3 d. ago Ange Postecoglou and Nottingham Forest never made sense. So why did it happen?

The former Tottenham manager made a rash Premier League return, and it will probably be his lastSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereThe weirdest aspect of Ange Postecoglou’s 40-day reign at Nottingham Forest was how inevitable it all felt. The only shock was that he was sacked on Saturday, within minutes of a 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea, rather than a day or two later. But by then, it was obvious this ill-starred adventure had run its course; perhaps it was kinder to everybody to bring it to an end. Forest, certainly, had to act quickly if they are to make the most of their first European campaign in three decades.But why was such an obviously terrible appointment made in the first place? What was it that made the Nottingham Forest owner, Evangelos Marinakis, ever think that Postecoglou was the right man to succeed Nuno Espírito Santo? They met in July at an event staged by the Greek league to celebrate Postecoglou winning the Europa League with Tottenham, but was it really j...

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Ange Postecoglou sacked by Nottingham Forest after 40 days as head coach

Defeat to Chelsea left him winless after eight gamesHis reign is the shortest in Premier League historyAnge Postecoglou has been sacked by Nottingham Forest after 40 days in charge, following Saturday’s 3-0 defeat by Chelsea.Forest wrote on social media: “Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect. The Club will make no further comment at this time.” Continue reading...

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8 d. ago I know the real danger David Gray faces as suffering Hibs start season with near misses – Tam McManus

The capital side suffered derby day defeat to Hearts on their last Premiership outing before the international break

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2 w. ago I met Priscilla Presley this week – and couldn’t believe she was in the same building as me | Adrian Chiles

My Saturday felt mind-bending, from interviewing the woman who was married to Elvis to watching my team endure a 3-0 defeat to Millwall. How can one day contain so much?There’s no easy way to get from Priscilla Presley in Cardiff to watching your football team lose at Millwall. Logistically it was easy enough, by train and tube, but psychologically it felt like a bit of a stretch, somehow. Anyway, that was my Saturday. Funny old life. It just felt improbable that a woman who was once married to Elvis could be in the same building as me. But there she was, at BBC Wales, 80 now, small but strong, and I was shaking her hand and burbling heaven knows what old nonsense.I remember exactly where I was when I heard Elvis had died. I was 10 years old, in the back of my mum’s car, as she waited to get the fanbelt replaced. I’m not sure I’d even heard of Elvis, and I don’t think my mum had mentioned his name before or since, but I recall being in no doubt that something momentous had happened....

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2 w. ago Estevao sends message to Chelsea fans after 'indescribable' Liverpool winner

The young Brazilian announced himself to Stamford Bridge with a crucial injury-time goal

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2 w. ago Liverpool lose AGAIN as Chelsea score dramatic winner amid red card chaos

CHELSEA 2-1 LIVERPOOL: Super sub Estevao scored a winning goal deep into stoppage time to condemn the Premier League champions to a third consecutive defeat in eight days

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2 w. ago Liverpool out of tune but Arne Slot working on finding better rhythm

More defensive opponents making life hard for champions but manager says Wirtz and different tactics will bear fruitDon’t panic. Stay calm. The advice from Virgil van Dijk and Curtis Jones was Zen-like in its reassurance in midweek as Liverpool digested back-to-back defeats for the second time under Arne Slot.Slot remained relaxed and upbeat on Friday too, sprinkling his press conference with several unprompted reminders that the team he was defending from rare criticism are top of the Premier League. Again. But behind the soothing messages and positive league table there are undeniable issues with Liverpool’s form that, according to Slot himself, run deeper than the opening 10 games of the campaign. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Nottingham Forest fans call for Postecoglou axe after 23 days following European defeat

Ange Postecoglou finds himself in an awkward spot. As Midtjylland streamed forward on the counterattack to score their third goal of a sobering evening, the Nottingham Forest head coach rested both hands on his head. The scenes that followed were close to extraordinary, sections of the home support, just 23 days into the manager’s reign, singing: “You’re getting sacked in the morning.” Then things got even more painful, the same fans singing the name of his predecessor Nuno Espírito Santo and many turning towards Evangelos Marinakis, watching on his own private television in the directors’ box.Postecoglou insisted Forest had done their homework and understood what was always going to be a tricky assignment. He acknowledged Midtjylland would be messy opponents but their direct “vertical football” proved Forest’s undoing, the Danish side twice scoring from set pieces before Valdemar Byskov Andreasen capped the scoring after Dario Osorio pinched possession from Callum Hudson-Odoi. Chri...

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3 w. ago Sturm Graz vs Rangers LIVE score and goal updates from the Europa League clash

The Light Blues are in Austria looking to bounce back from their opening day defeat to Genk at Ibrox

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3 w. ago Sturm Graz vs Rangers LIVE as Russell Martin feels the heat after comical goal

The Light Blues are in Austria looking to bounce back from their opening day defeat to Genk at Ibrox

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3 w. ago Sturm Graz vs Rangers LIVE as Gassama gives Martin a lifeline

The Light Blues are in Austria looking to bounce back from their opening day defeat to Genk at Ibrox

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3 w. ago ‘Don’t panic’: Van Dijk’s message to Liverpool fans after second defeat in four days

Liverpool captain admits ‘improvement is needed’Slot says Alisson 99.9% sure to miss trip to ChelseaVirgil van Dijk insisted Liverpool should not panic despite back-to-back defeats for only the second time under Arne Slot at Galatasaray. Injuries to Alisson and Hugo Ekitiké added to Liverpool’s worries as their head coach defended the performance and his decision to rest Mohamed Salah in Istanbul.Victor Osimhen’s first-half penalty condemned Liverpool to defeat in the Champions League. The Premier League leaders had relinquished their 100% winning start to the season at Crystal Palace on Saturday but Van Dijk was adamant that a remodelled team will recapture title-winning form. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool ‘shouldn’t panic’ despite Galatasaray defeat

Arne Slot is perhaps yet to find the balance as he attempts to integrate several big-money signings

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3 w. ago Ryder Cup 2025: Guardian writers select their standout moments

From Shane Lowry’s victory jig to the emergence of a new US star, our team’s picks from an electrifying weekend Player of the tournament Viktor Hovland. Well, that was a significant half point on day three No, seriously, the award belongs to Tommy Fleetwood. Singles defeat should not mask his overall performance. Surely a major winner in waiting. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Bob MacIntyre reacts to Ryder Cup disgrace as Scot blames the bars for shameful actions

Scottish star fell victim to deliberate act to put him off at key stage of first-day defeat at Bethpage Black during opening session

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4 w. ago World media reacts as Celtic shake the hiccups and wild Red Star Belgrade claim comes from a different planet

The Premiership champions swerved defeat of matchday day one of their bid to reach the knockout stages of the Europa League

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