‘Sceptical’ Spurs want younger boss than Rangnick

Tottenham have shortlisted former RB Leipzig boss Ralf Rangnick in their search for a new manager but they are looking for a younger boss, according to reports. Rangnick is 62 so absolutely does not fit the profile being targeted by Tottenham as they try and replace Jose Mourinho. TRUE Ralf Rangnick was offered to @SpursOfficial […]

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Tuchel will not be ‘angry’ if Chelsea miss out on Haaland

Thomas Tuchel will not be getting “angry” with Chelsea’s hierarchy should the club fail to land Erling Haaland in the summer. And should they also miss out on other reported striker targets Sergio Aguero and Romelu Lukaku, he will still remain calm. For Tuchel accepts there are other key factors that come into play when it […]

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Ranking Liverpool’s 10 signings in the Hicks & Gillett era

When we look back on Liverpool’s time in the Premier League in decades to come, it is safe to say that the Hicks and Gillett era is not one that will be fondly remembered. American businessmen Tom Hicks and George Gillett took ownership of the Reds in February 2008 amid vocal protests from the fans. […]

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Fresh, calm Mourinho says a return next season may be premature

Jose Mourinho is enjoying life away from the pressures of football management and may not return to the game until the 2022/23 season. The 58-year-old was sacked by Tottenham following a disappointing second half of the season which saw Spurs plummet from the top of the Premier League to outside the European places. Mourinho left […]

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Daniel Levy has ‘dared’ with Spurs; now he has to ‘do’

When you sell your soul to the devil, you’re supposed to get something in exchange for your newfound pariah status; but if the past week is anything to go by, Daniel Levy’s long fabled skills of negotiation appear to have failed him and Spurs. Having attempted to run blood from a stone for the past […]

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Ranking Liverpool’s 10 signings in the Hicks & Gillett era

When we look back on Liverpool’s time in the Premier League in decades to come, it is safe to say that the Hicks and Gillett era is not one that will be fondly remembered. American businessmen Tom Hicks and George Gillett took ownership of the Reds in February 2008 amid vocal protests from the fans. […]

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How the six players Barcelona signed alongside Luis Suarez fared

The summer of 2014 was a big one at Barcelona. It was the first of Josep Maria Bartomeu’s ill-fated presidency, and the club was still reeling from being pipped to the La Liga title by Atletico Madrid. The response was to spend over €160million in the transfer market, with almost half of that outlay on […]

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Arteta: Thanks Newcastle but Willock is coming back to Arsenal

Newcastle United’s chances of signing Joe Willock permanently have been dealt a blow, with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insisting the on-loan midfielder will be given a chance to prove himself at the Emirates next season. Willock moved to the north east in January having started just two Premier League games for the Gunners this campaign. […]

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The Treble: Everton push, Man Utd v Liverpool, West Ham bounce

Every week we preview three fascinating things to look out for in the big Premier League games – including Man Utd v Liverpool – with further analysis from Betfair’s Football…Only Bettor podcast. Betfair Betting Podcast · Football…Only Bettor | Episode 72 | Running out of celebrations   Chance for Everton to make Champions League challenge […]

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Real games show pockets have shrunk for Werner and Salah

Chelsea and Liverpool are discovering that profligacy spreads. Timo Werner and Mo Salah’s struggles have been shared across the team.   “He missed a big one in West Ham now he missed another big one here.” Thomas Tuchel doesn’t avoid the hard facts of the game with roundabout language. If there was anything niggling the […]

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