Latest news with #Beerschot
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Belgians Beerschot 'enquire' about Rangers' Issame Charai
The Moroccan was brought in by Gers as an assistant towards the end of Philippe Clement's reign and then survived the cull when the boss was later sacked. Working under Barry Ferguson and alongside Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor during the interim spell towards the end of the season, he remains on the staff now that is over. With the Ibrox club close to appointing a manager, believed to be either Russell Martin or Davide Ancelotti, it remains to be seen what happens with Charai. Read more: Celtic and Rangers in talks with clubs as SFA bring in new co-operation system Who could make up Russell Martin's Rangers backroom team if appointment is made And he may have a decision to make, regardless. Belgian outlet GVA are reporting that the 42-year-old is the subject of an enquiry from Beerschot. They have put the feelers out about a number of coaches with Dirk Kuyt's future uncertain, a potential new assistant at former club Liverpool. Beerschot are now exploring their options and Zulte-Waregem assistant Mo Messoudi is the apparent frotnrunner, with Charai also in the frame.
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
European club ‘inquire' about key Rangers figure as they begin search for new manager
IT'S the dawn of a new era at Rangers. But there's still one key figure from the previous regime remaining at Ibrox - at least for now. 3 Issame Charai is still on the coaching staff at Rangers Credit: Alamy 3 Charai stayed at the Light Blues under Barry Ferguson Credit: Willie Vass The American consortium led by entrepreneur Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises went through last week. New sporting director Kevin Thelwell began work on Monday and was swiftly joined by his new technical director Dan Purdy, a former colleague at Everton. Next, Rangers will install their new manager with SunSport revealing that Russell Martin is on the brink of becoming the new boss. Martin, 39, is in final negotiations over personal terms to take over at Ibrox. He will be a permanent successor to Philippe Clement, who was sacked in February, and the direct successor to interim boss Barry Ferguson, who left the role at the end of the season. Ferguson brought in an almost entirely new coaching team for his stint in charge, with the exception of one man. Issame Charai was the only member of Clement's staff to be retained when Ferguson took the reins. The 42-year old had only been appointed assistant manager on January 29, just three weeks before the axe fell on Clement. With incoming boss Martin likely to want to bring in his own trusted coaching team, Charai's future would appear to be uncertain. He might not be short of an opportunity, however. Inside Russell Martin's amazing journey from living at bookies with an abusive dad to Premier League manager That's because Belgian outlet GVA are reporting that Charai is one of the coaches who Beerschot have 'inquired about.' They've just been relegated out of the Belgian Pro League after finishing rock bottom. Beerschot's current manager Dirk Kuyt's future is uncertain. That's because several reports claim he's being lined up as Liverpool's new assistant manager. The former Netherlands international is a firm favourite at Anfield having played for the Reds between 2006 and 2012. Liverpool boss Arne Slot is looking for a new No2 after John Heitinga became Ajax head coach at the weekend. According to the Belgian reports, Beerschot are now exploring options for their next manager. Zulte-Waregem assistant Mo Messoudi appears to be the early frontrunner but Charai is also in the frame. 3 Dirk Kuyt could be on the way to Liverpool Credit: AFP Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sint Truiden's Leo Kokubo's recent performances putting the spotlight on Japan's young goalkeeping talent
Last summer, Sint Truiden were once again looking for a new goalkeeper. Zion Suzuki, who had joined in 2023, was set to join Parma. Once again, the side turned to Japan to find a replacement. They settled on 24-year-old Leo Kokubo, a Japanese youth international who had been playing in Portugal for Benfica's second team. Despite the sides struggles this season, Kokubo has proved more than an adequate replacement for the excellent Suzuki. Kokubo and Suzuki are highlighting the excellent strength in depth that Japan have at the goalkeeping position. In the past few weeks Kokubo has helped the side win points with some fantastic reflex saves. It has been clear that, as the season has progressed, the goalkeeper has grown in confidence. It will certainly have helped having a strong Japanese core at the club, which has been standard for Sint Truiden since they got Japanese owners. None of those saves may have been as important as the one against Beerschot on Friday evening. With his side having taken a 1-0 lead, Beerschot were awarded a penalty. However, Kokubu was able to save it and in the end the side ran out 2-0 winners. ⛔️ | Leo Kokubo duikt de juiste kant uit en stopt de elfmeter van Beerschot! 🥅🧤 #STVBEE — DAZN België (@DAZN_BENL) March 7, 2025 This could be a huge moment in the season for the side. Dropping points against bottom of the table Beerschot would have all but guaranteed they would be playing in the relegation play-offs at the end of the regular season. Yet with these three points, the Canaries now have a chance of survival on the final day of regular competition. GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson
