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The Herald Scotland
8 hours ago
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- The Herald Scotland
Legia Warsaw rocked ahead of Hibs as boss exit door opens
Legia have endured a nightmare build-up to the tie after being dumped out of the Europa League by AEK Larnaca and then losing to Polish League new boys Wisla Plock at the weekend. And now their Romanian boss Iordanescu has reportedly been offered a new challenge in the United Arab Emirates. Ambitious moneybags club Al Jazira axed manager Hussein Ammouta just one game into the new season in the UAE. Read more: They spent millions in the summer to sign Willyan Rocha from Russia's CSKA Moscow and Igor Serrote from Gremio in Brazil, but their 3-2 to Khor Fakkan cost the former Jordan manager his job. And they have targeted ex-Romania boss Iordanescu to replace him, according to reports in the Gulf. Iordanescu has a release clause in his contract that would allow him to leave Legia for just £400,000 and is weighing over a huge offer of £3 million a year to manage Al Jazira. He only took charge of Legia two months ago, but has made a rocky start to his tenure after a disappointing exit in Europe, where they were thrashed 4-1 in Cyprus.
Daily Record
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Legia Warsaw in chaos before Hibs Conference League shootout as boss offered mega money temptation
The Easter Road side have received a major boost before the showdown as they look to secure group stage football Legia Warsaw are facing the prospect of boss Edi Iordanescu walking away for a big-money move to Abu Dhabi before facing Hibs. The Scottish Premiership side entertain the Polish giants for a place in the group stage of the Europa Conference League with the first leg in Edinburgh on Thursday. Legia have endured a nightmare build-up to the tie after being dumped out of the Europa League by AEK Larnaca and then losing to Polish League new boys Wisla Plock at the weekend. And now their Romanian boss Iordanescu has reportedly been offered a new challenge in the United Arab Emirates. Ambitious moneybags club Al Jazira axed manager Hussein Ammouta just one game into the new season in the UAE. They spent millions in the summer to sign Willyan Rocha from Russia's CSKA Moscow and Igor Serrote from Gremio in Brazil, but their 3-2 to Khor Fakkan cost the former Jordan manager his job. And they have targeted ex-Romania boss Iordanescu to replace him, according to reports in the Gulf. Iordanescu has a release clause in his contract that would allow him to leave Legia for just £400,000 and is weighing over a huge offer of £3million a year to manage Al Jazira. He only took charge of Legia two months ago, but has made a rocky start to his tenure after a disappointing exit in Europe, where they were thrashed 4-1 in Cyprus.
Scottish Sun
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ambitious Polish club make shock bid to sign Celtic star two years after £4m Parkhead move
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POLISH club Pogon Szczecin want to take Celtic defender Maik Nawrocki back to his homeland on loan. The 24-year-old was a bit-part player for the champions last season and made just three league appearances. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Maik Nawrocki celebrates the title win Credit: Kenny Ramsay 2 Celtic Manager Brendan Rodgers looking dejected after the Scottish Cup final Credit: SNS It took him until March to make his first start when he was thrown into the Old Firm derby in the 3-2 home defeat to Rangers. He netted his first goal for the club in the 5-1 defeat of Aberdeen at Pittodrie in May, but faces an uncertain future under Brendan Rodgers. And ambitious Pogon Szczecin, who finished fourth in the Polish League and lost their national cup final, have enquired about whether Celtic would allow him to go on loan back to Poland. Celtic splashed out a reported £4 million to Legia Warsaw to land Nawrocki two years ago, but he would be too expensive for Pogon Szczecin to buy permanently. And they will try to do business with the Parkhead side about a loan deal instead. Meanwhile, TalkSPORT pundit Adrian Durham reckons Rangers decision to appoint Russell Martin will have Celtic "looking over their shoulders" this season. The Gers took the plunge and made the 39-year-old former Southampton manager the choice to replace Philippe Clement and Durham was impressed enough by what Martin achieved by guiding Southampton to an unlikely promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs to give the move the green light. Speaking to Celtic-daft breakfast host Alan Brazil, Martin said: "Listen, he did play for Rangers and by his own admission, he isn't exactly a Rangers legend. "He wasn't brilliant there and only had a few games [17 appearances, scoring one goal]. "It isn't his playing career at Rangers that has got him the job, but he has an identity, he has a plan. Eric Black on losing love for football & the ex-Celtic star who's the best he's ever seen "I personally think he is going to need some money and I'm not sure that is there at Rangers. "If he can get players in that suit the style he wants to bring in at Rangers he could have a big impact and Celtic possibly need to look over their shoulders." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
