As Xavi Hernandez prepares to take charge of Barcelona for the first time, his former midfield partner, manager and mentor is reflecting on his own special moment. “I remember I was nervous, I was anxious but I was confident,” Pep Guardiola tells Sky Sports.
He remembers the score too. “We lost.” A 1-0
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United’s recent performances have “not been good enough” but says his side can use the added pressure they are currently under to their advantage.
The Norwegian, who went back to his homeland for some time off during the international break, has seen his position come under increased scrutiny with
Jurgen Klopp believes Steven Gerrard has had the “perfect” coaching career so far, one that can help him become a potential Liverpool manager one day.
Former Liverpool captain Gerrard was confirmed as the new manager at Aston Villa this week having enjoyed a successful spell at Rangers.
Dean Smith is convinced Norwich have the quality to survive in the Premier League after seeing positive signs in his first training sessions with his new squad.
Smith, named as Daniel Farke’s replacement on Monday with the Canaries bottom of the league on five points from 11 games, has only had a couple of days to get to
Jesse Lingard is expected to leave Manchester United after talks over a new contract stalled.
The 28-year-old’s representatives are convinced his future lies away from Old Trafford and he will look to leave the club on a free transfer next summer or perhaps even on loan in January, having had a successful spell at West Ham last term.
Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley has left the club as the new owners look to appoint a chief executive officer in his place.
Charnley, who has been at St James’ Park for 22 years, the last seven in the role he has just vacated, stayed on during a handover period following October’s Saudi Arabia-backed takeover.
A club statement said: “Newcastle United can
Brendan Rodgers has distanced himself from speculation linking him with the Manchester United job and branded the rumours as “disrespectful” to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The Leicester manager has been linked with the Old Trafford post, with United boss Solskjaer under intense scrutiny in recent weeks following comprehensive
Captain Callum McGregor has challenged Ange Postecoglou’s revamped Celtic side to “make our own history at Hampden” ahead of Saturday’s League Cup semi-final against holders St Johnstone.
The Scotland midfielder, 28, has won six Scottish Premiership titles and been part of a domestic quadruple treble during a recent decade of success
Rangers have appointed Giovanni van Bronckhorst as manager.
The former Rangers, Arsenal and Barcelona defender returns to Ibrox, subject to receipt of a work permit, to succeed Steven Gerrard, who left to manage Premier League side Aston Villa.
“I am absolutely delighted to be returning to
Steve Kean has been named academy director at Scottish Premiership club Hibernian.
The 54-year-old, who managed Blackburn in the Premier League from 2010 to 2012, will work closely with Hibs head coach Jack Ross and chief executive Ben Kensell at Easter Road.
It comes as part of a planned revamp of the
