Canada’s women’s team say they will not go on strike because of threats of legal action by Canada Soccer. Captain Christine Sinclair said on Friday the team would strike because of concerns over funding cuts and a lack of pay equity. The team said they would call off the strike as they “cannot afford the risks” any action will entail. Sinclair said the team were playing the upcoming SheBelieves Cup…
Southampton have sacked manager Nathan Jones after just 95 days in charge of the Premier League club. Former Luton Town boss Jones, 49, leaves with Saints bottom of the table after Saturday’s loss to 10-men Wolves. The Welshman, who is Southampton’s shortest-serving boss in the Premier League era, lost nine of 14 matches after taking the job on 10 November. That record included eight defeats in nine Premier League games…
The Scottish Cup reaches the last 16 stage after the previous round delivered one of the tournament’s biggest ever shocks. Here, BBC Scotland picks out what to look out for in the fifth round, including another potential upset, whether Darvel can repeat their heroics, and some all top-flight ties. Let’s start with the classic football oxymoron; the likely upset… Caley Thistle were beaten 2-0 at home by Queen’s Park, only…
After spending 15 years of her career at Everton, Dan Turner admits she had become “part of the furniture” at the club. Taking the decision to leave last summer for a role at Aston Villa was far from an easy choice, yet so far the move is paying off. The former Blues captain has not only established herself as one of Villa’s standout performers this season, she has done so…
A key member of Manchester City’s official supporters’ club says he will be a fan whatever happens regarding alleged financial rule breaches – but admits their achievements would be “tainted” if found guilty. The Premier League has charged City with more than 100 breaches of its financial rules. Kevin Parker, general secretary of the supporters’ club, said he would be “disappointed” if charges were proven, but would be a fan…
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou remains a strong candidate for the Leeds United managerial vacancy but former Celtic forward Andy Walker does not expect the Australian to leave Glasgow at this time. (Sun)external-link Manager Michael Beale believes Rangers’ disappointing Champions League campaign this season was down to many of the players from last term’s Europa League run being sidelined. (Record)external-link Rangers manager Michael Beale refuses to rule a return for midfielder…
Ben Wilmot made his professional debut for Stevenage as a 17-year-old and moved to Watford less than a year later after bids to buy him from a clutch of Premier League clubs. Since then he has enjoyed loan spells at Swansea and Italian side Udinese, along with appearances for England Under-21s, before a switch to Stoke in 2021. His older brother Joe is gay and has been on the sidelines…
It’s no easy job making it as a manager, even if you’re a Premier League legend – just ask Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard. That, though, has not put off Jermain Defoe. The former England striker, who retired from playing last year as the Premier League’s ninth highest-ever goalscorer, is embarking on a similar path towards becoming a boss. A new fly-on-the-wall BBC Radio 5 Live podcast, Jermain…
Although the trio are contracted to Celtic until the end of next season, manager Ange Postecoglou has been talking to Joe Hart, Aaron Mooy and David Turnbull “to know where their heads are” in terms of staying at the club longer term. (Scottish Daily Star Sunday – paper edition) Former Dundee United head coach Tam Courts says when he gets back in to football management after spending a short spell…
The Women’s Super League relegation battle is heating up and February could be a crucial month. The transfer window has closed, meaning clubs can no longer strengthen their squads before the end of the season and an exciting finale is in store in the WSL. Liverpool, Reading and Leicester City are involved in key fixtures in February, Tottenham face tough opposition and Brighton are still seeking a first victory under…