Новости за 17.12.2019

Tottenham will offer fans on the clubs waiting list the chance to take up a season ticket after an application to increase capacity was approved.Spurs impressive new stadium opened in April, with an initial maximum attendance of 62,062 being upped to 62,214 in August.On Tuesday evening, Tottenham announced another 89 seats would now be made available to those on the waiting list.We can confirm that Haringey Council has approved our application to increase the official capacity of our stadium to 62,303... Читать дальше...

Scott Brown has hailed the Celtic talent spotters for identifying Jeremie Frimpong as the natural heir to Kieran Tierneys golden Bhoy title.The Hoops lost their battle to keep hold of star left-back Tierney in the summer as the Scotland defender completed his 25million switch to Arsenal.But the pain of his departure has largely been masked by the emergence of exciting teenager Frimpong.Neil Lennon reinvested the Tierney cash on four full backs Boli Bolingoli, Hatem Abd Elhamed, Stoke loanee Moritz... Читать дальше...

Kris Boyd claims his former Kilmarnock team-mates at times chose to ignore Angelo Alessios instructions as they revert back to the Steve Clarke blueprint for success.Alessio was sacked on Tuesday just six months after taking over from Clarke, and it is no surprise to Boyd.Clarke led the Ayrshire side to third place last term their highest finish since 1966.But TV pundit Boyd, who retired in the summer, believes his Italian replacement was wrong to do away with his old managers safety-first approach... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane will not let an unusual build-up to El Clasico at Barcelona affect his side.Madrid and their fierce rivals Barca will travel to the Nou Camp from the same hotel two hours before kick-off amid security concerns.Wednesdays LaLiga game was originally supposed to be played in October but it was postponeddue to safety fears surrounding the violent protests in Catalonia. View this post on Instagram Whod you choose? Quin estara en tu equipo? #Ansu #Fati #Vinicius... Читать дальше...

Hearts owner Ann Budge insists her mistake in handing Craig Levein too much responsibility was not down to blind faith.Budge admitted to shareholders at the clubs annual general meeting that she should not have allowed Levein to combine his director of football role with the managers job in September 2017, and regretted not making a change in the summer.Levein was removed from the managers role in October but is continuing to work on areas such as the reserves, youth academy and medical side of the... Читать дальше...

Barcelona and Real Madrid face-off in a festive El Clasico on Wednesday.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the talking points ahead of the game.Heading to Christmas number one @AntoGriezmann talks #ElClasico, life at @FCBarcelona and playing with Messi and @LuisSuarez9!#LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/cFfCRqZ2El LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) December 17, 2019Approaching the halfway point of the season the two sides are locked together at the top of the La Liga table on 35 points, with Barcelona assuming... Читать дальше...

Graham Coughlan has been appointed the new manager of Mansfield after leaving Bristol Rovers on Tuesday morning.Coughlan led Rovers to fourth place in Sky Bet League One but departed his role to take up the vacant post with the Stags, created whenJohn Dempster was dismissed on Saturday.Mansfield are currently18th in Sky Bet League Two, seven points above the relegation zone following a five-match winless streak in the league.This is a massive opportunity and a massive chance for me. The main attraction... Читать дальше...

The north London club were locked in an annual two-way battle with Manchester United for the Premier League crown at the start of the millennium.In 2002-03, Arsenalthrew away an eight-point lead in March to hand Sir Alex Ferguson’s United the title - a season which hurt Gilberto.But the Brazilian midfielder says that served as motivation for Arsene Wenger’s side to win the league without losing a match the following year.Speaking in the January issue ofFourFourTwo, available now, Gilberto says: “We... Читать дальше...

Barcelona and Real Madrid face-off in a festive El Clasico on Wednesday.The winner of one of the fiercest rivalries in European football will head to the top of La Liga with just one game before the winter break.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at five classic meetings between the two.Real Madrid 3 Barcelona 4 March 2014Barcelonas Lionel Messi celebrates scoring a goal against Tottenham (Nick Potts/PA)Lionel Messis hat-trick inspired a thrilling win for Barca against 10-man Real. Andres Iniesta... Читать дальше...

Mikel Arteta will be part of Manchester Citys coaching team for Wednesdays Carabao Cup clash with Oxford despite being in talks with Arsenal, Pep Guardiola revealed.Arteta, who has been an assistant coach at City since Guardiola joined the club in 2016, has emerged as the strong favourite for the vacant managerial post at the Emirates Stadium.Arteta is continuing to fulfil his duties at City, though, including travelling with the side for the Carabao Cup quarter-final at the Kassam Stadium. Guardiola said... Читать дальше...

Hearts will make late decisions on fitness doubts Christophe Berra and Jamie Brandon ahead of the visit of Ladbrokes Premiership leaders Celtic.Striker Uche Ikpeazu is suspended but wide player Jake Mulraney returns from a ban.Steven Naismith, Aidy White and Callumn Morrison remain on the sidelines along with long-term absentees Peter Haring (groin), John Souttar (ankle), Ben Garuccio (knee) and Conor Washington (hamstring).Ryan Christie is fit to return from a knee injury for the champions but Mohamed... Читать дальше...

Liverpool midfielder James Milner insists the players are driven by the desire to be serial trophy winners and to not be remembered solely for their Champions League triumph.Junes victory over Tottenham in Madrid was only the clubs second piece of silverware in 13 years, but the Reds vice-captain said that should be the starting point.Liverpool, 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League as they seek to end their 30-year wait for a domestic title, are bidding this week to win the one trophy... Читать дальше...

Arsenal have been urged not to buckle under the pressure from China and stifle Mesut Ozils right to free expression.The former Germany international posted on social media about the alleged mistreatment of Uighur Muslims in China, calling them warriors who resist persecution.It was reported that the Gunners match against Manchester City on Sunday was dropped from Chinese state television schedules, while the BBC reported the countrys foreign ministry spokesman as saying that Ozils comments were misinformed... Читать дальше...

Kilmarnock have announced the sacking of manager Angelo Alessio after just six months in charge.Antonio Contes former right-hand man with Juventus, Italy and Chelsea was charged with continuing the success Steve Clarke brought to Rugby Park.Club Statement: Angelo Alessio has been relieved of his position as Manager.https://t.co/hMZxxmTIoa pic.twitter.com/WW2KJLcFba Kilmarnock FC (@KilmarnockFC) December 17, 2019But he endured a troubled reign, starting with a humiliating Europa League exit at the... Читать дальше...

Graham Coughlan has left Bristol Rovers and is expected to be announced as the new manager of Mansfield.Rovers reluctantly gave Mansfield permission to discuss the vacancy with Coughlan on Monday, after rejecting their approaches twice since the departure ofJohn Dempster on Saturday.Mansfield are18th in League Two, seven points above the relegation zone having not recorded a victory in their last five league fixtures, whereas Rovers sit fourth in League One.Rovers chief executive Martyn Starnes told BBC Points West on Tuesday... Читать дальше...

There’s 34 teams to get and six minutes to do your best and get them. We’ll tell what season they got to the quarters, obviously, and we’re also giving you what league they were in at the time (which can be more of a hindrance than a help for some).Then sens a screenshot of your score to @FourFourTwo on Twitter and we’ll tell the world how clever you are.THEN TRY Quiz! Can you name the best attacking players in the 2019/20 Champions League group stage? Tonight’s the night that most fans will realise... Читать дальше...

Evertonclaimthat no contract offer has been issued to prospective new boss Carlo Ancelotti, but... well, come on. The Italian stallion is expected to be in place at Goodison Park by the end of the week, representing something of a coup for the Toffees after their botched Marco Silva project.He's also a pretty smashing bloke, asFFThas discovered on numerous occasions. In July 2016, Ancelotti was the subject of our career reflective interview with readers' questions – covering everything from childhood... Читать дальше...

Carlo Ancelotti is expected to sign a long-term deal to become Everton manager this week, according to reports.The Toffees are on the lookout for a new permanent boss after the dismissal of Marco Silva earlier this month.Duncan Ferguson has secured four points from six against Chelsea and Manchester United since taking charge on an interim basis, but he is not thought to be in the frame for the full-time job.And according to theDaily Telegraph, Everton appear to be on the verge of pulling off an... Читать дальше...

Rangers forward Greg Stewart has declared himself ready to step in when his side begin their festive schedule without Alfredo Morelos.Morelos will miss Fridays Ladbrokes Premiership clash against Hibernian after being sent off against Motherwell on Sunday.Jermain Defoe is likely to step in but the versatile Stewart could be requiredat Easter Road and in subsequent games against Kilmarnock and Celtic as Steven Gerrard manages his squad.Speaking on a squad visit to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow... Читать дальше...

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has urged his players to keep up the form they showed on Sunday and ensure things do not click into place for Hearts against his side.The champions maintained their two-point lead in the Ladbrokes Premiership with a comfortable 2-0 win over Hibernian on Sunday and travel to Tynecastle on Wednesday.Daniel Stendel has urged the Hearts fans to show more patience and support to the players after they vented their frustration during a 1-0 home defeat by St Johnstone in his first... Читать дальше...

Mike Arteta is the popular choice to succeed Unai Emery at Arsenal. At the time of writing, pictures have emerged of him meeting with the club’s executives, Manchester City are urging him to clarify his future and the bookmakers have installed him as a prohibitive favourite.The job certainly seems to be his if he wants it.The reasons behind that clamour are vague, though, and seem representative of a strange modern trend which values theories and ideas above CVs and resumés. Arteta is the classic example. Читать дальше...

Everton say that no contract offer has so far been made to any potential new manager at Goodison Park.Carlo Ancelotti has been strongly linked with the role, although the PA news agency understands reports he was on Merseyside on Monday to hold talks with the club are wide of the mark.The Italian, who won the league and cup double with Chelsea, was sacked by Napoli last week.Everton issued an update on Monday night as their search for a successor to Marco Silva continues.In the 11 days since Marco Silva left the club... Читать дальше...

Roy Hodgson praised Crystal Palaces gutsy performance in the stalemate with rivals Brighton, but revealed the extent of their growing injury list ahead of a busy period of the season and called for reinforcements in January.The Eagles were second best for 70 minutes, but Wilfried Zaha produced a moment of magic 14 minutes from time to cancel out Neal Maupays opener for Graham Potters team.It ensured Palace did not lose for a third consecutive time in this grudge match with the Seagulls, which dates... Читать дальше...

New EFL chairman Rick Parry is watching intently to see whether proposals to overhaul European club competition would threaten the League Cup.The format of continental football could be set for major changes from 2024, with reports surfacing on Friday that the European Club Association had devised a new 32-team division for the Champions League.It was reported thateach club would play 10 matches against 10 different opponents with the top-eight sides qualifying for the round of 16.The Champions League... Читать дальше...

Wilfried Zaha rescued a point for Crystal Palace against rivals Brighton with a superb strike 14 minutes from time to ensure the visitors were made to pay for a lack of killer edge in front of goal.Graham Potters team dominated from the outset at Selhurst Park but only had Neal Maupays effort to show for it before the Eagles forward took centre stage and netted his third goal of the campaign.It meant home manager Roy Hodgson had to be content with a 1-1 draw in his 100th game in charge of Palace.FULL-TIME... Читать дальше...