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Saudi Gazette
3 days ago
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Des Buckingham takes charge of Al Kholood ahead of new RSL season
Saudi Gazette report ALQASSIM — Al Kholood have officially ushered in a new era with the appointment of English manager Des Buckingham ahead of the 2025-26 Roshn Saudi League season. The announcement, made Thursday, marks the latest strategic move by the Ar Rass-based club to build on their impressive debut campaign in the top flight, where they finished a remarkable ninth. Buckingham, 40, brings a wealth of international coaching experience to the Saudi Pro League. He began his senior managerial career in New Zealand with Wellington Phoenix before taking charge of the country's U-20 and U-23 national teams. His coaching résumé includes stints at Melbourne City in Australia and a trophy-laden spell with Mumbai City in India, where he captured the Indian Super League title and established a dynamic, attacking identity for the 2023, Buckingham returned to England to take the reins at Oxford United, the club where his youth coaching journey began. In his first season, he guided the team to promotion to the Championship, England's second at the helm of Al Kholood — under new ownership — Buckingham is expected to build on the club's top-tier momentum and lead a renewed push in the competitive RSL landscape. His first official match will come on August 28, when Al Kholood open their campaign away to Al Ettifaq.
BBC News
11-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Cardiff defend manager hunt delay ahead of 'crucial' appointment
Cardiff City say the delay in naming a new manager has been down to "essential" checks to make sure they get right "one of the most important appointments" in their Bluebirds have held advanced talks with Leicester City assistant manager Brian Barry-Murphy as they close in on finally appointing a new permanent Oxford United manager Des Buckingham has also been in the frame following a lengthy process overseen by a specially-formed panel included former Rangers and Swansea director of football Mark Allen, a representative from agents Wasserman and academy manager Gavin Chesterfield, with owner Vincent Tan having the final the process, Chesterfield said: "We worked to a clear mandate from the board of directors, which led us to consider three styles - experienced managers, up and coming managers/head coaches and international based options."We worked through a long list of talented options according to a clear criterion to ensure consistency of process."It has taken longer than initially expected, but this is a crucial decision at a key time for our football club."Having started with a blank canvas, we are proud of the final options presented to the board for consideration. This is an appointment that everyone wants to get right for the future of Cardiff City."It is more than a month since Cardiff's relegation from the Championship – with Aaron Ramsey in temporary charge after Omer Riza was sacked with three games of the season remaining – leading to criticism from director Steve Borley said: "We understand that concerns have been expressed regarding the length of the process, and while initially the plan was to have the manager, and his staff, in place before now, the correct due diligence, however long it took, was essential to the ongoing success of the club."This is one of the most important appointments in Cardiff City's recent history."We've been immensely impressed by the standard of those who wish to lead our football club. We are excited to share a further positive update soon regarding the appointment of a new management team once the necessary negotiations have been concluded."
The Sun
06-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Jack Wilshere faces competition for Plymouth job from ex-England team-mate, 35, as Argyle draw up three-man shortlist
JACK WILSHERE faces competition from Tom Cleverley in his bid to land the Plymouth Argyle job. The Pilgrims are on the hunt for a new manager following Miron Muslic's exit for Schalke. 5 5 Having employed three managers in eight years between 2015 and 2023, Argyle are now looking for their fifth permanent boss of the last 17 months. According to Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph, club chiefs will conduct a final round of interviews for the position next week. Wilshere, 33, is said to have made the final shortlist, as he looks for his first permanent managerial gig. The former Arsenal midfielder coached the Gunners' Under-18s following his playing retirement. Last season worked at Norwich City under Johannes Hoff Thorup, before a brief stint as caretaker boss following the Dane's sacking. Wilshere's former England team-mate Cleverley is also in the running for the job. The ex- Manchester United midfielder, 35, is looking for a quick return to management following his Watford sacking at the end of the season. Cleverley lasted 14 months as Hornets boss, guiding them to 14th in the Championship last term. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 5 In addition to Wilshere and Cleverley, former Oxford boss Des Buckingham is set for an interview. Buckingham, 40, guided the U's to League One promotion during the 2023-24 campaign, but was sacked last December with his side sitting 20th in the second tier. Prior to taking charge at the Kassam, Buckingham managed Wellington Phoenix and Mumbai City - in addition to various New Zealand age group sides. According to the BBC, four candidates are set for an interview next week. The identity of the fourth candidate remains unknown, although it is not former rumoured boss Ian Evatt. Having initially been linked with the Pilgrims, ex-Bolton gaffer Evatt is now no longer thought to be in the frame. Former Argyle boss Muslic, 42, left to take charge of German second-tier side Schalke - despite claiming to have "fallen in love" with the Pilgrims. In a club statement, chairman Simon Hallett later claimed that Muslic had said he was "100 per cent committed to Argyle" - but when Schalke later came calling, the former Cercle Brugge boss vowed not to return to Plymouth "under any circumstances". Muslic had replaced Wayne Rooney as Argyle boss in January, failing to stave off Championship relegation. Rooney, 39, was axed following just five wins in 25 matches at the helm in all competitions. Alongside the ex-England captain, former director of football Neil Dewsnip also departed. Prior to Rooney's appointment, Argyle had sacked Ian Foster following barely three months in charge, after the former England youth boss has succeeded League One title winner Steven Schumacher, following his departure for Stoke City. 5 5
BBC News
05-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Plymouth to begin final interviews for head coach
Plymouth Argyle will hold their final interviews for a new head coach next Pilgrims are looking for a replacement for Miron Muslic, who left to join German side Sport understands Argyle held exploratory talks with a number of initial candidates in the wake of Muslic's those talks as many as four candidates will be interviewed again for the role in the coming seven were relegated from the Championship last month, but chairman Simon Hallett says they will have a bigger budget next season than when the club won League One in 2023. Among the favourites with bookmakers to take over are former Arsenal midfielder and Norwich City coach Jack Wilshere, former Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt and ex-Oxford United head coach Des Pilgrims have already signed four new players with Hertha Berlin midfielder Bradley Ibrahim joining on Wednesday after Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie, Coventry City striker Jamie Paterson and Exeter City midfielder Caleb Watts all moved to Home new boss will have a number of key decisions to make, including on the futures of key players Adam Randell and Ryan Hardie, who have a year left to run on their deals. Argyle have also offered a new contract to Sierra Leone forward Mustapha Bundu who ended the season strongly under Muslic. Argyle's new head coach will work under newly-appointed head of football operations David Fox and alongside new head of recruitment Tom Randle.
BBC News
02-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Oxford defender Long signs new 'long-term' deal
Defender Sam Long has signed a new "long-term" contract with Oxford 30-year-old has spent his entire career with the U's and made 272 appearances in 13 years with the played a crucial role in the U's promotion to the Championship under Des Buckingham in 2023-24, making 29 league appearances and playing the full 90 minutes of the play-off final win over Bolton Wanderers at played 24 times in the league last season as Oxford consolidated their Championship status with a 17th-placed finish."I am so proud to play for Oxford United. This club has been my life for as long as I can remember," he told the club's website., external"I have given absolutely everything for the badge since I first pulled it on at the age of nine in the academy, and I'm excited to give more in the years to come."I had no hesitation at all when it came around to signing a new deal. This is the only place I want to be."I've been privileged to be part of this club for all 13 years of my professional career. From League Two to [the] Championship, it's been an incredible journey which has many more exciting times ahead."The U's did not disclose the length of Long's new contract but described it as "long-term" in a post on their X account.
