Prick of the Week No. 24: Conspiracy theorist Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Managers need to stop blaming entire results on marginal refereeing decisions, really.   So who’s this week’s prick then? In shameless pursuit of numbers, this week’s prick is the manager of Manchester United Football Club, Mr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.   What’s he done? One thing we’ve learned from these features in recent weeks – and […]

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Wilder rages at ‘stupid and uneducated’ pundits amid Keane criticism

Chris Wilder is tired of “stupid, silly, and uneducated analysis” of his Sheffield United side by pundits following Roy Keane’s comments that they deserved “to be criticised”. After narrowly missing out of European football last term thanks to a poor run without fans, the Blades’ form has carried over dramatically into this season with only […]

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Chelsea to rival PSG for St Etienne starlet Gourna-Douath

Chelsea are competing with Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of St Etienne’s Lucas Gourna-Douath, according to reports. The 17-year-old is enjoying an impressive breakthrough season, having made 23 Ligue 1 appearances in 2020/21. He appears comfortable in the French top flight and even starred against PSG recently. FEATURE: Arsenal top Premier League winners and losers According […]

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Five reasons Man Utd should keep Ole and six reasons to axe him

Keep those mails coming to theeditor@football365.com…   Much ado about Ole Like many United fans, I am increasingly concerned to see OGS sliding into a negative mindset. I like to entertain the notion that I am capable of balanced thinking, so here are my pro and cons for keeping OGS as manager at the end of […]

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Solskjaer reacts to escaping FA punishment; issues Cavani update

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is in line to return at Crystal Palace as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men head back to London just days after the contentious draw with Chelsea. The second-placed Red Devils now sit an eye-watering 12 points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City following Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge. Solskjaer felt […]

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Haller admits West Ham price tag impacted his Prem form

Sebastien Haller has opened up on his ‘difficult’ spell with West Ham, revealing how his price tag impacted his form. The striker secured a move to the Premier League in July 2019 for a club-record £45million fee. He went on to score just 14 goals in 53 matches before being sold to Ajax in January. […]

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Southgate facing ‘big decisions’ over England selection for Euros

England boss Gareth Southgate admits he is facing some “big decisions” on how to squeeze the abundance of attacking talent into his Euro plans. The Three Lions have the chance to end their 55-year wait for a major trophy this summer as the coronavirus-delayed European Championship kicks off a year later than planned. That postponement […]

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Southgate: Britain ‘well placed’ to host Euros if UEFA have rethink

England manager Gareth Southgate believes Britain would be “well placed” to host this summer’s eagerly-anticipated European Championship if UEFA moves away from its Europe-wide plan. Euro 2020 was postponed last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the disease’s ongoing impact continues to provide headaches in the build-up to the rearranged competition. London, Glasgow and […]

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Man Utd handed major boost in pursuit of top summer target

Man Utd have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane, according to reports. The world-class central defender has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent months. It’s thought that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants him to partner Harry Maguire in defence. FEATURE: Ten worst top six mini […]

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Ferdinand names coach he wanted to replace Fergie at Man Utd

Rio Ferdinand says he wanted Jose Mourinho to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Man Utd when the legend retired in 2013. It was David Moyes who took the reins from Ferguson but the current West Ham manager was only given 11 months before being sacked. The Scot was sacked before the end of his first […]

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