Новости за 27.08.2019

Montpellier secured their first Ligue 1 win of the season at the expense of Lyon as Arnaud Souquets first-half screamer was enough for a 1-0 victory and three points.Souquet hit an unstoppable shot beyond Anthony Lopes three minutes before half-time and Lyons hopes of mounting a response were hit six minutes into the second half when Youssouf Kone collected a red card for headbutting Andy Delort off the ball.Montpellier had much the better of the first half but could only carve out a series of half-chances in the opening half an hour. Читать дальше...

Neil Lennon wants Celtic to get ready to battle at Ibrox on Sunday.The champions travel across Glasgow to face Rangers in their first Old Firm clash of the new season with both teams having won their three opening Ladbrokes Premiership fixtures.But the Hoops boss has warned his team will have to be ready to match Steven Gerrards players in the physicality stakes.Lennon admits both the team he took to Govan in May and the side managed by former boss Brendan Rodgers back in December failed on that... Читать дальше...

Danny Drinkwater is in line to make his Burnley debut against Sunderland in the Carabao Cup as Sean Dyche makes several changes to his side.Having fielded the same starting side in all three Premier League games so far, Dyche will mix things up on Wednesday with the likes of Jeff Hendrick, Charlie Taylor, and Jay Rodriguez expected to start.Johann Berg Gudmundsson could have expected the night off regardless but will definitely not play after picking up a calf injury in Sundays 1-1 draw with Wolves.Robbie... Читать дальше...

Danny Drinkwater is set to make his Burnley debut in Wednesdays Carabao Cup clash with Sunderland as Sean Dyche plans a raft of changes.Drinkwater is yet to appear after joining the Clarets on loan from Chelsea the day before the transfer window closed earlier this month. Dyche has fielded the same starting eleven in all three Premier League game to date but with Liverpool up next, he will offer some of the fringe players a chance to stake their claim.But Dyche insisted rotation did not have to mean... Читать дальше...

If you don’t own a pair of curtains, then you’d probably get some – if only to close them throughout the entirety of November (exact date TBC) and block out the world.Yes, Football Manager 2020 is coming to a platform near you soon – and you can check out the trailer for it below.Details are thin on the ground for now – the first lot will come in mid-September, according to creators Sports Interactive – but we do know that it will be available on Google’s Stadia (“the fastest way to experience Football... Читать дальше...

Gary Neville believesManchester United will not challenge for the Premier League title until 2021/22 at the earliest.The Red Devils have not won the league since Alex Ferguson's final season before retirement in 2012/13.Saturday's 2-1loss to Crystal Palacemeans Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are already five points adrift of first placethis term.And Neville, who won eight Premier Leaguetitles at Old Trafford, believes it will takesome time before his former club are ready to compete at the top."It may... Читать дальше...

Partick Thistle have signed forward Dario Zanatta from Hearts on a two-year contract.The 22-year-old scored once in 20 first-team appearances for Hearts and played for Queens Park, Raith Rovers and Alloa on loan.Zanatta told Thistles website: It was made clear to me that I wasnt going to get the game time I was looking for at Hearts and Thistle got in contact with me early on so Im just excited to get it sorted and looking forward to getting games and kicking on.Zanatta became Thistles second signing... Читать дальше...

Scotland manager Steve Clarke decided against asking too much, too soon of Leigh Griffiths.The Celtic striker had declared himself willing and able to return to the Scotland fold earlier this summer but he failed to make the squad to face Russia and Belgium in European qualifiers next month.The 29-year-old has netted three goals this season after missing the last six months of the last campaign to deal with mental health issues.He was close, Clarke said. Listen, Leigh has got some fantastic attributes. Читать дальше...

The history of English football's top flightis littered with one-hit wonders – players who only scored once in the English top flight, but made sure their goal was an absolute corker.Immortalised through countless YouTube compilations – usually accompanied by a Eurodance soundtrack – here are our favourites...1. Erik Edman – Tottenham vs LiverpoolEdman only lasted a single season at Tottenham but left one hell of a legacy among Spurs fans thanks to this swerving thunderbolt of a strike from all of... Читать дальше...

Bury are now almost certain to be expelled from the English Football League after a proposed takeover by CN Sporting Risk has fallen through, just 90 minutes before a league-set deadline for the deal to be completed.The League One clubs owner Steve Dale was originally given until midnight on Friday to prove he could pay off Burys debts and fund the next two seasons or find someone who could.Two hours before that deadline expired, Dale told reporters he had sold the club to CN, a London-based sports... Читать дальше...

Huddersfield midfielderAbdelhamid Sabiri has left the club after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.Sabiri, 22, had a year remaining on a three-year deal he signed when arriving from FC Nurnberg in August 2017 for an undisclosed fee.The Germany Under-21 international made only seven starts and six substitute appearances for The Terriers.His last appearance came against Bournemouth in December 2018 when he broke his collarbone and, following surgery, he struggled to win back his place in... Читать дальше...

Chelsea are poised to offer Tammy Abraham a new deal worth £100,000 per week, according to the Telegraph.The striker struggled on the opening weekend against Manchester United but bounced back to score twice in Saturday’s 3-2 victory over Norwich.Frank Lampard handed Abraham the No.9 shirt this summer as a show of faith tothe academy product.And the Chelsea hierarchy are ready to complement that gesture with the offer of a new contract which could see Abraham double his £50,000-a-week wages.The former... Читать дальше...

“The current situation cannot continue.” Within the statement released by the EFL on Saturday, in response to Buryowner Steve Dale accepting a takeover in principle, are five words that mean so much to so many in such different situations.The current situation cannot continue for the EFL, who have been embarrassed by the ongoing travails of Bury and their near-neighbours Bolton. It cannot continue for the many, many other clubs who are effectively insolvent and simply limping from one month to the next... Читать дальше...

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic wants clarification on his future fromOle Gunnar Solskjaer, after failingto make it off the bench for the third game in a row on Saturday.The Serbia international has lost his place in the team to Scott McTominay this season, with Matic an unused substitute against Chelsea, Wolves and Crystal Palace.And according to the Daily Mirror, Matic would like to know where he stands as he enters the final few months of his Old Trafford contract.United have the option... Читать дальше...

Harry Maguire has a lot going for him. Strong in the air, fine long passing and an ability to maraud from the back that few centre-backs possess. The 26-year-old recently became the most expensive defender in history, after securing an £80m move to Old Trafford.But everyone has a weakness – even Slabhead. In Maguire’s case, his kryptonite comes in a surprising form: Crystal Palace Football Club.Across his spells at Hull, Leicester and nowUnited, the defender has never tasted victory against the Eagles;... Читать дальше...

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has indicated he will make changes as the Premier League side host Sky Bet League Two club Forest Green in the Carabao Cup second round.Striker Dominic Solanke, a 19million January signing from Liverpool, is one of those in line to get his chance after having to remain patient so far this season.Solanke has been used as a substitute in each of the first three games of the campaign, playing the final 21 minutes in Saturdays 3-1 home defeat by Premier League champions Manchester City.However... Читать дальше...

Scotland manager Steve Clarke felt it was too early for Leigh Griffiths to return to the international fold.The Celtic striker has been left out of the squad to take on Russia and Belgium in European Championship qualifiers next month.The 29-year-old has netted three goals this season after missing the last six months of the 2018/19 campaign to deal with mental health problems.Griffiths had declared himself willing and able to revive his Scotland career but Clarke decided to give him more time to bed back into club football.He was close... Читать дальше...

According to Maths™, Norwich’s Teemu Pukki will end this Premier League season with 63 goals – which, as you’ll correctly note, is absolutely loads.According to Reality™, that’s sadly unlikely to happen. Which is a shame, as the likeable Finn has made a terrific start to life in the top flight after doubts were raised about his potential to upgrade his second-tier scoring among the best.That means Pukki is well on track to score the most goals in a promoted team over the last decade – which is what today’s quiz is all about. Читать дальше...

Please note: This feature was originally written on August 20, but we've republished it in light of today's deadline. Plus, it's great work from our resident Trotter.Statement on behalf of Paul Appleton, Joint Administrator for Bolton Wanderers.https://t.co/8YNmXcGjWm#BWFC— Bolton Wanderers FC (@OfficialBWFC) August 27, 2019Wembley. Prenton Park. Two 5-0 defeats, eight years apart. The first was the most torturous day I've ever experienced as a Bolton Wanderers fan. The second should have been worse, but it wasn't. Читать дальше...

Manchester United went into this season with confidence still fragile even after a promising pre-season and with two decent defensive signings. More arrivals would have boosted their conviction, but it was helped by the win against Chelsea, upheld by the draw at Wolves and then battered by Saturday’s home defeat to Crystal Palace.Please don’t let this be like 1989, when United opened the season at Old Trafford with a thumping 4-1 win against a London giant, drew 1-1 away in the next game and lost... Читать дальше...

Bolton are on the brink of liquidation, with their 145-year history hanging in the balance while quibbles continue over legal paperwork.A deal to sell Wanderers to preferred bidders Football Ventures collapsed on Saturday morning despite being virtually agreed hours earlier and the clubs administrator has warned the money has now run out and he will start closing them down on Wednesday.The English Football League has given the club until 5pm on Tuesday to prove a deal is done or provide reasons why they require an extension... Читать дальше...

Romelu Lukaku scored on his debut as Inter Milan beat Lecce 4-0 in Antonio Contes first game in charge.Striker Lukaku, making his first appearance since a 74million move from Manchester United, helped Inter to a comfortable opening Serie A win at the San Siro.Marcelo Brozovic and Stefano Sensi put the hosts in complete control in the first half andAntonio Candreva completed the scoring with a long-range strike late on afterDiego Farias was dismissed for the visitors.Brozovic brilliantly opened the... Читать дальше...

Ryan Jack will be named in Steve Clarkes latest Scotland squad, the PA news agency understands.The Rangers midfielder has been called up for next months Hampden double-header against Russia and Belgium.Scotland boss Clarke announces his squad for the European Championship qualifiers at noon on Tuesday.Jack will be back in after missing out for the squad for Clarkes first games in charge against Cyprus and Belgium in June.The 27-year-old, who has two caps, has started nine of Rangers 10 matches this season.Speaking last week... Читать дальше...