Новости за 16.10.2019

Leyton Orient have appointed former Wales midfielder Carl Fletcher as head coach.The 39-year-old has agreed a two-year contract at Brisbane Road and arrives from Bournemouth, where his most recent position was loan manager.Fletcher takes over from caretaker boss Ross Embleton, who has filled the vacancy since the death of Justin Edinburgh in June.Orient director of football Martin Ling told the club website: The board went through the interview process with Carl and he kept coming out on top. He has leadership skills... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid are weighing up a move for Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante and could include James Rodriguez as part of the deal.Los Blancos are huge admirers of the France international, who has won a Premier League title with both Leicester and Chelsea.Zinedine Zidane has set his sights on his compatriot as he seeks to rejuvenate his midfield next summer.Madrid were heavily linked with both Paul Pogba and Christian Eriksen ahead of the 2019/20 campaign, but were ultimately unable to land either the... Читать дальше...

Everton midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin is set to be sidelined for around three months after undergoing surgery.The 24-year-old has played just twice for the Toffees since arriving from Mainz in the summer, with his last outing coming against Watford in August.An Everton statement read: Everton Football Club can confirm that Jean-Philippe Gbamin has undergone surgery on a tendon injury in his right quadriceps muscle, which will keep the midfielder out of action for around three months.The 24-year-old... Читать дальше...

Juan Mata believes Manchester United can kickstart their season with victory over arch-rivals Liverpool this weekend.United have endured a troubled start to the campaign and already trail the Premier League leaders from Merseyside by 15 points heading into Sundays clash at Old Trafford.Writing in his blog on the clubs website, Spanish midfielder Mata said: On Sunday we have a great chance to change the dynamic and we are all very motivated to take the win.We are United, we are playing at home and... Читать дальше...

England Womens friendly clash with Germany at Wembley next month has sold out.The record attendance for a Lionesses home fixture currently the 45,619 at the previous meeting between the sides, at Wembley in 2014 is set to be smashed at the game on November 9.And the turn-out could be the biggest attendance ever for a womens match in the country.Its time to make history Tickets for our @Lionesses game against Germany at @wembleystadium have now sold out! pic.twitter.com/ItgnRaOPhb England (@England) October 16... Читать дальше...

Bulgarian authorities have identified 15 people and made six arrests so far in relation to the racist abuse of England players on Monday night.Englands black players were targeted throughout the match in Sofia, and the Bulgarian Football Union has been charged by UEFA over the racist behaviour of its fans.Commissioner of the Bulgarian ministry of the interior Georgi Hadzhiev confirmed the operation was still ongoing, but that action was being taken against those found to have been involved. @MarcusRashford... Читать дальше...

Bristol City have signed Spanish striker Rodrigo Rios Lozano on a short-term contract until January.The 29-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Spanish second division side Granada in the summer.Rodri, a former Spain under-21 player, has previous experience in England with Sheffield Wednesday, having also played for Sevilla and 1860 Munich earlier in his career. City boss Lee Johnson said: Wed like to welcome Rodri and his family to Bristol City. We want to play with two strikers as much... Читать дальше...

This article first appeared in the November 2019 issue of FourFourTwo magazine. Buy it hereor subscribe for just £9.50 every quarterWhen Ken Anderson arrived at Bolton Wanderers in 2016, I knew early on that something wasn’t right. When Steve Dale arrived at Bury, I didn’t.It’s been three years since I decided to join Bury. I’d played over 100 games for Bolton but my contract was running out and Anderson had just taken over. He had a meeting with the players, and I wasn’t convinced. There didn’t seem to be a plan... Читать дальше...

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnolds attacking proficiency has earned him an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records.The 21-year-old has been officially recognised for claiming the most Premier League assists by a defender in a single season after contributing 12 as Jurgen Klopps side missed out on a thrilling title race by a point to Manchester City.Its an honour. Ive always wanted to go forward and help the team to create as many chances as possible, the England international told liverpoolfc.com.How... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi was quick to recognise the contribution of his Barcelona team-mates after picking up a record sixth Golden Shoe award on Wednesday afternoon.The 32-year-old Argentina striker received the accolade, given for scoring the most goals in a major European league, accompanied by his family at a ceremony at the Antiga Fabrica Estrella Damm.Without my team-mates I wouldnt have scored any goals, said Messi, who won the prize for the third straight year thanks to his 36 goals from 34 games last term. Читать дальше...

Pace is the most important attribute on FIFA 20: without it up front, you’re unlikely to bag lots of goals. And that wouldn’t be much fun now, would it?On that note, here are 10 of the fastest players on FIFA Ultimate Team – all of whom cost less than 50k coins…OTHER GUIDES…The best young strikers on FIFA 20 by career mode potentialFIFA 20’s 10 most overpowered players for Ultimate TeamFIFA 20 coins guide: how to (legally) buy and sell your assets to maximise profitsFIFA 20 career mode best young players... Читать дальше...

What would you do with Paul Pogba if you were Manchester United? The Frenchman has long wanted to leave the club, but United have no inclination to sell him. Added to that, there’s a shortage of suitors who’d come close to the kind of transfer fee that United would even consider and the wages that Pogba would demand.PSG need to comply with Financial Fair Play. Barcelona need to cut costs. Real Madrid don’t have the money – and the Madrid-friendly press are pushing the case for Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde... Читать дальше...

Eddie Nketiah says his hat-trick for England Under-21s shows he deserves to be starting for Leeds.The Arsenal striker bagged a treble in the Young Lions 5-1 romp over Austria at Stadium MK on Tuesday to take his tally to six goals in four games for his country this season.It is with Aidy Boothroyds side where he is getting most of his minutes this term as on a season-long loan from the Gunners he is yet to make a Championship start for Leeds.Top performance from the boys tonight! Unreal feeling... Читать дальше...

A judge has adjourned a bid to wind up Bury.Judge Mark Mullen analysed Burys case at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London on Wednesday after being told that the club had tax debts.Lawyers representing HM Revenue and Customs had made an application to wind up the Shakers, who were founded in 1885.The EFL expelled Bury in August after bosses failed to show they could pay debts (Peter Byrne/PA)The judge said he would reconsider the case on October 30.In June, the judge had heard that... Читать дальше...

Arsenal’s failure to qualify for the Champions League in 2016/17 cost them the chance to sign Antoine Griezmann, according to reports.The Gunners missed out on Europe’s premier competition for the first time in 20 years when they finished fifth in Arsene Wenger’s penultimate season in charge.Wenger’s side accumulated 75 points from their 38 matches that campaign, one fewer than Liverpool.The Athletic write that their failure to finish in the top four ended their hopes of acquiring Griezmann.The France international... Читать дальше...

Thursday marks exactly 100 years since the founding of Leeds United – a controversial decision that has divided opinion ever since.But Leeds’s birth year makes them among the youngest clubs in the Football League, with only 13 of the 92 league sides formed since 1919.Let’s look at the other end, though, and celebrate England’s proud history of having really, really old football teams. Obviously, Notts County now ply their trade in non-league – so who has replaced them as the oldest Football League... Читать дальше...

Qualification for Euro 2020 is heading towards its conclusion, with places in next summers tournament still up for grabs.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at which countries have already booked a spot and how things stand for England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.EnglandTogether. This team pic.twitter.com/E2LqtaKsK6 England (@England) October 14, 2019After bouncing back from a shock defeat to Czech Republic by thrashing Bulgaria 6-0, Gareth Southgates side are... Читать дальше...

Tottenham have reached out to Jose Mourinho as they prepare for the possibility of Mauricio Pochettino leaving the club, according to a French report.Pochettino has come under pressure in recent weeks, with Spurs13 pointsadrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool.His side were also knocked out of the EFL Cup by Colchester and suffered a humbling 7-2 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League.Pochettino is thought to retain the faith of chairman Daniel Levy, with whom he continues to enjoy a... Читать дальше...

Manchester United have drawn up a shortlist of six players they will target in the January transfer window, according to reports.The Red Devils are keen to strengthen their squad in the mid-season market after a disappointing start to the 2019/20 campaign.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side find themselves down in 12th place after eight matches, with just two points separating them from the relegation zone.United could fall even closer to the bottom three this weekend, when unbeaten league leaders Liverpool... Читать дальше...

Brian Rice insists home comforts give his Hamilton side confidence heading into Saturdays clash with Hibernian.Hamilton have won two of their four Ladbrokes Premiership matches at New Douglas Park so far this campaign, including a 2-1 victory over Livingston in their last home outing.Accies may have gone into the international break on the back of a disappointing 5-0 defeat against Rangers at Ibrox, but Rice said the squad put that result behind them long ago and are fully focused on the visit of... Читать дальше...

Four men have been detained by Bulgarian police in relation to the racist abuse of England players on Monday night.The Bulgarian ministry of the interior told the PA news agency that the operation to identify individuals involved in the abusive chanting was still ongoing.Englands black players were targeted throughout the match, and the Bulgarian Football Union has been charged by UEFA over the racist behaviour of its fans.We can confirm that @England players were subjected to abhorrent racist chanting... Читать дальше...

Less than a year after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s interim appointment opened the windows at Old Trafford and sent fresh air rushing through the corridors, the stench of damp is back. As it was before Solksjaer arrived, Manchester United’s form has again become strangely impervious. No matter which players are picked and in what formation they line up, the differences are negligible.Injuries have been offered as an explanation, andit’s true thatUnited have been without some theoretically influential players. Читать дальше...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to see worldwide life bans imposed on fans found guilty of racist abuse.UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Bulgaria and England following Mondays Euro 2020 qualifier in Sofia, which was stopped twice as Bulgarian fans made Nazi salutes and directed monkey noises at black England players.Charges against the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) include the racist behaviour, throwing of objects and disruption of a national anthem by home supporters.Not an... Читать дальше...

Aaron Connolly is targeting a cup final victory over Denmark to see the Republic of Ireland through to Euro 2020.Tuesday nights 2-0 Group D defeat in Switzerland dragged the home side right back into a three-horse race with Ireland and Denmark for the two automatic qualification spots and should the Swiss beat Georgia and Gibraltar next month, victory in Dublin would guarantee Mick McCarthys men a ticket.Connolly, who was handed a first senior start for his country in Geneva three days after nearly... Читать дальше...

David De Gea received treatment for an injury at half-time during Spains 1-1 draw in Sweden before aggravating the problem and withdrawing in the second half, according to Spain boss Robert Moreno.The goalkeeper was eventually forced off after an hour at the Friends Arena in Stockholm and could now face being ruled out of Manchester Uniteds Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday.De Gea hobbled out of the Euro 2020 qualifier following an innocuous-looking incident, having immediately grabbed... Читать дальше...