Liverpool had insisted that a change of head coach was not on the agenda, but after assessing the situation following the end of the season last weekend, the club’s hierarchy believe the next phase requires a more front-foot, aggressive and urgent style of football. The decision to sack Slot was made by Michael Edwards, FSG’s […]

There are many questions around Slot’s transfer dealings, although owners Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of football Michael Edwards and sporting director Richard Hughes must also take responsibility. Liverpool‘s key pair of power brokers were showered with bouquets in the summer. Now they must take the brickbats. Liverpool appeared so committed to the Isak deal, the […]

Police in Budapest are studying camera footage to identify supporters fighting before Saturday’s Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain. A police statement said the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning. Footage emerged on social media showing what was said to be about 30 supporters of each club brawling and lighting […]

Former Republic of Ireland international Glenn Whelan has been appointed head coach at Livingston. The 42-year-old will be tasked with steering the club back to the Scottish Premiership following their relegation. Whelan has coaching experience with Bristol Rovers and Wigan Athletic, including two brief spells as interim manager with the latter. “His beliefs and values […]

Ramsey has been part of Craig Bellamy’s Wales staff in an unofficial capacity in recent months. He says he feels ready to move into a coaching job having called time on his 19-year playing career in April. As a player, Ramsey joined Arsenal from boyhood club Cardiff City, then had spells with Juventus, Rangers and […]

Celtic are leading the race to sign Hungary midfielder Milan Vitalis from new NB1 champions Gyori ETO. (Csakfoci via Scottish Sun), external Rangers and Aberdeen are also interested in 24-year-old Milan VItalis, who has six caps for Hungary. (GOAL – in Hungarian), external Sevilla are monitoring negotiations between Celtic and Lech Poznan over Honduras winger […]

Goalkeepers: Dayne St Clair (Inter Miami), Maxime Crepeau (Orlando City), Owen Goodman (Crystal Palace). Defenders: Alistair Johnston (Celtic), Derek Cornelius (Marseille), Richie Laryea (Toronto), Niko Sigur (Hajduk Split), Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire), Luc de Fougerolles (Fulham), Moise Bombito (Nice), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough). Midfielders: Stephen Eustaquio (Porto), Ismael Kone (Sassuolo), Tajon Buchanan […]

Mourinho was seen speaking with Vinicius after he walked off the pitch following the interaction with Prestianni. But it was Mourinho’s post-match comments that were the most shocking. While publicly backing his player Prestianni, Mourinho suggested Vinicius had incited tensions through his celebration in front of the home support. “You score a goal from another […]

It took him a few attempts to get hold of her, but Michael McArdle knew it would be worth the wait for Emily Cassap. When the teenager got off the training pitch and back to her phone, she discovered she had been called up to the Northern Ireland squad for the first time. For manager […]

Mourinho’s highest win rate came while in his first spell at Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, managing an impressive 76.3% win rate, and delivering one La Liga title and one Copa del Ray, He broke the record for most points in a single La Liga season in 2011-12 after reaching 100 – a feat […]