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    Chelsea 5 Shamrock Rovers 1: Marc Guiu bags first-half hat-trick as Blues make light work of Irish

    CHELSEA were pelted with toilet paper but are on a roll with their best run for eight years.Play was halted for a few minutes in the first half when Christopher Nkunku came under attack from a hail of Kleenex three-ply launched from the away end as he tried to take a corner.Chelsea ace Marc Guiu scored a hat-trick against Shamrock RoversCredit: GettyKiernan Dewsbury-Hall added to Chelsea’s Conference League triumphCredit: GettyMarc Cucurella sealed another big victory and Chelsea’s perfect winning runCredit: GettyChelsea’s young side dominated Shamorck RoversCredit: AFPBut the diversion tactics backfired as boss Enzo Maresca rounded off the first phase of the Conference League with his 100 percent record intact and an eighth successive win in all competitions.That hasn’t been seen since 2016 and is a sign of the marked upturn under the Italian this season.Striker Marc Guiu clinched a hat-trick by half-time to add to two he scored against Kazakhstanis Astana last week.The Spaniard put his team in front on 22 minutes when Rovers full-back Darragh Burns and keeper Leon Pohls got in a muddle with a cushioned back header.Read More on ChelseaChelsea were pegged back briefly when Markus Poom – son of former Derby keeper Mart – scored with a heavily-deflected shot four minutes later to level.The wild scenes among the Irish contingent in the Shed End were quickly quelled though as Chelsea regained their lead from another cock-up in defence when Dan Clearly underhit a back-pass and Guiu nipped in to round the keeper and score.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall made it 3-1 five minutes before the break and Guiu wrapped up a memorable first half for himself by heading home a cross from Noni Madueke.Maresca included teenage centre-back Josh Acheampong in the starting line-up just a few days after the 18-year-old signed a new five-year contract.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThere was also experience in the team with Spain Euro 2024 winner Marc Cucurella playing in only his second Conference League game of the campaign.Cucurella is banned from Sunday’s away trip to Everton for being sent off after the final whistle once the Blues had beaten Brentford 2-1.Enzo Maresca breaks silence on Mykhailo Mudryk’s failed drugs test and gives update on his Chelsea futureHe signed off with a goal in the 58th minute by knocking in a shot off the inside of a post.European football takes a back seat until March for Maresca now and that might not be the total blessing it looks on paper.He has a strong squad of young and hungry players who are desperate to be part of his plans.The FA Cup, which kicks off on January 11 against League Two outfit Morecambe, will not offer so many matches as a secondary competition to keep them happy the way the Conference League has up to now.Maresca took his foot off the gas after Cucurella’s goal and handed a debut to academy full-back Harrison Murray-Campbell. More

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    Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers LIVE RESULT: Guiu bags hat-trick as Blues top Conference League table – updates

    CHELSEA has thrashed Shamrock Rovers 5-1 in the Conference League.Marc Guiu headed in for the game’s opener on 22 minutes after a defensive howler from the visitors.Minutes later, Markus Poom’s heavily deflected strike equalised for Shamrock Rovers.Guiu got his second of the night before Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall slotted in to make it 3-1 to Chelsea.Right on half-time, Guiu completed a stunning first-half hat-trick with a superb header.Left-back Marc Cucurella added a fifth with an excellent finish just before the hour mark.Chelsea’s 5-1 win over Shamrock Rovers secured their spot at the top of the league phase table.Match result: Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversChelsea team: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Disasi, Veiga, Cucurella, Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall, Madueke, Nkunku, George, GuiuShamrock Rovers team: Pohls, Lopes, Grace, Cleary, Honohan, O’Neill, Poom, Watts, Burns, Farrugia, KennyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Stamford Bridge with our live blog below…Match reportChelsea were pelted with toilet paper but are on a roll with their best run for eight years.Play was halted for a few minutes in the first half when Christopher Nkunku came under attack from a hail of Kleenex three-ply launched from the away end as he tried to take a corner.But the diversion tactics backfired as boss Enzo Maresca rounded off the first phase of the Conference League with his 100 percent record intact and an eighth successive win in all competitions.That hasn’t been seen since 2016 and is a sign of the marked upturn under the Italian this season.Striker Marc Guiu clinched a hat-trick by half-time to add to two he scored against Kazakhstanis Astana last week.Copy linkCopiedWinning run to continue?Looking at their next five games, you’d have to say they have a great chance to continue racking up victories.Though it is a tough, grueling schedule for all those involved…It’s an away trip to Goodison at the weekend before a home derby with Fulham on Boxing Day.Away trips at Ipswich and Crystal Palace round off the festivities.Copy linkCopiedUnhappy star man tonight…Marc Guiu was given a 10 by Lloyd.But Enzo Maresca admits tonight’s star man is UNHAPPY.Purely as the two names ahead of him in the pecking order – Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku – are also doing well.He told TNT: “Marc is a bit unhappy as Nicolas and Christopher are doing well.”When you’re a nine and another nine is doing well it is a matter of being questioned. It is important that they work hard day-by-day and then they get a chance.”Copy linkCopiedPlayer ratings – AttackersNONI MADUEKE – 7: His excellent first touch and dazzling feet were on full show, getting the Chelsea fans on their feet a few times. It looked like his good deliveries would get no reward until he provided a classy assist for Marc Guiu’s hat-trick goal.CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU  – 7: Was kicked around the pitch like a ragdoll by the visitors, but constantly drove the team forward and won foul upon foul in the first half for The Blues. Worked tirelessly and perhaps didn’t get the reward he deserved after being bought down before Dewsbury-Hall netted Chelsea’s third. Notched an assist as Marc Cucurella finished into the bottom left corner to add a fifth. TYRIQUE GEORGE – 7: Looks a special player on the ball for the Blues, and it’s easy to see why fans are so excited about him for the future. A raw talent who is far from the finished product in terms of his final ball – his brilliant run created the defensive chaos that allowed Marc Guiu to finish with ease. Was unfortunate not to add a goal to his performance after he sent a Shamrock defender for a Guinness at the end of the game before seeing his shot well blocked.MARC GUIU – 10: Scored his fourth, fifth and sixth Europa Conference League goals in six matches to make him the competition’s highest scorer as it stands. The Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper will be seeing Marc Guiu’s face when he closes his eyes for at least the next few weeks. Chelsea fans will be seeing shades of Olivier Giroud’s Europa League run in 2019. Copy linkCopiedPlayer ratings – MidfieldersCESARE CASADEI – 4: Turned his back on a volleyed effort which he then deflected into his own net with a flick. Andrey Santos on loan at Strasbourg will be an upgrade on him next season. KIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALL – 8: His best game in a Chelsea shirt to date, a tenacious performance saw him battle to win the ball high up and press the Shamrock defense really well. Looked overjoyed to net his first Chelsea goal since joining from Leicester.Copy linkCopiedPlayer ratings – DefendersSunSport’s Lloyd Canfield runs the rule over tonight’s Chelsea players, starting with those at the back.FILIP JORGENSEN – 7: Didn’t have much at all to do throughout. Commanded his box well, and couldn’t do much about the goal.JOSH ACHAEMPONG – 6: All eyes were on the young defender who has just signed a new long-term deal at Stamford Bridge. He played as a more defensive-minded right-back in Maresca’s system, who looked good in that role.AXEL DISASI – 6: A commanding performance from the French centre-half, he showed maturity in his game, was always an outlet for the Chelsea midfield.RENATO VEIGA – 6: A very solid performance from Chelsea’s number 40.  Unpolished, but physically strong and composed on the ball – this tournament should prove brilliant for him in a blue shirt.MARC CUCURELLA – 8: Acted as a leader inverting into midfield for Chelsea, mostly playing as the left-sided number 10. Scored a classy right-footed goal into the bottom left corner to cap off a great performance.Copy linkCopiedEnzo speaksEnzo Maresca admits being ‘very happy’ with the performance from his young side tonight as they swept away Shamrock Rovers.He told TNT Sports: “I am very happy with the performances and results. In these kind of games, it is easy not to do. They showed how professional they are and this is the right way.”Since we started we have tried to share minutes – tonight was for young players. Josh Acheampong and Tyrique George are still very young, but we are very happy with them.”In these kind of games it is easy not to do and have the right performance, but they know if they don’t work properly they are not going to play.”Copy linkCopiedSome runIt’s now 11 games unbeaten in all competitions for Chelsea after tonight as they continue to roll on nicely.More impressively, as Andy pointed out earlier, it’s now EIGHT wins on the bounce for the Blues.Their best run of form for eight years!Copy linkCopiedChelsea’s European resultsGranted, they’ve not come up against too much.But it’s been a really good campaign up until now for Chelsea’s second string.Chelsea 4-2 GentPanathanaikos 1-4 ChelseaChelsea 8-0 NoahHeidenheim 0-2 ChelseaAstana 1-3 ChelseaChelsea 5-1 ShamrockCopy linkCopiedMore from KDHOn his goal, Dewsbury-Hall added: “That is what the gaffer wants, he wants the attacking midfielders to sniff out opportunities.”I am happy to get another one.”Copy linkCopiedTop scorersIt looked set to be a Chelsea man at the top of the scoring charts with Christopher Nkunku in a three-way dead heat before kick-off.This has been his competition and it looked like he had a huge chance to top the standings.But his team-mate MARC GUIU has pipped him to the post with his hat-trick tonight!Three Blues players amongst the top scorers….6 – MARC GUIU5 – Christopher Nkunku, Krzysztof Piatek, Johnny Kenny, Milos Pantovic, Afimico Pululu4 – Kevin Denkey, Frederik Ihler, Jonathan Ikone, Joao Felix, Matheus AiasCopy linkCopied’Good vibes’Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall says playing in this competition is helping ‘relieve’ the pressures of Premier League football and giving fringe players a chance to shine.He told TNT: “Another good night at the Bridge.”A lot of people will say we are big favourites and honestly, we probably are, but in football it is not easy to keep winning.”Six wins out of six is pretty good.”This tournament is relieving a lot of pressure for some of the people who play in the Premier league and it’s a chance for young academy lads to make their debuts.”It is a good vibe at the moment.”Copy linkCopiedMatch statsOne final look at tonight’s stats, with Chelsea registering five goals, from ten shots on target, from 20 shots in total.A nice piece of symmetry there and Enzo Maresca will be delighted with his fringe players for the work they put in.They registered over 3x as many completed passes as the visitors, with the possession hitting over 80% at one stage before the substitutions in the second half.Copy linkCopiedPerfect sixSix wins from six games.A ridiculous =21 goal difference after scoring 26 goals in those six games.Chelsea miles clear of the opposition heading into the latter stages.As for Shamrock Rovers – ouch. They’ll be absolutely gutted to just miss out on the top six after a stellar run so far.Copy linkCopied’Smiling again’Chelsea hero Joe Cole told TNT Sports: “To come out of the cold be professional and clinical. Young lads make another appearance and Chelsea moved the ball really well.”Everyone at Chelsea is smiling again.”Copy linkCopiedFT!Chelsea round off a perfect Conference League phase in style!CHELSEA 5-1 SHAMROCK ROVERSCopy linkCopied90 – Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversTwo minutes added.Copy linkCopied89 – Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversLate chance for Shamrock Rovers to get another one on the night.Cleary’s goal bound attempt is blocked and Burke’s follow-up is well saved by Jorgensen.Copy linkCopiedSecond half view from SunSport’s Andy Dillon at Stamford BridgeChelsea about to clinch their eighth win in a row in all competitions – their best run of form since 2016.A sign of the marked upturn in confidence under head coach Enzo Maresca, although it helps when you face the cannon fodder of the Conference League like they have tonight in Shamrock Rovers.Three of those eight victories have been in Europe so let’s not get carried away with things.Shamrock Rovers, Astana of Kazakhstan and Germans Heidenheim did not present the biggest test for a billion squad Blues squad. Copy linkCopied85 – Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversDelightful play from George who works space inside the box.He sits the defender down with a fake shot to work it inside onto his left foot and his curled attempt for the far corner is well blocked on the line by a retreating defender.Copy linkCopied83 – Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversFinal Chelsea change with seven minutes to play, as the final goalscorer left on the park is replaced.OFF: Dewsbury-HallON: Rak-SakyiCopy linkCopied81 – Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversAnd by the way, it was a foul that was as clear as day.But just outside the box.Copy linkCopied80 – Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversReally, really nice play from Shamrock to work through the thirds and eventually Burke picks it up 25 yards from goal.A change of pace from him as he darts towards the box before going to ground.The referee makes an odd movement towards him as if he’s about to award a free kick or penalty, or something anyway. But he waves play on.Copy linkCopiedCan’t stop scoringCopy linkCopied72 – Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock RoversThe game a bit stop-start at the minute as Shamrock Rovers make a couple of quickfire double substitutions.Copy linkCopied More

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    Man Utd fans unveil anti-Marcus Rashford banner in away end days after he revealed plan to leave Old Trafford

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans have hit out at Marcus Rashford with a banner following the star’s admission that he is ready to leave the club.Red Devils supporters displayed a message for their wantaway ace in the away end during their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with Tottenham – a game which Rashford had been left out of.Manchester United fans displayed a banner showing their feelings towards Marcus RashfordCredit: TNT SportRashford has explained that he is ‘ready for a new challenge’Credit: GettyThe Man Utd banner was a nod to a banner about Sir Alex Ferguson in 1989Credit: YouTubeThe fans held out a banner that read: “Excuses. Ta ra, Marcus”, hinting that they are happy for Rashford to leave the club.The banner was a nod to an old message of protest to former boss Sir Alex Ferguson back in 1989.A fan held up a banner three years into Fergie’s stint at Man Utd that read “Three years if excuses and it’s still crap… ta ra Fergie”. Of course Ferguson didn’t leave until 2013, going on 13 league titles, five FA Cups, five League Cups and two Champions Leagues.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFor Rashford, an exit seems far more likely. The 27-year-old publicly declared he is “ready for a new challenge” after being left of Ruben Amorim’s squad for the Manchester derby.He told journalist Henry Winter: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.”Adding: “When I leave it’s going to be ‘no hard feelings’. You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.”If I know that a situation is already bad I’m not going to make it worse.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person.”When I leave, I’ll make a statement, and it will be from me.”Ruben Amorim responds to Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd transfer bombshell about wanting ‘new challenge’ Boss Amorim insisted that he wasn’t “sending a message” with his selection for the 2-1 win over Man City.But has since claimed that he would have liked Rashford to speak to him first before declaring his desire to wave goodbye to his eight-year stint as a Man Utd player.Speaking this week Amorim said: “If this was me, probably I would speak with the manager.”Any exit from Old Trafford for Rashford would likely be a costly one with the star currently tied down to a £325,000-a-week deal until 2028.Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea have both been touted as potential suitors, while rumours continue to swirl about Paris Saint-Germain reigniting their former interest in the forward.Other reports have claimed that Saudi Arabian sides could offer Rashford an escape route from the Theatre of Dreams.Ruben Amorim has suggested that Rashford should have spoken to him first about his futureCredit: Getty More

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    Victor Lindelof storms straight down tunnel as he hands Ruben Amorim yet another Man Utd injury scare

    VICTOR LINDELOF has stormed straight out of Manchester United’s clash with Tottenham after picking up an injury.The Swedish defender picked up a knock in the first of the Carabao Cup tie.Victor Lindelof stormed down the tunnel after picking up an injuryHe picked up an injury against TottenhamCredit: RexHe looked visibly upset at suffering another injuryCredit: RexLindelof, 30, went down in the closing stages of the first half and looked upset on the pitch.After being checked on by Manchester United’s medical staff he was subbed off the pitch.The defender went straight down the tunnel and looked visibly emotional as he took off his shirt.Manager Ruben Amorim was forced to send on veteran defender Jonny Evans in his place.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLFans have reacted to the injury to Lindelof on social media, and many feel sympathetic for the former Benfica man.One posted: “Sad seeing Lindelof leave the field injured. You could see how upset he was too.”A second commented: “Not nice to see players upset like that due to injury. Hope Lindelof’s injury isn’t too bad.”A third wrote: “An absolute nightmare for Victor Lindelof as he’s forced off with another injury.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA fourth said: “Feel sorry for him that he’s injured again.”Another added: “Poor Lindelof.”Man Utd cult hero Nani announces retirement with emotional video after tragic death of his fatherMan United were 1-0 down in North London when Lindelof was forced off the pitch.Dominic Solanke fired Spurs ahead in the 15th minute as he capitalised on an error from Altay Bayindir.Dejan Kulusevski made it 2-0 as he capitalised on a poor clearance from Lisandro Martinez.Lindelof joined Manchester United back in 2017, but his time at the club was blighted by injury.His latest setback will be another blow to Amorim, who lost Mason Mount to injury in the 2-1 victory over Manchester City. More

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    Barcelona face having to play Champions League knockout rounds in MADRID as stadium nightmare emerges

    BARCELONA face the prospect of playing their Champions League knockout games in MADRID.The Catalonians are set to qualify out of the league phase in the competition, having won five of their six games.Barcelona have been playing in the Estadi Olímpic Lluís CompanysCredit: RexThe Nou Camp is being redevelopedCredit: EPAAtletico Madrid’s Metropolitano could be an option for BarcelonaCredit: GettyBarcelona have played their home games in the Champions League at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys so far.However, due to the stadium’s commitment to the city council, it will not be available for the knockout stages.Barcelona has been playing on the ground while the Camp Nou undergoing an £1.25billion redevelopment.The hope was for the work to be completed this season so the club could move back into their spiritual home.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe club are looking at potential options to solve the problem.Uefa requires clubs to play all of its knockout matches at the same stadium.Due to this, Barcelona will have to designate a stadium in the coming days.If the club does drop into the play-offs, then the decision will have to be made before the draw takes place for the last 16.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe games will be played on February 11 and 18 before the Nou Camp is ready.If the club finishes in the top eight, then it will have more time to make the decision.Horror moment Barcelona star finds his tooth on the pitch after losing it in battle with Real Betis defender Barcelona have won five of their six Champions League gamesCredit: GettyThe quarter-finals will be played on March 4 and 11, but the decision will have to be made before February 21.This would make it difficult for the club to guarantee the Camp Nou’s work to be completed.The development includes increasing capacity from 99,000 to 104,000, as well as the additions of a roof, luxury bar and new escalators.Barcelona would then have to find a new stadium to play the knockout fixtures in.One option would be to go to Madrid, at Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano, which would meet Uefa’s requirements.However one problem with that choice would be the distance for home fans to travel.The club could also look to stadiums in Catalonia but many of the options would have a very limited capacity.Espanyol’s 40,000-seater RCDE Stadium could be an ideal option, but some in Barcelona’s board do not want to “hear anything” about playing at the rival’s ground according to Marca.Another potential option would be negotiating with the city council to extend their deadline to use the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, Marca’s report has claimed the chances of this are “minimal”.The Camp Nou’s improvements are set to earn Barcelona £25m more in revenue each year.The new stadium will be sponsored by SpotifyThe Nou Camp will look incredible when the work is completeOver £1.3bn has been splashed on the stadium and the surrounding area More

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    Chelsea clash with Shamrock Rovers temporarily stopped as Christopher Nkunku pelted with TOILET ROLL

    CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU was pelted with TOILET ROLL in Chelsea’s clash against Shamrock Rovers. The Blues hosted the travelling Irish side in the Europa Conference League group stage. Christopher Nkunku was pelted with toilet roll in Chelsea’s clash against Shamrock RoversThe ref had to stop the gameNkunku looked fed upCredit: PAKiernan Dewsbury-Hall joined Nkunku in clearing it upCredit: ReutersBut the game was temporarily halted as Nkunku was unable to take a corner amid the onslaught of loo roll being chucked his way. The referee stopped the game as Nkunku and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall did their best to clean up the corner area. The game did resume shortly afterwards. Chelsea are unbeaten in their five Conference League matches and so too are Rovers – with Blues boss Enzo Maresca scouting them.READ MORE IN football Maresca said: “We try to approach every game in the same way: to do our best and win the game.”Today in football it is difficult to find a team that has no strengths. “All the teams have something good, and some things we can try to work on and win the game.”I watched four or five [Shamrock] games and they are a good team. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”They try to defend as a block all together, and play face to face with the other team. “I’m quite convinced all the games are difficult. It depends on us, the way we take that game, and it can become easier or more difficult, but for sure it will be another game we try to win.” Enzo Maresca breaks silence on Mykhailo Mudryk’s failed drugs test and gives update on his Chelsea future More

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    Cesc Fabregas could offer Dele Alli a return to football as Arsenal legend ‘likes ex-England star a lot’

    DELE ALLI could be set for a major return to football in Serie A by Premier League legend Cesc Fabregas.Dele, 28, has been a free agent since June but continued to train with former club Everton while looking for his next challenge.Dele Alli could return to football after leaving Everton in JuneCredit: GettyComo manager Cesc Fabregas is keen to sign Dele in the Serie ACredit: RexThe versatile midfielder used to be one of the best players in the English top flight thanks to some stunning performances with Tottenham, where he spent seven years.The ex-England international burst onto the scene in 2015 and went on to amass 67 goals and 58 assists in 269 appearances, which included a place in Spurs’ starting line-up in the 2019 Champions League final.However, Dele fell out of favour and ended up leaving the North Londoners in 2022 to move to Everton where he underwent a series of injury setbacks and a hapless loan stint at Besiktas.The playmaker then revealed in a brave and heartbreaking interview that he became addicted to sleeping pills after his rough spell in Turkey and opened up about his difficult childhood.Read More on FootballAfter that, the ex-Tottenham star revealed he is determined to make a dynamic comeback and is now targeting a return to England ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Dele’s resurgence could be put together by one of his beloved Spurs’ biggest rivals in Arsenal and Chelsea legend Fabregas, 37.The Barcelona hero manages Italian outfit Como, where he is also a minority shareholder.Dele was spotted in the stands alongside Hollywood A-listers Keira Knightley, Adrien Brody and Michael Fassbender at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia watching Como beat Roma 2-0 on Sunday.Most read in FootballThat led to reports suggesting the fallen England star would start training with Fabregas and co come Boxing Day before signing a deal with the club.And Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi confirmed “something interesting could develop” and revealed the manager “likes him a lot”.Dele Alli hailed for opening up on mental health battles as Everton star joins Monday Night Football panelLudi told TMW Radio: “In ideal conditions, he’s of interest to everyone.“We have an excellent relationship with his agent, and something interesting could develop, but we can’t know for sure yet.“We need a few weeks, including time to get to know each other, and then we’ll make the best decision. “A percentage? It’s too early to say. We’ll go through a period of training and mutual understanding, but Fabregas likes him a lot.” More

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    Former Leeds and international ace gets new job as boss of sixth-tier minnows who are rock bottom of league

    FORMER Leeds United and Northern Ireland international Warren Feeney has landed a job in the sixth tier of English football.The retired pro, 43, has been announced as the new boss of National League South outfit Weymouth FC.Warren Feeney has been announced as the new manager of Weymouth FCCredit: PacemakerFeeney previously played for Leeds UnitedCredit: AlamyFeeney, who started his career with Leeds United before playing for the likes of Bournemouth, Sheffield Wednesday, Cardiff and Swansea, will take over immediately.And he’ll have a tough task on his hands as he faces the challenge of saving Weymouth from relegation with the side currently rock bottom of the division.A statement from Weymouth chairman Paul Maitland read: “After a thorough selection process, we are delighted to announce that Warren Feeney has been appointed as the Weymouth Football Club First Team manager, effective immediately.”Warren will conduct his first training session with the squad this week.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We received over 25 applications and interviewed 6 candidates for the role. The board was overwhelmingly in favour of appointing Warren, and we are excited to have him join us. “The high standard and quality of applicants is a testament to the club’s appeal, and we wish Warren every success.”Our primary mission is to remain in the National League South, and the board will support Warren in every possible way to achieve this goal.”Looking beyond survival, our medium-term objective is for Weymouth Football Club to once again compete for league titles and push for promotion.Most read in FootballWarren Feeney’s careerA brief look into Feeney’s career in football…CLUB CAREER 1998- 2001 : Leeds United2001 – 2004: Bournemouth2004 – 2005: Stockport2005 – 2007: Luton Town2007 – 2010: Cardiff2007 – 2008: Swansea (loan)2008 – 2009: Dundee United (loan)2009 – 2010: Sheffield Wednesday (loan)2010 – 2011: Oldham2011 – 2013: Plymouth2013 – 2014: Salisbury2012 – 2015: LinfieldINTERNATIONAL CAREERCaps: 41Goals: 5Debut: March 27, 2002 vs Lichtenstein (0-0)MANAGEMENT CAREER2013 – 2014: Salisbury (Assistant Manager)2014 – 2015: Linfield (Player-Manager)2015 – 2016: Newport County (Assistant Manager)2016: Newport County (Manager)2017 – 2018: Crawley Town (Assistant Manager)2018: Notts County (Assistant Manager)2019: Ards FC (Manager)2019 – 2021: Pirin (Manager)2022 – 2023: Welling United (Manager)2023 – 2024: Glentoran (Manager)Present: Weymouth FC (Manager)FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”However, we are committed to achieving success sustainably.”Weymouth have won just TWO of their 20 league games so far this season and are currently seven points adrift of safety. Bruno Fernandes left stunned after Man Utd star’s brother scores wonder goal for non-league minnowsFeeney has previously held management roles in the Northern Irish Premier League and Championship, as well as taking charge of Welling United in the National League South in 2022.While he also spent two years managing in the Bulgarian first and second tier with Pirin.His playing career has certainly helped him gain top level experience too with Feeney making 41 international appearances for Northern Ireland.While he also had spells playing in the Championship, League One and League Two. More