Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Ashley Young warns Man United that Conte appointment would 'be a disaster'
Former United winger Ashley Young, who played 59 games under Antonio Conte at Inter Milan, has urged the club not to appoint the Italian, warning his marathon post-match meetings and intense demands on boards make him a poor fit at Old Trafford.
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Arsenal's 60 redundancies sour staff morale just days after Arteta's £20m pay rise
Arsenal have placed 60 non-playing staff at risk of redundancy, a move that has left morale 'low' across the club. The announcement came within days of Mikel Arteta signing a new deal worth £20 million per year — the highest managerial salary in the Premier League.
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Ulster's Mark Sexton named Ireland XV head coach for three 2026/27 fixtures
Ulster attack coach Mark Sexton has been appointed head coach of Ireland XV, who will face Fiji A in Cork, Chile in Belfast, and England A in Exeter across the 2026/27 season.
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Arne Slot emerges as Tottenham target with agent in talks and return 'certain' in 2027
Arne Slot is being linked with the Tottenham Hotspur job, with reports from the Netherlands claiming his agent is in regular contact with interested clubs and that the Premier League title-winning coach will return to a major European side in 2027.
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Ten Hag breaks silence on Ronaldo, Rashford and the toxic culture he left behind at United
Sacked 18 months after winning the FA Cup, Erik ten Hag has given his most candid account yet of his Manchester United tenure, accusing Cristiano Ronaldo of poor preparation and blaming a lingering 'Real Madrid connection' for a toxic dressing-room culture.
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Ten Hag claims INEOS rejected his data advice, saying they 'knew everything already'
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed he offered INEOS guidance on improving the club's data department after joining in 2022, only to be turned down — with the group insisting their background in petrochemicals, Formula 1 and cycling was sufficient preparation for elite football.
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Ten Hag reveals INEOS rejected his data advice before sacking him at United
Erik ten Hag has disclosed that INEOS turned down his offer to help restructure Manchester United's data department, saying the group "were convinced they already knew everything" despite arriving from petrochemicals, Formula 1, and cycling.
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Como vs Manchester United postponement looms as severe weather warning hits Italy
Manchester United's Champions League trip to Como on Wednesday is under threat after Italian authorities issued a severe weather warning, with over 6cm of rain forecast in 24 hours and UEFA protocols pointing to a potential Thursday replay.
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Como president clears Fabregas to leave as Man Utd manager links grow ahead of Champions League clash
Cesc Fabregas has been told by Como president Mirwan Suwarso that he is free to leave the club without compensation if Manchester United come calling, as pressure builds on current manager Michael Carrick.
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Ten Hag reveals Kane and Rice transfer failures as Carrick's United future comes under scrutiny
Erik ten Hag has disclosed that Harry Kane and Declan Rice were among the high-profile signings he failed to land at Manchester United. The revelations come as current manager Michael Carrick faces growing pressure after more than a month without a win.
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Carrick's job under threat as Shearer names three United replacements and Ten Hag laments £100m transfer blocks
Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure at Manchester United after a draw at Leeds left them in the bottom half of the Premier League. Alan Shearer has named Fabian Hurzeler, Eddie Howe, and Antonio Conte as potential successors, while Erik ten Hag claims the club blocked him from signing Declan Rice, Harry Kane, and Frenkie de Jong.
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Turkey appoints Sergen Yalcin as head coach, passes on Deschamps
After Vincenzo Montella's dismissal, Didier Deschamps was considered a strong candidate to take over Turkey's national team, but ultimately declined the role. The Turkish Football Federation has officially appointed Sergen Yalcin, a Besiktas legend and double champion in 2021.
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Fijian Drua spread 2027 home fixtures across three venues to fuel national pride
Fijian Drua have confirmed all eight home venues for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, splitting matches between Suva, Ba and Lautoka. CEO Jeff Miller says the campaign is "about national pride" as new head coach Brad Mooar prepares for his first season in charge.
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Carrick contradicts Ten Hag's toxic culture claims and insists he has United board's full backing
Michael Carrick has pushed back on Erik ten Hag's claim of a toxic culture at Manchester United, saying he enjoys a strong relationship with director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada despite pressure from a poor run of form.
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Carrick dismisses Ten Hag's 'toxic' claim and insists Man Utd board has his full backing
Michael Carrick has pushed back on Erik ten Hag's assertion that Manchester United's hierarchy is 'toxic', saying he enjoys a strong relationship with the board and that winning games remains the only priority.
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Fabregas dismisses Man United job talk as Como prepare for historic European clash
Cesc Fabregas has shut down speculation linking him to the Manchester United manager's role, saying it would disrespect Michael Carrick, as his Como side gear up to host United in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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Latte Lath backs Carrick's calm approach to survive winless United start
Former Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath has defended Michael Carrick amid a difficult opening to the season at Manchester United, praising his ex-manager's composure and analytical mindset during tough spells.
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Newcastle offered Arteta a rare long-term contract in 2019 before Arsenal swooped
Newcastle made a serious attempt to appoint Mikel Arteta as manager in the summer of 2019, offering him an unusually generous contract. Arteta was tempted but ultimately turned the role down because key backroom staff he wanted were unavailable.
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Fabregas defends Carrick from sack talk as Como prepare to host Manchester United
Cesc Fabregas dismissed questions about replacing Michael Carrick at Manchester United as disrespectful, ahead of Como's Champions League home tie against the struggling Red Devils on Wednesday.
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Ten Hag breaks silence on toxic culture, Rashford discipline and broken promises at Manchester United
Erik ten Hag has spoken candidly about his troubled tenure at Manchester United, accusing the club's board of enabling a toxic dressing-room culture and claiming he was denied the backing to discipline players including Marcus Rashford.
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