David Batty
Premier League predictions gameweek 21: Fat White Family's Lias Saoudi vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Lias Saoudi of Fat White Family for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 21 of the 2023-24 season.
Jan 12, 14:14
Top 10 greatest games in World Cup history
Sports Mole takes on the challenging task of selecting the top 10 greatest games in World Cup history.
Nov 18, 10:28
Raheem Sterling dropped: Five occasions where teammates have fallen out
The emotions of the match between Sterling's Manchester City and Gomez's Liverpool were still raw when the players met up for international duty.
Nov 12, 10:46
On this day: Blackburn teammates Graeme Le Saux, David Batty fight in Moscow
Nineteen years ago today, Blackburn Rovers teammates Graeme Le Saux and David Batty clashed on the pitch as the English side were well beaten by Spartak Moscow.
Nov 22, 10:02
On this day: David Beckham secures England redemption
Thirteen years ago today, David Beckham banished the memories of France 98 when his goal sent England to the 2002 World Cup.
Oct 6, 09:52
Five teammates at loggerheads
As Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg's fallout continues, Sports Mole picks out five other teammates that have had their differences.
Aug 25, 12:52
On this day: Eric Cantona scores first Premier League hat-trick
Twenty-two years ago today, Eric Cantona scores the Premier League's maiden hat-trick as Leeds United thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-0 at Elland Road.
Aug 25, 09:44
England's penalty shootout failures
After Roy Hodgson discusses his plans for penalty shootouts at the World Cup, Sports Mole looks back over England's defeats from 12 yards out.
Feb 25, 12:42
The Roy Keane, Patrick Vieira era: Ultimate Manchester United/Arsenal XI
Sports Mole selects an ultimate team consisting of players from Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira's era at Manchester United and Arsenal.
Dec 11, 12:31
Video: On-pitch bust-ups between teammates
Following yesterday's clash between Ravel Morrison and Wilfried Zaha, Sports Mole looks back on other bust-ups between teammates.
Oct 16, 11:31
Top five freak football injuries
Valencia's Ever Banega has become the latest footballer to suffer a freak injury. Here, Sports Mole picks five other footballers that have suffered a similar misfortune.
Feb 20, 15:37
