Tag: Europa League
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Manchester United: A Tough Road Back
Manchester United’s last nine days were like the week from hell. Not only have their dreams of Champions League football ended after a 3-2 defeat away to Wolfsburg but they dropped more points at the weekend after a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth in the chase for the title. The millions lost by going out of…
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West Ham: Who will replace Sam Allardyce?
Embed from Getty Images Rumours have come out this morning claiming that joint owners David Sullivan and David Gold have cut their managerial shortlist down to four names. Sullivan spoke out last week on the club’s website, explaining that they are being extremely thorough in their search, dedicating “every waking minute to recruiting the best…
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West Ham after Obiang and Gradel despite manager vacancy
Embed from Getty Images West Ham’s owners may still be looking for their ‘big name’ manager, but this doesn’t seem to have halted their recruitment drive at Upton Park as both Max Gradel and Pedro Obiang are linked to the club. Former Charlton keeper Darren Randolph joined earlier in the week on a free transfer from Birmingham City…
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Manchester United in for £20m Europa League final star
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United are reportedly in poll position to sign the Columbian and Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca for a sum to be around £20million. The Red Devils want to bolster there attack, as off form Radamel Falcao is returning to parent club Monaco after an unsuccessful loan spell, according to Metro, negotiations…
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Unai Emery: The mastermind behind Sevilla’s success
Embed from Getty Images Football Express News’ Ben Drury takes a look at Sevilla’s Europa League winning coach Unai Emery and honours his work this season for the Spanish side. The date is 25th November 2012, Unai Emery is sacked by Spartak Moscow following a 1-5 defeat at the hands of Dynamo Moscow, the clubs…
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Everton thumped in Kiev as last English team goes out of Europe
Embed from Getty Images Everton were thumped 5-2 on the night by Dynamo Kiev as they exited the Europa League on Thursday evening. The home side started the game well and instantly put Roberto Martinez’s side under pressure with both Oleg Gusev and Antunes testing Tim Howard. And, they would take the lead shortly after…
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De Bruyne reminds Chelsea boss Mourinho of BIG transfer mistake
Embed from Getty Images Kevin de Bruyne has further reminded Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho of his ability after netting a superb brace against Inter Milan on Thursday evening. After his dealings in the transfer window this season, initially everyone praised Mourinho for his shrewd business – managing to bring in top players, getting rid of…
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Chelsea follow up PSG defeat with scouting mission in Germany
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea scouts are in attendance as Wolfsburg and Inter Milan face off in the Europa League this evening, taking a closer look at number one target Mauro Icardi. Following the defeat to Paris Saint Germain on away goals in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, Blues boss Jose Mourinho has instructed…
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Bilic: We deserved to beat Liverpool
Embed from Getty Images Besiktas boss Slaven Bilic says his side deserved to beat Liverpool in Thursday’s Europa League penalty shootout. Tolgay Arslan’s second half strike put the Turkish level with Brendan Rodgers side on aggregate and headed the game to extra time, however, neither side could score. Dejan Lovren stepped up for the Reds…
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Montella swipes at Chelsea: We got the better deal with Salah
Embed from Getty Images Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella insists the club are better off with Mohamed Salah after they lost Juan Cuadrado to Chelsea in January. The Egyptian forward arrived in Florence on loan as part of Cuadrado’s £24m move to Stamford Bridge and he has impressed to a large extent, scoring in the Serie…
