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BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Dundee step up new manager search
Dundee are hoping to unveil their new managerial appointment next week, with managing director John Nelms meeting with potential managers across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (The Courier, external - subscription required)Rangers' interest in out-of-contract Dundee midfielder Josh Mulligan is on hold until the Ibrox club appoint a new head coach, but the 22-year-old has other options, with Charlton Athletic and Salford City also keen. (Daily Record), externalZiyad Larkeche, the 22-year-old left-back, says he is returning from his loan to Dundee unclear about whether "there is a real plan for me" at Queens Park Rangers after Marti Cifuentes was dismissed as manager before the end of the season. (The Courier, external - subscription required)Read the rest of Thursday's Scottish gossip.
BBC News
7 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
QPR remain 'in discussions' with Dunne
Queens Park Rangers say they are "in discussions" with Jimmy Dunne over a new 27-year-old scored five goals in 49 appearances for the Hoops last season and was voted the club's player of the season by supporters and his was rewarded for his fine form when he made his Republic of Ireland debut against Bulgaria in was linked with a move to Sheffield United in January but ultimately stayed at Loftus Road and completed the season, with the Rs finishing 15th in the is now out of contract, and the club say they remain in discussions with the defender, as well as Morgan Fox and midfielders Jack Colback and Lucas Andersen., externalQPR announced on Tuesday that left-back Kenneth Paal was leaving the club after making 130 appearances in three years in west Clark, Samuel Manufor, Harry Murphy and Casey Shann will also depart from the development will be in charge of the first team next season is currently unclear, after head coach Marti Cifuentes was placed on gardening leave after losing 5-0 against Burnley in their last home match of the season.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
West Brom target Spurs assistant for vacant managerial role
Ryan Mason, fresh from lifting his first major trophy in coaching, is now emerging as the leading candidate to become West Bromwich Albion's new manager, according to TalkSport. The 33-year-old, currently assistant to Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur, is believed to be considering his next career move following Spurs' Europa League final victory over Manchester United. Mason's coaching journey has so far been a tightly knit one, confined entirely within the walls of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Since his retirement in 2018 due to a head injury, the former midfielder has served as a loyal and increasingly influential figure within the backroom staff. His two spells as caretaker boss, though brief, included a run to the 2021 Carabao Cup final and six wins in 13 games, a respectable return for someone learning on the job. That recent Europa League success may now serve as a timely springboard. Spurs' win marked the end of a 17-year wait for silverware and came as a landmark moment in Mason's burgeoning career. Though Postecoglou has been widely credited for reshaping the side, Mason's tactical input and steady presence behind the scenes have not gone unnoticed. West Brom, who are searching for a permanent successor to Tony Mowbray after finishing ninth in the Championship, are weighing Mason's profile against their ambition. The Baggies had been in talks with Marti Cifuentes, formerly of QPR, but Mason is now thought to be the preferred option. It is not the first time Mason has entertained opportunities away from North London. In October, he held discussions with Belgian outfit Anderlecht before opting to stay at Spurs, where he has two years remaining on his contract. For now, Mason's decision hinges on timing, ambition and a readiness to take the next step. Spurs, for all their recent progress, may find themselves reluctantly waving goodbye to a figure who symbolises their past, present and — potentially — managerial future. Ryan Mason is more than just a coach. A homegrown talent whose playing career was tragically cut short, but who channelled that heartbreak into something admirable. His rise through the coaching ranks has been understated, diligent and quietly impressive. Spurs' Europa League win, while obviously led by Postecoglou, still had Mason's fingerprints on it. His understanding of the club, the dressing room and the modern tactical game makes him a unique asset. Losing him to West Brom would sting, but it would also be a source of pride for the Spurs Faithful. There's always been a sense Mason was being primed for a bigger role at Spurs one day. But with Postecoglou firmly established, Mason deserves the space to grow. West Brom, while not the flashiest destination, is a club with history and ambition. It's the kind of role where he could make mistakes, grow into himself and show what he can really do as a number one.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
QPR to appoint former Norwich boss as new manager after putting Marti Cifuentes on gardening leave following West Brom talks
Former Norwich City manager Johannes Hoff Thorup is set to take over as the next boss of Queens Park Rangers. Barely a month since leaving Carrow Road, Thorup, 36, has been lined up for a return to the Championship after impressing in talks. QPR placed Marti Cifuentes on gardening leave after it emerged that he had spoken to West Brom about their managerial vacancy, and now Thorup is in line to succeed the Spaniard at Loftus Road. Thorup was dismissed by Norwich following an Easter Monday defeat at Millwall which was part of a downturn in form that included six defeats from 10 games. Norwich have since held talks with Gary O'Neil, Pep Lijnders and Steve Cooper. Thorup was appointed Norwich boss in May 2024 and as recently as February, with the team 10th and four points outside the top six, sporting director Ben Knapper admitted the Canaries were where he expected them to be. Having signed several young players with the aim of developing them, Thorup said that influenced the way he managed the team. 'Had the communication from the start been that we should reach the top six and be one of the play-off clubs, then we would probably have made some other decisions along the way,' Thorup told Danish sports magazine Tipsbladet. 'I will always say we didn't get enough time. We have obviously worked with a long-term perspective, and we also knew that the first season would be with bumps in the road. Therefore, we also made some decisions based on the fact that it was with a more long-term view in mind.' A number of Championship clubs are expecting to make managerial switches in the coming weeks with Southampton looking to appoint Will Still while Sheffield Wednesday's Danny Rohl is drawing interest from here and the Bundesliga.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
QPR activate Cook contract extension
QPR captain Steve Cook will remain at Loftus Road next season after the club activated an extension in his 34-year-old has made 69 appearances since joining the Rs from Nottingham Forest in 2023, scoring four was a key member of Marti Cifuentes' squad as the side finished 15th in the Championship this season, playing 31 times in the was placed on gardening leave after the Hoops' final home game of the season, a 5-0 defeat to Burnley."I love playing for QPR – especially at Loftus Road with the atmosphere," Cook told the club's website, external."It's been a rollercoaster, but I have loved every minute I've been at the club and I'm delighted to be able to stay here."I think I've still got a lot to offer, on and off the pitch. I've grown as a person at the club, trying to help out around the place with a lot of the younger players as well."Cook made 388 appearances across 11 seasons with Bournemouth as the south coast club rose from League One to the Premier League.
