Новости за 06.12.2019

Nigel Pearsons appointment as Watford boss sees a return to the Premier League of one of footballsfeistiest managers.The 56-year-old was involved in some high-profile outbursts during his time in charge of Leicester.Here, the PA news agency looks at examples of Premier League managers losing their tempers.Nigel Pearson (Leicester)Nigel Pearson was sacked by Leicester in June 2015 (Lynne Cameron/PA)In April 2015, the then-Leicester manager bizarrely branded a journalist an ostrich, stupid and daft... Читать дальше...

Watford have appointed Nigel Pearson as their new head coach, initially until the end of the season.Pearson will take the helm after the weekend, with interim head coach Hayden Mullins in charge for the Hornets match against Crystal Palace on Saturday.Watfords chairman and chief executive officer Scott Duxbury told the clubs official website: Nigel is an impressive coach and comes with all of the experience and success we believe can have a very positive impact on our season.We are pleased to confirm... Читать дальше...

Boss Nuno Espirito Santo insists Wolves can still improve despite their best run in the top flight for 47 years.Nuno takes his team to Brighton on Sunday sitting fifth in the table and unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League games, their best run since 1972.He said: We are proud. We are doing things well, but we have to keep going, thats our philosophy, what we did before can only serve us as motivation to keep on going.But were improving, were playing well and were competing its more important... Читать дальше...

The past decade has been the most turbulent and dramatic in Liverpool’s 127-year history. The Merseysiders have gone from being close to bankruptcy to worth over £1 billion. From relegation-threatened under Roy Hodgson, to Champions of Europe under Jurgen Klopp. From being owned by two men who refused to speak or sit next to each other, to being a model of how to run a football club under Fenway Sports Group.Rafa Benitez was sacked, Kenny Dalglish returned, Brendan Rodgers became the club’s youngest ever manager... Читать дальше...

Hibernian forward Florian Kamberi admits he is relishing playing in a strike partnership again.Kamberi has forged a promising partnership with Christian Doidge in recent weeks after former head coach Paul Heckingbottom went with a lone striker for much of the season.The pair only started together once in the Ladbrokes Premiership under Heckingbottom in a 2-2 draw with St Johnstone when Kamberi scored.Caretaker boss Eddie May and then new manager Jack Ross have fielded the duo in the last five matches... Читать дальше...

A football club were forced to stop a training session when the pitch was invaded by stags.Fort William, who play in the Highland League, were training at their picturesque home ground Claggan Park when the unexpected guests brought proceedings to an unscheduled stop.Weve had to stop training because of some stags pic.twitter.com/TpEPXtMGwL Fort William FC (@FortWilliamFC) December 5, 2019Michael OMeara, who runs the clubs social media channels, told PA: When we arrived for training there were originally... Читать дальше...

Steven Gerrard had told Borna Barisic to prove he is fit enough to claim a place in Rangers starting line-up for Sundays Betfred Cup final.The Croatia left-back is an injury doubt to face Celtic after sitting out Wednesdays draw at Aberdeen with a bone bruising to his foot.Barisic was the target of some heavy challenges during last months win at Hamilton and had to be given injections to get him through recent clashes with Feyenoord and Hearts.Gerrard is eager to start the 27-year-old, who has laid on 10 goals for his team-mates this term... Читать дальше...

Spurs were heavily linked to Van de Beek last summer, although it was Real Madrid who reportedlycame closest to signing him.At the time, Madrid were exploring other options in the market and there wasn't enough time to seal a deal for Van de Beek.With Christian Eriksen running down his contract which expires next summer, he looks almost certain to leave the club.Jose Mourinho will be hoping to fill a creative hole in midfield and Van de Beek may be the perfect fit.However, Mourinho's former employers... Читать дальше...

Neil Lennon believes he will take a relentless Celtic side into the Betfred Cup final against Rangers at Hampden Park on Sunday.The Hoops have won the last nine trophies in Scotland and go into the keenly-awaited match on the back of 11 straight wins in all competitions.The most recent victory was a dramatic 2-1 home win over Hamilton on Wednesday night when skipper Scott Brown scored an injury-time winner.The Light Blues, meanwhile, let a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 with Aberdeen at Pittodrie on the same night... Читать дальше...

Zaha was publicly frustrated at the end of the last summer transfer window when his projectedmove to Arsenal fell through.When the window slammed shut, Zaha remained at Crystal Palace and the Gunners had signed his compatriot Nicholas Pepe for £72m.Although Arsenal are unlikely to return for Zaha, their London rivals Chelsea may well make a move.According to the Independent, Chelsea retain an interest in the Ivory Coast winger and are exploring the possibility of a transfer.After last summer's disappointment... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid's club presidentrecently met with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and club chiefs from across the continent, according to the New York Times.Perez is understood to have outlined his proposals for an elite league competition for Europe's top clubs.The ambitious and controversialmove is strategically timed as football's governing bodies prepare to structure and schedule the game's future from 2024 onwards.Perez has reportedly already been whipping up financial backing for his project and... Читать дальше...

Livingston captain Alan Lithgow is desperate to get back playing again after recovering earlier than expected following emergency surgery.The defender had his appendix out four weeks ago but was back on the bench for the midweek draw against Hearts and hopes to play against Kilmarnock on Saturday.The 31-year-old said: It was agony. I had gastroenteritis the week before and I had a blockage in my stomach. I woke up on the Saturday morning, the day before the Rangers game, in excruciating pain.I couldnt even lift my leg up... Читать дальше...

David Moyo believes Wednesdays trip to Celtic Park can be a major springboard for him and his Hamilton team-mates.The 24-year-old made his first start for the club against the Ladbrokes Premiership champions following eight appearances off the bench.Accies were seconds away from claiming a point before Scott Brown snatched a stoppage-time winner moments after Marios Ogkmpoe levelled for Brian Rices men.Moyo arrived from English non-league football in the summer and he believes the experience can... Читать дальше...

“Freddie has Arsenal DNA,” said Josh Kroenke. So interim manager Freddie Ljungberg does, along with his temporary assistant Per Mertesacker, Under-23 coach Steve Bould, Robert Pires, who is being tipped to join Ljungberg’s backroom staff, and possible long-term choices such as Mikel Arteta and Patrick Vieira. Meanwhile, Frank Lampard, Jody Morris, Ashley Cole, Petr Cech and Eddie Newton have Chelsea DNA. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Mike Phelan and Michael Carrick have Manchester United DNA. Brian Kidd has Manchester City’s... Читать дальше...

The trophy room at Ibrox is quite the sight. There isn’t just one cabinet filled with silverware, but four. The walls are adorned with shields, plates and other trinkets while pendants from countless historic games hang from the ceiling. It’s one of the first places new Rangers managers are taken, a backdrop for the traditional unveiling photoshoot. From the moment Steven Gerrard walked through the door he surely gained an understanding of the expectations heaped on his shoulders.Rangers, the self-proclaimed most successful club in the world... Читать дальше...

Arsenal are keen to remedy their awful run of form, which sees them just five points above the relegation zone.The sacking of Unai Emery and instalment of Freddie Ljungberg as interim head coach has not had an immediate effect on results.A draw away at Norwich and a home loss to Brighton have seen the Gunners slip further away from their goal of reaching the Champions League.The North Londoners are reported to be pursuing a list of potential new head-coaches, including Leicester City's Brendan Rodgers.Rodgers... Читать дальше...

Eddie Howe has dismissed links to the vacant Everton managers position and reiterated his 100 per cent commitment to Bournemouth.Marco Silva was sacked by the Toffees on Thursday night and Howe was keen to distance himself from the role at his press conference ahead of the Cherries Premier League match against Liverpool.First of all, I am very disappointed for Marco,Howe said in the press conference, broadcast on Sky Sports.Eddie Howe with Marco Silva (Steven Paston/PA)Secondly, I am 100 per cent... Читать дальше...

We’ve logged the last 50 scorers in Manchester City vs Manchester United games – in all competitions – and it takes us back to that fateful game.You’ve got 10 minutes to name as many as you can – and to make it as easy as possible, we’re givingyou the team and nationality of each scorer. Once you’re done, send a screenshot of your score to us on Twitter at @FourFourTwo, thenchallenge your friends to see if they can do any better.THEN TRY...Quiz! Can you name the 48 Premier League managers with at... Читать дальше...

Steve Bruce believes his Newcastle side head into a hectic month in good shape after victory against Sheffield United.The Magpies are up to 11th in the Premier League table and level on 19 points with the Blades, who sit in ninth position, after a 2-0 success at Bramall Lane on Thursday night.Allan Saint-Maximins early header and a controversial second-half strike from Jonjo Shelvey, which went to VAR, saw Newcastle win for the third time in five matches and complete an impressive week which began... Читать дальше...

Burnley manager Sean Dyche enjoys taking on the best coaches the Premier League has to offer but admits it will never be a level playing field for him.Just four days after facing Pep Guardiolas Manchester City he tackles Jose Mourinho and his resurgent Tottenham side.Since returning to the top flight for the 2016-17 season the club have recorded only three victories against the established top six: Liverpool in August 2016, Chelsea a year later and Spurs 10 months ago.While Dyche relishes the challenge of taking on superstar managers... Читать дальше...

What Everton do next is really, really important.Unfortunately for Marco Silva, who was dismissed late on Thursday evening, the team's position and performances this season had become indefensible and, given the outlay on new players over the summer, he can have few complaints about being asked to leave his keys on the desk and to turn the lights off on his way out.But the succession plan matters. Particularly as, at the time of writing, David Moyes is considered among the favourites to replace Silva.That... Читать дальше...

What the papers sayManchester Unitedare still hopeful of signingTottenhammidfielder Christian Eriksen in January after the Dane rejected them in the summer, according to the Daily Mirror.Leicesterhave opened talks with manager Brendan Rodgers over a lucrative new contact in a bid to fend off interest from Arsenal, The Daily Telegraph reports.Chelseaare interested in signing Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha next summer, says The Independent.Crystal Palaces Wilfried Zaha (Martin Rickett/PA)Former... Читать дальше...

Freddie Ljungberg accused his Arsenal players of being scared as defeat at home to Brighton condemned the Gunners to their worst run of form in over 42 years.A 2-1 reverse at the Emirates Stadium means Arsenal have gone nine games without a win, a streak not matched since 1977.Neal Maupays late header sealed a deserved victory for the Seagulls, who had led through Adam Websters first-half effort as Alexandre Lacazette temporarily levelled for the beleaguered hosts.Ljungberg replaced Unai Emery on... Читать дальше...

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has criticised VAR insisting he is drained and saddened by the technology following one of its more bizarre decisions on Thursday night.Newcastle were already leading at Bramall Lane courtesy of Allan Saint-Maximins early header, before some intelligent play from Jonjo Shelvey saw the visitors double their lead midway through the second half.Paul Dummetts long ball forward was flicked on by Andy Carroll and Shelvey found himself clean through on goal after making... Читать дальше...

Freddie Ljungberg admitted Arsenals confidence is at rock bottom after they lost at home to Brighton.Neal Maupays header condemned interim head coach Ljungberg to a 2-1 defeat in his first home game in charge.The Gunners have now gone nine matches without a win, their worst run in over 42 years, with Ljungberg unable to oversee an immediate upturn in fortunesfollowing Unai Emerys sacking last week.Freddie Ljungberg could not inspire Arsenal (Adam Davy/PA)Its tough, they looked low on confidence in the first half... Читать дальше...