Richard Mills

Richie Mills

Editor and writer

📝 Bio: I have been a sports lover for as long as I can remember. After finding out I wasn't good enough to play sports professionally, I deemed the next best thing to do was to write about it. I received a BA (Honours) degree from the University of Birmingham in 2013, and after five years in news journalism, I have worked in sports journalism for the last five years.

My Football Story: My dad grew up supporting Leeds United, and as I worshipped the big man, I followed in his footsteps - despite the majority of my wider family cheering for Manchester United. I became a diehard Leeds fan when we got relegated to League One in the late 2000s, the lowest point in the club's history. This club may lead to my early demise, but Leeds can also bring me a lot of unabashed joy, along with uncontrolled rage.
🎯 Areas of Expertise: 

  • The highs and lows of Leeds United
  • Brighton and Hove Albion
  • Premier League and Championship analysis

🌟 Favourite Footballing Memory: As a fan, wildly celebrating Leeds' return to the Premier League after 16 years in 2020. As a player, I got the chance to play at Brighton's Amex Stadium a couple of years after having hip surgery. Tackling an opponent and then shouting 'Have it!' as the ball flew into the stands was a personal highlight.

Articles by Richie Mills
  1. Why Wirtz's goal vs Fulham stood despite offside admission

    Florian Wirtz has admitted he was convinced his goal would be ruled out for being offside in Liverpool's 2-2 draw at Fulham. Harry Wilson gave the Cottagers an early lead before Wirtz and Cody Gakpo efforts turned the game around for the Reds. Harrison Reed's stoppage-time stunner ensured the points were shared on Sunday as Arne Slot's side ran out of luck at Craven Cottage.

  2. Scholes' son tells 'useless' Amorim to 'f*ck off' out of Man Utd

    Ruben Amorim has been branded as "useless" and told to "f*ck off" out of Manchester United by one of Paul Scholes' sons after the Portuguese's criticism of the club's board. The 40-year-old coach appeared to take aim at the Red Devils' hierarchy in the wake of his side's draw with Leeds United on Sunday, insisting that he was the "manager and not the coach" of the Premier League side. Now, Arron Scholes has laid into the ex-Sporting CP boss.

  3. Rosenior set to be named new Chelsea boss ahead of Fulham game

    Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior looks set to be named Chelsea's new head coach after reportedly flying to London for final contract negotiations. Days after Enzo Maresca was sacked by the Blues, the Premier League giants appear to be moving quickly to find a successor, with the former Brighton defender their top target. Indeed, it seems the 41-year-old could be in the dugout for Chelsea's next domestic outing against Fulham in midweek.

  4. Kane admits learning German has been 'very hard'

    Harry Kane admits that it has been "very hard" learning German, while dropping a hint over his Bayern Munich future. When the striker swapped Tottenham for Bayern in the summer of 2023, he made it a big goal of his to master the language. Fast forward to the present, and the England captain is struggling in this regard, but has expressed his fondness for the Bundesliga outfit.

  5. Sesko 'completely different' to Hojlund, says Amorim

    Ruben Amorim has challenged Benjamin Sesko to be more clinical in front of goal, while stating that he is a "completely different" striker to Napoli loanee Rasmus Hojlund. Manchester United spent £74 million ($100m) on the Slovenia international last summer and sent his Danish counterpart to join Antonio Conte's Serie A holders. And after seeing Sesko fail to fire against Leeds United, Amorim has laid down the gauntlet for the 22-year-old.

  6. 'I came here to be manager!' - Amorim sends pointed message to Man Utd board

    Ruben Amorim says he came to be the "manager and not the coach" of Manchester United in a pointed message to the club's board. The Portuguese turned his ire towards the Red Devils' hierarchy after watching his side's 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Sunday. In a stunning outburst, the 40-year-old hinted his days at Old Trafford may be numbered if he doesn't get the backing he feels he needs.

  7. Araujo returns to Barca training after mental health break

    Ronaldo Araujo is back in Barcelona training after taking a break away from football for his mental health. Following the defender's red card against Chelsea in November, the 26-year-old requested some time off to help him refocus and rediscover his form. Off the back of his footballing pause, he is now nearing a first-team return, while manager Hansi Flick has received a double injury boost.

  1. Arteta lays down gauntlet to Eze amid lack of game time

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has laid down the gauntlet to Eberechi Eze after dropping him from his XI. The playmaker joined the Gunners from Crystal Palace for an initial fee of £60 million ($81.2m) in August, and after impressing in the first few months of the season, Arteta has barely called upon the 27-year-old in recent weeks. Now, he has gone as far as saying Eze needs to "improve" certain parts of his game.

  2. Chelsea 'intensify' efforts to appoint Strasbourg boss Rosenior

    Chelsea are reportedly 'intensifying' their efforts to recruit Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior following the sacking of Enzo Maresca. The Italian head coach was dismissed after 18 months in charge following a fraying of relations with the club's owners, BlueCo. Now, the Premier League outfit have set their sights on the 41-year-old Englishman, who may have opened the door to a mid-season switch.

  3. Maresca left Chelsea 'without saying a word' to his players

    Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reportedly left the club 'without saying a word to his players' amid his determination to quit. In the wake of the Blues' 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at the end of December, assistant coach Willy Caballero spoke to the media on the Italian's behalf. And as the west London outfit looks for his successor in early 2026, more details over his exit have come to light.

  4. Chelsea dressing room reaction to Maresca exit revealed

    Pedro Neto says he felt "sad" and "surprised" at the news of Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca's sudden sacking. It appeared that tensions between the Italian and the board were heightened when the former Leicester City manager admitted he had endured his "worst 48 hours" at the club in December. Weeks on from those remarks, he has been given the boot - something Neto is disappointed by.

  5. Suspended Mudryk hints at return in message to fans

    Mykhailo Mudryk has urged Chelsea fans not to "give up" on him as he hints at a return from his doping suspension. The 24-year-old was provisionally suspended in December 2024 following a positive test for banned substance meldonium, before being charged the following summer. As he appeals the decision, the Ukrainian has posted an update in a New Year's message.

  6. Amad hails 'good lad' Mbeumo as Man Utd duo swap shirts at AFCON

    Amad Diallo hailed Manchester United team-mate Bryan Mbeumo as a "good lad" after the pair swapped shirts following their Africa Cup of Nations clash between Ivory Coast and Cameroon. The former scored a brilliant goal as the two African heavyweights played out a 1-1 draw on Sunday as both nations inched closer to the knockout stages of the competition.

  7. Arteta confirms Arsenal 'actively looking' for January signings

    Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal are "actively looking" to make signings in the January transfer window as they continue to struggle with injuries. The Gunners spent £267 million ($360m) on players this summer, but they may dip back into the market next month as Ben White, Kai Havertz, Riccardo Calafiori, and more, are all currently sidelined.