Evanilson, their £40m record signing. FA Cup, faith, body paint, Pepe’s shithousery, kickstarting his career in the Slovakian snow + buying Brazilian delicacies pão de queijo and pastel in town: www.theguardian.com/football/202... #afcb

Big interview: Liam Manning spoke with immeasurable strength about the loss of his baby son, Theo. He revealed how he considered quitting #BristolCity, and talked pushing for the Premier League. But football was secondary. Plenty of lump-in-the-throat moments: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

The rise of Tyler Dibling, a shining light in Saints' gloom. By @benfisherj.bsky.social

The rise of Tyler Dibling, Southampton’s beacon of light. #saintsfc www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Big interview with Miron Muslic on his journey from fleeing Bihac, Bosnia, to frontline management. He had a happy childhood but some things will stay with him forever: ‘My past defines the person I am. Real life is more difficult than football.’ www.theguardian.com/football/202...

'We became refugees overnight. You fear for your life, you’re scared. It was devastating. I don’t think I was really aware of what was going on. How could I be?' Big interview with Argyle manager Miron Muslic on fleeing genocide and the 'fantasy' of taking on Liverpool. By @benfisherj.bsky.social

Just two Chill Guys. Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen and @benfisherj.bsky.social

Big interview with Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen, one of the brightest talents in the game, on that viral Chill Guy celebration, his laidback persona, rejecting Real Madrid in favour of Serie A, socks at half-mast and kind words from José Mourinho: www.theguardian.com/football/202... #afcb

Matchday in Monaco #avfc

Youri Tielemans, the pacemaker at the heart of Aston Villa’s resurgence, a player returning to the peak of his powers having been written off after relegation with Leicester. Emery loves his versatility. ‘But his best quality is in his mind.’ www.theguardian.com/football/202... #avfc

On Donyell Malen, who could make his Premier League debut for Aston Villa at Arsenal, where he spent two years as a teen, living in St Albans. Insights from coaches at Ajax/PSV, where he flourished with Gakpo. ‘Now it’s Donyell’s time.’ #avfc #afc www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Ian Holloway on being a member of the Caravan + Motorhome Club, lessons from his art teacher, Mr Low, Most Haunted, metal detecting - and reaching the milestone of 1,000 games as a manager. ‘Little bloke from Longwell Green. Come on.’ www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Big interview with Milos Kerkez, Bournemouth’s ‘crazy left-back’ on all the usual stuff: wanting to build a fishing lake, camping alone in the Serbian wilderness, blocks of stone for goalposts in Vrbas, video calls with Maldini + kids’ increased screen time: www.theguardian.com/football/202... #afcb

Leipzig #avfc

After the big, bold buildup, Frank Lampard’s entrance was low-key. ‘I’m here as a head coach, not a celebrity,’ he said after an underwhelming if not fortunate draw. ‘My enjoyment out of this comes out of trying to make a team better.’ www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Inside part-time Harborough Town, the lowest-ranked side left in the FA Cup; Martha the spaniel, breakfast with Wolf after winning Gladiators at Shepperton Studios, Sandro, a yin-yang coaching team, and a squad of bricklayers + care workers: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Sky-blue thinking? #pusb

Tyler Dibling. What a talent. #saintsfc

Harry Wilson is a man in form. Four goals in five for his country, three in two for club. At the forefront of Craig Bellamy’s new-look Wales, he is pushing to start for in-form Fulham. ‘With Bale retiring, I feel like it is on me to step up, score, create.’ www.theguardian.com/football/202... #ffc

Ryan Yates on wanting to dive in the Trent, change the narrative at Forest, thrive not survive, latte art, glory days in his beat-up Corsa, boiling spinach in a Premier Inn, and the big transfer news: poaching the barista from the players’ favourite haunt: www.theguardian.com/football/202... #nffc

Harry Wilson is a man in form. Four goals in five for his country, three in two for club. At the forefront of Craig Bellamy’s new-look Wales, he is pushing to start for in-form Fulham. ‘With Bale retiring, I feel like it is on me to step up, score, create.’ www.theguardian.com/football/202... #ffc

Ryan Yates on wanting to dive in the Trent, change the narrative at Forest, thrive not survive, latte art, glory days in his beat-up Corsa, boiling spinach in a Premier Inn, and the big transfer news: poaching the barista from the players’ favourite haunt: www.theguardian.com/football/202... #nffc