12 h. ago Brentford’s Sepp van den Berg: ‘At points at Liverpool I was going home crying’

Before facing his former club the defender explains why he left Anfield when Slot wanted him to stay and why he is loving life at BrentfordSepp van den Berg knew what he had to do. The Brentford centre-back knew what he was going to do. Another summer, another change; another push to find a footballing home. It was June 2024 and as he enjoyed a lunch in the sunshine with his brother and friends in their hometown of Zwolle in the Netherlands, he could reflect on an excellent season on loan from Liverpool at Mainz. “Then I got a tap on my shoulder,” Van den Berg says.It was Arne Slot. Another guy who had grown up in the area. Slot’s first job as a manager had been with the PEC Zwolle under-13s after he retired as a player at the club in 2013; Van den Berg, playing a year up, was in his squad. Now Slot had been confirmed as Jürgen Klopp’s successor at Liverpool and he was looking forward to the start of pre-season. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago John Terry gets blunt message after Chelsea legend bemoans failure to land manager's job

John Terry has been gaining coaching experience since retiring in 2017, but the Chelsea legend is yet to manage a first-team and recently opened up on failing to land a number of EFL jobs

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41 h. ago Rafa Benitez set to take his SEVENTEENTH managerial job as he agrees to become highest

Rafa Benitez's 19-month wait for a managerial role is about to end, with the Spaniard set to be appointed in his 17th job.

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58 h. ago Giants hiring Tennessee's Vitello as manager, gambling on a college coach with no pro experience

The San Francisco Giants are hiring Tennessee Volunteers coach Tony Vitello as their new manager for his first pro coaching job

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66 h. ago Bitter John Terry says 'it is difficult to fathom' why nobody will employ him as a manager while old team

Terry departed Villa in the summer of 2021 and it was widely expected he would move into management, with the former defender linked to roles at several clubs, including Newcastle.

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3 d. ago Peter Crouch reveals why he's desperate to take job as kids' football manager

Peter Crouch says his son being mad on soccer is the reason he is now desperate to become manager of his lad's under-sevens side

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3 d. ago Newcastle v Benfica, Villarreal v Manchester City and more: Champions League – live

⚽️ Updates from 8pm BST kick-offs across Europe⚽️ Arsenal v Atlético Madrid MBM⚽️ Live scoreboard | And share your thoughts with YaraNewcastle is a special place for José Mourinho. In 1999 Bobby Robson wanted the Portuguese to join him at Newcastle as an assistant manager with a view to eventually taking the top job but Mourinho declined.Today’s match will be Mourinho’s 13th competitive appearance on Tyneside as a manager but previous trips with Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham produced only three wins. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Theo Walcott: ‘I never thought Jack Wilshere would be a manager’

As Wilshere embarks on his first job in management, fellow Arsenal golden boy Walcott speaks to Will Castle about how his former teammate’s career path caught him by surprise - and why he might end up following suit

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3 d. ago Sack race odds: Pereira in firing line as Amorim odds lengthen

We take a closer look at the latest betting odds to see which Premier League manager is the favourite to leave his job next

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4 d. ago ‘Little Magpie’ José Mourinho relishing taking Benfica to Newcastle | Louise Taylor

Portuguese has a long-held affinity with the north-east club following his time working with Sir Bobby Robson at BarcelonaTo José Mourinho, Newcastle United represents a road never taken. Whenever Mourinho visits St James’ Park he takes time to stand by the statue of Sir Bobby Robson outside the Milburn Stand and spend a few minutes paying silent tribute to the memory of his mentor.In 1999 Robson wanted the Portuguese to join him at Newcastle as an assistant manager with a view to eventually taking the top job but Mourinho, who returns to north‑east England for a Champions League engagement with Benfica on Tuesday night, declined. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Theo Walcott on his shock at Jack Wilshere’s manager decision and why he might be next

As Wilshere embarks on his first job in management, fellow Arsenal golden boy Walcott speaks to Will Castle about how his former teammate’s career path caught him by surprise - and why he might end up following suit

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4 d. ago Jurgen Klopp reveals brutal Man Utd job snub as Liverpool icon says 'I didn't like'

Jurgen Klopp has revealed the issues he had with a conversation surrounding the Manchester United job as he was ultimately put off by the idea of managing the Red Devils

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7 d. ago Graham Potter 'closing in' on shock next managerial job after West Ham sacking

Former Chelsea boss could return to the dugout immediately

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7 d. ago Brendan Rodgers sends five word Celtic warning to incoming Rangers boss Kevin Muscat

The Hoops boss reacted to the latest managerial overhaul at Ibrox after Russell Martin lost his job during the international break

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9 d. ago Scouts’ honour: ‘I think many believe the job is like Football Manager’

Watching footballers for a living is not as glamorous as it may seem and, as this book extract reveals, the job is changing with technology“I once travelled from Greece to Denmark to scout a goalkeeper. I went straight from the airport to the stadium, only for him to face zero shots. After away fans rioted, the match was abandoned, and the police had to intervene. My phone battery died, and I only made it to my hotel late at night, just in time for four hours of sleep before flying back. Despite the chaos, that game still provided valuable insights: I saw first-hand how much the home fans adored the player and observed his leadership and quality, even if all his shot-stopping happened in the warm-up.”Here, then, is the life of those involved in one of the most misunderstood aspects of the game. Their stories reveal a side of football that rarely makes headlines – one of adaptability, forbearance, and sometimes, outright audacity. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Isak, Gyokeres and Bergvall’s blunder: How Sweden’s World Cup qualifying campaign turned to disaster

Sweden are bottom of Group B and unlikely to make the 2026 World Cup, and while manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has lost his job, he has not been helped by his star player’s summer on strike

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1 week ago Graham Potter keen on Sweden job after sacking of Jon Dahl Tomasson

Potter had seven years in charge of club side Östersund‘I love Swedish football. It would be a great opportunity’Graham Potter has said he would be interested in taking over as Sweden’s new manager because he “loves” the country that gave him his first opportunity in coaching.Former Blackburn manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked on Tuesday after a disastrous start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, with a 1-0 defeat at home to Kosovo leaving Sweden bottom of their group. It is less than a month since Potter left West Ham after winning six of his 23 Premier League games, with the former Chelsea manager having lasted just 31 games at Stamford Bridge. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Is Alexander Isak to blame? How Sweden’s World Cup qualifying campaign turned to disaster

Sweden are bottom of Group B and unlikely to make the 2026 World Cup, and while manager Jon Dahl Tomasson is set to lose his job, he has not been helped by his star player’s summer on strike

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1 week ago ‘I’m ready’: Jack Wilshere arrives at Luton Town with a coaching philosophy honed behind closed doors

Wilshere has taken a patient approach to coaching, choosing to earn his badges and learn the ropes out of the spotlight. Now he says he is ready to be a manager after taking the Luton job

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1 week ago Steven Gerrard 'impressed' by Rangers owners despite next manager snub as true feelings over Ibrox job revealed

The title-winning gaffer sensationally pulled out of the running to replace Russell Martin at the weekend

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