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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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag vows to ‘strike back’ from setbacks and labels Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘an inspiration’ | Football News

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has described Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s planned purchase of a 25 per cent stake in the club as “an inspiration” and has vowed to survive the setbacks on the journey back to the top of the English game. Goals from Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes saw United ease into the…

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Erik ten Hag: Manchester United boss opens up on ‘very positive’ first meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe | Football News

Erik ten Hag described his first meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe as “very positive” but admitted he still has much to learn about the billionaire’s plans for Manchester United. Ratcliffe’s INEOS group will assume control of footballing operations once his purchase of a 25 per cent stake in the club has been ratified in the…

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West Ham boss David Moyes doesn’t envisage any problems over a new contract and says ‘we will get it done’ | Football News

David Moyes says there is no rush for talks with West Ham’s board over his future, and is convinced a deal for him to extend his stay as West Ham manager “will get done”. Moyes, who is in his second spell as West Ham manager, has a contract with the Hammers that runs until the…

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