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Sam Varley

Sam is a sports writer with four years of experience in covering football across the globe. He is a long-suffering Sheffield United fan and also takes a keen interest in golf.

Articles: 34

City Ground redevelopment: New images released of Nottingham Forest stadium plans

City Ground redevelopment: New images released of Nottingham Forest stadium plans

Sam Varley 29th January 2026
Barcelona hit by fresh Camp Nou embarrassment as rats spotted in stadium ahead of Champions League match

Barcelona hit by fresh Camp Nou embarrassment as rats spotted in stadium ahead of Champions League match

Sam Varley 29th January 2026
Why Chelsea could be forced to play Champions League knockout match away from Stamford Bridge at neutral venue

Why Chelsea could be forced to play Champions League knockout match away from Stamford Bridge at neutral venue

Sam Varley 29th January 2026
Barcelona under fire as Camp Nou redevelopment hit by union protest over alleged worker dismissals

Barcelona under fire as Camp Nou redevelopment hit by union protest over alleged worker dismissals

Sam Varley 22nd January 2026
Why new Old Trafford stadium plans will now matter even more to INEOS after Man Utd finance update

Why new Old Trafford stadium plans will now matter even more to INEOS after Man Utd finance update

Sam Varley 22nd January 2026
Bill Foley hails ‘important moment’ as AFC Bournemouth seal Vitality Stadium redevelopment approval

Bill Foley hails ‘important moment’ as AFC Bournemouth seal Vitality Stadium redevelopment approval

Sam Varley 22nd January 2026
Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium could host boxing as world champion makes bold ambition clear

Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium could host boxing as world champion makes bold ambition clear

Sam Varley 15th January 2026
New Old Trafford redevelopment at heart of rail freight row as Andy Burnham voices ‘major concerns’

New Old Trafford redevelopment at heart of rail freight row as Andy Burnham voices ‘major concerns’

Sam Varley 15th January 2026
Why Camp Nou and Hassan II Stadium lead race to host 2030 World Cup final – and who holds the edge

Why Camp Nou and Hassan II Stadium lead race to host 2030 World Cup final – and who holds the edge

Sam Varley 15th January 2026
League Two club move closer to stadium redevelopment decision as key January talks set

League Two club move closer to stadium redevelopment decision as key January talks set

Sam Varley 7th January 2026
Leeds United face major Elland Road expansion update with decision imminent as pivotal day looms

Leeds United face major Elland Road expansion update with decision imminent as pivotal day looms

Sam Varley 7th January 2026
Everton hit with fresh hurdle over Hill Dickinson Stadium summer plans as key concerns now emerge

Everton hit with fresh hurdle over Hill Dickinson Stadium summer plans as key concerns now emerge

Sam Varley 7th January 2026
Everton owners line up staggering spend on ‘Italy’s most expensive ever stadium’

Everton owners line up staggering spend on ‘Italy’s most expensive ever stadium’

Sam Varley 2nd January 2026
Everton set for extra £10m windfall due to new Hill Dickinson Stadium benefit

Everton set for extra £10m windfall due to new Hill Dickinson Stadium benefit

Sam Varley 2nd January 2026
Leeds fan pub near Elland Road set to close for revamp

Leeds fan pub near Elland Road set to close for revamp

Sam Varley 2nd January 2026
Former Everton chief flags ‘big issue’ with Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park redevelopment plans

Former Everton chief flags ‘big issue’ with Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park redevelopment plans

Sam Varley 23rd December 2025
Oldest football ground in the world could be left deserted after 154 years amid new stadium plans

Oldest football ground in the world could be left deserted after 154 years amid new stadium plans

Sam Varley 23rd December 2025
Sunderland fans snap up Everton allocation in minutes ahead of historic Hill Dickinson Stadium cup clash

Sunderland fans snap up Everton allocation in minutes ahead of historic Hill Dickinson Stadium cup clash

Sam Varley 23rd December 2025
Everton may have ‘no-brainer’ solution to Hill Dickinson Stadium travel ‘chaos’ as new update emerges

Everton may have ‘no-brainer’ solution to Hill Dickinson Stadium travel ‘chaos’ as new update emerges

Sam Varley 18th December 2025
Everton fans urged to arrive early before Arsenal clash to play role in Hill Dickinson Stadium first

Everton fans urged to arrive early before Arsenal clash to play role in Hill Dickinson Stadium first

Sam Varley 18th December 2025
Chelsea told to ‘put up or shut up’ over Earl’s Court stadium plan after council decision

Chelsea told to ‘put up or shut up’ over Earl’s Court stadium plan after council decision

Sam Varley 18th December 2025
Explained: Why Arsenal and Man Utd will be hit hardest by new Premier League stadium tax rises

Explained: Why Arsenal and Man Utd will be hit hardest by new Premier League stadium tax rises

Sam Varley 4th December 2025
Former Premier League CEO demands ‘major enquiry’ into £18m grant for Wrexham stadium redevelopment

Former Premier League CEO demands ‘major enquiry’ into £18m grant for Wrexham stadium redevelopment

Sam Varley 4th December 2025
Why Chelsea’s new stadium plans may never happen under Todd Boehly as ‘intractable problem’ emerges

Why Chelsea’s new stadium plans may never happen under Todd Boehly as ‘intractable problem’ emerges

Sam Varley 4th December 2025
Birmingham City unveil stunning new stadium design as West Midlands ‘statement of intent’ is finally revealed

Birmingham City unveil stunning new stadium design as West Midlands ‘statement of intent’ is finally revealed

Sam Varley 20th November 2025
When Camp Nou capacity is expected to increase as Barcelona hint at timeline after return fixture

When Camp Nou capacity is expected to increase as Barcelona hint at timeline after return fixture

Sam Varley 20th November 2025
Everton fan group reveal exciting plan for first-ever Hill Dickinson Stadium display against Arsenal

Everton fan group reveal exciting plan for first-ever Hill Dickinson Stadium display against Arsenal

Sam Varley 20th November 2025
How 49ers could bring extra £4m-per-season to Rangers if Ibrox Stadium expansion plans are approved

How 49ers could bring extra £4m-per-season to Rangers if Ibrox Stadium expansion plans are approved

Sam Varley 11th November 2025
Why Everton supporters have demanded ‘urgent’ meeting over recent Hill Dickinson Stadium issues

Why Everton supporters have demanded ‘urgent’ meeting over recent Hill Dickinson Stadium issues

Sam Varley 11th November 2025
Tottenham could land huge ‘£40m-a-season’ sponsor deal thanks to key stadium advantage over rivals

Tottenham could land huge ‘£40m-a-season’ sponsor deal thanks to key stadium advantage over rivals

Sam Varley 11th November 2025