Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been fined £8,000 ($13,400, 9,700 euros) and warned about his future conduct after being sent off at Aston Villa last month, the Football Association announced on Thursday. A statement on the FA website said: “Chelsea…
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English third tier club Tranmere sacked manager Ronnie Moore on Wednesday, a day after he admitted a Football Association charge of repeatedly breaking betting rules. Moore was suspended by the north-west club on February 17 after the FA launched an…
Wigan manager Uwe Rosler has insisted his FA Cup-holders will be “massive underdogs” when they face Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley this weekend. Last season Wigan, then under the guidance of now Everton boss Roberto Martinez, beat Manchester…
Eden Hazard could be sidelined for two weeks after injuring his calf during Chelsea’s 2-0 Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, manager Jose Mourinho said. “With a muscular problem, even when it’s not serious, you cannot play normally…
Manchester United manager David Moyes is backing his side to safeguard their Champions League legacy by eliminating holders Bayern Munich in Wednesday’s quarter-final, second-leg to reach the semi-finals. Having drawn the first-leg 1-1 at Old Trafford…
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet says that his side need “a miracle” to avoid Premier League relegation after a 5-1 thrashing by Tottenham Hotspur left them seven points from safety. “I think we need a miracle,” the Uruguayan said after Monday’s game at…
Norwich captain Russell Martin insisted the team hadn’t ‘stopped playing’ for Chris Hughton after the Canaries manager was dramatically sacked by the Premier League strugglers. Hughton was dismissed on Sunday after Norwich’s 1-0 loss at home to West…
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson is eyeing winning the Championship title rather than just luxuriating in the fact they’ve won promotion to the Premier League. The Midlands club’s return to the elite was sealed on Saturday but Pearson wants his…
Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood insisted it was “business as usual” on Monday despite fresh reports he would be replaced at White Hart Lane come the end of the season. The former Spurs midfielder replaced the sacked Andre Villas-Boas in December…
Norwich City sacked manager Chris Hughton in a bid to retain their Premier League status, the club announced on Sunday. A club statement said: “Norwich City can confirm Chris Hughton, Colin Calderwood and Paul Trollope have parted company with the club…
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini said his side were in charge of their own destiny after a 4-1 win at home to Southampton on Saturday kept them on course for the Premier League title. Yaya Toure’s third-minute penalty gave City the lead at…
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho turned his ire on Premier Leaque officials by slamming a “fake” table after his side returned to the summit with a 3-0 win at home to Stoke on Saturday. Victory, secured by goals from Mohamed Salah, Frank Lampard and Willian…
England manager Roy Hodgson has promised his team will go on the offensive at the World Cup after being criticised for a cautious approach at Euro 2012. Hodgson’s side kick off their World Cup campaign against Italy in Manaus on June 14 in a rematch…
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet insists there is no reason why his club should fear further punishment for fielding Ji Dong-won when the South Korea striker was ineligible. Ki made four Premier League appearances and one in the League Cup for the Black…
Manchester United manager David Moyes insists all his focus is on his team’s Premier League performance at Newcastle United following what he described as one of his best nights in football. United’s 1-1 draw with Champions League title-holders Bayern…
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists Fernando Torres still has a future at the club despite being overlooked for the Champions League defeat at Paris Saint-Germain. Mourinho selected winger Andre Schuerrle ahead of the Spain forward for the 3-1 quarter…
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday that he supports FIFA’s decision to hand Barcelona a year-long transfer ban for breaching rules on signing under-age players. The Spanish champions were sanctioned on Wednesday by FIFA’s disciplinary committee…
àArsenal veteran Thomas Vermaelen has revealed that despite strong criticism on Arsene Wenger from the media, pundits and fans; all of his teammates are behind their manager. WengerâÂÂs future at the Emirates has taken an uncertain turn with…
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey could make his first appearance since December in Sunday’s Premier League game at Champions League qualification rivals Everton, manager Arsene Wenger revealed on Thursday. “Aaron and Nacho Monreal are back training with…
German side Hamburg have activated a buying clause in on-loan Arsenal defender Johan Djourou’s contract, the struggling Bundesliga side’s manager Mirko Slomka reported on Wednesday. “I am happy that he’s staying with us for the next few years as he’…