Coming off a season where both the eventual Premier League champions and the runners up were very nearly perfect, you could be forgiven for assuming the eight-point lead Liverpool enjoyed over Manchester City coming into this past weekend to have been almost insurmountable. When the margins separating the league’s only true title contenders are so …
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Zinedine Zidane’s job ‘in jeopardy’ with Jose Mourinho favourite to become next Real Madrid manager
ZINEDINE ZIDANE’S job is “in jeopardy” — thrusting Jose Mourinho into the position of favourite to become the next Real Madrid manager, according to reports. The three-time Champions League winner is at risk of being sacked, claims El Chiringuito TV. If results do not pick up — starting with their European double-header with Galatasaray — …
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Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has private Jose Mourinho and Mauricio Pochettino belief
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes he was never the planned successor for Jose Mourinho, reports say. The Norwegian replaced Mourinho back in December on an interim basis, winning 14 of his 17 matches in charge before being given the job permanently in March. Manchester United have suffered in the time since, however, with …
The Internet Ruined “Dude”
Today, we’re talking about un-Googleable band names, your groin, mustard-drenched testicles, and more. Your letters: Paul: Hi Drew – can you rank the alternatives to calling someone “dude”? E.g. bro, bud, buddy, pal, boss, man, bossman, guy, big guy, etc.? Any fresh ideas? Are they all bad? I’m worried that my unconscious adoption of “what’s …
Man Utd chiefs urged not to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as what boss needs now explained
Manchester United sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now would be unfair according to midfielder-turned-manager Martin Allen, who believes the Norwegian deserves more time to put things right. The pressure is continuing to mount on Solskjaer, with his dull brand of football failing to get results with the Red Devils floundering at 12th in the table. United …
Man Utd chief Ed Woodward’s feelings on poor start to Premier League season explained
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is frustrated with how the club have started the season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Woodward appointed Solskjaer on a temporary basis last December after sacking Jose Mourinho. The Norwegian was supposed to bridge the gap to the summer when United would welcome in a new coach to thrust them …
All Blacks wary of ‘hungry animal’ England
Rugby World Cup 2019 in pictures South Africa’s Faf de Klerk runs to score a try during the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match at Tokyo Stadium between Japan and the Springboks. South Africa won 26-3. Rugby World Cup 2019 in pictures Japan’s Shota Horie is tackled by South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth. Rugby World Cup 2019 …
Man Utd have a reason to sign Bruno Fernandes during January transfer window
Manchester United always insisted they were never in the mix for Bruno Fernandes during the summer transfer window. The links were continuous. Just about every day there was a fresh report suggesting a deal that would take the Portugal international to Old Trafford was in the offing, that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer himself personally wanted him. …
Roaring Murray recovers from slow start to win in Shanghai
SHANGHAI: Andy Murray’s posture is a little bent, almost as if the Scot’s body remembers the pain his mind has forgotten. For almost two seasons, before going under the knife, he battled an aching right hip that was tougher than almost any opponent, who stood across the net from him. The 32-year-old, now leaner, but …