3 h. ago Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11 review – so moving you’ll pity these poor footballers

This gripping documentary follows early Premier League footballers who lost it all following investment advice that went wrong. It perfectly captures the melancholy of being an ex-proSympathy for the financial plight of former Premier League footballers, you say? No, wait, hear us out. You might be surprised by this previously untold story. Richard Milway’s documentary, Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11, is a gripping, moving and human enough tale to inspire more than a little fellow feeling.The V11 may sound like a fictional spy ring from a shonky airport novel but they’re actually a group of retired footballers whose careers spanned the 90s and early 00s. This era-specificity is crucial. They are members of the Premier League’s in-between generation. They’re mid-rankers: household names but it depends on the household. Danny Murphy. Rod Wallace. Brian Deane. Tommy Johnson. Michael Thomas. Craig Short. If you know, you know. And they played at a time when wages were ...

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4 h. ago Great British Bake Off 2025 fans call out 'big mistake' amid judges decision

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4 h. ago Tories will challenge Government to rule out property tax hikes

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6 h. ago Vatican puts Pope Francis' ecological preaching into practice with vocational farm center

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6 h. ago Keir Starmer weighs up compulsory ID cards to stop small boats

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6 h. ago Jason Manford issues candid update on health 'nightmare' after hospital collapse

The comedian underwent surgery in August after suddenly falling ill before his tour was due to start

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7 h. ago Radiohead appear to be teasing first tour in 7 years with mysterious flyers

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7 h. ago Reese Witherspoon's new mission: How she plans to inspire young readers

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9 h. ago Staff at major restaurant chain to get extra annual leave if they go on holiday in one specific location

The move aims to 'directly inspire innovation' in staff

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10 h. ago Tour de France legend Geraint Thomas outlines plan for final race before retirement

British cycling icon Geraint Thomas starts his final race on Tuesday, and he's outlined his plan for one last race on two wheels as it heads towards his home town

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