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‘The Vision Is Clear’: Matthias Jaissle Appointed Newcastle Head Coach | Newcastle United

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026grace

Matthias Jaissle has called Newcastle “an exceptionally attractive destination” after officially completing his move from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli. The 38-year-old German joined his new squad at a training camp in La Manga, southern Spain, last Saturday. However, although both clubs are owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Al-Ahli delayed supplying essential documents needed […]

Manchester United Name Eva Olid as Women’s Manager on Two-Year Contract

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026grace

Manchester United have appointed Eva Olid as the new manager of their women’s team on a two-year contract, with the option of an additional year. The former Hearts head coach succeeds Marc Skinner, who departed by mutual agreement on Monday, one month before the Women’s Super League season begins. Olid, a 40-year-old Spanish coach, left […]

Manchester United poised to name former Hearts boss Eva Olid as new women’s team manager

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026grace

Manchester United are preparing to appoint former Hearts head coach Eva Olid as manager of their women’s team. The 40-year-old Spaniard is expected to meet United’s squad on Wednesday while the club completes the appointment process. Marc Skinner departed by mutual agreement on Monday, one month before the new Women’s Super League season begins. Olid […]

Ella Toone ‘Thankful’ to Former Boss Marc Skinner Following Manchester United Exit

August 4, 2026grace

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 […]

Newcastle United Complete £25.7m Signing of Braga Goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026grace

Newcastle United have completed the £25.7m transfer of goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga. Despite recruiting 20-year-old Ewen Jaouen from Reims earlier this summer, Newcastle continued searching for a more experienced first-choice goalkeeper. Hornicek, 24, travelled to Newcastle’s pre-season base in Spain over the weekend to complete the transfer and agree a five-year deal after his […]

Marc Skinner Steps Down as Manchester United Women Head Coach After Five Years | Manchester United Women

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026grace

Manchester United Women’s head coach Marc Skinner has departed by mutual agreement after spending five years at the club. Skinner replaced Casey Stoney in July 2021 and guided United to two top-three finishes in the Women’s Super League. He also secured the team’s first-ever Champions League qualification in 2023. During his tenure, United advanced to […]

West Ham United: David Gold’s Family Agrees to Sell 25% Stake to Amanda Staveley-Led Consortium

August 1, 2026August 2, 2026grace

Vanessa Gold, daughter of former West Ham co-owner David Gold, has confirmed that her family intends to sell its stake in the club to a consortium led by former Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley. The Gold family had been negotiating with Staveley’s consortium, which includes her husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, regarding the purchase of a 25% share […]

Amanda Staveley-Led Group Poised to Acquire Gold Family’s 25.1% Share in West Ham United

August 1, 2026August 2, 2026grace

A group headed by Amanda Staveley has agreed to acquire a 25.1% holding in West Ham after Vanessa Gold, the daughter of former chairman David Gold, accepted an offer for her family’s shares in the Championship side. The businesswoman, who played a central role in the Saudi-backed purchase of Newcastle, made the move after an […]

Jaissle Linked with Newcastle After Achieving Rare Success in Saudi Arabia | Newcastle United

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026grace

Matthias Jaissle is unlikely to be intimidated by the prospect of managing a prominent port-city club whose devoted supporters are eager to see success after years of disappointment. If he replaces Eddie Howe, the 38-year-old German would depart Jeddah with an outstanding reputation and move to north-east England as one of Asian football’s most decorated […]

Eddie Howe Departs Newcastle United After Nearly Five Years at the Helm | Newcastle United

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026grace

Eddie Howe has stepped down as Newcastle United’s head coach after nearly five years at St James’ Park and 231 matches in charge. His departure follows Wednesday night’s 4-1 pre-season friendly loss to Bristol City at Ashton Gate. After the match, Howe suggested further developments could be on the horizon. Asked about his confidence before […]