Gold Coast Knights · Queensland NPL · Midfielder · #4 · Australia · 24 yrs
After a difficult spell with Rangers earlier in the season, Russell Martin has now been tasked with leading Leicester City in League One. The post Martin named Leicester boss in first job since Rangers sacking appeared first on SoccerNews.
When Martin O'Neill returned for his second interim spell after Wilfried Nancy's sacking, he spoke frequently of the need to supplement the Celtic squad in the January window. "Hopefully he gets the players he wants to carry the club forward," the former Celtic captain told BBC Scotland. Celtic still have not effectively replaced Kyogo Furuhashi, while Jota's quality in wide areas is unable to be harnessed because of long-term injury.
For the first time ever, Cape Verde is heading to the World Cup. The West African island nation – home to fewer than half a million people – will be one of the smallest countries in tournament history. In the capital Praia, preparations are in full swing, with qualification sparking huge excitement and renewed hope among young people. In working-class neighbourhoods, football has long been an escape – and now, a global stage awaits. Sarah Sakho and Simon Martin report.
O’Neill agrees one-year deal after successful returnKeane had a managerial spell with Maccabi Tel AvivCeltic are expected to confirm the appointment of Martin O’Neill as their permanent manager after the 74-year-old agreed a one-year contract to remain in Glasgow. O’Neill led Celtic to the domestic double during the second of two interim spells he undertook this season.Robbie Keane had been prominent in the thoughts of the Celtic hierarchy and held talks with Dermot Desmond, the club’s principal shareholder, earlier this week. But the potential appointment of Keane was met with a furious backlash by an element of the Celtic support, who objected to his managerial spell in Israel. Keane was in charge of Maccabi Tel Aviv before switching to Hungary and Ferencvaros, from whom he resigned at the end of May. Continue reading...
