Swindon manager Ian Holloway says he feels like a “dead man walking” as pressure grows amid the club’s poor run of results. The Robins sit 12th in League Two after winning three of their opening eight league fixtures, while they have failed to secure a victory in their last three matches. Holloway, appointed nearly two […]
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Introducing a different playing philosophy requires patience, especially when the team must occupy unfamiliar areas and take risks beyond their usual comfort zone. Coaches with bold tactical ideas can sometimes become overly focused on the finished system rather than adapting to the immediate requirements of their squad. Olid, however, seems determined to avoid making that […]
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With captain Andy Robertson expected to collect his 98th cap at left wing-back and Aaron Hickey likely to operate on the opposite flank, questions remain over how Scotland will use their wide attackers. Ben Gannon-Doak became an important player under Clarke because of his pace and skill in one-on-one situations. Josh McPake has displayed comparable […]
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Bradford City have “reluctantly” allowed Championship strugglers Preston North End to hold talks with manager Graham Alexander regarding their vacant head-coach position. North End dismissed Paul Heckingbottom earlier this month after two years at the helm, following six losses in the club’s first seven league fixtures. Alexander, 54, represented Preston across two separate spells and […]
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Hibs move closer to appointing a new head coach, while a Rangers player reveals he had expected to depart during the summer… Hibernian are approaching a decision on their next manager after completing the final stage of face-to-face interviews. Dutch coach Marink Reedijk, 34, is believed to be among the frontrunners. (Edinburgh Evening News, external) […]
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Confirmation that Arteta has agreed fresh terms with Arsenal is hardly surprising, though it still represents an important step for the club. With his previous contract due to run out at the end of the season, there was slightly more urgency than usual to complete the negotiations. However, Arteta has always made it clear that […]
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England’s triumph marked only the third occasion Mexico had lost at the venue across 90 competitive fixtures. Tuchel called it one of the campaign’s standout moments and praised the “strong connection” among the squad, particularly their response when Jordan Henderson suffered a tournament-ending injury after tumbling over an advertising board during the celebrations at the […]
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Former Foxes striker Matt Piper labelled the loss to Oxford a “performance worthy of dismissal”, while another ex-Leicester player, Matt Heath, questioned whether the team’s playing style could win over supporters. However, Martin continues to receive backing from his squad. Captain Harry Souttar insisted the Oxford defeat was “entirely the players’ responsibility”, while 20-year-old defender […]
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Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken expects Claudio Braga to remain with the club and believes another full season at Tynecastle could improve the striker’s prospects of earning a major transfer. The Belgian said the 26-year-old remains completely committed and focused on his role at Hearts. Asked whether the Portuguese forward would still be with the […]
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A warm, muggy evening in Monaco offered a clear indication of how Marseille’s supporters currently feel. Although visiting fans were officially barred from the Stade Louis II, many still attended the 2-0 loss in the Principality. New manager Bruno Génésio received applause, Geoffrey Kondogbia was jeered, and the quiet that dominated much of the second […]
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