Brendan Rodgers probably still suffers flashbacks whenever he hears that Steven Gerrard has been issuing rallying calls and Rangers gave the Celtic manager more reason to shudder after satisfying the rookie manager’s request for ‘one last push’ in the Old Firm Derby. Gerrard demanded that his Gers bring their ‘A game’ to a meeting that …
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Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he was hospitalised in the wake of his sacking as Liverpool manager. Rodgers leads Celtic into battle in the Old Firm derby on Saturday lunchtime midway through his third season in charge at Parkhead. The Northern Irishman moved to Scotland seven months after being axed by Liverpool after a poor …
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England manager Gareth Southgate has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours, with captain Harry Kane receiving an MBE on the back of the country’s memorable run to the World Cup semi-finals. After years of disappointment at major tournaments, the Three Lions ripped up the script in Russia to reach the final four …
Tottenham’s experience of coming up against Leicester in the 2015-16 title race means they will remain humble this time around, says boss Mauricio Pochettino. Spurs have made themselves potential Premier League champions this season after a sparkling run of form and sit above Manchester City in second, six points off leaders Liverpool, ahead of Saturday’s …
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Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum insists the players cannot afford to take their eyes off the ball for fear of attracting unwanted attention from Jurgen Klopp. The Reds have a six-point lead over Tottenham at the top of the Premier League with main rivals Manchester City having slipped to third after back-to-back defeats. During Boxing Day’s …
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Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole is set to return to the club in a coaching role. The 37-year-old, who played for the Blues between 2003 and 2010, will work with various age groups, including the under-18s and development squad, while continuing to study for his coaching qualifications. Head of youth development at Chelsea Neil Bath …
West Ham have finally tied teenager Declan Rice down to a new long-term contract. The 19-year-old midfielder, who has made 51 first-team appearances for the Hammers, has signed new terms until 2024 with the option of a further year. The news comes as a major boost to West Ham after Rice turned down their initial …
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has gagged himself ahead of a potentially pivotal January transfer window – but has insisted Jonjo Shelvey is not up for grabs. Benitez will send out his side at Watford on Saturday having caused something of a stir last weekend with his claim that it would be “a miracle” if the …
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PALACE EXPECT SOLANKE ANSWER Having previously offered Christian Benteke a route away from Anfield, Crystal Palace are apparently keen to take another of Liverpool’s striker flops off Jurgen Klopp’s hands… According to the Daily Mail, Dominic Solanke is weighing up an offer to move to Selhurst Park on loan for the rest of the season …
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Unai Emery has revealed he was unconvinced by Mohamed Salah’s ability to shine at a big club when he was presented with the chance to sign the Liverpool forward during his time as Paris St Germain boss. The Gunners head coach will come up against Salah and his team-mates on Saturday, with Premier League leaders …
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