Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Former Wallabies coach Laurie Fisher joins Zimbabwe staff ahead of Rugby World Cup return
Laurie Fisher, who departed the Wallabies when Les Kiss took charge in July, has joined Zimbabwe as a breakdown consultant as the Sables prepare for their first Rugby World Cup since 1991.
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United risk losing Conte to Juventus again as Carrick's future hangs in the balance
Manchester United face a familiar dilemma: move quickly for Antonio Conte or risk losing him to Juventus, where manager Luciano Spalletti is under pressure after a 3-0 home defeat to Lazio left the Turin club eighth in Serie A.
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Neville warns Carrick a Man Utd sacking looms if struggles persist into January
Gary Neville has issued a stark warning to Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick, saying he will face serious pressure if the club remain in the bottom half of the Premier League table by January after a 1-1 draw with Leeds left them 13th.
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Crystal Palace boss Sage admits his job is already at risk after 5-0 Brighton rout
Pierre Sage conceded he does not know whether he will keep his job at Crystal Palace after just seven Premier League games, following a 5-0 home defeat to Brighton that left the Eagles 14th and two points above the relegation zone.
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Manchester United turns to Conte and closes door on Deschamps
Didier Deschamps saw his potential move to Manchester United fade away as the Red Devils entered advanced talks with Antonio Conte, who is currently without a club, according to reports from TuttoMercatoWeb and Il Mattino.
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Amorim's fate was sealed in 'blow-up' meeting with Wilcox two days before Leeds draw
Rúben Amorim was already a dead man walking before Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Leeds at Elland Road, after a heated meeting with director of football Jason Wilcox over his refusal to abandon the 3-4-3 system ended any hope of reconciliation.
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Carrick refuses to set title timeline despite Man Utd CEO's 2028 Premier League target
Michael Carrick has distanced himself from chief executive Omar Berrada's aim of winning the Premier League within two seasons, insisting there is no fixed timeframe on returning Manchester United to the summit — with the club already 12 points off the pace after six games.
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Redknapp warns Man Utd that Carrick is 'too laid back' and was never destined to manage
Harry Redknapp has questioned whether Michael Carrick was ever cut out for management, calling him 'too laid back' as United's winless run stretches to five games following a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid.
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Chelsea's first clean sheet in nine months signals early Alonso progress against Everton
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea beat Everton to record their first clean sheet in exactly nine months, with Pedro Neto's goal settling a fractious Premier League contest. The result offers early encouragement, though Alonso knows a title challenge is the minimum expectation at Stamford Bridge.
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Deschamps, Nagelsmann and Löw named as potential replacements for Mourinho at Real Madrid
Following his departure from the France national team after the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps is mentioned by Spanish media Fichajes among available coaches who could interest Real Madrid, alongside Julian Nagelsmann and Joachim Löw.
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Martinez set to leave United as Carrick retains squad backing amid board pressure
Lisandro Martinez is expected to depart Manchester United at the end of the season after publicly criticising the board, with his contract extension option yet to be activated. Despite two wins in nine games, the squad remains firmly behind head coach Michael Carrick.
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Moyes says Everton contract talks have stalled since Friedkin Group put club up for sale
David Moyes has revealed that discussions over a new Everton contract have entered a 'lull' following The Friedkin Group's announcement they are exploring a sale of the club. The Scot is in the final year of his deal but says extending it is not his immediate priority.
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Arteta defends Arsenal job cuts as Premier League champions shed 60 roles
Mikel Arteta has responded to news that Arsenal will cut 60 jobs — up to seven per cent of permanent staff — just months after winning the Premier League title, saying the redundancies were explained to him as necessary to "achieve the success we want to create".
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Arbeloa dismisses sack speculation as bottom-placed Fulham face must-win Hull clash
Alvaro Arbeloa insists he is blocking out talk of his dismissal as Fulham sit bottom of the Premier League with just two points from six games, ahead of a home fixture against Hull he has called a 'final'.
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Ferguson's praise for Conte resurfaces as Italian emerges as Carrick's likely successor at United
Antonio Conte has been linked with the Manchester United job should Michael Carrick depart, with Sir Alex Ferguson's past admiration for the Italian adding weight to the speculation. Conte has publicly hinted he wants to revive a fallen giant.
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Saha urges Fulham to back Arbeloa despite winless Premier League start
Former Fulham striker Louis Saha has called on the club to resist sacking head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, insisting the Spaniard deserves more time despite Fulham sitting bottom of the Premier League after six games without a win.
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Six defeats in eight matches: OM's crisis turns to despair for Genesio
Beaten 1-0 by Olympiakos at the Vélodrome in the Europa League on Thursday, Marseille suffered their sixth defeat in eight matches across all competitions. The situation becomes critical ahead of their trip to Angers on Sunday.
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Conte 'ready to accept' United job as Scholes backs Hurzeler to replace Carrick
Antonio Conte has reportedly signalled his willingness to take charge at Manchester United, while Paul Scholes has endorsed Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler as a credible replacement for under-pressure Michael Carrick.
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Conte 'has said yes' to United as Carrick's five-game winless run deepens crisis
Antonio Conte is reportedly open to taking over at Manchester United as Michael Carrick's position grows increasingly precarious following five games without a win, including a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid.
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Deschamps on Manchester United's radar as Carrick's position weakens
Free since leaving France, Didier Deschamps is on Manchester United's shortlist to replace Michael Carrick, whose job is under threat following poor results in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.
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