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Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.

Mourinho saved by Clasico, Carrick retained: Deschamps loses two leads in a week

Free since leaving the French national team, Didier Deschamps sees his chances of landing at Real Madrid or Manchester United evaporate simultaneously: Mourinho survived the Clasico, Carrick is confirmed at Old Trafford.

Football Oct 28
Carrick survives United axe as Rooney demands players 'deserve to wear the shirt'

Michael Carrick keeps his job as Manchester United manager despite Sunday's home defeat to Bournemouth, with fan support cited as a key factor. Club legend Wayne Rooney has launched a furious attack on the players' performances and attitude.

Football Oct 28
Brad Mooar names eight debutants in first Fijian Drua Super Rugby squad

New Fijian Drua head coach Brad Mooar has selected eight uncapped players in his first squad for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, alongside the return of former captain Meli Derenalagi after a year out through injury.

Rugby Oct 27
Man Utd face £3m compensation bill to Newcastle if they pursue Eddie Howe

Manchester United would owe Newcastle United significant compensation — reported at around £3m — if they move to appoint Eddie Howe as manager, due to the remaining years on his contract when he stepped down in August.

Football Oct 27
Man United face £3m compensation bill to Newcastle if they pursue Eddie Howe

Manchester United would owe Newcastle United around £3 million in compensation to appoint Eddie Howe, despite the former head coach having left St. James' Park in July. Howe, who earned £6m a year at Newcastle, is reportedly on a two-man shortlist alongside Julian Nagelsmann.

Football Oct 27
Carrick survives Manchester United crisis talks as board splits over potential successor

Michael Carrick has been given more time to turn around Manchester United's dismal Premier League start, but internal disagreement over a potential replacement is reported to have played a key role in the decision to retain him.

Football Oct 27
Neville 'absolutely certain' Carrick was gone as United back embattled manager

Gary Neville admits he was surprised Manchester United kept Michael Carrick after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth left the club 16th in the Premier League with just seven points from eight games.

Football Oct 27
Neville admits surprise as Manchester United keep faith in Carrick after Bournemouth thrashing

Gary Neville has expressed surprise that Manchester United chose to retain Michael Carrick following a heavy defeat to Bournemouth, having previously predicted the manager's imminent dismissal. Carrick now faces Chelsea, Roma, and Aston Villa in his next three fixtures.

Football Oct 27
Neville 'surprised' United kept Carrick after 16th-place slump and 3-0 home loss

Gary Neville admits he expected Michael Carrick to be sacked after Manchester United's 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth left them 16th in the Premier League, with just two wins from 12 matches across all competitions this season.

Football Oct 27
Carrick survives United axe as INEOS doubts over replacements buy him more time

Michael Carrick has been handed a reprieve at Manchester United despite a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, with INEOS reportedly unconvinced by available replacements including Antonio Conte, Julian Nagelsmann and Eddie Howe. He is now expected to take charge against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Football Oct 27
Manchester United back Carrick with more time despite back-to-back defeats and player revolt

Manchester United's hierarchy, including co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, have decided to retain head coach Michael Carrick following a meeting on Monday, despite back-to-back losses to Como and Bournemouth and public criticism from Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez.

Football Oct 27
Manchester United retain Carrick despite 3-0 Bournemouth loss as board fails to identify credible replacement

Manchester United have kept Michael Carrick in charge following a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, with senior stakeholders reportedly unconvinced by available candidates including Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann, and Antonio Conte.

Football Oct 27
Manchester United face significant compensation bill to appoint Eddie Howe as Carrick replacement

Manchester United are closing in on Eddie Howe as their preferred managerial target, but appointing the former Newcastle boss could cost the club millions in compensation owed to his former employers.

Football Oct 27
United face £70m demand for Lewis Hall as Howe emerges as Carrick's likely successor

Manchester United have been quoted more than £70 million to sign Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall in January. The fee could become a priority if Eddie Howe, who worked closely with Hall at St James' Park, takes over from under-pressure Michael Carrick.

Football Oct 27
Former Wallaby Scott Fava joins Harlequins as defence coach for new PWR season

Scott Fava, a five-cap Australia international and former Brumbies Super Rugby Women head coach, has been appointed defence coach at Harlequins ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season.

Rugby Oct 27
Scholes names Conte as the clear frontrunner to replace Carrick at Manchester United

Paul Scholes has declared Antonio Conte 'miles ahead' of Julian Nagelsmann, Unai Emery and Eddie Howe as his preferred choice to become Manchester United's next manager, even as Michael Carrick remains in the role following a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.

Football Oct 27
Carrick survives United sacking despite 3-0 Bournemouth humiliation to face Chelsea

Manchester United have reversed course and retained Michael Carrick as head coach despite a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth that left the club hovering above the relegation zone. The decision followed crisis talks between CEO Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox, and co-owners the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Football Oct 27
Carrick survives Manchester United crisis talks to face Chelsea in Premier League

Michael Carrick has been handed a reprieve by Manchester United after crisis talks at Carrington on Monday, keeping his job ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea despite a run of just two wins in 12 matches.

Football Oct 27
Carrick survives sack threat to lead Manchester United against Chelsea after eight-game winless run

Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United manager for Saturday's trip to Chelsea despite serious consideration from the club hierarchy following eight games without a win, including heavy defeats to Como and Bournemouth.

Football Oct 27
Rooney demands 'firework' in United dressing room after spineless 3-0 Bournemouth defeat

Wayne Rooney has launched a furious attack on Manchester United's players for lacking emotion and effort following Sunday's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, United's eighth game without a win, with manager Michael Carrick under severe pressure.

Football Oct 27

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