Liverpool FC

Liverpool FC

Two years ago, when sixth-tier Maidstone won at Ipswich to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time, their manager, George Elokobi, distilled the unique, enduring impact of an FA Cup giantkilling into five syllables: This binds us for life.

St Johnstone has proven themselves the best team in the division, winning the title with two games to spare and securing a return to the Premiership at the first time of asking.

Seeing the way it was run, how diligent they are, everyone was very respectful. They've got a really good thing here and I really hope they can keep their funding and grow and get bigger.

When I started at Go Ahead Eagles, I wasn't even allowed to enter the players' lounge. In fact, I wasn't even in the team photo. Kit people were never really a full part of the squad at the time. Nowadays it's different.

Mark Rutherford's journey in football has been defined by pivotal moments that illustrate how small decisions can lead to significant life changes. He emphasizes that many of his experiences, including personal losses and challenges, have shaped his character and career.

After 18 years of living and breathing this club, it's incredibly difficult to put into words what it means to myself and my family. I leave feeling hugely grateful and honoured not only to have worn the shirt and represented those legends who came before us, but also to have shared that journey as a player and a coach with the incredible supporters who make this club so special.

"We want to get out of the group and take it from there," said McTominay, 29. "We have to change the mentality of the fact that we might not be top 10, 15, whatever. We need to change that mentality that we can play against anybody and do really well."

I had been at [Manchester] City for three years, so I was aware of all of our best young talent, but I was also aware of all the young players of, say, [born in] 2002 right the way up to 2007/8. So I knew all of the best talent, and I had a pretty strong idea that the players at Cardiff were as good as a lot of the best young talent in Europe.

"This moment has an even more special meaning after the difficult months I went through in hospital. This ordeal made me stronger and taught me to never give up. I want to send all my support to everyone who is still fighting. Never lose hope."

Mike Prendergast insists he has not been put off his ultimate goal of becoming a head coach, despite being overlooked for the Munster top job in favour of Clayton McMillan.