I couldn't say no to Larne in hour of need, but I don't know how much longer I'll be boss, admits Gary Haveron
Englishman Nathan Rooney had arrived at Inver Park to succeed manager Tiernan Lynch, who had moved on to Derry City.
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The Herald Scotland
36 minutes ago
- The Herald Scotland
Martin 'disappointed' with Rangers & reacts to Dessers injury
Several of those had been passed up before Rafiu Durosinmi finally broke the deadlock four minutes before half-time, poor defending from Jefte allowing the hosts in behind for a pull back to the striker. Lyall Cameron scored his first goal for Rangers after the break, in similar fashion, and that seemed to settle things down. But too much for the manager's liking and Svetozar Markovic scored late on to hand Plzen the win on the night. Martin said post-match: "I am disappointed we lost and I am disappointed with how many chances we gave up. I think so much of it comes from just being so loose with the ball. "We were playing against a team who had nothing to lose, who really committed so many numbers, four on the top line, with a heavy press. We played through the press a lot in the first half, got into their final third a lot, then just turned the ball over. "I said to the attacking guys 'It's not fair on the guys at the back to take the ball under such big pressure, Jack (Butland), he's finding you, it's not fair that you just turn it over so cheaply. I don't mind you losing the ball if you're so aggressive, one v one, taking someone on, but the lack of care on the ball was too much'. "We conceded a goal, and then we improved after the break and we scored, and then the level of intensity dropped. It was like 'OK, job's done, we can relax'. You can never relax playing against anyone, especially for this football club. So I think really good learning for us." Read more: A further worrying sign was Cyriel Dessers almost requiring a stretcher before being helped off the pitch by two members of staff after landing in a heap on the turf. It looked to be a knee injury and Martin admits it could be a bad one. A scan will reveal the true extent, though. "Yeah, it looks a nasty one, so he's in a brace now," he said "We'll have to just wait and see over the next couple of days, have a scan and see. We'll keep our fingers crossed it's not too bad for a big man." Rangers will now face Club Brugge and the Englishman admits his team will have to be much better to make it through that tie. He said: "If we don't show a bit more care and quality on the ball, I think we will struggle against anyone." Expanding on what he expects from the Belgians, he went on: "Good team, tough game, but I believe that especially at Ibrox - and I think we'll play at home first - that can be really powerful for us. We have to really embrace the challenge, so I'm excited about it. "You expect the level of competition to be good now we're through to this stage, but we'll be in it, and we will do our very best to win and put in a performance that we're really happy with to set up the second leg."
The National
38 minutes ago
- The National
Martin 'disappointed' with Rangers & reacts to Dessers injury
Martin's side lost 2-1 on the night after blitzing the Czechs 3-0 at Ibrox a week prior. It was not a comfortable evening as the home side had a number of other opportunities to make things very nervy for the Ibrox men. Several of those had been passed up before Rafiu Durosinmi finally broke the deadlock four minutes before half-time, poor defending from Jefte allowing the hosts in behind for a pull back to the striker. Lyall Cameron scored his first goal for Rangers after the break, in similar fashion, and that seemed to settle things down. But too much for the manager's liking and Svetozar Markovic scored late on to hand Plzen the win on the night. Martin said post-match: "I am disappointed we lost and I am disappointed with how many chances we gave up. I think so much of it comes from just being so loose with the ball. "We were playing against a team who had nothing to lose, who really committed so many numbers, four on the top line, with a heavy press. We played through the press a lot in the first half, got into their final third a lot, then just turned the ball over. "I said to the attacking guys 'It's not fair on the guys at the back to take the ball under such big pressure, Jack (Butland), he's finding you, it's not fair that you just turn it over so cheaply. I don't mind you losing the ball if you're so aggressive, one v one, taking someone on, but the lack of care on the ball was too much'. "We conceded a goal, and then we improved after the break and we scored, and then the level of intensity dropped. It was like 'OK, job's done, we can relax'. You can never relax playing against anyone, especially for this football club. So I think really good learning for us." Read more: A further worrying sign was Cyriel Dessers almost requiring a stretcher before being helped off the pitch by two members of staff after landing in a heap on the turf. It looked to be a knee injury and Martin admits it could be a bad one. A scan will reveal the true extent, though. "Yeah, it looks a nasty one, so he's in a brace now," he said "We'll have to just wait and see over the next couple of days, have a scan and see. We'll keep our fingers crossed it's not too bad for a big man." Rangers will now face Club Brugge and the Englishman admits his team will have to be much better to make it through that tie. He said: "If we don't show a bit more care and quality on the ball, I think we will struggle against anyone." Expanding on what he expects from the Belgians, he went on: "Good team, tough game, but I believe that especially at Ibrox - and I think we'll play at home first - that can be really powerful for us. We have to really embrace the challenge, so I'm excited about it. "You expect the level of competition to be good now we're through to this stage, but we'll be in it, and we will do our very best to win and put in a performance that we're really happy with to set up the second leg."
Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool told Crystal Palace 'desperate' to sell Marc Guehi as £35m move edges closer
Liverpool have opened talks with Crystal Palace over a move for England star Marc Guehi, with their Premier League rivals reportedly eager to make a profit on the player this summer Liverpool have been informed that Crystal Palace are keen to offload Marc Guehi while they can still turn a profit on the defender. Guehi has entered the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park and discussions between the clubs have now commenced regarding a potential £35million transfer. The Reds have also been told that the Palace star surpasses Ibrahima Konate in ability. Palace supporter and broadcaster Rebecca Lowe has suggested the south London outfit are "desperate" to avoid losing Guehi for nothing next summer, with the Premier League champions braced for a hectic conclusion to the transfer window. Speaking on It's Called Soccer! alongside former Arsenal star Theo Walcott, Lowe reckons her cherished club have been touting the centre-half, whom they acquired from Chelsea for £18m in 2021, to competitors as they seek to secure a considerable sum for the England international while they can. Questions over Guehi establishing himself in Liverpool's first team have been an ongoing concern. However, Walcott believes the 25-year-old can oust Konate, 26, from his berth in Arne Slot's first XI, as he believes the Englishman has the advantage over the French star due to starting regularly for the Three Lions. "I do [think Guehi is better]," Walcott began. "Because when you look at England particularly and you talk about the centre halves, we're talking about the two best centre halves in the country when you're starting for England, and he's starting for England." Walcott's logic perhaps doesn't add up entirely when comparing the players against an international metric. Guehi has played 23 times for England, matching the number of appearances Konate has for Les Blues, while the latter has also captained his country on one occasion in November 2024. However, Walcott remains adamant the transfer would be worthwhile for the Reds as Guehi would make an immediate difference. "For Guehi, he would fit into that Liverpool team and they have the ball all the time, so he's not going to be challenged as much," Walcott added. "He'll get fitter, he'll learn so much. To play at Liverpool and be next to Virgil van Dijk, these opportunities might not come again." Liverpool are keen to strengthen their centre-back ranks having allowed Jarell Quansah to join Bayer Leverkusen earlier in the summer. Van Dijk, Konate and Joe Gomez represent their only three senior central defensive choices currently, with Konate entering the final 12 months of his deal and Gomez presently sidelined through injury. Palace chairman Steve Parish acknowledged earlier this week that losing the defender for nothing would pose a "problem" and that Guehi might leave during the current transfer window. And that now appears to be materialising. Liverpool have now made their approach with talks ongoing over a deal for Guehi for a fee understood to be £30m up front with £5m in add-ons. Personal terms have not yet been agreed with Guehi. However, he's reportedly eager to make the switch. The Reds' interest in Guehi is thought to be separate from their chase for Parma's centre-back Giovanni Leoni, as they also prepare to intensify their pursuit of the 18-year-old.
