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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag says club ‘very aligned’ after approach for Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth | Football News
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he can “feel the ambition” as the club hope to bring in Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth – but admits he is not being consulted over changes off the pitch. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal to acquire a 25 per cent stake of the Old Trafford giants and take…
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Neil Warnock: Aberdeen boss believes it ‘is possible’ to break Old Firm dominance | Football News
Neil Warnock believes clubs like Aberdeen are capable of eventually competing with Celtic and Rangers with the right collective approach. The 75-year-old took interim charge of the Dons last week following the sacking of Barry Robson. His first game was a 2-1 defeat to Rangers at Ibrox, with the former Premier League boss insisting the…
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Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea boss waiting for the fans to fall in love with him ahead of Crystal Palace clash | Football News
In a week when love, affection and adoration is being showered extensively there is one man who is not feeling quite as cherished as he had hoped, writes Gail Davies. Mauricio Pochettino’s wife of 30-plus years, he says with a smile, has “abandoned” him on Valentine’s Day for a trip to Spain to see their…
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Nuno Espirito Santo exclusive interview: Nottingham Forest boss on rebalancing the squad and defending set pieces | Football News
Nottingham Forest supporters saw another side to Nuno Espirito Santo when he smiled with relief and declared himself a happy man in his interview after the penalty shootout win over Bristol City in the FA Cup on Wednesday evening. Even now, he is thrilled. “It was massive for us,” he tells Sky Sports. “I consider…
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Neil Warnock: Aberdeen set to appoint former Sheffield United and Huddersfield boss as interim manager | Football News
Neil Warnock is set to be named as the interim manager of Aberdeen following the sacking of Barry Robson earlier this week, Sky Sports News understands. The 75-year-old has been out of work since leaving Huddersfield in September but is now set to take over at Pittodrie until the end of the season. Warnock could…
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Mikel Arteta exclusive: Arsenal boss opens up on stresses of management ahead of Liverpool clash | Football News
Mikel Arteta has opened up on the stresses of football management but despite the pressure that comes with the top job at Arsenal, the Spaniard insisted: “I just love what I do.” The spotlight has fallen on managers in the last week after Jurgen Klopp announced he was leaving Liverpool at the end of the…
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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss has no issue with Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko scuffle at end of Forest win | Football News
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta “loved” seeing Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko clash with each other at the end of his side’s 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest. The Gunners were cruising to an easy three points at the City Ground after second-half goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka but endured a nervy ending when Taiwo…
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Mikel Arteta: ‘Angry’ Arsenal boss dismisses reports linking him to Barcelona job | Football News
Mikel Arteta has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Barcelona this summer, reiterating his commitment to Arsenal. Reports in Spain have suggested the Gunners boss intends to leave the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season, with a number of outlets in Spain linking him to the Barcelona job after Xavi announced…
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Lee Carsley: England U21 boss not interested in Republic of Ireland head coach role | Football News
England U21 boss Lee Carsley has turned down the opportunity to talk to the Football Association of Ireland about the possibility of him becoming the next senior Republic of Ireland manager, Sky Sports News understands. The 49-year-old was on Ireland’s shortlist of candidates to replace Stephen Kenny after the FAI confirmed in November that it…
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Jurgen Klopp exclusive: Liverpool boss on winter break, fighting on four fronts and caution in transfer market | Football News
Jurgen Klopp came bounding into the room full of energy and with a definite sunny glow that suggested he had very much enjoyed making the most of his break. “It was good, funnily enough on the way back half the team were on the same plane,” he tells Sky Sports. “I had no contact with…
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