Новости за 25.02.2019

The former Liverpool boss has been heavily linked with the Foxes job after Claude Puel was sacked on Sunday.But Hartson, who spent five years at Celtic Park between 2001 and 2006, believes the Northern Irishman will resist any advances to focus on leaving a legacy with the Scottish champions.“I can see why they would want him and why he is still very attractive to clubs in England but I am stubborn and I am going to hold true to what I genuinely believe here – I don’t think Brendan Rodgers is going... Читать дальше...

Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin feels the Kepa Arrizabalaga substitution furore undermines Maurizio Sarris position as Blues head coach.Kepas refusal to be replaced with penalties looming in Sundays Carabao Cup final at Wembley overshadowed Manchester Citys 4-3 shootout win.It also hinted at tensions at Chelsea, Nevin says, despite protestations from Sarri, Kepa and others that it was all a misunderstanding.Nevin told BBC Radio 5 Live: What he (Sarri) has to do now is to make sure Kepa knows that... Читать дальше...

The Portuguese forward joined Juventus for around £99.2 million last summer after winning four Champions League titles during his time at the Bernabeu.However, Calderon believes that Ronaldo wasn’t happy at being told that he wouldn’t be handed a lucrative new contract as Madrid chased the Brazilian winger.“Cristiano wanted a wage rise after winning the Champions League,” Calderon told Radio Villa Trinidad.“However, Florentino refused. Ronaldo was also angry as Real were willing to spend big to land... Читать дальше...

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has backed record signing Jefferson Lerma to rectify his alarming disciplinary record.Colombia midfielder Lerma will serve a two-match suspension after becoming only the second Premier League player this season to receive 10 bookings.The combative 24-year-old has been walking a disciplinary tightrope since Boxing Day but managed to go five top-flight games without a caution, prior to Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Wolves.Howe was aware of Lerma’s competitive streak ahead ofhis... Читать дальше...

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo insists their defeat to Huddersfield earlier this season will have no bearing on the return fixture.Wanderers were surprisingly beaten 2-0 at Molineux in November by the Terriers, who were then managed by David Wagner. Jan Siewert is now in charge of Huddersfield and Nuno believes too much has changed to be able to use that game in his analysis and preparation for the match in west Yorkshire on Tuesday night.He told the clubs official website: Its a game that is very far away... Читать дальше...

The Foxes sacked Claude Puel after 16 months in charge on Sunday in the wake of a 4-1 Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace, and are now searching for their fourth manager in just over two years.The Frenchman followed Claudio Ranieri and Craig Shakespeare in being dismissed by the King Power hierarchy, and Cascarino believes the club could now develop a reputation similar to his former club Chelseafor cycling through bosses.“In some ways it feels like we have been waiting for Leicester to sack... Читать дальше...

Interim manager Mike Stowell has challenged the Leicester squad to get themselves back in contention for a top-seven finish.The first team and goalkeeper coach has been placed in temporary charge, along with fellow first-team coach Adam Sadler, following Claude Puels dismissal.Puel was dismissed on Sunday morning, hours after the 4-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace. The result saw the clubs board pressed into action due to their alarming drop down the Premier League table. Luka Milivojevic, left,... Читать дальше...

Puel was given his marching orders in the wake of a 4-1 Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace, the Foxes'fifth defeat in six league games.Huth, who played under Puel until announcing his retirement in January, backed the Foxes’ decision to cut ties with a manager he felt was failing to energise his squad.“I personally found Claude Puel really hard work,” Huth told BBC 5 Live Sport.“We’ve obviouslyhad managers before who had a really energetic and positivevibe, getting you up for games, and when... Читать дальше...

With 11 games to go for most Premier League teams this season, battles are still raging for all of the top flight's big prizes.The top two are separated by a point, teams from fourth to sixth could match that if Chelsea win their game in hand against Brighton, Watford and Wolves are tied on points for the final European spot, while Southampton are only a digit behind in The Battle To Finish Anywhere But 18th.Well, maybe not 19th– but as the Long Table shows, Fulham are looking well placed to finish... Читать дальше...

Manuel Pellegrini does not believe a gruelling Carabao Cup final will have an impact on former club Manchester City when he takes West Ham to the champions.City had to come through 120 minutes and a penalty shoot-out to emerge triumphant against Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday.They also lostFernandinho and Aymeric Laporte to injuries with both facing a spell on the sidelines.But Hammers boss Pellegrini knows his side still face a daunting task against his old side.“As a manager, if you can have all... Читать дальше...

Sean Dyche has offered no opinion on the vacant position at Leicester after the sacking of Claude Puel, and feels Burnley are deservedly reaping the rewards as their purple patch continues.The Clarets were thumped 5-1 by Everton at Turf Moor on Boxing Day but have collected five wins and three draws in their eight Premier League fixtures since then.An upturn in results has carried them out of the relegation zone and six points clear ahead of Tuesday night’s trip to Newcastle.Dyche has hailed the resolve of his side... Читать дальше...

Mike Dean has been redirected from fourth official duties in Tottenham’s game at Chelsea on Wednesday to avoid any potential for further conflict with Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino.Dean will now be on the touchline at Manchester City vs West Ham instead of Stamford Bridge, with Kevin Friend taking his place.Press Association Sport understands the move was made by the Professional Game Match Officlas Limited (PGMOL) to avoid a potential conflict if Pochettino is charged by the Football Association... Читать дальше...

The relegation battle takes centre stage in the first part of a full midweek programme in the Premier League on Tuesday.Sorry Huddersfield are the only bottom three team in action, but the foursides immediately above the drop zone will all be looking to secure vital points and climb the table...Can managerless Leicester stop the rot?Claude Puel was sacked by Leicester after a poor run of form (John Walton/PA)Leicester are eight points above the relegation zone, but six defeats in their last seven games... Читать дальше...

Sunday’s match between Manchester United and Liverpool may not have been the most thrilling of encounters, but it will have been memorable for United’s Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea – it was his 100th Premier League clean sheet.After a shaky start to his Old Trafford career, the 28-year-old shot stopper hasmorphed into one of the world’s finest goalkeepers; some would say thebest. Nowhe has the stats to prove it, joining an elite group who have managed to reach three figures' worth of top flight shut-outs.In fact... Читать дальше...

Competing for silverware on multiple frontscan be a precarious business. Succeed and you’ll secure a place among the greats, but fail and that old adage about there being no prizes for secondwill be mercilessly parpedby rivals.Sometimes, the pressure of so much success can all be a little too much – although Manchester City have at least secured themselves a trinket in 2018/19 with Sunday's League Cup triumph. But many find themselves on the brink of having it all and end up with nothing.Here are... Читать дальше...