23 h. ago Everything you need to know about Greater Manchester getting its first Your Party councillor

A councillor in Salford has joined a new political party.

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27 h. ago Wilfried Nancy's Celtic baptism of fire as incoming boss instantly runs gauntlet of Parkhead pitfalls

The Frenchman will face some tricky fixtures when he finally arrives from Columbus Crew to replace Brendan Rodgers

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69 h. ago Celtic star admits poor performance ‘was always going to happen’ but insists ‘I need to keep getting minutes’

COLBY DONOVAN suffered capital punishment on his last trip to Edinburgh. But the Celtic right-back has no fear about being pitched in against Hibs tomorrow. Donovan, 19, struggled as the Hoops lost 3-1 to Hearts in Brendan Rodgers’ final game as boss last month. It was a tough lesson for the Scotland Under-21 star as...

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3 d. ago Hibs vs Celtic: Martin O’Neill look to finish interim on a high as Hibees seek to ruin his big day – latest team news

MARTIN O'NEILL will be hoping he can finish with a flourish at Celtic as he brings the curtain down on his interim period in charge. The 73-year-old has been in the hotseat for the last month, 20 years after his last stint, following Brendan Rodgers' shocking exit. But he is set to step aside for...

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4 d. ago Transfer strategy and Arne Slot reduce Liverpool to ‘Brendan bad’ levels | Andy Hunter

Not since 2014 have Liverpool struggled so much, with questions aimed at club directors and the likes of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz“Would you say this is Roy bad or Brendan bad?” was one of the more repeatable questions asked in the Anfield press box in between PSV Eindhoven’s third and fourth goals on Wednesday. The correct answer would have been “Don Welsh bad”, given he was the last Liverpool manager to preside over nine defeats in 12 games, back in 1953-54. But the on-the-spot consensus was “Brendan bad” for reasons that may increase anxiety at Fenway Sports Group as the club’s owners desperately await a recovery under Arne Slot.The Roy Hodgson era, airbrushed from history by some at Liverpool, is too low a base for comparisons with a Premier League champion. There are, however, some parallels between the current Liverpool crisis and the final 16 months of Brendan Rodgers’ reign at Anfield. The 2014-15 season was the last time confidence in a Liverpool manager or head coac...

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4 d. ago Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers ‘leading contenders’ for Premier League job in swift returns to management

LEEDS UNITED could reportedly look to Ange Postecoglou or Brendan Rodgers if they sack Daniel Farke. The Whites are in the relegation zone after losing five of their last six Premier League matches - and all of their last three. Things aren't about to get any easier for Farke - a perennial Prem struggler with...

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4 d. ago Liverpool results that led to sacking as Arne Slot faces up to new reality

Liverpool have not sacked a manager since doing so with Brendan Rodgers in 2015 but Arne Slot's dire run of results has seen the heat ramp up on the Dutchman with the Reds in freefall

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5 d. ago Craft beer purveyors open modern pub in historic Northern Quarter building

They'll be joined by a Salford-based smashed burger joint

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5 d. ago Martin O'Neill tells Celtic board the 'essential' Wilfried Nancy needs even if it means a 'step back'

Nancy is set to take over from interim boss O'Neill and he's warned that the Frenchman can't feel the same way Brendan Rodgers did

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7 d. ago MLS insider gives lowdown on Celtic target Wilfried Nancy as ex

WILFRIED NANCY is on the verge of being appointed the new manager of Celtic. The search for Brendan Rodgers' successor appears to be almost over around a month after he sensationally quit the Hoops. And the 48-year-old is expected to be announced next week with talks at an advanced stage. It's after SunSport told you...

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7 d. ago Emotional mentors of Wilfried Nancy blown away by kindest of gestures and they return favour to chosen Celtic boss

Celtic will appoint the current Columbus Crew manager imminently as a replacement for Brendan Rodgers

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8 d. ago Wilfried Nancy has Celtic start date 'set' with final roadblock to be cleared for incoming boss

The Frenchman is set to depart Columbus Crew for Parkhead and replace Brendan Rodgers in the hot seat

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9 d. ago Wilfried Nancy to Celtic as risky as Rangers Russell Martin punt with 'rude awakening' warning fired

Columbus Crew boss edging towards replacing Brendan Rodgers at Parkhead but Colin Miller says nothing the Frenchman has experienced will prepare him for what lies in store.

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1 week ago Desmond flamethrower is ripping Celtic apart and AGM chaos will only see civil war rage on

Dermot Desmond eviscreated Brendan Rodgers last month and son Ross aimed the ire at the fans this time around

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1 week ago Wilfried Nancy told perfect Celtic arrival timeline that gets Martin O'Neill what he 'deserves'

The search for Brendan Rodgers successor is underway with Martin O'Neill in charge on an interim basis

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2 w. ago Martin O'Neill remains as Celtic boss with next manager search rumbling on amid Wilfried Nancy talks

The Parkhead legend has been in the dugout on an interim basis following the exit of Brendan Rodgers

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2 w. ago The 'immediate' Wilfried Nancy to Celtic timeline leaked by Martin O'Neill as board face one question

The Columbus Crew boss is locked in talks over replacing Brendan Rodgers in Glasgow's east end

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2 w. ago Wilfried Nancy has clear first Celtic signing as incoming boss 'accepts transfer policies' with striker ready

The Frenchman looks set to step into the hot seat and replace Brendan Rodgers

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2 w. ago Wilfried Nancy's explosive MLS stand as next Celtic boss shows he's not afraid to stick it on the top brass

The Frenchman is in advanced talks over becoming Brendan Rodgers' successor at Parkhead

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2 w. ago Benjamin Nygren insists Celtic will use 'negativity' as fuel and admits sadness over Brendan Rodgers exit

The Sweden star is convinced the Parkhead giants are still the best team in the country

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