By Chris Wright

According to the Daily Mirror and Mail among others, Manchester City's Micah Richards has been moved to delete his @officialMR2 Twitter account and asked police to investigate after receiving torrents of racist abuse from a 'small but depressing minority of people' over the past few months.

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has slammed the small minority of fans who called for Kenny Dalglish's head after the recent 3-1 home defeat to Bolton. In his column for The People, Collymore - who was on the bench when Liverpool beat Dalglish's Newcastle team 4-3 in 1997 - argued: "It was strange to hear Kenny getting flak from a section of fans in the wake of that defeat at Bolton last

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has launched a scathing attack on the foreign players in English football, arguing that they brought the 'curse' of diving into the English game.In his column weekly column for The People, Collymore attacked Man City Manager Roberto Mancini's 'pathetic card-waving antics', and insisted that 'the Italian needs to be stopped before this nasty disease begins

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has called on Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini to stop trying to influence referees by waving imaginary cards on the touchline.In recent weeks, Mancini has been caught on camera several times exhorting the referee to take action by waving the imaginary red card.

In the last month, Paul Scholes and Thierry Henry have made goalscoring returns for Manchester United and Arsenal respectively, and clearly inspired by their exploits, 40-year old former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has made the bold claim that he is fit enough to come out retirement and do the business at the highest level.

Mirror: Police investigate racist abuse received by Stan Collymore on Twitter

Former footballer decided enough was enough and contacted authorities

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Andy Carroll signed for Liverpool one year ago today, and it's fair to say that the big man has still not settled in at Anfield. The question is, will he ever do the business for Liverpool? Stan Collymore doesn't think so, and believes that the best way forward would be for Carroll to return to Newcastle.

Hot on the heels of Liverpool legend Jan Molby claiming Andy Carrol would never make it Anfield, former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has argued that the former Newcastle man is a 'waste of money'. In his weekly column for The People, Collymore - who formed a lethal partnership with Robbie Fowler between 1995 and 1997 - expressed some sympathy for the struggling striker, but ultimately

Stan Collymore on the racist abuse he's receiving on Twitter

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The Telegraph looks at Manchester United's 2011.

The Guardian reports on the abuse Stan Collymore has received for criticising Liverpool for supporting Luis Suarez in light of his racism charge.

ManUtd24 praises Gary Neville for his work as a pundit.

Dirty Tackle has the latest update from Berbatov, the Continental.

Stan Collymore victim of vile Gary Speed Twitter tirade

Stan Collymore has revealed he was the target of a vile racist Twitter tirade in which he was sensationally told to 'hang yourself like Gary Speed'.

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By Chris Wright

Time to lighten the mood. Given that Marc Albrighton notched the Premier League's 20,000th goal last night, it seemed only right to put together a little video compendium of ten of the best most hideously ugly goals ever to have been scored over the course of these 19-and-a-half glorious seasons.

The derogatory chanting aimed at Manchester United and Manchester City following their Europa League 'qualification' not least by Ashley Cole could be taken as an insult by the broadcaster. Instead they wisely decided to treat it as free advertising. Presenters Jim Rosenthal and Stan Collymore enjoyed a singalong of the song over a [.

The derogatory chanting aimed at Manchester United and Manchester City following their Europa League 'qualification' not least by Ashley Cole could be taken as an insult by the broadcaster. Instead they wisely decided to treat it as free advertising. Presenters Jim Rosenthal and Stan Collymore enjoyed a singalong of the song over a [.

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The week's daftest football quotes, plus Howard Webb stars in textbook

United launch Phil Jones action figure... or is it Mr Potato Head? Stoke v Spurs was exciting.. but there's no call for that, lino! Congratulations to reader Tom Smith, who spotted Howard Webb (with a hair transplant) in his AQA Politics textbook.

Before I say anything else, let me just make it clear that I think that Gary Speed's death yesterday, at the age of 42, is unquestionably tragic; an awful, shocking piece of news. It's difficult for me to imagine a circumstance so terrible that hanging myself seemed the best option, and I hope I never experience anything remotely approaching it.

The news of Gary Speed's death today is as surprising as it is sad, with a true gentleman and Premier League great suddenly gone without a hint of a warning.

It is perhaps a bit of a cliche to say he was one of the last you would expect this of, but it really fits right now; never in his distinguished career has Speed been known for anything other than being a model professional, and it is alarming that there has, presumably, always been something lurking under the surface that he never felt comfortable sharing with anyone.

This morning's news of the death of Gary Speed at just forty-two years of age is too recent and too raw to pass comment upon in any detail and this particular piece is not here to speculate on the reasons why Gary Speed may have chosen to take his life, but to look at recent comments made by Stan Collymore and The Secret Footballer on the subject of depression in football.

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• Kop That: Stan Collymore reveals his dark struggle with depression http://t.

Stan Collymore reveals full extent of depression battle

Stan Collymore has opened up further about his battle with depression after using his Twitter account to offer a chilling insight into how he has been affected by the illness and give hope to other sufferers.

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Stan Collymore reveals his dark struggle with depression

Stan Collymore has spoken poignantly about his battle with depression after being struck down by another severe bout. Collymore, now working as a radio presenter, has been signed off work indefinitely.

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Stan Collymore reveals depression on Twitter

Football pundit Stan Collymore has revealed how he has again been struck down with severe bouts of depression. Collymore has taken to Twitter to reveal details of suffering.

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Former Liverpool Striker Stan Collymore has launched a scathing attack on Sepp Blatter in response to the FIFA President's cretinous comments about racism in football.
Blatter recently argued that there was 'no racism in football', and suggested that even if there was, it could be dealt with by players 'shaking hands' at the end of the game.

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has controversially claimed that Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is a superior manager to Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.
Collymore, who also claims that Man United wanted to sign him in 1994, argued:
"Through the years there have been plenty of top bosses; Jock Stein, Brian Clough, Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley have all written their names into history books, but Fergie is on a different level altogether".

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has attacked a small section of the club's fans fans for showing 'open dissent' towards manager Kenny Dalglish after the Swansea game at the weekend.
Fans were reportedly booing at Anfield on Saturday after Liverpool were played off the park, and during Collymore's radio show on that night, there were a few very irate fans (Liverpudlians, it should be added), who were vehemently castigating Dalglish for his perceived failings.

A recent survey on this site revealed that 87% of Liverpool fans who voted want Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger as the club's first choice central defensive partnership. After a great performance by the duo against West Brom at the weekend, they've certainly staked their claim, but are they as good as the league's top defenders?

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has vehemently criticised Chelsea and their 'cocky' manager Andre Villas-Boas for for 'failing to take racism seriously' , and for claiming that the John Terry-Anton Ferdinand situation had been 'blown out of proportion'.
Collymore, scathed:
"You can now add Chelsea to the list of top clubs who fail to take racism seriously.

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has vehemently criticised Chelsea and their 'cocky' manager Andre Villas-Boas for for 'failing to take racism seriously' , and for claiming that the John Terry-Anton Ferdinand situation had been 'blown out of proportion'.
Collymore, scathed:
"You can now add Chelsea to the list of top clubs who fail to take racism seriously.

The FA is currently 'investigating' Patrice Evra's recent allegation against Luis Suarez, but even if the Uruguayan striker is found guilty, what difference will it make? It's highly unlikely he'll be 'convicted' and banned; like every other instance of alleged racist abuse in top-flight football over the last 30 years or more, it will be brushed under the carpet, and the vicious cycle of prejudice will continue.

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore is disappointed with the way Liverpool and Manchester United have handled the Luis Suarez-Patrice Evra situation, and questions whether either club really wants to get to the bottom of the issue.
Collymore argues Liverpool and United have too easily accepted their players' versions of events, and that there may be an ulterior motive behind this:
"With Evra and Suarez, the thing that is most disappointing of all is that Liverpool and Manchester United have just accepted their players' version of events without question or investigation.

Manchester United's Patrice Evra recently accused Luis Suarez of racial abuse, but this is not the first time Liverpool FC have been embroiled in a racism row. Retired Premier League referee Graham Poll how the FA dealt with a similar allegation involving Liverpool FC back in the late 1990s.

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The last week has surely confirmed what we all knew already Wayne Rooney is the most divisive figure in English football.

Wading through the views of journalists, ex-pros and of course the TEAMtalk Your Say boards, there appears to be no real consensus of opinion.

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The last week has surely confirmed what we all knew already Wayne Rooney is the most divisive figure in English football.

Wading through the views of journalists, ex-pros and of course the TEAMtalk Your Say boards, there appears to be no real consensus of opinion.

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore believes that Wayne Rooney should be dropped from England's Euro 2012 squad, arguing that his inlusion would send an 'awful message' to the other players in the team.Collymore, who formed an excellent partnership with Robbie Fowler at Liverpool from 1995-1997, didn't mince his words on the subject:"I think it would be grossly unfair to some of the other

Video Stan Collymore: 'Liverpool will be very confident of beating Man United'

Former Reds hitman offers his thoughts on the Anfield clash

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By Alan Duffy

Liverpool's 4-3 win against Newcastle United at Anfield in 1996 It remains a seminal game in English football, full of end-to-end action and utter drama.

At the weekend, the two clubs came together once more, to recreate that classic game all for the sake of a number of fabulous charities including the NSPCC, CHUF, Alan Shearer Centre, Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and NE Children's Charity Pathways.

David Moyes: Liverpool have spent considerably more money than Everton

• Kenny Dalglish's net spend of £110.7m dwarfs Moyes's • Manager fears Everton may never match rivals financially As David Moyes prepared for his 21st Merseyside derby he said it was now a contest sharply divided by money.

There's not much to say after last night's capitulation to Burnley, so I leave it to Stan Collymore to offer support and crumbs of comfort [...] Read the original post on Seat Pitch

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore believes the club is lacking the defensive steel and that is stopping Kenny Dalglish's side challenging for major honours.
Liverpool were one of the busiest clubs during the summer transfer window and added the likes of Jordan Henderson, Charlie Adam, Stewart Downing, Jose Enrique and Sebastian Coates on top of January signings Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez.