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The National
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
John Souttar makes Leon Balogun Rangers contract claim
The Nigerian's Ibrox deal expires at the end of this month, although his fellow central defender wants him to stick around: "Leon [Balogun] has done a great job this season, and it would be great to see him next year," he said. Read more: "He is a senior figure in the changing room, along with James Tavernier, he's a great person to have and we need senior figures like him in the squad." Balogun has played 28 times for Rangers this season. Although he is 36 years of age, his performances rarely fail to meet the required standard. It remains to be seen whether the veteran's contract will be extended going into next season, with vast changes expected in Govan this summer. Indeed, Davide Ancelotti, son of legendary Real Madrid manager Carlo, has been linked with the permanent Rangers hotseat over the past 24 hours. Fulham winger Alex Iwobi spoke of Ancelotti Jr's influence when he was at Everton in 2019. He told the Filthy Fellas podcast: "I remember when he first got appointed. Everyone was just eating lunch and he's walked in. Everyone's just chatting. As soon as he's walked in, everyone was silent. Everyone was just looking. That was mad. "We'd heard about it (the appointment) but when he actually walks in, his presence was mental." Asked how much he could learn from the 65-year-old, he made the revelation about the Rangers-linked younger boss. He added: "He comes down and he watches training. He does have his say but it's more his son that does the talking, obviously he will have his input as well. "If you watch the games, you'll see his son always chatting to him."
The Herald Scotland
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
John Souttar makes Leon Balogun Rangers contract claim
Read more: "He is a senior figure in the changing room, along with James Tavernier, he's a great person to have and we need senior figures like him in the squad." Balogun has played 28 times for Rangers this season. Although he is 36 years of age, his performances rarely fail to meet the required standard. It remains to be seen whether the veteran's contract will be extended going into next season, with vast changes expected in Govan this summer. Indeed, Davide Ancelotti, son of legendary Real Madrid manager Carlo, has been linked with the permanent Rangers hotseat over the past 24 hours. Fulham winger Alex Iwobi spoke of Ancelotti Jr's influence when he was at Everton in 2019. He told the Filthy Fellas podcast: "I remember when he first got appointed. Everyone was just eating lunch and he's walked in. Everyone's just chatting. As soon as he's walked in, everyone was silent. Everyone was just looking. That was mad. "We'd heard about it (the appointment) but when he actually walks in, his presence was mental." Asked how much he could learn from the 65-year-old, he made the revelation about the Rangers-linked younger boss. He added: "He comes down and he watches training. He does have his say but it's more his son that does the talking, obviously he will have his input as well. "If you watch the games, you'll see his son always chatting to him."
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘His son does the talking' – Carlo Ancelotti insider reveals how Rangers-linked son Davide inspires superstar players
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RANGERS fans will be excited at the prospect of Davide Ancelotti passing on what he's learned from dad Carlo if he's appointed boss. But one of the duo's former players has opened up on the ways that Ancelotti Jr actually holds a lot of influence over his dad's teams. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 3 Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide has become the shock favourite to be the next Rangers manager Credit: Alamy 3 The 35-year-old has been Carlo's assistant since 2016 Credit: Alamy 3 They worked together at Premier League side Everton, as well as Bayern Munich, Napoli and Real Madrid Credit: Getty Ancelotti Sr was a legendary boss well before Davide started his coaching career with him at Bayern Munich in 2016. 'Don Carlo' had managed the likes of Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea, Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid, winning three Champions League titles. But after leaving Bayern and then Napoli, the Italian took the surprise move of joining mid-table Premier League side Everton. He took Davide with him, and then-Everton player Alex Iwobi has opened up on his experience working with the pair. Now at Fulham, Iwobi told the Filthy Fellas podcast about the atmosphere around the club when Ancelotti Sr first arrived. He said: "I remember when he first got appointed, everyone was just eating lunch and he's walked in. "Everyone's just chatting, but as soon as he's walked in, everyone was silent. "Everyone was just looking, that was mad. "We'd heard about [the appointment] but when he actually walks in, his presence was mental." The 65-year-old is often praised for his hands-off approach to management, and Iwobi revealed that Davide is an important factor on the tactical side of the game. Rangers fans defiant banner after tifo criticism Iwobi continued: "[Carlo] comes down and he watches training. "He does have his say but it's more his son that does the talking, obviously he will have his input as well. "If you watch the games, you'll see his son always chatting to him." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Wales Online
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Disgraced One Show presenter Jermaine Jenas wanted to stay with wife and be 'unhappy'
Disgraced One Show presenter Jermaine Jenas wanted to stay with wife and be 'unhappy' The former Premier League midfielder was sacked by the BBC last year after he sent inappropriate texts to female colleagues Jenas says he was "prepared to be unhappy" in order to stay with his wife and kids (Image: Daily Mirror ) Disgraced BBC presenter Jermaine Jenas has admitted that he wanted to stay with his ex-wife Ellie Penfold and "be unhappy for the rest of [his] life" before she ended their marriage earlier this year. The former Premier League midfielder, who presented The One Show and worked as a pundit on Match of The Day, had his contract terminated by the BBC in August last year, after it was revealed he had sent inappropriate texts to two female employees at the corporation. Jenas later apologised for his "wildly inappropriate" and "self-destructive" behaviour and admitted that his wife - whom he married in 2011 and with whom he shares two children - was "absolutely raging" after news of his sacking broke. Having reportedly kicked the ex-Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur player out of their bedroom, Penfold announced in March that the couple had gone their separate ways after 16 years together. In a statement posted on social media, she wrote: "I never imagined I would have to share something so personal with the public, but given the situation, I feel it's necessary. "After 16 years together and 4 wonderful children, Jermaine and I have decided to part ways. We will remain friends and continue to co-parent. We kindly ask that you respect our children's privacy during this challenging time. Thank you, Ellie." Article continues below Jenas - who had been tipped to succeed Gary Lineker as host of Match of the Day before the texting scandal emerged - has now broken his silence over his marriage ending, revealing that he had been "prepared to be unhappy" and stay with his wife but she had decided otherwise. "It was her decision and one that I had to accept," he told the Filthy Fellas podcast. "If it was up to me - and I think a lot of men are like this - I'd probably be prepared to be unhappy for the rest of my life if [it meant] I had my kids in it. "It's a man thing. If I wake up with my kids everyday, I'm quite happy to sacrifice the happiness. The reality is, we were both in a position where we like: 'Are we really happy?' "From her side of things, she's probably ran the course much more than me. But I was much more happy to go: 'I'll be unhappy if I can stay in this house with you and these kids'. But it wasn't to be for her and we went our separate ways. "She has understood the scenario that we've been in as a family. Kids first is our motto. We have to be the best parents we can possibly be. So I've been spending so much time at home." The former England international added that their marriage has become "more of a friendship" and came to an end for more reasons than just the texting scandal. "Not loads has changed really, it's just mine and her relationship has gone into more of a friendship than a relationship," he continued. "I do believe there is going to come a moment where I'm sat in my apartment one day and be like: 'This is mad. I had my whole family around me every single day. I'm not hearing that pitter patter of feet'. "That's going to be the tough side of it. But that's part of dealing with the situation. The reality is, me and my wife didn't split up because I sent some text messages to some people at work. We had issues for a period of time and it all comes to a head. Article continues below "Eventually, you make a decision to say, as adults, we will be better parents for our children if we remain friends. We had 16 amazing years together. She's a great woman."
The Independent
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Jermaine Jenas was ‘prepared to be unhappy for the rest of his life' with ex-wife
Jermaine Jenas admitted that he was "prepared to be unhappy for the rest of [his] life" and stay with his former wife Ellie Penfold prior to their split in March 2025. Speaking to the Filthy Fellas podcast in an episode released on Monday (5 May), the former England national footballer, 42, revealed: "If I wake up with my kids everyday, I'm quite happy to sacrifice the happiness." Jenas described how it was Penfold's decision to initiate the split. In a statement in March, Penfold said the pair — who share four children together — would remain friends and continue to co-parent.
