4 h. ago Craig Bellamy 'a leading Celtic boss target' in fresh twist as Wales hurdle emerges

The Wales head coach has been linked with the vacant position at Parkhead

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5 h. ago Australia will target Freeman at centre in England clash, George Gregan warns

Former captain says defensive questions will be askedFreeman switching from more familiar role out wideThe former Australia captain George Gregan says they will target Tommy Freeman’s defending at outside-centre for England on Saturday.Steve Borthwick’s side kick off their autumn campaign at Twickenham against opponents who consigned them to a dramatic late defeat last year, and the head coach has made some notable selectorial calls. George Ford starts at No 10 instead of Fin Smith, Ford’s Sale Sharks colleague Tom Roebuck is on the wing and, most interestingly, Freeman will play at No 13. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Falcons head coach gives update on Drake London's practice status

Falcons head coach gives update on Drake London's practice status  Falcons Wire

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27 h. ago Borthwick rips up script with move to hybrids that could lead to Pollock on wing

Head coach may also consider playing Ben Earl at centreMarcus Smith left out of matchday 23 to face AustraliaSteve Borthwick is considering playing his fast rising back-rower Henry Pollock on the wing at some stage this autumn as he seeks fresh impetus in all areas before the looming November Tests. The England head coach says he wants his side to hit the ground running against Australia this weekend and may also start Ben Earl at centre this season.England’s team to face the Wallabies has already had a significant makeover with Tommy Freeman starting in midfield and no place for either Marcus Smith or Ollie Lawrence in the matchday 23. No fewer than six British & Irish Lions players, including Pollock, have been named on the bench with Bath’s 22-year-old flanker Guy Pepper, the Leicester prop Joe Heyes and the Sale wing Tom Roebuck all starting. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Marcus Smith left out of England 23 to face Australia with Lions made to wait

George Ford at fly-half, Itoje leads side at TwickenhamPepper gets nod with Curry among six Lions on benchEngland have omitted Marcus Smith completely from their matchday squad to face Australia on Saturday and confirmed George Ford as their starting fly-half. Head coach Steve Borthwick has also named six British & Irish Lions on his bench with Tom Curry, Ellis Genge and Henry Pollock all named among the replacements.Instead Borthwick has preferred to put his faith in lower-profile players such as Bath’s Guy Pepper, Sale’s Tom Roebuck and Leicester’s Joe Heyes in a side which also has no place for Bath’s Ollie Lawrence or Exeter’s Henry Slade, both midfield regulars last season. Tommy Freeman will wear 13 having been shifted inside from the wing to form a centre pairing with his Northampton clubmate Fraser Dingwall. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Fresh twist for Jamie Ritchie's French stint as Perpignan make big decision

Eighth successive Top 14 defeat sees club part company with head coach

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33 h. ago Marcus Rashford speaks for Man United players as he sums up feelings towards former boss

Barcelona star Marcus Rashford has been speaking about his success under former Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, having enjoyed his best form working with the Old Trafford legend

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35 h. ago 'It resonated....': Celtic title winner in Postecoglou endorsement as masterful man

Former Celtic head coach Ange Postecoglou given ringing endorsement by popular goalkeeper

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37 h. ago Ravel Morrison ignored sub request and 'f***ed off home' during Man Utd game

Ravel Morrison was a talent coming through the Manchester United system but once chose to leave the bench and head home despite being told by the coach to warm-up

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38 h. ago Grimsby boss claims Brentford are 'much more difficult' than Man Utd after historic scalp

Grimsby enjoyed a legendary night when they beat Manchester United in the Carabao Cup but their head coach believes downing Brentford will be a tougher assignment

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3 d. ago Ruben Amorim statement speaks volumes after three senior players 'let down' Man Utd boss

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has already made his feelings clear on three players that let down former head coach Erik ten Hag

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3 d. ago Barcelona's Marcus Rashford sends Man Utd message after El Clasico moment vs Real Madrid

Marcus Rashford has been in fine form for Barcelona, and his assist against Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday should serve as a stark message to Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim

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3 d. ago Shaun Wane requires herculean Ashes effort after Wembley mauling

England head coach must add steel to halt Australia, with Morgan Smithies and AJ Brimson pushing for startsThe scoreline alone offers concrete evidence of how underwhelming England were against Australia in the first Ashes Test on Saturday, but if anyone needed further proof, a glimpse around the Wembley crowd was somewhat telling, too.As a one-sided contest ebbed towards a predictable conclusion, there were cheers among those sat near the press box. Not for an England try, but for a paper aeroplane crafted by a home supporter that had successfully made its way from the top of one tier on to the pitch. It was about the only thing that went right for those of an English persuasion. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Shaun Wane requires herculean Ashes effort after England’s Wembley mauling

The head coach must add steel to halt Australia, with Morgan Smithies and AJ Brimson pushing for startsThe scoreline alone offers concrete evidence of how underwhelming England were against Australia in the first Ashes Test on Saturday, but if anyone needed further proof, a glimpse around the Wembley crowd was somewhat telling, too.As a one-sided contest ebbed towards a predictable conclusion, there were cheers among those sitting near the press box. Not for an England try, but for a paper aeroplane crafted by a home supporter that had successfully made its way from the top of one tier on to the pitch. It was about the only thing that went right for those of an English persuasion. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Michael Stewart accuses Rangers of 'gaslighting' fans as he insists Danny Rohl misstep exposes truth

The appointment of the German head coach followed a prolonged search for Russell Martin's successor

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4 d. ago Who are the five players in Arsenal leadership group as squad votes on who should be captain

Arsenal held a vote to decide the captain, with head coach Mikel Arteta spoilt for choice after assembling the strongest squad of his tenure

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4 d. ago Arne Slot told he's made big Liverpool mistake after Man Utd and Eintracht Frankfurt comments

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot doubled down on his comments regarding opposition style of play

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4 d. ago A deep dive into the NBA sports betting scandal, by AP reporters

Professional basketball was stunned this week as one popular NBA Hall of Famer and head coach, a current player and a former player were arrested by federal authorities on illegal gambling charges

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5 d. ago Aaronson and Rodon punish woeful West Ham as Leeds race to victory

If Nuno Espírito Santo had considered a relaxing cruise after being sacked by Nottingham Forest, he finally got to enjoy the feeling by watching his West Ham defence look all at sea while the driving rain was his ocean spray. Two lapses in concentration within the opening quarter of an hour gave Leeds victory and further highlighted that the Hammers are in a relegation battle.West Ham sit second bottom of the Premier League nine games into the season, and their only win came against their current head coach. They had the majority of the ball at Elland Road and were eventually rewarded with a late consolation goal from Manuel Fernandes, but the stuttering start under Nuno continues, thanks to early close-range strikes from Brenden Aaronson and Joe Rodon. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Liverpool injury latest for Brentford as Arne Slot gives update on four important players

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has provided injury updates on several members of the Reds' squad ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash with Brentford

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