On the 29th of November, Ruud van Nistelrooy was appointed as the new manager of Leicester City. The Foxes acted swiftly to replace Steve Cooper who, it has to be said, they acted almost equally as swiftly to sack, after just 12 league games in charge. Van Nistelrooy is 48 years old, which makes himRead more
On the 16th of October, 2024, Thomas Tuchel was officially announced as the new, permanent England manager. He replaces Gareth Southgate and interim boss, Lee Carsley, and Anthony Barry will be his assistant. The duo are set to officially begin work on the 1st of January, 2025. The deal was actually agreed on the 8thRead more
On the 17th of August, 2024, Liverpool beat newly promoted Ipswich 2-0. It gave the new Reds boss, Arne Slot, the perfect start with the Dutch manager winning his first competitive game in charge of Liverpool. With Liverpool generally considered to be the third favourites for the Premier League title, and few giving the TractorRead more
With Jürgen Klopp having bid his Anfield farewell, it is time to reflect on his long and successful tenure as Liverpool manager. There is no questioning the fact will go down as a true club legend. He’s the man who led the Merseyside club to their first-ever Premier League title, after all. But how doesRead more
As the 2023/24 Premier League season drew to a close, the managerial merry-go-round continued to spin. Roberto De Zerbi called time on his spell at Brighton, Mauricio Pochettino headed for the Stamford Bridge exit, and West Ham United boss, David Moyes, drew a line under his second spell in charge of the Hammers – swiftlyRead more
Jose Mourinho, one of football’s greatest-ever managers, was sacked from his role at Serie A side Roma on 16th January 2024, thus ending his second spell in the Italian top flight. The Portuguese maestro led the Italian side to Europa Conference League glory in 2021/22, but was unable to sustain a serious challenge for theRead more
Wayne Rooney was a legend at Everton before he even turned 18. Before his 19th birthday, however, he had moved to Manchester United and was reviled by many supporters of his boyhood club. He would go on to become the leading scorer for the Red Devils and whilst with United became England’s all-time top scorerRead more
