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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Danny Rohl to LEAVE Sheffield Wednesday as deal finally reached over manager's exit from Championship crisis club
DANNY ROHL will leave Sheffield Wednesday TODAY as their cash crisis continues, according to reports. The Championship side reached an agreement for the 36-year-old's departure after they were handed a three-window transfer ban by the English Football League. Advertisement 1 Danny Rohl has agreed a deal to leave Sheffield Wednesday Credit: Alamy While the Owls are yet to confirm Rohl's departure, The Athletic report staff and players were informed of the decision by the manager this morning. Rohl has been allowed to leave for free and will be able to pursue other opportunities immediately. However, the former Southampton and Bayern Munich assistant does not have a new job lined up yet. And it is expected he will take time to consider his next steps in management. Advertisement Rohl first took charge in October 2023, becoming the youngest manager in the EFL at the time in what was his first taste of management. The German secured survival in the second tier for Wednesday before going on to finish 12th in his first and only full season at the club in the 2024/25 campaign. Overall, he managed 89 games for the Hillsborough Stadium outfit, winning 34, drawing 21 and losing 34. Advertisement Most read in Football Latest THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Charlotte FC's Patrick Agyemang transferring to Derby County
Charlotte FC striker Patrick Agyemang is transferring to Derby County in the English Football League for a record fee in franchise history. The 24-year-old forward will join Derby County on a permanent transfer, with Charlotte FC receiving a reported $8 million plus add-ons. Advertisement PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Charlotte FC could lose one of its rising stars In his two and a half years with Charlotte FC, Agyemang rose from being selected in the MLS SuperDraft to earning a spot on the U.S. Men's National Team. Agyemang departs as the second-highest scorer in Charlotte FC history, having netted 22 goals during his tenure. (WATCH BELOW: Charlotte to host 2026 MLS All-Star Game, source says)
The Star
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Selangor find their new playmaker in Clough after Orozco's exit
PETALING JAYA: Selangor are set to have a new chief playmaker at their disposal and he comes from England. Zach Clough (pic) is the man for the job and the news was broken by their former player and Australian football pundit Robbie Cornthwaite. 'Adelaide United midfielder Zach Clough has signed for Malaysian Super League giants Selangor,' he tweeted yesterday. The move will whet the appetite of Selangor fans, especially after the departure of Venezuelan playmaker Yohandry Orozco during the off-season. Clough brings with him a wealth of experience, creativity, and technical flair that Selangor hope will elevate their midfield to new heights. The 30-year-old playmaker is well known for his intelligence on the ball, sharp passing range, and an eye for goal, all attributes that have made him a standout in the English Football League and Australia's top tier. Having started his career at Bolton Wanderers, Clough quickly made a name for himself as one of the most exciting young talents in English football. He scored 21 goals in 68 appearances for Bolton and also had stints with Nottingham Forest and Wigan Athletic. Injuries may have disrupted parts of his career but at his best, Clough remains a dynamic attacking midfielder with an instinctive ability to unlock defences. At Adelaide United, Clough found his rhythm again, becoming a central figure in their attacking set-up. His vision and control in tight spaces proved vital for the Reds and his ability to drop deep and dictate play often allowed others around him to flourish. Last season in the A-League, he played 27 matches, scoring seven and making nine assists. Selangor's move for Clough signals their intent to challenge for silverware and build on the steady progress they made under coach Katsuhito Kinoshi. Clough is expected to slot into an advanced midfield role, potentially just behind the striker, where his ability to thread through passes and take on defenders could provide Selangor with the attacking edge they need. He could also be deployed as a winger. Fans of the Red Giants will be eager to see how quickly Clough adapts to the tempo and physicality of Malaysian football. However, given his technical style and prior experience adjusting to different leagues, there is confidence that he will make an immediate impact.
Scotsman
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Former Hearts joins ex Hibs and Sunderland gaffer's coaching staff in Belgium
Former Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson will be assistant manager to ex Hibs boss Lee Johnson at Belgian side SK Lommel (Pic: SNS) | SNS Group Robbie Neilson will work as assistant manager to Lee Johnson as Belgian second tier side SK Lommel. Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Former Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson has made a surprise career move to link up with ex Hibs manager Lee Johnson at Belgian Challenger Pro League side SK Lommel. The two gaffers were once on opposite sides of the Edinburgh derby but will now occupy the same dugout with Neilson working as assistant manager to his old rival. Johnson, a former Hearts player who also previously managed Sunderland and Bristol City among others, has been in charge at Lommel since March. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Neilson had most recently been in charge of American USL Championship side Tampa Bay Rowdies after his second spell as Tynecastle boss came to an end in 2023. He had been linked with the head coach vacancies at a number of Scottish clubs this summer including Kilmarnock and Motherwell. Speaking on his latest move, Neilson said: 'I spent a few days in Lommel at the end of last season. I was very impressed with the professional work environment and the talent within this group. 'The discussions that followed were excellent, and I'm thrilled to be joining this club. Together with the rest of the staff, we'll do everything we can to get the most out of this group.' Lommel head coach Johnson was sacked by Hibs back in August 2023 but didn't have to wait long for his next appointment once he took over at English Football League side Fleetwood Town just a few weeks later. He lasted around four months with the Cod Army before they relieved him of his duties. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He then moved into a role with Manchester City, working with their fringe and development players ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League season. He also worked with players across the City Football Group, leading to the role in charge of SK Lommel. Last season, Lommell finished fourth out of 16 teams in the Challenger Pro League, the second tier of Belgian football, and qualified for the promotion play-offs. They eventually lost in the final to Kortrijk who required extra time in the second leg of the play-off to get the job done.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wrexham rise showcases English football pyramid in US, says Anton Ferdinand
Wrexham's exploits since being bought by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have helped lift "the bonnet" on lower-league English football and boosted its popularity in the United States, former West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand told AFP. The 40-year-old, who is now an ambassador for the Hammers, said Wrexham's climb up the English Football League (EFL) pyramid had "opened people's eyes across the pond on such a great league". Advertisement The Wales-based club have scarcely looked back since Reynolds and McElhenney's surprise purchase of them for around £2 million ($2.7 million) in 2021. Wrexham are just one promotion away from the Premier League after becoming the first club from the top five divisions of English football to secure three consecutive promotions. Ferdinand has been a keen follower of football in the US since West Ham played in the 2008 MLS All-Star game against a team featuring David Beckham. He cites CBS Sports' four-year contract to broadcast 250 EFL and League Cup matches a season until the end of the 2027-28 campaign as evidence of the impact Wrexham have had. Advertisement "I think what Wrexham have definitely done is open people's eyes to outside the Premier League," he told AFP in an interview. "So for people, especially Americans who only see really the Premier League, Wrexham has allowed people to look underneath the bonnet, which is the Football League. "It is the reason why the Premier League is so great." But Ferdinand believes lifting trophies and reaching the pinnacle of the English game should not be the only barometer of success, and is a champion of grassroots football. Ferdinand, who played over 130 times for West Ham, said a recent visit to the US highlighted to him how broad a cross-section of American youth are interested in the sport. Advertisement Ferdinand ran an assembly and football clinic in May for over 150 students at Washington Elementary school in Kearny, New Jersey. "The Premier League is massive for them over there, you know, and I can certainly see the way it's changed over the years," he said. "You know, it's not just one demographic of people that like soccer, it's becoming more diverse. "A lot more different generations that want to tap into it." - Similar backgrounds - Ferdinand, who played 17 times for England's Under-21s, also visited a local club called Ironbound, who provide opportunities for players of all backgrounds to participate and forge a career in football. Advertisement One barrier to entry though is prohibitive costs, which in some cases can be as much as $5,000 just to register a child to play. That is before factoring in travel expenses for matches in other states. Ferdinand's family may be football royalty -- brother Rio and cousin Les both played for England and went to World Cups -- but that has been achieved by hard graft. He saw similarities between his background and the youngsters he met at Ironbound, based in Newark. "It wasn't a well-to-do area," he said. "It was similar to where we grew up, and there's a lot of challenges that come with growing up in places like Peckham (London). Advertisement "We have a lot of decisions that need to be made and the wrong decision, if we're being quite frank, could end up being the wrong one for you in terms of life." West Ham are a historic club and their community-based ethos, Ferdinand says, is the reason why there are over 40 official fan clubs spread over the US. "I'm indebted to West Ham United because they allowed me to be Anton Ferdinand, not Rio's brother," he said. "If I never had that, I probably would never have made it." Ferdinand says he can also relate to the 'American dream'. "You know there's a lot of similarities for me with these kids," he said. Advertisement "We talked about the American dream and I had my own West Ham dream, which was to play for the club I supported and loved as a kid. "I was able to fulfil it. "For them it's going to be a rollercoaster of a ride, but it's how you deal with adversity and stuff that comes your way, whether it's good or bad." pi/mw/jc
