“My thanks go first to Plymouth Argyle, who made it possible for me to hold talks with FC Schalke 04,” said Muslic. “I’m also very grateful to all those at Schalke for placing their trust in me. From the very first contact, we had open and honest discussions.” The former Cercle Bruges boss signed a...
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary is on track to pocket bonuses worth more than €100m in what could reportedly mark one of the biggest pay-outs in European corporate history. It comes after shares in the budget airline closed above €21 (£17.65) for a 28th consecutive day on Thursday, meeting a key performance target. Mr O’Leary will...
Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon has agreed a deal to continue as manager of Dunfermline Athletic for the next two years. The 53-year-old was brought in by the Pars in March with Dunfermline struggling to maintain their place in the Scottish Championship. However after guiding the club to safety he has now accepted the offer...
New Huddersfield Town manager Lee Grant has said his lack of experience will not be a barrier to being successful. The 42-year-old former Sheffield Wednesday, Burnley and Derby County goalkeeper was appointed as the League One side’s boss on a three-year deal on Wednesday. This is his first role in management after spending the past...
Arne Slot thanked “the wider football community” for its support following the incident at Liverpool’s title parade as he was named manager of the year and Premier League manager of the year at the League Managers Association (LMA) awards. About 50 people – including four children – were injured on Monday when a car rammed...
Brazil have won the World Cup five times, with the most recent triumph in 2002, and Ancelotti’s first games with them are two South American World Cup qualifiers. They play against Ecuador away on 5 June before a home game against Paraguay in Sao Paulo five days later. Ancelotti was welcomed by former Brazil coach...
It would not be a stretch to say Walsall’s season was firmly split in two; a storming start and fizzling finish. Sadler had extended his tenure with a new long-term contract on January 7th. Besides, Lowe was not the only star in the squad. Defender Taylor Allen scored the second most goals from distance across...
AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson says it was “like nothing he’s ever felt” to win promotion at Wembley. Read full article at source...
Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said:, external “With Erik ten Hag, we have brought in an experienced coach with impressive success on the pitch. “With three league titles and two domestic cup wins, he and Ajax dominated Dutch football from 2018 to 2022. “And Erik demonstrated his quality as a coach with the ensuing success...
Ferencvaros manager Robbie Keane needed stitches in a head injury sustained while celebrating after he guided his side to the Hungarian league title. The former Republic of Ireland striker, 44, gashed his forehead as he lifted the trophy in front of fans after wrapping up the title on the final day of the season on...
Amy: Kettlewell would be a terrible choice. I’ve not seen one Kilmarnock fan who supports this. Cheap option and one that confirms us as bottom-six fodder. David M: He didn’t really get a chance at Motherwell. I always respect his honesty. Adam: I’m not 100% sure about Kettlewell. I think John Carver might be a...
Real Madrid have appointed their former midfielder Xabi Alonso as manager on a three-year deal. Alonso, who made 236 appearances for Real Madrid as a player, announced earlier this month that he would leave his role as Bayer Leverkusen boss at the end of the season. Former Liverpool and Spain midfielder Alonso, who has signed...
Whether the aforementioned factors will be enough for Levy to hold his nerve remains to be seen. Levy said he had “shared in that pain and frustration” of the fans this season before the Europa League triumph, and thanked Postecoglou and the players for “making this incredible achievement possible”. He added: “This is one trophy...
Former Feyenoord manager Brian Priske is a contender to be the next Rangers manager after holding talks with the Scottish Premiership club. The 48-year-old has spoken with the Ibrox hierarchy as they search for a permanent replacement for Philippe Clement, who was sacked in February. The process remains on-going, with Priske one of a number...
The end of her playing career marked the start of a bright future in coaching. However, it wasn’t always an obvious calling for Slegers who studied communication sciences while still playing the sport. “In my opinion, she was way too intelligent to do something in coaching,” Stentler said. “I would say she would go work...