Toone and her team-mate Maya le Tissier spoke during United’s pre-season WSL media event on Tuesday, fewer than two days after Skinner’s unexpected exit. They explained that Skinner addressed the squad in the dressing room on Monday morning and said farewell before his departure became public. “We have certainly faced plenty of difficulties, but there […]
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Matos has received significant support during the summer transfer window, with Swansea believed to have invested around £15m in Moussa Yeo, Elijah Just and Joseph Opoku, while defender Stephen Welsh has joined on a free transfer. Further arrivals are expected, although Swansea have already sold key midfielder Ethan Galbraith. There is also uncertainty over whether […]
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Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert admits the possibility of disciplinary action from the Football Association over the spying controversy remains in his thoughts while he waits for a ruling. More than a week has passed since the 33-year-old was accused of misconduct for approving the monitoring of other teams’ training sessions. Southampton were removed from […]
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GOODBYE, FAST EDDIE The idea that a public show of support carries little real value has been a familiar football cliché for years. Until now, however, few would have imagined that the same principle might apply when the backing came from Jonjo Shelvey—a man with such strong views about fairness that he once accused Alex […]
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Roberto Mancini has accepted the role of Italy head coach for a second spell, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malagò announced on Tuesday. He also confirmed that Claudio Ranieri will become the new technical director. Mancini succeeds Gennaro Gattuso, who departed in April after Italy missed out on World Cup qualification for the third […]
Continue ReadingPep Guardiola has decided against taking over as head coach of the Italy men’s national team. Just days ago, FIGC president Giovanni Malago revealed that discussions had taken place with Guardiola, who departed Manchester City in the summer after a decade at the helm, and suggested that financial constraints would not be an obstacle. On […]
Continue ReadingTonda Eckert, the head coach of Southampton, could be barred from all football-related activities for an extended period after the Football Association brought three misconduct charges against him. The charges stem from the Spygate affair and concern violations of FA regulations during secret operations to watch Championship training sessions of Middlesbrough, Ipswich, and Oxford without […]
Continue ReadingWhen questioned about his view of the final 35 minutes after having time to ponder, Tuchel responded that he still felt “the same way—that we were far too passive.” “If you’re wondering whether I regret my choice, then let me be clear: I don’t regret the decisions I made,” he continued. “I sensed a shift […]
Continue ReadingJohn McGlynn anticipates Falkirk will command increased “respect” in the new season and acknowledges that replicating their previous campaign will be a difficult task. Following two straight promotions, the team secured a place in the upper half of the table during their first season back in the highest division for a decade and a half. […]
Continue ReadingLiam Rosenior has made a swift return to coaching by taking charge of Paris FC, following his dismissal by Chelsea in April. The 41-year-old spent fewer than four months at Stamford Bridge but has now returned to France on a two-year deal, which is believed to include an option for an additional season. Rosenior, who […]
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