“It’s natural that the criticism comes my way,” he said. “I accept it and it’s part of the job. When you’re not getting results it is the manager who has the maximum responsibility to lead. So you can say whatever you want to explain, but in the end you have to win matches and this club is too big to accept this many losses. My chest is here, so hit me.” … [Read more...] about ‘No time to hide’: Arteta admits he and Arsenal’s players must take the flak
Most trophy winning football player
MLS end of season awards 2020: rise of the Union and a Nagbe screamer
The new, locally based, owners have built the team a state-of-the-art stadium in downtown Columbus, where they will move next year. Head coach Caleb Porter’s previous MLS Cup trip was a win at the helm of Portland Timbers in 2015, against … the Crew. And if that wasn’t enough, the match was the final game at the most important stadium in MLS history. It’s the sort of story most fans can only dream about. … [Read more...] about MLS end of season awards 2020: rise of the Union and a Nagbe screamer
Merci, gentleman Ged, et adieu
Houllier could well have won the league in 2002 in any case. His team were more than good enough, and full of confidence after the treble-winning season, but their campaign was derailed by the aortic dissection that nearly took him, then aged only 54, way too soon. He was never quite the same force of nature after that huge scare, though that didn’t stop him going on to win a couple of French titles with Lyon, adding to the one he’d secured for PSG back in 1986, the first in the club’s history. Throw in his contribution to the great France teams of 1998 and 2000, developing the likes of Thierry Henry and David Trezeguet, and that’s some body of work to leave behind all right. Merci, gentleman Ged, et adieu. … [Read more...] about Merci, gentleman Ged, et adieu
Feature: Cameroonians upbeat about exciting CHAN amid COVID-19
With stadiums that feature cutting-edge equipment and first-class infrastructure, Cameroon looks forward to staging the competition as a warm-up for the continent's biggest football event, Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which the country will host next year. … [Read more...] about Feature: Cameroonians upbeat about exciting CHAN amid COVID-19
Little Mix pose as a trio in glittery gold bodysuits as they celebrate first UK Number One since Jesy Nelson quit
"The truth is, recently being in the band has really taken a toll on my mental health. I find the constant pressure of being in a girl group and living up to expectations very hard." … [Read more...] about Little Mix pose as a trio in glittery gold bodysuits as they celebrate first UK Number One since Jesy Nelson quit