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BBC News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Former Hibs & Hearts managers link up in Belgium
Who had Lee Johnson and Robbie Neilson working together in Belgium on their 2025 bingo card?Former Hibs boss Johnson is now head coach of Belgian second-tier side Lommel, part of the City Football Group, and ex-Hearts manager Neilson has joined his this summer, Neilson expressed interest in the vacant roles at Dundee and Motherwell before both Scottish Premiership clubs appointed new former Hearts right-back was sacked by Tampa Bay Rowdies in meanwhile, had a short stint at Fleetwood following his Hibs exit and was appointed Lommel boss in March.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Paris FC progress in talks for Union Saint-Gilloise striker Promise David
Paris FC are progressing in talks to sign Union Saint-Gilloise forward Promise David (23), according to L'Équipe. The Canadian striker is emerging as the club's top offensive target as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season. After earning promotion from the second tier last season, Les Parisiens are aiming to recruit young, high potential profiles. The 23-year-old has scored 24 goals and provided five assists in 41 appearances this season with the Belgian League winners. Foot Mercato reported in May that the Canadian was being targeted by PFC as one of their marquee signings of the summer for their return to top-flight football. While names like Lucas Stassin (Anderlecht) and Gaëtan Perrin (Auxerre) have also been linked, David has emerged as the priority target for the No.9 role. Lille, who are preparing for life without Jonathan David, have also been linked to the Canadian GFFN | George Boxall
National Post
26-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Canadian Promise David leads Union to first Belgian league title in 90 years
Article content BRUSSELS — Union Saint-Gilloise sealed its first Belgian league title in 90 years with a 3-1 win over Genk on Sunday. Article content Article content Promise David, of Brampton, Ont., scored twice and Franjo Ivanovic added another goal to help the small Brussels club secure its first league title since 1935. Article content Union entered the final round of the championship playoffs with a one-point lead and after near misses in the past three seasons. Article content In 2022 and in 2024 Union led the regular season standings then faded in the playoffs to let Club Brugge take the title. The epic 2023 title race had a dramatic ending when a helicopter carrying league officials and the trophy had to turn away from Union's tiny Joseph Marien Stadium. Article content Only Union and Brugge were in title contention on Sunday. Brugge drew 1-1 with Antwerp to finish in second place, three points behind. Article content Union had a slow start to the season under new coach Pocognoli, after more sales of star players for eight-figure fees. Led by goals from David, Union moved up to third in the regular season standings. Article content
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Union wins first Belgian league title in 90 years
BRUSSELS (AP) — Union Saint-Gilloise sealed its first Belgian league title in 90 years with a 3-1 win over Genk on Sunday. Promise David scored twice and Franjo Ivanovic added another goal to help the small Brussels club secure its first league title since 1935. Advertisement Union entered the final round of the championship playoffs with a one-point lead and after near misses in the past three seasons. In 2022 and in 2024 Union led the regular season standings then faded in the playoffs to let Club Brugge take the title. The epic 2023 title race had a dramatic ending when a helicopter carrying league officials and the trophy had to turn away from Union's tiny Joseph Marien Stadium. Only Union and Brugge were in title contention on Sunday. Brugge drew 1-1 with Antwerp to finish in second place, three points behind. Union had a slow start to the season under new coach Pocognoli, after more sales of star players for eight-figure fees. Led by goals from David, Union moved up to third in the regular season standings. Advertisement This time, Genk was the leader that collapsed in the playoffs. Union surged with a run of five clean sheets, including a 1-0 win at Brugge on April 24, to go top for the first time. ___ AP soccer:
Washington Post
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Union wins first Belgian league title in 90 years
BRUSSELS — Union Saint-Gilloise sealed its first Belgian league title in 90 years with a 3-1 win over Genk on Sunday. Promise David scored twice and Franjo Ivanovic added another goal to help the small Brussels club secure its first league title since 1935. Union entered the final round of the championship playoffs with a one-point lead and after near misses in the past three seasons.
