Manchester United assistant coach Michael Carrick has reacted to the allegation of him eyeing Jose Mourinho's job as the manager of the team. This is coming after Mourinho’s job was threatened owing to the poor results his side suffered having gone four games without a win. With speculations that the Portuguese manager will be asked to leave the Old Trafford, it was suggested that Carrick, a former player of the club is ready to take over. It is not clear that the former Chelsea manager will not be sacked after a text message was sent to … [Read more...]
Niger Tornadoes get new coach
Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL side Niger Tornadoes have confirmed Bernard Ogbe as the new head coach of the team. The former technical adviser to Jos based Mighty Jet FC will now take charge the Niger State owned team in the next NPFL campaign which is expected to kick-start later in the year. Ogbe, who officially resumes on Tuesday at Minna will take up technical department of the club after finalizing his contract with Tornadoes FC management committee office last week. The new technical adviser’s deal was completed alongside … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho may miss the match against Chelsea for these reasons
Chelsea will host Man Utd at Stamford Bridge for their 9th EPL match immediately after the international holiday. However, a recent report has made it known that the most controversial coach in the EPL, Jose Mourinho may miss the match. Former Chelsea turn Man Utd coach, Jose Mourinho led his boys to a surprise win over Newcastle during the weekend. Newcastle were leading the match in the first half of the game but the second half saw Man Utd coming stronger to find the back of the net three times thanks to goals from Juan Mata, Anthony … [Read more...]
Moyes reveals the only factor that can ease pressure on Jose Mourinho
Manchester United have been under pressure following the controversies at the club; couple with the bad results that have come out of his side’s games. Insinuations are that the Portuguese manager had become calmer after he was assured of his job via a text message by the United chief. However, this has been refuted by former manager David Moyes who made it clear that only win can ease pressure on the former Chelsea boss. According to him, the Saturday win and not the text message eased pressure on the manager. Moyes stated that the win … [Read more...]
Why Jamie Carragher says Liverpool lack creativity
Liverpool legend turn pundit, Jamie Carragher in a recent statement disclosed that the Reds still have one weakness. According to Carragher, Liverpool don't have a creative midfielder. He disclosed that the super attacking trio of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah are yet to perform this season because there is no creative midfielder that can push the ball forward. The Reds legend urged coach Jurgen Klopp to sign a new creative midfielder in the January transfer window if the Reds are ready to win a trophy. Carragher hinted that … [Read more...]
Eden Hazard makes another disturbing comments about his future at Stamford Bridge
27-year-old Eden Hazard has been very instrumental in the Blues squad this season but his recent statement has left his future at Stamford Bridge in doubt. Hazard was closed to leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid alongside his fellow Belgian teammate, Thibaut Courtois but the timely arrival of coach Maurizio Sarri as the Blues coach was convincing enough for him to say. However, the striker refused to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge despite an increase in pay wage which had earlier raised doubts whether Eden Hazard will stay put at Stamford … [Read more...]
Rooney says players not doing enough for Mourinho
DC United striker Wayne Rooney has accused Manchester United players as being the major problems in the controversies at the club. United have struggled this season, winning only one of their last four games in addition to being eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Derby County. The Red Devils are now 8th in the Premier League table and 7 points behind league leaders. It is the worst record the Old Trafford side have ever had in a long time. Rooney is of the opinion that Jose Mourinho does not deserve the strokes he has received as a result … [Read more...]
Video: Kepa best moment against Southampton
Chelsea FC goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga has continued to prove why he is the most expensive goalkeeper in the world. One of his best moment was spotted on screen during the weekend game between Chelsea and Southampton at St. Mary's stadium. The goal stopper was up to the challenge in the 78th minute during an encounter with Southampton player, Nathan Redmond, the latter fired a long-range effort to the bar. Redmond played the ball from 30 yards with the ball swerving all over the place but Kepa got a hand on it to deflect it away. Kepa … [Read more...]
Mourinho to leave England this week for Eastern Europe
Manchester United manager has been reported to be leaving England this week to Eastern Europe where he is believed to scout for players. According to the Mirror, the Portuguese manager will watch the UEFA Nations League match between Montengero and Serbia as he prepares for the January transfer window. The manager is now free to make his trip as his players have all departed to their individual countries for their international games. Mourinho will watch his player, Nemanja Matic should he eventually feature for his side after the Serbia … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp top-five signing in 3 years, number one will shock you
This week marks the third anniversary since Jurgen Klopp became Liverpool coach. Although the Reds are yet to win a trophy as proof of their progress so far, they have however improved under the leadership of Jurgen Klopp. Coach Jurgen Klopp during his arrival at Anfield made some signings that have strengthened the Reds weak areas and made them become one of the strongest football clubs in Europe. Below are Jurgen Klopp top five signings according to their ranking: 5. Sadio Mane: the Senegal international joined Liverpool from … [Read more...]
These five matches will determine if Chelsea season will be a success
Coach Maurizio Sarri took over the reign of Chelsea in the summer transfer window. The last two months, August and September have seen the Blues improve and made some outstanding records for themselves. However, October is filled with some interesting matches for the Blues and if they can achieve success in it as they have done previously then this season will be a success for them. The international holiday break is on which means Chelsea FC will not play any match this week. But Chelsea will host Man Utd at Stamford Bridge immediately … [Read more...]
Man Utd face Tottenham battle for Bournemouth defender
Manchester United are reported to be keeping tab on Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake. The Red Devils are expected to face a tough competition from Tottenham for the player with reports that manager Mauricio Pochettino has made the 23-year-old his top target. The former Chelsea defender has been in fine form and Jose Mourinho has made him a target against the January transfer window. The Portuguese manager will be counting on his past relationship to convince the player having worked together at the Stamford Bridge when the Ake was much … [Read more...]
Good timing? Liverpool midfield star James Milner to be out for one month
Liverpool top midfielder, James Milner suffered a hamstring injury during the EPL game against his former football club, Man City. Jurgen Klopp gave 32-year-old James Milner a start during the game against Man City, few minutes into the first half, the midfielder suffered a hamstring injury and was immediately rushed out of the pitch. Guinea international, Naby Keita had to come in as his replacement, in the long run, the match ended in a goalless draw with Man City losing a golden opportunity in the last 5 minutes. Well, a new update from … [Read more...]
What Chelsea fans believe about Eden Hazard transfer
When Antonio Conte was Chelsea coach, Eden Hazard was not all that keen at staying at Stamford Bridge with Conte not really giving so much role like Sarri is doing. In fact, had Antonio Conte remained as Chelsea manager, Eden Hazard would have left for Real Madrid. However, the arrival of Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea made the 27-year-old change his decision by staying put at Chelsea. So far this season, the Belgium international has done well for himself, finding the back of the net 8 times already. But Hazard in a post-match statement … [Read more...]
Emery speaks on Lopetegui fate at Real Madrid
The future of Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui is uncertain at the club knowing the Spanish giants have not been firing as they are known with. Under Lopetegui, Real Madrid have failed to win a single game in four matches and they have lost their first position to Athletico Madrid, a development the owners are not happy about. It is also shocking that Los Blancos have suffered goal drought and has not scored a single goal in 400 minutes in La Liga this season. Lopetegui’s job is therefore not safe and he could be shown the way out if the … [Read more...]
Juventus shock Pogba, reject him
Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici has shocked the football world by stating that they are not interested in bringing back controversial Manchester United midfielder to the club. Juventus had signed Pogba from United before the Red Devils got him back on a big money deal. However, the World Cup winner has been a subject of controversies since returning from Russia for the world biggest tournament with his reported rift with manager Jose Mourinho. The player had threatened to leave the club after he was stripped off the captain band … [Read more...]
Why De Gea might leave United anytime soon
There are suggestions that Manchester United first choice goalkeeper, David de Gea might leave the Old Trafford anytime soon. This is coming after it was reported that the United chiefs are sweating to have him sign a new deal with the club. It has been reported that the Spanish goalkeeper wishes to leave the club as he is fed up with the controversies and bad result. However, latest report reveals that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had wished the player was sold last season as he was unwilling to block the player’s … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp gives latest update on midfield maestro injury
The game between Liverpool and Man City ended in a goalless draw but one of the Reds key players, James Miner suffered an injury. Liverpool midfielder, James Miner was substituted in the first half, at the 28th minute of the hard-fought game between Liverpool and Man City at Anfield. The 32-year-old midfielder was substituted following a hamstring injury and was replaced with Naby Keita, who also have just recovered from a back injury during the Reds match against Napoli in the UCL. However, a report from Anfield disclosed that the player … [Read more...]
Another ugly situation raises head at United
Following the calm that has been restored at Manchester United at the weekend, there are indications that there is more to worry about for the Red Devils. This season for United is marred with issues of unrest and rift between the manager, Jose Mourinho and the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward for failure to ensure the signings of new defenders. The rift between Mourinho and French midfielder Paul Pogba later flooded the media with the tension almost unbearable for the manager who was alleged to have lost control of the dressing … [Read more...]
Why Ozil’s injury is a blessing in disguise for Emery
Arsenal were without star player, Mesut Ozil in the weekend 5-1 thrashing of Fulham on Sunday. Emery had made it known that the German international was out due to a back pain which stopped him from training ahead of the game. This seems to be a blessing in disguise for manager Unai Emery as he is sure of having at least, one fit and fresh player when the international break will be over. With the stressed fixture where the team had to travel and play a number of games within two weeks, it is expected that most of the players will be … [Read more...]
Latest revelation justifies Mourinho’s attack on critics, media
There have been reported of rift and unrest in the Manchester United dressing room with insinuations that manager Jose Mourinho might have lost control of it. It was alleged that Mourinho is at loggerhead with French midfielder Paul Pogba and that the dressing room has been divided with some taking side with the player. That has been dismissed and regarded as false following the latest revelation by the Sun that the Portuguese boss had asked Pogba for tactical advice in the first half break. The Red Devils were 2 goals down in the first … [Read more...]
Where is former Chelsea boss, Antonio Conte?
Former Chelsea coach and Italy international, Antonio Conte, had a great start at Chelsea but his last season with club destroyed his credibility as a good coach. The Italian on his arrival changed a lot of things at Stamford Bridge, like when the players can eat, when to train, the football formation among others, most of these changes gave a good result at his first season as the club coach. But things started changing in the 2017/18 season which turned out to be his last. Antonio Conte refused to changed tactics and maintained his 3-4-3 … [Read more...]
Arsenal get ‘worthy’ deal done and dusted
Arsenal FC have announced that they have struck a kit sponsorship deal with Adidas and will dump puma from the end of this season. According to the club, the agreement will come alive on July 1, 2019 with the North London side expected to benefit around £300 million in five years. The deal has been described as a worthy one as it will help the Gunners earn double of what it has earned from Puma since 2014. This is not the first time Arsenal will be having a deal with the Germany based outlet with the last contract in the 1993-1994 … [Read more...]
What people fail to understand about Mourinho, Cambiasso
Former Inter Milan player Esteban Cambiasso has spoken differently of the embattled Manchester United Manager, Jose Mourinho. Cambiasso was one of Mourinho’s favourite when they worked together as a player and manager at the Italian side and won the treble in 2010 before the Portuguese left for Real Madrid. The Italian thinks he understands Mourinho well to believe the speculations of his rift with players and losing the dressing room. He told Sky Sport that Mourinho has not lost the dressing room and has a decent relationship with players … [Read more...]
Three reasons there was no spark at Anfield yesterday
Yesterday match between Liverpool and Man City was not entertaining as speculated. There was no iota of spark all through the match except in the last five minutes when Man City had the opportunity to revenge their past defeats against Liverpool. Former Leicester City star, Riyad Mahrez lost a penalty kick that would have seen the match ended in favour of Man City. At the moment, Man City, Liverpool, and Chelsea have 20 points each and are only leading by goal difference. But why was there no spark at Anfield as anticipated? 1. There … [Read more...]
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