Новости за 27.02.2019

Callum Wilson (Bournemouth)Wilson’s performances are a big reason why Bournemouth currently lie 10th in the Premier League, in touch with a Europa League spot. The 26-year-old Englishman has stepped his game up with 10 goals in 21 league games so far – making him just the second Cherries player ever to score double digits in a Premier League season. He also has five assists to his name for a total goal contribution of 15.Considering his previous best goal tally in the top flight was eight in 28 league games last season... Читать дальше...

John Kennedy insists there will be an easy transition at Celtic with the appointment of Neil Lennon as new interim manager.Brendan Rodgers’ departure to Leicester on Tuesday came as a shock before former Celtic captain and manager Lennon was put in charge until the end of the season, with first team coach Kennedy promoted to his assistant.Afteran unprecedented domestic double-treble under Rodgers in the last two seasons, the Hoops are on course for a third and Kennedy is confident there will be no... Читать дальше...

Disclaimer: This list only features centre-forwards, of those who at least play there regularly, so the likes of Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah and Neymar weren’t considered. They have their own list...10. Mauro Icardi (Inter)Icardi is still largely untested at the very highest level, having never appeared at a World Cup and only just complete his first (unsuccessful) season in the Champions League. The Argentinewill have the chance to end his absence from the latter competition this season following Inter’s qualification... Читать дальше...

Although it might feel like an impossible dream if your preferred bunch of bandy-legged idiots are lurching into yet another season of disappointment or worse, the thing that draws all of us addicts back match after match is the possibility that our great game can inspire moments of ecstatic celebration. For those occasional but unmatchable endorphin rushes we pay in spades, and sometimes the same can be said of the participants in our people’s opera.Jurgen Klopp has had plenty of reason this season for air-punching star-jumps... Читать дальше...

Neil Lennon wants no comparisons made with Brendan Rodgers after taking over from his fellow Northern Irishman at Celtic.The former Hoops captain and manager is back in charge of the Parkhead club for the rest of the season following Rodgers’ sudden departure for Leicester on Tuesday.The ex-Liverpool boss garnered an unprecedented domestic double treble in his first two seasons at Celtic and, with the club eight points clear at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership, the Betfred Cup already in the... Читать дальше...

Over the years, the Premier League has brought some joyous moments of pure skill and drama, featuring stunning goals and last-minute reversals. It has also served up some absolute dross – and that’s what we’re celebrating here.FourFourTwo have scoured the tables to bring you the 20 teams who’ve racked up the fewest points in a Premier League season (and even got the calculator out to adjust for the 42-game seasons of the early 1990s). Sunderland fans, look away now.20. Bolton (1995/96)Points: 29... Читать дальше...

Neil Lennon insists he is not looking beyond the end of the season after taking his “twice in a lifetime” job at Celtic.Lennon has been appointed Hoops manager for the remainder of the campaign following Brendan Rodgers’ sudden departure to Leicester.The former Celtic captain won three league titles and two Scottish Cups in just over four years in his previous stint as manager, after taking over in March 2010.#CelticFC manager Neil Lennon and assistant manager John Kennedy ahead of today's media conference at Paradise.Welcome home... Читать дальше...

Liverpool are undoubtedly in the best shape they have been in for many years under Jurgen Klopp this campaign, with the charismatic German fuelling a record-breaking title challenge in the Premier League. The competition for silverware is so fierce, however– with Tottenham, Manchester City and the Reds all still in with a chance of totalling 90 or more points– that the margin for error is fine.Klopp and the club’s recruitment staff endeavoured to plug gaps in last summer’s transfer window, ensuring... Читать дальше...

Chelsea and Tottenham must be sick of each other. With the two legs of their League Cup semi-final only recently completed, tonight will be their third encounter of 2019 already.Still, with London both sides out of the FA Cup, at least they won’t get drawn to play each other again any time soon. Er, after Wednesday night anyway.Over the years, though, this clash has served up goalfests aplenty: 4-2 results in 2017 and 2012, a 5-3 in 2015, a 4-0 in 2014, and even a 4-4 back in 2008.But which stars areresponsible for those high-scoring fixtures? Читать дальше...

What the papers sayManchester United are keeping tabs on Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic, the Daily Mail reports. The 30-year-old’s career with the Spanish champions could come to an end this summer and theBlaugranaareconsidering selling him to help balance the books, the paper says. Inter Milan are also said to be admirers of the Croatia international.Juventus have no intention of bringing Gonzalo Higuain back to Turin if Chelsea opt against keeping him at Stamford Bridge beyond this season, according to reports. Читать дальше...

Neil Lennon declared “Celtic comes first” after answering the call following Brendan Rodgers’ sudden departure.Lennon will take over immediately as Celtic travel to face Hearts on Wednesday, 24 hours after Rodgers left to take charge at Leicester.The Celtic fans are in a state of shock over Rodgers leaving with a title still to be won but Lennon has told the players they cannot get distracted.Lennon – who has been installed until the end of the season – told Celtic TV: “It’s difficult circumstances obviously... Читать дальше...

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa insisted there is no prospect of his team running out of steam in the promotion race after they were beaten 1-0 at QPR.The Whites, who would have gone top of the Sky Bet Championship had they won, stayed third after losing to a Rangers side that had lost their previous seven league games.Having dominated most of the first half, the visitors were undone three minutes into the second.Luke Freeman, who was outstanding throughout, deftly flicked the ball home after being set-up by Massimo Luongo.However... Читать дальше...

Leicester caretaker boss Mike Stowell said Brendan Rodgers’ rousing speech after victory over Brighton inspired his new squad.Demarai Gray and Jamie Vardy struck to seal a gritty 2-1 win as Rodgers watched from the stands at the King Power Stadium.The 46-year-old joined from Celtic earlier on Tuesday, signing a deal until 2022.#WelcomeBrendan! pic.twitter.com/mVTuPVWx8z— Leicester City (@LCFC) February 26, 2019Davy Propper pulled a goal back but Leicester hung on to rise to 10th in the Premier League.Rodgers... Читать дальше...