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• Manager in spotlight: Jim Goodwin

  28-11-2025 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  Much of the focus in recent weeks has been on Kilmarnock boss Stuart Kettlewell, given their six consecutive defeats and slide down the table.They welcome Dundee United to Rugby Park on Saturday, who are themselves winless in three outings and in need of a confidence-boosting result and performance after a 3-0 defeat by Falkirk last weekend.Manager Jim Goodwin has selection headaches aplenty, not least in goal after Yevhen Kucherenko was at fault for all three concessions against the Bairns.Midf
  
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• Report: Spurs eyeing three January attacking options

  05-01-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Spurs eyeing three January attacking optionsSpurs scan market for sharper attacking depthTottenham Hotspur are continuing their search for improved forward options, with the Daily Mail reporting that ambitions remain high even if realism is guiding the shortlist. A fresh move for Manchester City winger Savinho is acknowledged internally as likely to prove futile, given City’s valuation and competition.Photo IMAGOThat reality has pushed Spurs towards broader due diligence. Checks ha
  
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• How overhyped Ruben Amorim’s reign of error leaves Man United with a damning conclusion

  05-01-2026 12:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  “I am a little bit of a dreamer,” smiled Ruben Amorim. “Call me naive, but I truly feel that I am the right man in the right moment.” That was at his unveiling as Manchester United manager, before the dream turned into a nightmare, before naivety felt the least of his mistakes. As Amorim’s reign of error ends, it is apparent that it was the wrong moment for him. But also that he was the wrong man.Amorim had the charisma to be United manager; just not the results, wi
  
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• Gossip: Three eye Sunderland's O'Nien

  05-01-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Sunderland are prepared to let Luke O'Nien, 31, depart this month with Birmingham, Coventry and West Bromwich Albion interested in the English defender. (Chronicle)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Feeney praises shift in Carlisle's losing culture

  05-01-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Morgan Feeney joined Carlisle after leaving Shrewsbury last summer [Getty Images]Carlisle United captain Morgan Feeney says the squad deserves credit for turning around the losing culture at the club this season.After successive relegations out of the EFL, Carlisle moved top of the National League with a 2-0 win over Wealdstone.Having lost 54 league games in dropping out of Leagues One and Two, the Blues have won 17 of their 26 matches so far this campaign.Feeney, who returned to the club in the
  
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• Gossip: Blues in race for Sunderland's O'Nien

  05-01-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Sunderland are prepared to let Luke O'Nien, 31, depart this month with Birmingham, Coventry and West Bromwich Albion interested in the English defender. (Chronicle)Blackburn Rovers are interested in a loan deal for Brighton's former Republic of Ireland Under-21 defender Eiran Cashin, with the 24-year-old only making 11 Championship appearances during his current loan spell with Birmingham City this season. (Alan Nixon - subscription required)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look
  
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• Dibling 'struggling with weight of price tag'

  05-01-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Everton's list of attacking absentees has thrust Tyler Dibling firmly into the spotlight. With Iliman Ndiaye away at the Africa Cup of Nations, along with injuries to Charly Alcaraz and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, the 19-year-old has started the past three matches, with his efforts being met with mixed reviews.The winger's performance away at Nottingham Forest last Tuesday was described by local media as his "best display" since arriving in August following a £35m switch from Sout
  
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• Juventus add Parma striker to January striker shortlist

  05-01-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Juventus add Parma striker to January striker shortlistJuventus are on the lookout for new attacking reinforcements in the January transfer window, and recent reports in Italy claim that Parma’s Mateo Pellegrino could be of interest to the Bianconeri this month.Juventus slipped to a disappointing 1-1 draw at home against Lecce in Serie A over the weekend, and following that slip-up, fans and pundits have recommended that the Old Lady are in need of a ‘true’ or ‘heavyweigh
  
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• Gossip: Cashin to swap Blues for Blackburn

  05-01-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Blackburn Rovers are interested in a loan deal for Brighton's former Republic of Ireland Under-21 defender Eiran Cashin, with the 24-year-old only making 11 Championship appearances during his current loan spell with Birmingham City this season. (Alan Nixon - subscription required)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Barcelona veteran opens up on possible retirement plans: ‘Not afraid to finish my career’

  05-01-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona veteran opens up on possible retirement plans: ‘Not afraid to finish my career’Robert Lewandowski will be out of contract at Barcelona thus June, and there has been no progress in terms of his renewal negotiations so far.At 37 years of age, the club are unsure whether extending Lewandowski’s deal is the right step at this point and have left the decision for a later point in the season.The Polish star, thus, remains unsure about his future. Given his age, even retirem
  
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• Northampton boss Nolan slams festive schedule

  05-01-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  Northampton Town boss Kevin Nolan says he is "really angry" with the EFL over the Christmas and new year fixtures schedule for his team.The Cobblers had to travel to Burton Albion, Huddersfield Town and Bolton Wanderers, with their only home game since Boxing Day against Stockport County."Everybody else did two and two - Bolton did two and two, Stockport did two and two, so why aren't we doing two and two," Nolan told BBC Radio Northampton."It's been really tough on our boys and we've lost playe
  
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• Man United identify top candidate to replace Ruben Amorim with club leaning towards summer appointment

  05-01-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester United see Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner as a top candidate to succeed Ruben Amorim, as they currently lean towards a summer appointment of a permanent coach.INEOS' football leadership now have another big decision to make, after a series of missteps that have left the club facing up to another restart. The club will assess some of the names they looked at back in the summer of 2024, including Ipswich Town's Kieran McKenna, although there is also appreciation for the job that Enzo M
  
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• Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim after 14 months at Old Trafford

  05-01-2026 12:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim after 14 months at Old TraffordManchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge, bringing another turbulent chapter at Old Trafford to an abrupt end.The Portuguese coach’s final match was Sunday’s 1-1 draw away at Leeds United, a result that left United sixth in the Premier League after 20 games.Darren Fletcher has been placed in interim charge and will take the team for Wednesday night’s trip to Burnley.The club are
  
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• Gossip: Nordas set to depart Luton

  05-01-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Luton striker Lasse Nordas, 23, is looking to join Dutch side Heerenveen after the Norwegian has fallen out of favour with the Hatters under new boss Jack Wilshere. (TV2 - in Norwegian)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Where did Ruben Amorim rank among Man United’s worst managers?

  05-01-2026 12:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ruben Amorim’s torrid time as Manchester United manager has come to an end, leaving an unenviable legacy in his wake at Old Trafford.Arriving to much hype after a spectacular reign at Sporting CP, Amorim failed to inspire a change of fortunes in his 14 months at United and instead oversaw a drastic decline in results. His miserable first season culminating in a 15th-place league finish, further compounded by humiliation in the Europa League final at the hands of Tottenham.And while there h
  
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• What do Dons fans think of Thelin exit? And who next?

  05-01-2026 12:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]We asked for your views on Jimmy Thelin's departure from Aberdeen.Here's what some of you said:Angus: The issue was not Thelin, it was the higher ups at the club consistently failing to sign the players that Jimmy wanted and needed to succeed. The notion that Jimmy has been "backed" is simply false, demonstrated by the shambolic departure of Steven Gunn, showing that the club clearly failed to adequately support Jimmy in the way he needed. Questions must be asked of Dave Cormack, as that is
  
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• Gossip: Humphreys wanted for Wycombe return

  05-01-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Wycombe Wanderers are interested in bringing back Ipswich Town midfielder Cameron Humphreys, 22, after a successful loan spell with the Chairboys last season. (Bucks Free Press)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Real Madrid re-hire former medical staff chief to stem injury problems

  05-01-2026 12:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid re-hire former medical staff chief to stem injury problemsReal Madrid have decided to take decisive action after a growing injury crisis raised serious concerns inside the club. According to an update shared by AS, the club hase opted to bring back Niko Mihic into the heart of the first team’s daily operations.Mihic, who previously worked closely with former managers Zinedine Zidane and Carlo Ancelotti, had remained connected to Real Madrid in an advisory role after steppi
  
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• Gossip: Villa's Munroe catching the eye

  05-01-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Preston North End and Leyton Orient are among those interested in a loan deal for Aston Villa left-back Finley Munroe, 20, as the Englishman continues to impress during his loan spell with League Two side Swindon Town.(Football Insider)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• What Amorim said about Conte in final Manchester United speech

  05-01-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  What Amorim said about Conte in final Manchester United speechRubem Amorim has been sacked as the head coach of Manchester United, and made reference to Antonio Conte during his final press conference in charge of the club. Here is what he said and why he brought up the Napoli gaffer.Amorim has been dismissed from his position as head coach of Manchester United after 14 months in charge. He leaves the Premier League outfit after a disappointing pair of draws against Wolves and Leeds United with
  
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• 🌍 AFCON roundup: will Nigeria and Egypt go through without a hitch?

  05-01-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  🌍 AFCON roundup: will Nigeria and Egypt go through without a hitch?Continuation of the CAN Round of 16. It's Nigeria and Egypt's turn to begin their knockout phase.Yesterday's Results 📝Morocco 1 - 0 TanzaniaSouth Africa 1 - 2 CameroonToday's Schedule 📅5:00 PM: Egypt - Benin8:00 PM: Nigeria - MozambiquePlayer to Watch 🌟Just like two years ago, Ademola Lookman is having an outstanding CAN. In just two matches played, the Atalanta Bergamo forward has already bee
  
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• German Defender Heaps Praise On Inter Milan Performance After Bologna Rout: “We Are Strong”

  05-01-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  German Defender Heaps Praise On Inter Milan Performance After Bologna Rout: “We Are Strong”Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck hailed his side’s performance in yesterday’s 3-1 home victory over Bologna.Speaking to Radio RAI Uno via FCInterNews, the German star praised Inter’s winning start to the new calendar year.Cristian Chivu enacted revenge on Vincenzo Italiano over last month’s heartbreaking Supercoppa Italiana exit.Indeed, Bologna denied the 45-year-old a
  
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• Ekitike injury update pre-Arsenal clash

  05-01-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ekitike injury update pre-Arsenal clashHugo Ekitike is currently an injury doubt with a hamstring problem, but Liverpool manager Arne Slot is hopeful he can return in time to face Arsenal.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesLiverpool fans were dealt bad news ahead of Sunday’s game away to Fulham, as Hugo Ekitike missed out on the matchday squad.Arne Slot’s side were already without Alexander Isak, so the loss of Ekitike meant having to play Cody Gakpo at centre-forward. More than
  
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• Barcelona set to hold key internal meeting today decide on Joao Cancelo transfer

  05-01-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona set to hold key internal meeting today decide on Joao Cancelo transferBarcelona are preparing to use their trip to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup not only as a sporting challenge, but also as a key moment to shape their January transfer strategy. According to a recent update from Mundo Deportivo, the club plan to go into detail over the potential signing of Joao Cancelo, a deal that is currently viewed internally as the most realistic option available this month.Cancelo ea
  
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• Amorim sacked as Manchester United manager - reaction

  05-01-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United managerAmorim leaves his role after 14 months in charge with the club sixth in the Premier League tableIn a statement, Manchester United say the decision has been made 'reluctantly' and 'it is the right time to make a change'Sources have told BBC Sport that the club felt there had not been sufficient evidence of evolution or progress this season under AmorimOn Sunday, Amorim hinted that he was not happy with the level of interference from the Man
  
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• Manchester City star returns to team hotel in ambulance during African Cup of Nations

  05-01-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City star returns to team hotel in ambulance during African Cup of NationsFootage emerging from the African Cup of Nations has revealed Rayan Ait-Nouri returning to the Algerian team hotel from training in an ambulance.The development has prompted concern among Algeria and Manchester City fans, particularly given the growing focus on player fitness during a congested winter schedule that has already seen several high-profile injury scares across club and international football.Ait-Nou
  
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• Cole relishes one of his best Exeter City goals

  05-01-2026 11:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  Reece Cole has scored twice in the past few weeks for Exeter Cirty [Shutterstock]Reece Cole says his goal against Huddersfield Town is one of the best he has scored.The Exeter City midfielder blasted an effort into the top corner from outside the box to make the score 1-1 as the two sides went on to draw 2-2 in League One.It was the latest impressive strike from the 27-year-old, who has scored four times this season for the Grecians. "It's something I try and practise every day in training and I
  
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• Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski looks ahead to retirement – “I’m not afraid to finish my career”

  05-01-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski looks ahead to retirement – “I’m not afraid to finish my career”Robert Lewandowski continued to be linked with a move away from Barcelona, now that he has entered the final six months of his contract. The Catalans are ready to move on from the 37-year-old, who has been a fantastic servant in the years since he arrived from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022.Lewandowski, who scored in Barcelona’s weekend win over Espanyol, is unl
  
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• Makeshift Stoke back on track before much-needed break

  05-01-2026 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]As if having no available full-backs was not bad enough, Stoke had to patch up their back four again to cover for the loss of Ben Gibson, the latest player to join a growing list of absentees.Gibson had been playing at left-back, despite being a centre-back by trade but he is left-footed, unlike Bosun Lawal who replaced him.Lawal had already played at centre-back, right-back, in central midfield, as a 10 and up front this season before adding another position to his CV.He did well,
  
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• Gossip: Peretz hoping to force Saints move

  05-01-2026 11:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Bayern Munich's Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, 25, is another whose current loan deal might be cut short after refusing to train for Hamburger SV in order to force a move to Southampton.(BILD - in German, subscription required)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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