Premier League

Subterms

    More stories

    • 250 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Jose Mourinho will join elite club if he makes shock Premier League return at Everton that includes Pardew and Bruce

      by

      JOSE MOURINHO has emerged as the shock favourite to replace Sean Dyche at Everton.Toffees manager Dyche was sacked today following The Friedkin Group’s £400million takeover at Goodison Park.Jose Mourinho has emerged as a top candidate for the Everton jobCredit: GettyDyche, 53, was given the elbow with Everton 16th in the Premier League table and just one point above the relegation zone.And ex-Chelsea boss Mourinho could be in line to replace him – even though he was sacked by Dan Friedkin just one year ago.Friedkin – also the owner of Serie A side Roma – got rid of the Portuguese manager following a poor run of results.Mourinho subsequently joined Fenerbahce five months later, but he is understood to be unhappy in Turkey and could seek a move elsewhere.Read More on MourinhoIn October, he issued a come-and-get-me plea to Prem clubs after growing frustrated with UEFA competitions.He said: “Best thing I can do is to go to a team who does not play in Uefa competition.”So a club at the bottom in England who needs a coach in two years, I am ready to go. I don’t want to speak any more about it.”Mourinho is one of the bookies’ favourites to take charge at Goodison Park.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFormer Everton boss David Moyes is also fancied for a return to the club.The Scot was in charge of Everton for 11 years and is currently without a job after leaving West Ham at the end of last season.Should Mourinho accept the Everton job, he would be added to an exclusive list of managers who have taken charge of at least FOUR Premier League clubs…Neil Warnock – 4 clubsWarnock’s first taste of Premier League action came with Sheffield United back in 2006 after he led the club to promotion by finishing second in the Championship.However, the Blades were relegated back down to the second tier after just one season.’I won fair and clean,’ says Jose Mourinho as he hits back after Pep Guardiola dig The 76-year-old has also managed Cardiff, Crystal Palace and Queens Park Rangers.He is currently out of management but has a role as football advisor at Torquay United.Graeme Souness – 4 clubsBefore becoming a pundit, Liverpool icon Souness managed 281 Prem games.He spent three years with Liverpool before going on to manage Southampton, Blackburn and Newcastle.Since leaving St James’ Park in 2006, Souness has not returned to management.Marco Silva – 4 clubsAs things stand, Silva is the only name on this list to still be working in the Premier League.The 47-year-old is currently enjoying a spell at Fulham, having joined in 2021.Silva has also managed Everton, Watford and Hull City, amassing 191 games in total.Marco Silva is currently in charge of FulhamCredit: GettyClaudio Ranieri – 4 clubsThe Italian achieved arguably the most impressive feat of anyone on this list – winning the Premier League with Leicester City.Ranieri lifted the trophy at the end of the 2015-16 campaign after an incredible run.However, he was dismissed the following year after Leicester plummeted down the table.The 73-year-old has also led Chelsea, Fulham and Watford in the Prem.Claudio Ranieri won the Prem with Leicester in 2016Credit: PA:Empics SportRafa Benitez – 4 clubsThe Spaniard has taken charge of both Merseyside clubs during his career.His biggest achievement came in 2005 when he won the Champions League with Liverpool.Benitez has also managed Newcastle, Chelsea and Everton.He last managed Celta Vigo for 10 months before being sacked in March 2024.Ron Atkinson – 4 clubsThe 85-year-old took the step into management in the 1970s but went on to manage four clubs in the Premier League era.Before retiring in 1999, Atkinson took charge of Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday, Coventry City and Aston Villa.David Moyes – 4 clubsMoyes is one of the Premier League’s most iconic managers.He spent 11 years at Goodison Park leading Everton towards the start of his coaching career before being chosen as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor at Manchester United.The Scot lasted just nine months in the job and later joined Real Sociedad.But he returned to the Prem in July 2016 to join Sunderland.Moyes most recently enjoyed a five-year stint with West Ham, where he won the Europa Conference League in 2023 before leaving the following year.The ex-Hammers boss is also believed to be under consideration by TFG for the Everton job.David Moyes last managed West HamCredit: PAChris Hughton – 4 clubsHughton managed 169 Prem games across his spells with Newcastle, Birmingham, Norwich and Brighton.His longest stint as a top tier manager came with the Seagulls between 2014 and 2019 before he got sacked despite leading the club to safety.Alan Pardew – 5 clubsPardew managed 318 Premier League games throughout his career with the likes of West Brom, Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Charlton and West Ham.The majority of his time as a manager has been spent in England, but in recent years he left to coach Dutch side ADO Den Haag, Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia and Greek outfit Aris.Steve Bruce – 5 clubsAnother Prem icon, Bruce has led five different clubs in England’s top division.Across 477 games, the 64-year-old spent time with Newcastle, Hull, Sunderland, Wigan and Birmingham.He is currently in charge of Blackpool, having taken the reigns last year.Steve Bruce has managed 477 Prem gamesCredit: PAHarry Redknapp – 5 clubs One of the most beloved figures in English football, Redknapp has been involved in 642 Prem games.QPR, Tottenham, Portsmouth, Southampton and West Ham are all among the clubs he coached before retiring in 2017.After stepping away from the game he won reality TV show ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!’ and was crowned King of the Jungle in 2018.He now has an advisory role at Bournemouth.Mark Hughes – 6 clubsHughes has managed six different clubs in the Premier League era.Spells at Southampton, Stoke, QPR, Fulham, Manchester City and Blackburn made up his 12 years in the top division.His longest stint was with Stoke, where he spent five years after joining in 2013.Roy Hodgson – 6 clubsHodgson most recently managed Crystal Palace in the Prem, only leaving last February following his 200th match for the club.He was allegedly on the verge of being sacked by the Eagles before stepping down and retiring.The 77-year-old has also managed Watford, West Brom, Liverpool, Fulham and Blackburn.As well as his club career, Hodgson spent four years as England manager before getting sacked in 2016.Roy Hodgson left Crystal Palace and retired last yearCredit: ReutersSam Allardyce – 9 clubsTopping the list of the most clubs managed in the Premier League is Allardyce with a whopping nine to his name.He also holds the record for the shortest tenure of any Prem manager – 30 days with Leeds at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.The 70-year-old was appointed on a temporary basis as the club made a desperate attempt to stay in the top tier, but they were relegated to the Championship.Allardyce has not had a job since. The Dudley-born manager has also coached West Brom, Everton, Crystal Palace, Sunderland, West Ham, Blackburn, Newcastle and Bolton.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd he infamously managed England for just one game before stepping down.He spent just 67 days in charge of the national team and left following allegations of malpractice.Sam Allardyce has managed the most Prem clubsCredit: AFPManagers who have worked at four Premier League clubs or more More

    • 213 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Premier League star facing rape allegations set to continue being picked for club despite prosecutors mulling charges

      by

      THE Premier League player facing rape allegations is expected to continue being selected by his club despite prosecutors now mulling bringing formal charges.Metropolitan Police investigators have now passed a formal file into the claims to the Crown Prosecution Service to decide on next steps.The Premier League footballer facing rape allegations continues to be selected by his clubCredit: GettyA total of five women have accused the unnamed top-flight player of rape, sexual assault or controlling behaviour.Despite the allegations first emerging in July 2022 when the player was initially arrested, he has remained available for selection and featured for his club on a regular basis.It is understood that the club is standing by its position that the player involved remains innocent until proven otherwise and therefore should not be punished by his employer.That situation could change, however, if a formal charge is laid by the CPS – but the evolving situation lays bare the quandary clubs face when serious allegations are made against their players.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLManchester United suspended striker Mason Greenwood without pay in January 2022 after he was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape and assault.Greenwood was formally charged nine months later before the case collapsed in February 2023 – at which point United began an in-house investigation.Despite determining, after a lengthy probe, that Greenwood had not committed the offences alleged, the United board, led by then-chief executive Richard Arnold, decided the England striker would never play for the club again.Greenwood was initially sent to Getafe on loan for last season before joining French giants Marseille in a deal worth up to £26million in July.Most read in FootballUnited’s approach to such a delicate issue was put in context by the outcome of the stance taken by Manchester City after left-back Benjamin Mendy was arrested and remanded in custody charged with four counts of rape and one of sexual assault, in August 2021.The first allegations had emerged in 2020, during lockdown, but Mendy remained available for selection and played in the opening game of the following season, 11 days before his arrest.City then suspended the defender, with his pay docked the following month.But after Mendy was cleared following a lengthy trial in January 2023, he sued the club at an employment tribunal – claiming he had been wrongly denied wages when he was available for selection after his release from custody.Despite being subject to strict police reporting conditions, which meant he would have to attend a local station during training sessions and was unavailable to play any night or overseas games, Mendy was eventually awarded £8.5m in withheld wages.The current player’s club is likely to be mindful of both these examples when determining its next steps.At the same time, the decision to keep playing him has brought criticism of the club, Premier League and FA from the alleged victims and their supporters. More

    • 238 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Graham Potter confirmed as new West Ham boss after 21 months unemployed as Julen Lopetegui sacked in brutal statement

      by

      GRAHAM POTTER has been confirmed as West Ham’s new head coach following a 21-month break from football.The 49-year-old replaces Julen Lopetegui, who was dismissed by the Hammers on Wednesday after just six months in the job.Graham Potter has been announced as the new West Ham managerCredit: PAJulen Lopetegui was sacked on WednesdayCredit: PAHe has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the clubCredit: ReutersAnnouncing Lopetegui’s departure, a statement from West Ham read: “The first half of the 2024/25 season has not aligned with the Club’s ambitions and the Club has therefore taken action in line with its objectives.”The East London side wanted to line up a suitable replacement before announcing Lopetegui’s departure.Club officials opened talks with Potter this week before quickly sealing a deal.The new head coach has penned a two-and-a-half year contract.Read More in FootballPotter has insisted that his break from the game has been down to him making sure he wanted to wait for the right fit.He said: “I am delighted to be here. It was important to me that I waited until a job came along that I felt was right for me, and equally that I was the right fit for the club I am joining. That is the feeling I have with West Ham United.”My conversations with the chairman and the board have been very positive and constructive, we share the same values of hard work and high energy to create the solid foundations that can produce success, and we are on the same wavelength in terms of what is needed in the short-term and then how we want to move the Club forward in the medium to long term.”West Ham United is a huge club, at the heart of London, with a tremendous fanbase and great support all around the world. I saw the scenes that followed their Europa Conference League victory in 2023 and it was clear that this is a club with everything in place to become consistently successful, both on and off the pitch.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”The club have made a lot of good progress in recent years and ensured there are some very strong foundations in place to build on.”You don’t win a European trophy by fluke – there has to be a good bedrock at a football club for that to happen, and the challenge now is to take that on and build the next steps, to develop a team and a club that the supporters can be proud of.”Graham Potter lands new job as West Ham await decision on whether he will replace Julen Lopetegui as manager Lopetegui v Potter: The statsGraham PotterCareer win rate: 38.6 %Games managed: 440 gamesPremier League win rate: 28.3 %Honours: Swedish Cup Winner (2016/17)Clubs managed: Ostersund, Swansea, Brighton, ChelseaJulen LopeteguiCareer win rate: 54.9%Games managed: 419 gamesPremier League win rate: 34.4 per centHonours: Europa League (2019/20), U19 & U20 EurosClubs managed: Rayo Vallencano, Spain Youth, Porto, Spain, Real Madrid, Sevilla, Wolves, West HamHe will take charge of his first match this Friday when the Hammers face Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round.Prior to his appointment, Potter had been out of work since April 2023 – when he left Chelsea following a poor run of results.He was dismissed by the Blues just seven months into his time at Stamford Bridge.Prior to his stint with Chelsea, Potter spent three years with Brighton.The ex-defender has also managed Swansea, Ostersund and Leeds Carnegie.Potter will have to juggle his West Ham job with a new role at the Professional Footballers’ Association.The former Chelsea boss joined the PFA Business School this week as course co-director for the certificate in Football Psychology, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership.Potter takes over at West Ham with the club 14th in the Premier League table.His first Prem match at the London Stadium will be a derby clash with Fulham next Tuesday.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe is expected to name former Stoke City manager Narcis Pelach as a first-team coach at the club.Bruno Saltor will also join Potter as his assistant and Billy Reid as another first-team coach. More

    • 238 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Watch crazy moment WWE legend Sheamus leaves Gary Neville writhing in pain as Man Utd legend swipes at Liverpool

      by

      WWE legend and Liverpool superfan Sheamus left Manchester United great Gary Neville writhing in agony during a hilarious segment.The four-time world champion is one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time having shared the ring with the likes of John Cena, Triple H, Randy Orton and more.WWE superstar Sheamus left Manchester United legend Gary Neville in agonySheamus is one of the greatest WWE stars and a well-known Liverpool fanCredit: GettyNeville took part in a hilarious segment with SheamusCredit: PAThe Irish bruiser is also a massive football fan and a loyal Red that has made his allegiance to the Kop perfectly known throughout his 21-year career.And the 46-year-old got to meet one of United’s best ever players in Neville, 49, during a surprise appearance on The Overlap where they both sat down with Rebecca Lowe.At some point the ex-England international wanted to know how it is to be in the ring as a WWE superstar.And Sheamus decided to give the former full-back a taste as he put him in his signature Clover Leaf submission move.Read More on FootballLowe was left laughing her socks off as the ex-WWE Champion caught Neville with his fly open.He initially struggled to apply the manoeuvre as the pundit appeared to be a little heavier than expected.But the Clover Leaf was ultimately applied and the former defender was left in agony.Sheamus added insult to injury when he ordered Neville to say “Liverpool are going to win the league” and that Arne Slot’s side are “No1”.Most read in FootballNeville, though, showed some grit as he refused to submit and instead took a swipe at United’s rivals twice.The heavyweight grappler ultimately let the analyst go with Lowe left in stitches. ‘Are you serious there-’ – Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher reveal team of the year but come to blows over four picksSheamus is now gearing up for the Royal Rumble, which is an event that has seen him enjoy tremendous success as he won the esteemed 30-man over-the-top-rope battle royal in 2012.The Rumble takes place on February 1 at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. More

    • 200 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Man Utd recall THREE goalkeepers from loan spells including ‘superb’ 18-year-old amid questions over Andre Onana

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED have recalled three goalkeepers from their loan stints amid Andre Onana’s struggles between the sticks.Onana, 28, has made significant errors throughout new manager Ruben Amorim’s two-month stint in charge of United.Manchester United have recalled three goalkeepers amid Andre Onana’s strugglesCredit: ReutersRising talent Elyh Harrison is among the keepers Man Utd brought backCredit: GettyAnd the Cameroon international’s understudy Altay Bayindir committed two major blunders in last month’s Carabao Cup loss at Tottenham.That is why the Red Devils have decided to cut three of their keepers’ loan stints short to bring in some extra competition for their two struggling shot stoppers.According to The Mail, Tom Wooster and Tom Myles have come back from Farsley Celtic and Runcorn Linnets respectively.Man Utd also recalled rising young talent Elyh Harrison from a stunning loan stint at Chester.Read More on Man UtdWooster, 19, Myles, 19, and Harrison, 18, are all expected to stay at Old Trafford for the rest of the season.This comes amid reports suggesting United are looking for a new goalkeeper to provide serious competition for Onana.Royal Antwerp ace Senne Lammens is being monitored by the Manchester giants’ scouts.However, Amorim is unlikely to buy another keeper during the January transfer window while both Onana and Bayindir are still in his squad.Most read in FootballHarrison, however, poses as a very interesting addition to the Portuguese tactician’s side as he will be training with the first team while playing with the Under-21s.The England Under-18 international amassed a total of 23 appearances with Chester and kept nine clean sheets.Man Utd Player Ratings vs LiverpoolThat led to immense praise by manager Calum McIntyre, who described the teenager as “superb”.Harrison was involved in Man Utd’s first-team squad during last summer’s pre-season but did not go on tour to the US. More

    • 200 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Rodrigo Bentancur rushed to hospital after sickening injury as team-mate Pedro Porro praised for quick-thinking actions

      by

      RODRIGO BENTANCUR was rushed to hospital after a sickening fall early on in Tottenham’s clash against Liverpool.The midfielder landed awkwardly after attempting to head the ball unchallenged at a corner just six minutes into the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.Rodrigo Bentancur received lengthy treatment before being substitutedPedro Porro rushed to Bentancur’s aid and has been hailed by fansCredit: PAThe midfielder was carried off after a delay of around eight minutesCredit: GettyBentancur received oxygen as he was stretchered offCredit: PAIt is the second time Bentancur has been knocked out this seasonCredit: RexBentancur missed the ball as he dived low to reach it, and appeared to fall heavily on his right arm before hitting his head on the pitch.He remained motionless on the spot as play continues before team-mates raised an alarm.Pedro Porro was the first to reach his stricken pal and quickly put him in the recovery position while appearing to move his tongue so he could breathe.Stars from both sides immediately beckoned physios and medical staff onto the pitch to attend to Bentancur.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Uruguayan received treatment for around eight minutes and was given oxygen before being taken off on a stretcher.Bentancur, 27, was accompanied by doctors to the dressing room and they were still with him by half-time, some 30 minutes later.The club’s former midfielder and BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Michael Brown praised Porro and the medical team’s swift actions.He said: “It’s a huge concern. Those players pretty much know what the injury is.Most read in Football“Porro saw it early and was over there quickly.“The medical team did their job and were right on top of it. We wish Rodrigo well.”Bentancur later posted from hospital on Instagram telling fans he was ‘all good’Credit: InstagramAntonin Kinsky embraced by family after stellar Tottenham debut against LiverpoolAt half-time, Tottenham confirmed Bentancur was conscious in the dressing room.An update on the club’s X account said: “We can confirm Rodrigo is conscious, talking and will go to hospital for further checks.”After full-time, boss Ange Postecoglou added: Postecoglou added: “It was some sort of head injury, but he was conscious when he was coming off the field.“He’s been taken to the hospital for observation. Hopefully he’ll be OK.”And just after midnight Bentancur posted a picture from hospital with partner Melany La Blanca on his Instagram story.Bentancur smiled in the snap and gave a thumbs up, writing: “All good guys! Thank you for the messages!!! Congratulations for the victory boys!!!”The worrying incident was the second time Bentancur has been knocked out this season after he clashed heads with Leicester star Abdul Fatawu during the opening game of the season.Tottenham have been hit by an injury crisis in recent weeks and lined up with several youngsters against Liverpool, including Archie Gray at centre-back once again.There was also a debut for Antonin Kinsky who only signed this week from Slavia Prague.Lucas Bergvall scored the winner as Tottenham head to Anfield with a 1-0 leadCredit: AlamyBut Postecoglou’s patched-up side worked hard to earn a 1-0 win in the first leg, courtesy of a first club goal for Lucas Bergvall.READ MORE SUN STORIESBentancur has only recently returned from a lengthy ban after he was found guilty of using a racial slur toward team-mate Son Heung-min.He missed seven games through suspension and returned against Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day. More

    • 163 Shares129 Views

      in Soccer

      Man City warned it would take ‘something extraordinary’ to sign £50million-rated Omar Marmoush

      by

      MANCHESTER CITY must do “something extraordinary” if they want to sign £50million-rated Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush this month.The Egyptian, 25, is the top target for Pep Guardiola as he looks to replace Julian Alvarez and provide some support for Erling Haaland.Manchester City must do ‘something extraordinary’ to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Omar MarmoushCredit: GettyEintracht have no plans to let Man City target Marmoush leave in JanuaryCredit: GettyHowever Eintracht are reluctant to sell their star players as they are going well in both their domestic league and the Europa League this season.Frankfurt have no plans to let Marmoush – who has also been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool – leave following 18 goals in 24 games this term.Director of football Markus Krosche said: “Our basic intention is to keep the squad together.”Something extraordinary would have to happen for us to move away from this position.”Read More on FootballIn the meantime, City are also looking to finalise an agreement with Lens for defender Abdukodir Khusanov.The Uzbekistan international has been targeted by a host of clubs and is rated at around £30m by his current employers.Meanwhile, Galatasaray are keeping close tabs on Ilkay Gundogan’s situation at the Etihad.The former skipper returned to Man City in the summer – just a year after leaving to join Barcelona.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe signed a 12-month deal with the option of a further year but the move has not worked out as well as all parties hoped.The 34-year-old has been needed more than expected due to Rodri’s injury but has struggled during a difficult season for the champions.Man City boss Pep Guardiola ready to make urgent tactical tweak and defends Erling Haaland He has been on the bench for the last three matches and City are on the lookout for midfield reinforcements in the January transfer window.Guardiola does not want to lose players this window so a move to Turkey is more likely in the summer. More

    • 213 Shares189 Views

      in Soccer

      Harry Maguire banned from driving and fined after Man Utd star caught speeding twice in three days

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED ace Harry Maguire has been banned from driving and slapped with a fine worth over £1,000 after getting caught speeding twice in just three days.Maguire, 31, has been disqualified for 56 days after his Range Rover was clocked doing 85mph in a 50mph zone close to Manchester Airport.Manchester United ace Harry Maguire has been banned from driving due to speedingCredit: GettyMaguire has been disqualified for 56 days and slapped with a fine worth over £1,000Credit: GettyBolton Magistrates’ Court heard on Wednesday that the centre-back was captured on camera driving his £200,000 SV supercar coming out of a tunnel on Wilmslow Road on March 5 last year.Prosecutor Karen Allanson said the England international was the registered keeper of the car and admitted being the driver.Maguire was caught speeding again just two days after the indicent and had since received three penalty points, his solicitor Gwyn Lewis said.Lewis said: “He was offered a speed awareness course but unfortunately because he was away from this country in the summer he wasn’t able to take up the course.”Read More on Man UtdThe ex-Man Utd captain was fined £666 and ordered to pay £120 in costs as well as a £266 surcharge.If magistrates had handed the defender six points for the Wilmslow Road offence he could have faced a longer ban.Maguire did not appear for the sentencing and was instead represented by his solicitor.Chairman of the bench Mark Hardman said: “We are prepared to exercise our discretion due to Mr Maguire being out of the country and not being able to take part in his speeding course.”Most read in FootballThis comes amid a difficult season for United, who have plummeted to 13th place in the Premier League table.Maguire has amassed one goal in 17 appearances across all competitions this term.The ex-Leicester star was due to be out of contract with the Red Devils this summer but last week the club confirmed they would trigger the option to keep him for a further season. More