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Liam Rosenior’s record of developing youngsters was key to Chelsea appointment

Liam Rosenior’s record of developing youngsters was key to Chelsea appointment

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

The 41-year-old was unveiled on Tuesday as the successor to Enzo Maresca.
Andy Moran aims to give Mayo fresh edge as he begins new era

Andy Moran aims to give Mayo fresh edge as he begins new era

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

The former Footballer of the Year is now the Mayo manager, seven years after he retired from inter-county football, as he takes over from Kevin McStay.
New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior convicted of speeding

New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior convicted of speeding

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

The 41-year-old football boss received a fine and penalty points after fog thwarted his attempt to avoid a criminal conviction.
Man City defender Ruben Dias sidelined for up to six weeks with hamstring injury

Man City defender Ruben Dias sidelined for up to six weeks with hamstring injury

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Dias joins Josko Gvardiol and John Stones on the treatment table.
Dividing young GAA players by ability can be ‘very beneficial’, research finds

Dividing young GAA players by ability can be ‘very beneficial’, research finds

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

A Dublin researcher said that despite concerns about how streaming is done he found there was ‘no real push back’ against the approach.
Chelsea appoint Liam Rosenior as head coach on six-year deal

Chelsea appoint Liam Rosenior as head coach on six-year deal

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

The 41-year-old has left Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge.
Liam Rosenior has ‘verbally agreed’ to become next Chelsea boss

Liam Rosenior has ‘verbally agreed’ to become next Chelsea boss

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

The Strasbourg boss revealed he would travel to London and complete a deal to replace Enzo Maresca “in the next few hours”.
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol to have surgery on broken leg

Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol to have surgery on broken leg

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Gvardiol was one of two City centre-backs who went off injured in the second half against Chelsea on Sunday, along with Ruben Dias.
Ruben Amorim’s reign ends in acrimony as Man Utd sack head coach after 14 months

Ruben Amorim’s reign ends in acrimony as Man Utd sack head coach after 14 months

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Darren Fletcher has been placed in temporary charge.
Martin O’Neill back as Celtic boss after Wilfried Nancy sacked

Martin O’Neill back as Celtic boss after Wilfried Nancy sacked

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Nancy lost six of his eight games in charge.
Amorim's departure reignites the 'manager vs head coach' debate

Amorim's departure reignites the 'manager vs head coach' debate

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Ruben Amorim's explosive Manchester United departure has once again reignited the 'manager vs head coach' debate in football
Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after six defeats in his eight games in charge

Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after six defeats in his eight games in charge

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

The club acted in the wake of Saturday’s 3-1 home defeat against Rangers.
Darren Fletcher gets first taste of management as Man Utd sack Ruben Amorim

Darren Fletcher gets first taste of management as Man Utd sack Ruben Amorim

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

The former midfielder will be in charge of the Red Devils for Wednesday’s clash with Burnley.
Shane Lowry signs partnership with Declan Kelly's Consello

Shane Lowry signs partnership with Declan Kelly's Consello

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Under the deal, the Consello logo will appear on Lowry's golf apparel throughout the PGA and DP World Tour season and at related appearances.
Ruben Amorim leaves with worst points percentage of any Man Utd boss in PL era

Ruben Amorim leaves with worst points percentage of any Man Utd boss in PL era

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Amorim won only 24 of his 63 games in charge in all competitions.
Manchester City wait for news on defensive duo Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias

Manchester City wait for news on defensive duo Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

The pair are due to be assessed on Monday after sustaining injuries in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
Ruben Amorim sacked as Manchester United head coach

Ruben Amorim sacked as Manchester United head coach

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Darren Fletcher will take charge against Burnley.
Wayne Rooney: Liam Rosenior is as good a coach as I have ever worked with

Wayne Rooney: Liam Rosenior is as good a coach as I have ever worked with

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Rosenior looks set to quit his position as Strasbourg head coach and replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.
Aaron Rodgers throws late touchdown pass to send Steelers into play-offs

Aaron Rodgers throws late touchdown pass to send Steelers into play-offs

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Lamar Jackson had thrown touchdown passes from 50 and 64 yards in the fourth quarter to put the Ravens ahead in the battle for the final play-off berth.
Brentford boss Keith Andrews says Igor Thiago has deserved his fine run of form

Brentford boss Keith Andrews says Igor Thiago has deserved his fine run of form

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Thiago’s first Premier League hat-trick means only Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane have scored more in Europe’s top five leagues.

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