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      Ex-West Ham star Jack Collison, 34, agrees first job in management as he takes over US side Huntsville City

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      FORMER West Ham star Jack Collison has agreed his first job in football management. Collison, 34, has agreed to take over United States side Huntsville City, a brand new football team.
      Ex-West Ham star Jack Collison has taken over at Huntsville City FCCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Collison arrives with vast experience at youth level coaching
      Taking to Twitter, Collison said: “Can’t wait to get going… Excited for the challenge ahead.”
      A club statement on Collison’s appointment read: “Huntsville City FC announced today the appointment of Jack Collison as the club’s first Head Coach in team history.
      “A former player of West Ham United in the English Premier League with a vast history of developing young talent in the U.S. and abroad, Collison will lead Huntsville in its inaugural MLS Next Pro season this spring.”
      Nashville SC – who Huntsville will be an affiliate team to – CEO and Huntsville City FC President, Ian Ayre added: “Huntsville City FC is a unique opportunity that sits astride a number of key objectives…
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      “Jack is the ideal fit for this team with his broad mix of playing experience at a high level and the management of youth soccer programmes in the UK and the US which give him a broad mix of experience.
      “We believe with the guidance and support of our coaching staff at NSC, Jack and his team have the ideal platform to create something very special at HCFC.”
      Collison retired back in 2016 after a short stint at Peterborough.
      The Welshman also enjoyed periods throughout his career at Bournemouth, Wigan and Ipswich, but made his name at West Ham between 2007 and 2013.
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      The central midfielder emerged through the club’s academy and made 121 appearances, including 74 games in the Premier League where he scored seven goals and added six assists.
      Following retirement, Collison started work as a youth coach, managing Peterborough’s Under 21 and U18 sides before becoming West Ham’s youth manager.
      Collison then headed to the US to work for Atlanta’s Academy in 2019, before becoming Atalanta United 2 manager in 2021.
      He remained at the club until now, as he takes over Huntsville.
      On his appointment, Collison told club media: “I am very excited at the prospect of bringing soccer to Rocket City and building a team that really represents the community.
      “I will look to build an exciting, fast-paced brand of soccer that can bring success on the pitch in Huntsville, whilst helping to develop some of the future stars for Nashville SC.
      “My staff and I are currently hard at work to achieve these goals and can’t wait to see everyone packed inside the Joe Davis stadium supporting a team we can ALL be proud of.”
      The club are a newly formed team based in Huntsville, Alabama, with partner club Nashville SC being based in the neighbouring state of Tennessee.
      However, they will not be competing against the likes of David Beckham’s Inter Miami or Wayne Rooney’s DC United, as they are not in Major League Soccer.
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      Instead, Huntsville will enter the MLS Next Pro League, which started in March 2022.
      The league is geared towards helping young talent develop, and links the MLS to the affiliate league MLS Next. More

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      Man Utd legend Roy Keane buys Dublin apartment – estimated at £5.7m – in Ireland’s most expensive development

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      ROY KEANE has reportedly bought in Dublin’s most expensive development with an apartment estimated at £5.7million. The Manchester United legend purchased a pad in Lansdowne Place, a luxury development on the 6.8-acre site of the former Berkeley Court and Jurys hotels.
      Roy Keane reportedly bought in Dublin’s most expensive development with an apartment estimated at £5.7mCredit: Getty
      The plush complex from the outsideCredit: PR Handout image
      Inside a pad at Lansdowne Place in Dublin
      Keane, 51, and wife Theresa Doyle at Christmas agreed a deal for a property in the scheme, according to the Irish Times.
      It is claimed to have 215 apartments ranging in price from £722,000 to £5.7m.
      Keane is based in Cheshire, where he and his family live in a 9,500sq ft mansion in Hale, but regularly visits Rathpeacon, in Co Cork, where his mum Marie lives.
      The Irishman has been married to his wife since 1997 and have five kids and two grandchildren together.
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      But Keane – who rarely opens up on his personal life – admitted their first date went horribly wrong.
      He said on The Tommy Tiernan Show: “It went very badly. We met, I picked her up at the City Ground at Forest and we went for a spin.

      “I said to her, ‘Do you fancy going to the pictures?’ Because at least at the pictures you can just watch the movie, you don’t have to chat too much, and she said no!
      “She said, ‘No, I went last night with my friends.’ And I said, ‘Well, there are other movies on’.
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      “I said do you want to go for a drink and she said no… I literally drove back to the car, this was all within 10, 15 minutes and she said, ‘What are you doing?’
      “I said, ‘Well you don’t want to go for a drink, you don’t want to go to the pictures, what else can we do?’
      “And she got out [of the car], I said, ‘I might see you next week?’
      She said, ‘I don’t think so’ and slammed the door. That was our first date and we’re still married!”
      Fortunately, the couple rekindled and have been happily together ever since.
      A gorgeous living room space on offerCredit: PR Handout image
      Open-plan kitchens are commonplace in the buildingCredit: PR Handout image
      While its dining areas have incredible views out across the cityCredit: PR Handout image
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      Man Utd boss Ten Hag reveals three reasons he picked Luke Shaw over Maguire, with Haaland and De Bruyne threat key

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      ERIK TEN HAG revealed why he picked Luke Shaw in central defence ahead of Harry Maguire against Manchester City.Shaw, whose natural position is at left-back, featured at centre-back against Everton and City this month.
      Erik ten Hag spoke very highly of Luke ShawCredit: AFP
      Shaw started at centre-back of Harry MaguireCredit: Getty
      It was a bold but successful move by Ten Hag as United won both games and Shaw kept Premier League top scorer Erling Haaland quiet.
      Ten Hag felt Shaw’s physicality, tactical astuteness and technical skills made him a good match to combat the threat of Haaland and his team-mate Kevin De Bruyne.
      The Red Devils boss said of the selection: “It was a big decision but when you analyse the profile of Haaland and the combination with De Bruyne it was right because Luke has the physical power to compete, the tactical view to make the right decision and technical skills.
      “It matched really well but in other games he can contribute even more in wide positions, it’s a tactical choice.
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      “We can see from game to game. We have more players in our squad who have capacity to be multi-functional and we can use that as a weapon.”
      Ten Hag is a huge fan of Shaw and also praised his leadership and hard working attitude, describing the England star as a “top player”.
      He also lauded Shaw’s mentality and hopes he rubs off on his team-mates.
      Ten Hag added: “From the first day in training at pre-season he was working really hard and you can see when he has the right approach he’s a top player.
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      “I don’t mean only as a team player; he’s a leader. He’s shown a lot of leadership capacities – he’s the example at this moment – and with his skills and his physical power he brings a lot.
      “Now, also with his mentality. He’s an example of how to win big games. I’m really happy with his development. It’s been huge either at centre-half or left full-back. He’s a great player and a great personality for the dressing room.” More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as goalkeeper Yann Sommer agrees Bayern Munich deal, leaving De Gea set for new contract

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S hopes of signing Yann Sommer appear all-but over with the goalkeeper set to sign for Bayern Munich.The Red Devils want to sign a goalkeeper with David de Gea’s Old Trafford future in doubt.
      Yann Sommer is set to sign for Bayern MunichCredit: AFP
      They’ve already brought in Jack Butland this window, but he’s only arrived on loan to provide cover for De Gea.
      And they’re still looking for a potential replacement for the Spaniard.
      Ahead of January, United were targeting a move for Sommer, who’s entered the final year of his Borussia Monchengladbach contract, while they’re also being linked with Brentford man David Raya.
      Sommer would have been able to sign a pre-contract at Old Trafford this month.
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      But he’s now on the verge of signing for Bayern Munich.
      According to SPORT1, the Switzerland international has agreed a deal with the Bundesliga leaders.
      And he’s undergoing his medical in Munich today ahead of penning a contract until 2025.
      Sommer will cost the German giants £7m, but the fee could rise to more than £8m if Bayern win the Champions League.
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      His imminent departure will see him end a nine-year stay with Monchengladbach, which has seen him make more than 300 appearances.
      The 33-year-old’s final outing for the club looks to have been the German Cup defeat at Darmstadt 98 in October with an ankle problem keeping him out since – although he did play for Switzerland at the World Cup. More

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      Man Utd Treble winner unrecognisable with greying ginger stubble as he poses with huge fish and leaves Scholes stunned

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      A MANCHESTER UNITED Treble winner looks totally unrecognisable with his greying ginger stubble and a giant fish – leaving Paul Scholes stunned.The ex-Red Devils star is a keen fisherman and took to Instagram to show off his best catch.
      This Manchester United Treble winner looks unrecognisable enjoying his fishing holiday in ThailandCredit: Instagram / @davidmay04
      He held the absolutely massive carp aloft out of the water as he stood behind it – with no clothes visible.
      The former footballer, now 52, had a beaming smile and was clearly delighted with his effort.
      He wrote to his 33,000 Instagram followers: “Can’t beat a bit of carp fishing in Thailand 95lbs PB.”
      The post had former team-mate and close pal Scholes utterly bemused.
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      The fellow redhead commented: “F*** me.”
      Plenty of others piled into the comments congratulating the footballer for the outrageous fish.
      The defender came through the youth academy at Blackburn before making the switch to Old Trafford in 1994 for £1.2million.
      In nine years, he made 85 league appearances and won three Premier League titles, two FA Cups and added the Champions League in the incredible 1998-99 season to complete the Treble.
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      He spent the following campaign out on loan then finished his career with spells at Burnley and non-league Bacup Borough.
      The mystery player in question is… David May.

      May retired before stepping into punditry and still covers United matches.
      He also spent time as a wine importer and remains an avid golfer and hiker – when he is not beating any Covid restrictions with a genius bar order.
      David May is the mystery footballer after his nine years with the Red DevilsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Man Utd ‘close to agreeing new contract for Alejandro Garnacho but fear young star turning into flop Adnan Januzaj’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED teen sensation Alejandro Garnacho is close to agreeing a contract extension, reports suggest.Garnacho has been enjoying a breakout season at Old Trafford with two goals and five assists in 15 matches across all competitions.
      Manchester United ace Alejandro Garnacho is close to a agreeing a new dealCredit: Getty
      Manchester United want to avoid another Adnan Januzaj situation with Alejandro GarnachoCredit: Getty
      And United want to reward the 18-year-old with a new deal that will include a significantly higher salary than his current one, which reportedly pays him £7,000 per week.
      According to the Telegraph, the Red Devils are in “advanced talks” with the winger’s representatives.
      And the Manchester giants are confident the Argentine will put pen to paper soon.
      United have been careful to strike the right balance between rewarding the teenager’s progress and avoiding a repeat of past failures that saw young talent fall from grace.
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      Erik ten Hag’s side want to make sure there will not be another situation similar to the one of Adnan Januzaj.
      Januzaj was considered the club’s brightest young prospect when he signed a lucrative five-year contract in 2013 while he was the same age as Garnacho.
      But the Belgian, who also plays as a winger, never lived up to expectations and was shipped out on loan to Borussia Dortmund in 2015 and Sunderland in 2016.
      The now 27-year-old never managed to reach the desired level and left for Real Sociedad in 2017 before his move to Sevilla last August.
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      Garnacho’s stock, however, continues to rise, especially after helping United come from behind against rivals Manchester City on Saturday.
      The Argentina Under-20 international came from the bench in the second half and set up Marcus Rashford’s winner that led Ten Hag’s team to a dramatic 2-1 win.
      The teenager’s impressive performances this season have also caught the eye of Real Madrid and Juventus. More

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      Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest ‘monitoring Keylor Navas’ as they consider shock transfer for PSG star

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      BOURNEMOUTH and Nottingham Forest are reportedly monitoring Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas.The French club are open to selling the 36-year-old veteran this month.
      Keylor Navas is rumoured to be on the radar of Bournemouth and Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      He has been linked with a switch to Saudi Arabia to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.
      The pair were good friends during their time together at Real Madrid.
      But there are also Premier League sides sniffing around the Costa Rican stopper, according to L’Equipe.
      Both Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest are rumoured to be interested in Navas.
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      Dean Henderson is current No1 at Forest but his loan from Manchester United expires at the end of the season.
      The 25-year-old is also facing a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury in the 2-0 win over Leicester at the weekend.
      Meanwhile, Bournemouth have not been able to settle on a first-choice this season, switching between Mark Travers and Neto.
      Navas has played second fiddle to Gianluigi Donnarumma this season, making just one appearance in all competitions.
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      And PSG are keen to cash in on the keeper after failing to get rid of him last summer.
      Al-Nassr could also be on the lookout for a new stopper after current No1 David Ospina, formerly of Arsenal, fractured his elbow at the weekend.
      Navas has played 107 times in all competitions from PSG since signing from Real Madrid in 2019.
      But Donnarumma’s arrival in 2021 has limited his game time at the Parc des Princes.
      Navas is under contract in the French capital until the end of next season. More

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      Serie A side Salernitana rehire manager Davide Nicola just TWO DAYS after sacking him in bizarre U-turn

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      SALERNITANA have reappointed manager Davide Nicola just TWO DAYS after sacking him.Nicola lost his job after the Serie A strugglers were embarrassingly beaten 8-2 by Atalanta on Sunday.
      Davide Nicola was sacked after Salernitana’s 8-2 defeat against AtalantaCredit: Rex
      But Nicola was reappointed by the Serie club A two days laterCredit: Getty
      The defeat was their fourth in five league matches and leaves them 16th in table.
      According to Football Italia, Salernitana even held talks with potential new managers, including Rafa Benitez, but they weren’t able to come to an agreement.
      And in an extraordinary turn of events, Nicola was rehired just 48 hours after his departure.
      That’s because President Danilo Iervolino phoned him and asked him to come back and make a fresh start.
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      Nicola explained exactly what took place in a message on Twitter.
      He said: “I will tell you the truth. I received a call from President Iervolino yesterday.
      “With his methods, which are always lovely and friendly, he explained to me the reasons for his painful decision which he had to take to highlight discontinuity after a bad defeat against Atalanta in Bergamo.
      “I apologised, taking responsibility for a performance that was not adequate and the resulting heavy defeat.
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      “I believe in this team and its men and this great club.
      “I strongly demanded the President reconsider his decision knowing to deal with a human soul that has a deep sensitivity to understanding and strongly wants to build a different football. I love Salerno and strongly believe in this project.
      “The President has always given us passion, personality and desire to reach impossible targets. He firmly believes that when men push in the same direction, they can do extraordinary things.
      “I thank the President for calling me; this means that the new football is made of passion and heart, and I want to repay his trust with all my love.
      “I thank director Morgan De Sanctis for the mediation. Without him, this operation would not be possible.
      “We have weeks of hard work ahead to reach our targets.
      “Let’s start again, all together and recount another extraordinary history of football, giving the Granata fans the same passion and sense of belonging they always show us.
      “This is Salerno, this is Salernitana, much more than just a football club.”
      Nicola’s first game back at Salernitana is a visit from leaders Napoli on Saturday. More