Новости за 07.05.2019

Kristoffer Syvertsen put Clyde in charge of their Scottish League One play-off semi-final against Edinburgh City with a 1-0 away win in the first leg.Syvertsen got the goal in the 15th minute with a shot low into the left corner, set up by David Goodwillie.Clyde pushed for a second and went close through Goodwillie and Ally Love before the break.Edinburghs big chance to level came in the 76th minute but Scott Shepherds shot cannoned off the crossbar.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){... Читать дальше...

Jordan Whites double ensured Inverness claimed first blood in the opening leg of their Ladbrokes Premiership play-off quarter with a 3-1 win over Ayr.Dundee United await the winners next week and it is John Robertsons side who will feel they are half way there after a hard-fought triumph at Somerset Park.Charlie Trafford and White put Caley Thistle two up early in the second half before Coventry-bound defender Michael Rose pulled one back for the Honest Men.But a White penalty means Inverness will... Читать дальше...

Sheffield Uniteds joint-owner Kevin McCabe has promised fans the club will do all they can to stay in the Premier League.The Blades, who have ended their 12-year top-flight exile, were paraded in front of thousands of their fans at Sheffield Town Hall after an open-top bus ride from Bramall Lane.Supporters ignored the rain to accompany the bus on its route from the stadium and thousands more gathered at a civic reception to help celebrate the clubs return to the Premier League.MY SHEFFIELD UNITED... Читать дальше...

Video footage of fireworks being let off near the Hilton hotel in Liverpool city centre, where Barcelona players were staying ahead of their Champions League tie against Liverpool, has prompted a statement from Merseyside Police.Liverpool lost the first leg of their semi-final against Barcelona 3-0 and face an uphill task at Anfield if they are to reach the final of the competition for the second year running.Isabelle, 22, who was woken by the fireworks filmed them going off in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Читать дальше...

Barcelona have rather enjoyed themselves in this competition, having won the thing four times since The Big Rebrand. They scooped the last of the European Cups too, with Johan Cruyff’s esteemed Dream Team laying their hands on Ol’ Big Ears in 1992.Below are the 50 players who’ve turned out for Barça most in the Champions League over the last 26 years. Many are modern, we’re sure you’ll be thrilled to hear; some stretch back into the ‘90s.After getting spanked 4-0 by Milan in the 1994 final, it took... Читать дальше...

Dundee defender Darren ODea paid tribute to late Celtic manager Tommy Burns as he announced his retirement from full-time football.The former Celtic and Republic of Ireland centre-back revealed he would be focusing on coaching, three days after Dundee were relegated from the Ladbrokes Premiership.The 32-year-old wrote on Twitter: Ive decided to retire from full-time football at the end of the season.Its been a difficult decision as I feel I have plenty left in the tank but my passion in life is now... Читать дальше...

Manchester United players will suffer awage cut of up to 25% after their failure to qualify for the Champions League, report Sky Sports.Sunday's 1-1 draw with Huddersfield ended Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side's chances of finishing in the top four.The club have adopted a policy of rewarding squad members for reaching Europe's elite competition, and United's inability to do so this term will lead to a drop in salaries across the board.The exact proportion of the wage varies depending on the details of eachplayer's contract... Читать дальше...

Football is a transitory, market-driven business. We know this – it's a mindset we've been forced to adopt in the post-oil money era. Marquee signing not cutting the mustard? Bin him. Last season's title-winning manager on a four-game losing run? P45 the prick. Beloved 20th-century stadium not fit for a multi-platform global brand? Raze it to the ground.Any fan of a 'big team' not prepared to think like this is surely in for a rough old time. For the modern football fan, the concept of sentimentality... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid are willing to sell Gareth Bale this summer, according to theDaily Mail.Zinedine Zidane has held a face-to-face meeting with the Wales international and informed him that he is not in his plans for next season.Bale has endured a frustrating season at the Bernabeu and has evenbeen booed by his own supporters on several occasions.However, the former Tottenham manis adamant that he does not want to leave the La Liga giants.The 29-year-old is contracted at Madrid until 2022 and intends to... Читать дальше...

Richard Foster is the author of The Agony The Ecstasy: A Comprehensive History of the Football League Play-OffsOn May 14, 1987, Charlton, Leeds and Sunderland were all involved in the very first series of play-off matches. The original triumvirate will be competing in this year’s play-offs alongside Newport County and Forest Green Rovers, who will be taking part in the EFL’s frenetic finale for the first time.In 1987, Charlton ended up beating Leeds in a replay to secure their First Division future... Читать дальше...

Port Vale have new owners after Carol and Kevin Shanahan completed the deal to end the controversial reign of Norman Smurthwaite.The Shanahans are owners of Synectics Solutions, the Burslem-based IT company that is next door to the Sky Bet League Two clubs Vale Park home.A statement on the Valiants Twitter account said: The club can confirm that Carol and Kevin Shanahan have completed the purchase of Port Vale Football Club.The first action has been for the club to purchase Vale Park in its entirety... Читать дальше...

Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has refused to rule out a move for Tottenham right-back Kieran Trippier.After starring at the 2018 World Cup, the England international has endured a difficult campaign at club level.Mauricio Pochettino iswilling to sell the defender this summer, with Manchester United among the clubs who have been linked with the ex-Burnley man.Napoli are also said to be keeping tabs on Trippier, whose wife was reportedly spotted looking at schools in Naples for the couple's young son.And... Читать дальше...

Neil Warnock has received the support of Cardiff owner Vincent Tan to remain as the clubs managerdespite relegation from the Premier League.Warnock seemed to question his own future after Saturdays 3-2 home defeat to Crystal Palace confirmed Cardiffs return to the Sky Bet Championship, with the70-year-old saying he had no idea whether he would be staying.But Malaysian businessman Tan has delivered a vote of confidence and wantsWarnock to attempt to extend his own record of promotions as a manager... Читать дальше...

Please note: this feature originally appeared in the February 2010 issue of FourFourTwo. Subscribe today! 5 issues for just £5For once there were no excuses, even though there was an excuse. There was no ranting about the ref, no bemoaning bad luck, no recriminations over the foreigner rule that forcibly left Peter Schmeichel on the bench. November 2, 1994, and Manchester United had been sliced apart by Barcelona in a performance of such brutal beauty, such wonder, that there was no point complaining. Читать дальше...

Caretaker manager Andy Dawson and club captain Rory McArdle regret the manner in which they dealt with Scunthorpes controversial equaliser at Plymouth on Saturday.Josh Morris brought the Iron level at 2-2 when he intercepted the ball as injured Argyle goalkeeper Matt Macey tried rolling it out to the touchline and subsequently chipped the ball over the stricken keeper.Plymouth went on to win the game 3-2, with both teams suffering relegation to Sky Bet League Two.Immediately after the game, Scunthorpe chairman Peter Swann... Читать дальше...

Manchester United are keen to sign Juventus forward Paulo Dybala, writeCalciomercato.The Argentina international has fallen down the pecking order at the Allianz Stadium since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo last summer.Dybala has been restricted to just 21 starts in Serie A, while he completed 90 minutes in the Champions League on just two occasions.Juventus are therefore willing to cash in on the former Palermo attacker, and United have identified him as a leading transfer target.The Red Devils... Читать дальше...

As the Premier League season settles into its final week, there’s not much left to be sorted. Relegation: done. Champions League spots: done. First place outside the top six: done. Sure, there’s that little matter of the actual champions to determine, but will that really bring an exciting final day?So allow us to look a little furtherand leave the club scene behind. For what’s that on the horizon? Summer international football ahoy!It’s now less than a month until the Nations League finals in Portugal ... Читать дальше...

Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt has rejected a move to Manchester United, report the Daily Star.The centre-back has enjoyed a superb season in Amsterdam, helping Erik ten Hag's side challenge for the Eredivisie title and reach the Champions League semi-finals.The 19-year-old has attracted interest from a host of clubs including Liverpool and Barcelona, but he has told United that he is not interested in a transfer to Old Trafford.United were willing to offer De Ligt a five-year deal worth £350,000... Читать дальше...

Liverpool are interested in signing Ajax forward David Neres this summer, writeThe Sun.The Brazilian attacker has been a key part of Erik ten Hag's team this term, scoring 12 goals in 46 appearances in all competitions.Those contributions have helped Ajax challenge for the Eredivisie title and reach the last four of the Champions League for the first time since 1997.But Neres looks set to seek pastures new at the end of the season, with Liverpool joining Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid in the race... Читать дальше...

This season has been an unmitigated failure for Manchester United.Their target of a top-four finish–the minimum requirement for the club that structures its business around Champions League participation– has been missed. That’s a low bar given United’s previous successes. No player who signs for the club thinks that a 25% wage reduction will be relevant should the club miss out onEurope’s top competition, but it’s becoming an accurate barometer of where United are at.There are people on the football... Читать дальше...

Manchester Citys victory over Leicester on Monday night sent them back to the top of the Premier League table, a point clear of Liverpool with just one match left to play.Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at what could lie ahead for both teams during the final day of a tense title race on May 12.Brighton v Manchester CityONE MORE TO GO! Extended highlights https://t.co/hkOS2QbFBp #mancity pic.twitter.com/um89EtNHrp Manchester City (@ManCity) May 6, 2019The formula is simple for City win and be crowned champions. Читать дальше...

Aymeric Laporte hailed the influence of Vincent Kompany after Manchester Citys inspirational captain struck a stunning winner in Mondays critical clash with Leicester.The long-serving Kompany once again proved the man for the big occasion as he netted with a ferocious 30-yard strike 20 minutes from time to settle a tense encounter at the Etihad Stadium.The 1-0 win lifted treble-chasing City back to the top of the Premier League, one point ahead of Liverpool, with just one game remaining in a compelling... Читать дальше...

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all battling to sign Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser, according totheDaily Mail.The Scotland international has enjoyed an excellent season on the south coast, scoring seven times and providing 14 assists in the Premier League.Only Eden Hazard has set up more top-flight goals this term, and Fraser's performances have not escaped the attention of the division's big boys.The ex-Aberdeen forward is out of contract in June 2020 and has shown no intention of signing a... Читать дальше...

Liverpool may have missed out on the Premier League title in 2013/14, but Luis Suarez couldn't have done much more to change that. When he looks across at his mantelpiece he'll see the PFA Player of the Year, Football Writers' Player of the Year and Barclays Fans' Player of the Year awards stood neatly in a line.Yet 12 months before, it seemed unlikely that Suarez would score one Premier League goal for Liverpool that season, let alone 31. Speaking in the wake of the 2012/13 season - one which ended... Читать дальше...

What the papers sayPaul Pogba is interested in a move away from Manchester over the summer, with Real Madrid leading the race to sign the midfielder, reports the Daily Telegraph. Any switch would rely heavily on Manchester United lowering their £160 million valuation of the 26-year-old, the paper adds.Sticking with the Red Devils, and the club are said to have made contact with Juventus about an £85 million deal for striker Paulo Dybala, according to the Daily Mirror.View this post on InstagramI capitani soffrono ancora di più per le sconfitte.