22 h. ago Clash of styles awaits as Frank and Maresca face off in growing rivalry

Pragmatism meets dogmatism when Spurs host Chelsea, with both head coaches still trying to win their fans overA few managers were in the running when Chelsea were looking for a replacement for Mauricio Pochettino in May 2024. It was an extensive process and involved the club talking to Thomas Frank before they settled on Enzo Maresca.The feeling was that Maresca’s positional game and focus on possession made him most suited to Chelsea’s squad of technicians. Frank, who had performed brilliantly at Brentford, had to wait for his next opportunity. Overlooked by Manchester United after they fired Erik ten Hag, it arrived when Tottenham hired the Dane after sacking Ange Postecoglou last summer. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Man Utd legend Paul Scholes quits live TV work for heartbreaking reason

Former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes has spoken in depth about his son Aiden, who is non-verbal and has autism, and how his condition has shaped his working life

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2 d. ago Why Kieran McKenna should think long and hard about swapping Ipswich Town for Celtic

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is in the conversation to replace Brendan Rodgers as Celtic manager- but if he's offered the job, he should think twice, because it might not be quite what it seems

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4 d. ago Next Celtic Manager Odds: Who is the favourite to replace Brendan Rodgers permanently?

Brendan Rodgers made the surprising decision to resign from the post after his relationship with the board deteriorated

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4 d. ago Martin O’Neill rules out long Celtic stay as Kieran McKenna emerges as candidate

O’Neill says he pulled himself off floor after job offerUnclear if Ipswich manager McKenna would favour moveMartin O’Neill has insisted his return to Celtic will be “short term” as the Ipswich manager, Kieran McKenna, emerged as a candidate to replace Brendan Rodgers.In a shock move on Monday evening, Rodgers resigned from Celtic with his team eight points adrift of Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. Equally surprising was the return of O’Neill, whose previous, hugely successful spell in charge ended in 2005. The 73-year-old said he had to “pull myself off the floor” when taking a call from the club’s main shareholder, Dermot Desmond. Rodgers was castigated by Desmond in a statement posted on Celtic’s website within 15 minutes of the manager’s departure being confirmed. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Next Celtic manager odds to replace Brendan Rodgers as five former Celts in the running

The Parkhead club are searching for a new manager after Rodgers tendered his resignation

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4 d. ago Brendan Rodgers resigns as Celtic manager with interim replacements revealed

Rodgers’ second stint at Celtic Park ends in resignation with the club eight points adrift of top spot

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4 d. ago ‘Divisive’ Rodgers leaves Celtic to be replaced by O’Neill as interim manager

Desmond calls Rodgers ‘misleading and self-serving’Manager resigns with club eight points behind HeartsThe scale of recent disharmony inside Celtic has come to light with the resignation of Brendan Rodgers. By way of immediate response the club’s main – and typically publicity-shy – shareholder, Dermot Desmond, has remarkably unleashed on what he branded “self-serving” behaviour by Rodgers. In a further dramatic twist and two decades after leaving the club, Martin O’Neill will return to take charge of Celtic on an interim basis.Celtic confirmed Rodgers had left his position shortly before 10pm on Monday. O’Neill, assisted by Shaun Maloney, will preside over Wednesday’s visit of Falkirk to Celtic Park and most likely the League Cup semi-final against Rangers on Sunday. Celtic are likely to at least assess the situation of Ange Postecoglou, another of their former managers, who left Nottingham Forest earlier this month. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago ‘Divisive’ Rodgers leaves Celtic and is replaced by O’Neill as interim manager

Desmond calls Rodgers ‘misleading and self-serving’Manager resigns with club eight points behind HeartsThe scale of recent disharmony inside Celtic has come to light with the resignation of Brendan Rodgers. By way of immediate response the club’s main – and typically publicity-shy – shareholder, Dermot Desmond, has remarkably unleashed on what he branded “self-serving” behaviour by Rodgers. In a further dramatic twist and two decades after leaving the club, Martin O’Neill will return to take charge of Celtic on an interim basis.Celtic confirmed Rodgers had left his position shortly before 10pm on Monday. O’Neill, assisted by Shaun Maloney, will preside over Wednesday’s visit of Falkirk to Celtic Park. Celtic then face Rangers in the League Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday. It is far from impossible O’Neill will be given an extended run in charge. Ange Postecoglou has been installed as the early favourite and is available after leaving Nottingham Forest. The likelihood of the...

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4 d. ago Calvin Ramsay in shock Liverpool lifeline as ex Aberdeen star ready to answer Arne Slot SOS

The Scotland cap hasn't kicked a ball for the Reds since Arne Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp as manager

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1 week ago Nottingham Forest close to appointing Sean Dyche as head coach

54-year-old poised to replace Ange PostecoglouMarco Silva and Roberto Mancini also considered for roleNottingham Forest are close to appointing Sean Dyche as their third head coach of the season. The former Everton manager is poised to replace Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked after 40 days in charge.Evangelos Marinakis wanted to reunite with Marco Silva, with whom he had worked at Olympiakos, but Silva’s reluctance to leave Fulham during the season and his £13m release clause made the move difficult. The former Manchester City head coach Roberto Mancini was also under consideration and was spoken to by Forest but Dyche became the focus. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Kevin Muscat to Rangers is off as talks with Shanghai Port boss break down

The Light Blues will now have to relaunch their next manager search as the bid to replace Russell Martin continues

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1 week ago Erik ten Hag and four others Nottingham Forest could hire to replace Ange Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Nottingham Forest after just 39 days in charge, with the Reds now on the lookout for a new manager to replace the Australian

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1 week ago Nottingham Forest approach Dyche and Mancini after Postecoglou sacked

Forest moving fast to replace Ange PostecoglouFulham manager Marco Silva also on shortlistNottingham Forest have sounded out Sean Dyche and Roberto Mancini regarding their vacancy, after sacking head coach Ange Postecoglou.Evangelos Marinakis, the Forest owner, made the call to sack Postecoglou just 40 days into the job during the club’s 3-0 home defeat by Chelsea. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Managerless Rangers salvage point but fans voice anger at players and board

James Tavernier’s late goal earned Rangers a 2-2 draw with Dundee United at Ibrox as the interim manager, Steven Smith, got a taste of the fragility which has dogged the club all season.The under-19s coach was taking the reins for the first time while the Light Blues search for a new manager to replace the sacked Russell Martin, with former Rangers player Kevin Muscat set to take over. Improvement under Smith was immediate and after 25 minutes Thelo Aasgaard scored a terrific first goal since signing from Luton in the summer. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Paul Scholes would be dead against Man United move after bombshell Ruben Amorim claim

Ruben Amorim's future at Manchester United has been cast into speculation as of recent, and Paul Scholes won't be a fan of one manager who has been linked to replace him if recent comments are anything to go by

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2 w. ago Sheffield Wed insider reveals two qualities that set Rangers next manager favourite Danny Rohl apart from Russell Martin

THEIR LAST manager sometimes left the Rangers fans open-mouthed. But replacement target Danny Rohl had his fans DUMBFOUNDED - by saving them from relegation. Sheffield Wednesday were bottom of the Championship and without a win in eleven games when Rohl took over in October 2023. But a run of nine wins in their last 16...

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2 w. ago Paul Scholes hints Man Utd legend and former manager held talks over vacant Rangers position

PAUL SCHOLES cast a coy figure after letting slip that a Manchester United icon held talks with Rangers. The Scottish giants are looking for their next manager after sacking Russell Martin after just 123 days in charge and one win from seven Scottish Premiership matches. A whole host of names have been linked to the...

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2 w. ago Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in the frame for Luton job

Wilshere first choice to replace sacked Matt BloomfieldRotherham, Orient and Wycombe win in League OneJack Wilshere, the former Arsenal and England midfielder, is reportedly close to taking over as the Luton manager. The 33-year-old has emerged as first choice to replace Matt Bloomfield, who was sacked this week, after holding talks with the club’s board at Kenilworth Road.Wilshere filled in at Norwich at the end of last season where he took charge for the final two games after Johannes Hoff Thorup’s sacking, but did not get the job permanently. He was also in the frame at Plymouth before Tom Cleverley was hired as manager. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘Definitely him’ – Man Utd legend Paul Scholes reveals English manager he’d like to see replace under

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paul Scholes knows the manager who should replace Ruben Amorim if he leaves the Old Trafford dugout. Amorim, 40, has come under fire after a poor start to the season and although pressure has eased after Saturday's 2-0 win over Sunderland there is still a demand for results to improve. The Portuguese...

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