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      Ex-Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on shortlist for international boss job along with ex-Leeds boss and Chelsea coach

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been contacted by Canada ahead of the 2026 World Cup.The Canadian national team is targeting a major campaign in the upcoming competition, which takes place in their own territory as well as the US and Mexico.Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been contacted by CanadaCredit: GettyCanada initially wanted Jose Mourinho but he turned the job downCredit: PACanada also reached out to Chelsea legend Frank Lampard but he opted against itCredit: GettyAmerican Jesse Marsch is also eyed after his dismissal from LeedsCredit: PAThat is why team chiefs have drawn up a shortlist that includes a raft of big names including Solskjaer who has been out of a job since getting sacked by United in 2021.According to The Standard, Canada have reached out to the Norwegian tactician as well as other candidates like Jose Mourinho and Frank Lampard who were invited for an interview.Former Chelsea, United and Tottenham boss Mourinho kindly declined Canada’s offer as he is eyeing a return to elite club level football after his dismissal from Roma in January.That is why the Special One also turned down a lucrative offer from a Saudi Arabian club.Read More on FootballEx-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was also approached but he opted against the move after he decided the job was not the right opportunity for him to return to management.Lampard is still a free agent after his second spell as Stamford Bridge coach ended in May last year when he was placed on an interim capacity.American Jesse Marsch has also been contacted as he is a free agent as well.It is not known yet if Solskjaer or Marsch, who has been out of work since his dismissal from Leeds last year, would go for such an opportunity at this stage.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOther free agents like former Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest boss Aitor Karanka and ex-Chelsea coach Paul Clement are also on the shortlist.The same source claims the interest on Clement may be a long-term ploy to one day attract Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti once his time at the Santiago Bernabeu comes to an end.Biggest football kit fails after controversy over new England shirtAncelotti and the ex-Swansea head coach have a long history as they worked together at Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Real.Forge FC boss Bobby Smyrniotis, who is widely regarded as one of the best managers in Canada, has also been interviewed.Canada are looking for John Herdman’s replacement after he left for Toronto FC and are confident their squad, which includes the likes of Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David, can go far under the right leadership. More

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      Erik ten Hag ‘faces huge 25% pay cut’ to his £9m salary if he somehow manages to keep his job as Man Utd manager

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      ERIK TEN HAG faces a 25 per cent pay cut should he keep his job at Manchester United. The Dutchman signed a three-year contract at Old Trafford in 2022 but his role is under serious threat. Erik ten Hag faces a 25 per cent pay cut should he keep his job at Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyUnited sit sixth in the table after beating Sheffield Utd 4-2 at Old Trafford last night, 13 points adrift of fourth-placed Aston Villa, and look to be out of the race for Champions League football.And according to ESPN, failure to reach Europe’s elite will see Ten Hag’s £9million-a-year wages slashed by 25 per cent. It means starting next season with a revised £6.75m yearly salary but there remain questions over Ten Hag’s future.As revealed by SunSport, the ex-Ajax boss appears to be heading for the Old Trafford exit after losing the faith of fans.READ MORE IN football It comes in the wake of blowing a 3-0 lead against Championship side ­Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final and needing penalties to win. United’s hierarchy witnessed the turning of the tide in person as the Red Devils faithful streamed out of Wembley rather than celebrate a shootout.Co-chairmen Avram and Joel Glazer were there with new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has assumed sporting control of the club.Behind him was sat new technical director Jason Wilcox.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRatcliffe has made changes at the very top with Omar Berrada poached from City to be the new chief executive and Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth set to be given the sporting director role.Ratcliffe’s right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford will also have a say in the football department.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowThat is increasingly looking unlikely to have Ten Hag at the helm even if he enjoys a shock final win on May 25 against neighbours City.Former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter is the leading contender to take the job in the summer.England’s Gareth Southgate, Brighton’ Roberto De Zerbi, Brentford’s Thomas Frank and Wolves’ Gary O’Neil are other names linked.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Man Utd hit by huge injury blow as Marcus Rashford ruled OUT of Sheffield United clash but Antony handed shock start

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      MARCUS RASHFORD has been left out of the Manchester United squad for their Premier League clash tonight.The Red Devils are taking on Sheffield United as they look to improve on their near-collapse against Coventry in the FA Cup.Marcus Rashford has been left out of the Manchester United squad for their clash with Sheffield UnitedCredit: ReutersAntony has made the starting line up in his placeCredit: GettyRashford was hooked off the Wembley turf on Sunday after 97 minutes with a suspected injury.And the England international was later seen limping as he walked through the mixed zone after the game.Now United will be without the star altogether as they face the Blades with a growing injury list.Mega money £85m signing Antony is instead starting for Erik ten Hag’s side – just days after being ridiculed for mocking Coventry players following United’s penalty win.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Brazilian is yet to score a single league goal in his 25 appearances this season.While some fans are gutted that Rashford has been left out of the side, others feel it may be a blessing in disguise.On social media one fan wrote: “No Rashford as he’s injured. Not wishing anyone bad luck but just praying he spend like three weeks on the sideline. He needs to rest.”Ten Hag is battling with injury issues all over pitch and has had to resort to playing Casemiro at centre-back as a result.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRashford was substituted with an injury during Man Utd’s FA Cup semi-finalCredit: GettyThe former Real Madrid man started in the role on Sunday and has been forced in as an emergency option next to Harry Maguire given the sheer number of injured players at Old Trafford.Maguire is the only senior central defender available to Ten Hag, meaning rookie youth prospect Louis Jackson has been called to the bench for the second game running.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans to replace Old Trafford with a ‘Wembley of the North’ More

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      Former Man Utd title winner and England international bags first permanent manager role with Championship side

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      FORMER Manchester United star Tom Cleverley has been announced as Watford’s new permanent manager.Cleverley, 34, was forced to retire from professional football last summer due to injury.Tom Cleverley has been appointed as Waford’s new permanent managerCredit: AlamyHe subsequently took up a coaching role at the club’s academy, but was appointed first team interim manager following the dismissal of Valerien Ismael in March.The ex-England midfielder has since guided the club through seven Championship games, winning one and earning five draws.Watford’s run of form has prompted club officials to make Cleverley’s position permanent.The Hornets are yet to confirm a full list of staff for the 2024-25 campaign.Read More on Man UtdCleverley recently admitted that he has become more ambitious as a coach due to the way his playing career ended.He told BBC Sport: “There is a lot of unfinished business from my playing career.”That drives me forward with my coaching. It motivates me every day.”I didn’t achieve anything in the Champions League with Manchester United. The title we lost to City.Most read in ChampionshipCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I came to Watford when they were in the Premier League. I retired as a player with them in the Championship. None of it sits right.”I left a few out there as a player. I probably lacked ambition. But as a coach I am very ambitious.”Rasmus Hojlund names dream Man Utd five-a-side team but snubs Wayne Rooney and VidicBefore joining Watford, Cleverley spent two years with Everton.But a large part of his playing career was spent with Man Utd.He joined the club’s academy in July 2000 and left 15 years later.The midfielder made 79 first team appearances for the Red Devils and won the Premier League and the League Cup.Cleverley spent six years as a player at Watford before retiring.He made 181 appearances in total for the Hornets. More

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      Next Manchester United manager odds: Gareth Southgate leads betting as Ten Hag set to be replaced, Graham Potter trails

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE is the favourite in the betting to be the next Manchester United manager.The England boss has overtaken a list of huge names to be the frontrunner to replace Erik ten Hag, who looks set to be replaced in the summer.Southgate fave for Man Utd job ahead of Potter as club poised to replace Ten HagCredit: GettyTen Hag watched on as his United side threw away a 3-0 lead against Coventry to eventually scrape through on penalties after a cruel offside call denied Coventry a famous win.It’s the second successive FA Cup final for United but even a win there doesn’t look like being enough for Ten Hag to save his job.Southgate is reportedly the number one choice of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, with new technical director Jason Wilcox set to have his input. He leads the betting with Paddy Power at 7/2.Southgate’s appointment is said to be universally welcome by those in the club, including the United players.His contract with the FA runs out in December of this year, meaning this summer’s Euros could be his last in charge – after shelving talks on his future until after the tournament.Regardless of the outcome, he could look to leave on a high should England finally get over the line, or admit defeat and hand the reins to someone else having disappointed on the continental stage yet again.Next Man Utd manager oddsPaddy Power prices

      Gareth Southgate 7/2
      Graham Potter 5/1
      Thomas Tuchel 6/1
      Julian Nagelsmann 9/1
      Ruben Amorim 10/1
      Roberto De Zerbi 11/1
      Zinedine Zidane 12/1

      Either way, he could be looking for a fresh challenge after the summer and Old Trafford could present itself nicely.He’s also worked with incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth at the FA, which also sways things in his favour.Although the same could also be said for Graham Potter, who worked with Ashworth at Brighton, and is the current second favourite at 5/1.Potter has remained out of work since his sacking from Chelsea at the beginning of last year though has been linked with several top flight roles – including topping the betting for the United job for much of the season until now.Thomas Tuchel is still set to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season despite steering them to the Champions League last four and he’s next at 6/1.Julian Nagelsmann is 9/1 with Ruben Amorim – linked with West Ham and Liverpool this week – a 10/1 chance.Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi (11/1) and Zinedine Zidane (12/1) will both be linked with Europe’s top jobs coming this summer.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:
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      Man Utd Class of 92 legends look glum as they meet up for coffee days after embarrassing FA Cup semi-final

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      PAUL SCHOLES and Nicky Butt struggled to raise a smile as the Manchester United legends met up this morning.The Class of ‘92 icons enjoyed countless successes under Sir Alex Ferguson back during their playing days for the club.Man Utd legends Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes looked glum as they enjoyed a catch-upCredit: ZenpixThe pair were spotted meeting upfor a coffee in Cheshire this morningCredit: ZenpixThe two were team-mates for both Man Utd and EnglandCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdNeither Utd or Salford have provided any joy for Butt or Scholes this termCredit: ZenpixHowever, currently the Red Devils are a million miles away from those glory days.Erik ten Hag’s side narrowly avoided disaster by beating Coventry on penalties to secure a showdown with Man City in the FA Cup Final last weekend.The Dutchman won the Carabao Cup during his first term at the helm but this season he has failed to build on that.They are seventh in the Premier League, 16 points off the top four, and speculation continues to mount over whether part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will stick with Ten Hag this summer.READ MORE ON MAN UTDUnited have produced a series of underwhelming displays and embarrassments, including Champions League elimination at the group stage.The pressure is still mounting on the Dutchman ahead of tonight’s Premier League clash at home to Sheffield United despite setting up that date at Wembley next month.And it looked like Scholes and Butt, who both lifted the FA Cup three times with United, had little to laugh about as they were spotted having a catch-up in Cheshire earlier.The 49-year-old Scholes, dressed in jeans and a dark top and coat, has made no secret about feeling that Ten Hag’s time at the club will soon be over while working as a pundit.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd there was little on display on Sunday to suggest that he might have changed his mind.Even though neither are officially still tied to United, they are both co-owners at League Two side Salford City along with fellow Red Devils icons Gary and Phil Neville, David Beckham and Ryan Giggs.Arsenal fans say they ‘live rent free in Ten Hag’s head’ after watching video of Man Utd boss’ FA Cup press conferenceButt is also the club’s chief executive officer – but they have had little to celebrate at Moor Lane this term either.They have stuck down the lower reaches of the fourth tier for most of the campaign but Karl Robinson’s arrival as manager in January has resulted in them beating the drop back to non-league.Meanwhile Roy Keane, who lined-up regularly alongside both Scholes and Butt in the 1990s and early 2000s, claimed United’s players looked “embarrassed” after the win over Coventry.He said: “I think from the United players and the supporters they weren’t really going over the top with the celebrations.“Because they know that they were quite lucky today. They had the game won at 3-0 and they are almost embarrassed to win in the end.”Keane added: “Every time I see this United team I don’t like what I see.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

      “They’re hard to like and they just play in moments.“We keep talking about leadership and characters – I don’t see any of that in this United group.“The team management when you’re 3-0 up… you don’t give a Championship team any sort of hope that they can get back in the game.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But that’s what they do, they give up chances, they give up goals.“We’ve seen it all season so I don’t know why we’re that surprised, but my goodness they rode their luck in the end.”Victory his never been less glorious than this for Man Utd, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      PROBABLY only Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United could book a place in an FA Cup final while hanging their heads in shame.
      Minutes after the final whistle of this ridiculous semi-final, Coventry’s magnificent underdogs were performing a lap of honour to their cheering fans — while most of United’s players and supporters had disappeared.
      Then the Wembley PA system started blaring out ‘Glory, Glory Man United!’ and everybody started laughing out loud.
      Victory has never been less glorious.
      As a party-starter, it fell flat. As a stab at dark humour, it was sensational.
      Even by United’s standards of low farce this was ridiculous.
      Now even the unlikely scenario of a final victory over City is unlikely to save Ten Hag’s job.
      After all, Louis van Gaal was axed days after United last won this competition in 2016 and his side were never as bad as this current lot.
      Read Dave Kidd’s thoughts on the game in full here.
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      Roy Keane tipped for stunning Man Utd manager job to replace doomed Erik ten Hag and perform huge overhaul

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      A FORMER Manchester United forward believes Roy Keane is the ideal man to bring the glory days back to Manchester United.Erik ten Hag’s side narrowly avoided disaster to beat Coventry on penalties and set-up a showdown with Man City in the FA Cup Final on Sunday.Roy Keane has been tipped to make a shock return to Man Utd as managerCredit: PAPressure continues to mount on Erik ten HagCredit: PABut the pressure is still mounting on the Dutchman ahead of tonight’s Premier League clash at home to Sheffield United.He won the Carabao Cup last season during his first term at the helm but this season has led to a series of underwhelming displays and embarrassments, including Champions League elimination at the group stage.They are seventh in the Premier League, 16 points off the top four, and speculation continues to mount over whether Sir Jim Ratcliffe will stick with Ten Hag this summer.Ex-United and Italy international Giuseppe Rossi, 37, spent three years at United under Sir Alex Ferguson.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd he believes that United’s former captain Keane, now famous for his rants as a pundit, is the ideal person to take over from Ten Hag.He told  DAZN: “When I think about potentially having Roy Keane as manager at Old Trafford, that sounds like it could be really great. It would be something very cool.“The club should definitely think about it if they have a change in management.“A man who is a legend of the club and helped build their culture, that’s exactly what is needed.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“Maybe some of the players that are not playing for the shirt would understand it more.“Maybe you need someone to go into Manchester United and clean the house so to speak and build from there. It could be a great situation.”Roy Keane reveals only sport that relaxes him as hothead pundit describes lifelong passion for itKeane enjoyed success at Sunderland, leading them to the Premier League, in his first job in management.He failed to replicate that at Ipswich and has since had coaching stints at Aston Villa, Republic of Ireland and Nottingham Forest, where he left in 2019.Whether or not he would be interested in returning to Old Trafford remains to be seen, but Rossi is adamant that the current manager can transform the club.He added: “I really don’t know if Erik ten Hag is the right man to bring glory days back to United because there has been too much inconsistency.“For me it’s of course about the results but more because of the playing style. There doesn’t seem to be an identity to his team.ROY KEANE’S COACHING CAREERCheck out the stats from his time in the dug-out:
      Sunderland (Sep 1, 2006 – Dec 4, 2008)
      Championship title (2007)
      Premier League – 15th (2008)
      Total matches: 100
      Points per game: 1.45
      Ipswich Town (April 23, 2009 – Jan 6, 2011)
      Championship – 15th (2010)
      Total matches: 81
      Points per game: 1.37
      Other coaching roles:
      Republic of Ireland (Assistant manager)
      Aston Villa (Assistant manager)
      Nottingham Forest (Assistant manager)

      “The best teams always have an identity no matter who they are playing or who is on the pitch.“We see a different Manchester United against Luton Town to the one we see against Bournemouth.“Losing to the big teams now and again is normal but the identity of Manchester United has been lost.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He’s clearly very knowledgeable and understands the game, we saw that at Ajax, but you have to look at the facts. We get glimpses and then it’s back to square one.“He deals with the stuff off the pitch very well and all respect to him for that, but we need to see the United identity on the pitch.”Former Man Utd striker Giuseppe Rossi says Keane could bring the glory days backCredit: GettyPundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future

      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Phil Jones already achieving success as coach as former Man Utd star oversees incredible double in first season

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      PHIL JONES was celebrating today after he helped Manchester United return to winning ways.The Red Devils narrowly avoided disaster to beat Coventry on penalties and set-up a showdown with Man City in the FA Cup Final on Sunday.Phil Jones pictured with Sir Alex Ferguson after winning the 2013 Premier League titleCredit: GettyThe former England star is now helping Man Utd’s youngsters to achieve successCredit: GettyBut the pressure is still mounting on boss Erik ten Hag ahead of tonight’s Premier League clash at home to Sheffield United.However, there was cause for celebration at the club yesterday as Man Utd’s U18s celebrated a league and cup double.Adam Lawrence’s young guns had already secured the Premier League North title last week with a victory at Wolves.They had gone unbeaten in the league until March only for neighbours City to end that incredible run.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHowever, their season got even better as United claimed revenge on City to lift the Premier League Cup at Leigh Sports Village with a 2-1 win in front of Wayne Rooney.Head of the academy Nick Cox, Lawrence and United’s U21 boss Travis Binnion have all been widely-praised for their work in transforming the club’s academy around.But Jones, who was part of United’s last Premier League title-winning side, has also played his part.The ex-England international retired last summer after his contract at Old Trafford expired.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe 32-year-old then started a global football sport directorship course but has also been back on the training pitch at United as part of the U18s’ coaching staff this term.Lawrence, who took over the U18s last summer, spoke earlier this term about the impact Jones was having on the group of players while he studied for his coaching badges.Phil Jones presented with amazing memento by Man Utd after announcing exit but fans demand ‘proper sendoff’ for ‘legend’He told the Manchester Evening News: “It’s been great with Phil, he is with us weekly.“He spends time with the under-14s and under-18s as well so he gets to experience like the different age groups of the academy.“But for us, he’s been great. He’s obviously from the club in terms of his background and what he’s done here and I think as well for the players, to not just learn from him in terms of the areas of his game and his knowledge, but also some of the off the field stuff and what they’re going through – whether it be team selection, how you prepare for games, diet, nutrition.“He’s added some real value from a different way.“Hopefully, we’ve given him the opportunity to start coaching on the field with players. I know he’s been of massive value and he’ll continue to do that as well.Jones spent 12 years at Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson signed him from Blackburn in 2011.He was plagued by injuries in his final years, making just five appearances since the start of the 2020/21 season until hanging up his boots.Jones made 229 appearances for Man Utd, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also racked up 27 caps for England between 2011 and 2018.Jones turned down a testimonial and explained he did so because “there’d be only my mum and dad who would turn up”. More