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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Jones a contender as Cardiff hopeful on manager appointment
Cardiff City hope to announce their new manager this week, with Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones still in contention. The Bluebirds are looking for a ninth manager in four years as they prepare for life in League One following their relegation from the Championship this season. Advertisement After a sub-committee compiled a shortlist of around six, chairman Mehmet Dalman and chief executive Ken Choo have spoken to the candidates and presented their recommendations to owner Vincent Tan, who will have the final say. Jones has been a leading contender since Cardiff sacked previous manager Omer Riza in April, but hiring the Welshman would mean having to pay Charlton a significant compensation fee. Matters are further complicated by the fact Jones led the Addicks to promotion to the Championship last month, meaning they will start next season a division above Cardiff. But Jones is a lifelong Bluebirds fan and has spoken openly about his desire to manage the club one day. Advertisement Des Buckingham and Ian Evatt, former bosses of Oxford United and Bolton Wanderers respectively, have both been interviewed. Cardiff have also held talks with Leicester City assistant coach Brian Barry-Murphy and Wales captain Aaron Ramsey, who took charge of the Welsh club's final three games of this season on a caretaker basis. But Ruben Selles, who was considered for the job when Cardiff sacked Erol Bulut last year, has ruled himself out as he wants to stay in the Championship following his recent dismissal by Hull City. Sources have indicated to BBC Sport Wales that some board members would like to see Tan appoint an experienced manager with a proven track record at this level, such as Jones or Buckingham, who led Oxford to promotion from League One last season. Advertisement Others would favour a different route, with ex-Manchester City academy coach Barry-Murphy and Ramsey still in the frame. Ramsey, whose Cardiff contract expires this summer, has still not decided whether or not he will continue playing next season. The 34-year-old former Arsenal midfielder enjoyed his brief stint in charge of his boyhood club, where he was assisted by his ex-Cardiff and Wales team-mate Chris Gunter among others. If Cardiff were to choose Ramsey or Barry-Murphy, whose only managerial experience came at Rochdale between 2019 and 2021, it has been suggested the club would need to revamp its structure. Advertisement The Bluebirds have been heavily criticised for their perceived lack of football knowledge at board level, with fans and former players calling on Tan to appoint a sporting director or someone of similar standing between the head coach and the board.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
Tonight's Cardiff City news as club would be 'lucky' to land boss and manager rules himself out
Tonight's Cardiff City news as club would be 'lucky' to land boss and manager rules himself out The Cardiff City stories making headlines on Saturday, May 31 Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones (Image: Steven Paston/PA Wire. ) These are your Cardiff City headlines on Saturday, May 31. Goodman: Cardiff would be 'lucky' to land Jones Sky pundit Don Goodman believes Cardiff would be "lucky" to land Nathan Jones as their next manager. The Bluebirds are still on the search for a new boss after Omer Riza was sacked with three games to go at the end of last season. Aaron Ramsey filled in for the run-in but he could not prevent the club from falling into League One. The Wales midfielder is among a number of names being considered by owner Vincent Tan to take the reins full time in the Cardiff City Stadium dugout, with Jones also on the list of potential hires. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community Welshman Jones, a Cardiff fan, has just taken Charlton back up to the Championship, and Goodman believes the Welsh club would be "lucky" to get him in the door, such are the current circumstances. "I think Nathan Jones is a very, very ambitious, enthusiastic coach who has just worked unbelievably hard to get Charlton Athletic back into the Championship," Goodman told Football League World. "Would he leave that scenario for Cardiff City, being a Cardiff City fan? You would think if he was not a Cardiff City fan it would not even be a question, really. "He has got to look at the ownership and how that club is being run. There is a lack of stability. It is a very, very difficult question, but I think Cardiff City would be lucky to get Nathan Jones. "I am not sure that he would view this Cardiff City, currently, as a project he could commit to, knowing that he would get the support and the time to get it back to where it needs to be." Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here. Selles rules himself out Meanwhile, the BBC report former Hull City boss Ruben Selles has ruled himself out of the running for the job. Selles was linked with the Cardiff hotseat before Erol Bulut's appointment and came back into the bookmakers' reckoning after he left the Tigers earlier this month. However, it's understood he wanted to stay in the second tier and the BBC have now added to that train of thought by reporting the Spanish manager has taken himself out of contention. The likes of Ian Evatt, Rob Edwards, Brian Barry-Murphy and Des Buckingham remain in the Cardiff conversation. Cardiff candidates in Plymouth running With Plymouth Argyle also on the hunt for a new boss, following Miron Muslic's departure for Schalke, a number of candidates linked with Cardiff are similarly on the Pilgrims' wanted list. Article continues below The favourite for the Home Park gig is currently David Wagner, but Evatt, Barry-Murphy, Edwards and Selles are all high up in the bookies' reckoning. With Hull also looking for a manager right now, competition among clubs for new bosses is stern.
The Courier
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Courier
Dave Richards reveals Dundee United 'No 1' summer plan
Dave Richards will be working hard this summer to make himself Dundee United's next 'number one'. The Tangerines stopper had to content himself with a place on the bench for the vast majority of last season, with first pick stopper Jack Walton in top form. United had hoped to sign Walton on a permanent basis this summer after two successful loan spells at Tannadice. However, parent club Luton Town have extended his contract by a year, plunging the Tangerines' plans into doubt. Richards has a year remaining on his deal at Tannadice and, after helping United to secure their place in Europe while deputising for the injured Walton in the final two matches of the season, he hopes to start next term the way he finished this one. 'It's always in my head to be number one,' said the 31-year old. 'I work hard every day to make sure I'm in good nick and ready for when the opportunity comes. 'I've played the last two games, so fingers crossed I can go away, put my feet up, come back ready and raring to go for the start of next season.' On United's fourth-placed Premiership finish, Richards added: 'It's absolutely brilliant, especially because we just got promoted. 'I don't know how many newly promoted teams have finished fourth in recent years. We worked really hard this year for it.' After featuring twice in the group stages of the Premier Sports Cup after signing up last summer, Richards found himself playing second fiddle to Walton. Despite his lack of game time, United boss Jim Goodwin revealed the Welshman made himself the 'life and soul' of the dressing room. And when his opportunity arrived in the final week of the campaign, with crucial games to come against Rangers and Aberdeen, he couldn't wait to grasp it. 'From Monday (before United's clash with the Gers), the manager came over and said that I was playing, so get myself prepared and ready,' explained Richards. 'It's been a long time coming, but, I felt good and I felt confident in goal. 'I was a little bit rusty, but obviously that's going to be the case having not played for a while. 'Overall I absolutely loved it.' Richards also loved the scenes at Tannadice after United's last-day win over Aberdeen, when Tangerines fans joined with their heroes to celebrate qualifying for Europe. 'I had goosebumps,' the goalkeeper said. 'I was like, 'Whoa, I like this!' It was really good and to see the fans like that, they all deserve it after what happened a couple of years ago with getting relegated. 'This club deserves to be in Europe. This will be the first for me. 'I'm really, really looking forward to that. 'Fingers crossed I come back in really good shape, ready for pre-season and I have a good go at it.'
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Shamrock Rovers held by Galway United but maintain lead at the top
Shamrock Rovers 0-0 Galway United Shamrock Rovers couldn't take advantage of their nearest rivals Drogheda United dropping points, but they still head into the mid-season break with a six-point lead at the top of the Premier Division. It was a frustrating evening for the Hoops against Galway United, as John Caulfield's side put up a solid defensive display. Caulfield punched the air at the final whistle to signal his delight at a job well done. Having lost four on the bounce before last weekend's win over Cork City, it was another confidence boost for the Tribesmen, particularly as it came against a side that had won their previous five games. Heimir Hallgrímsson and John O'Shea turned up but, unfortunately for Josh Honohan, the same couldn't be said for the Rovers wing-back. It was an uncharacteristically quiet night for the 24-year-old, thanks in a large part to the performance of Galway United' Cameroonian full-back Jeannot Esua. But Honohan has more than done enough over the past season and a half at Tallaght Stadium, both at home and in Europe, to merit the attention of the Ireland boss. Taken off just before the hour for Rovers' exciting Under-17 international Victor Ozhianvuna, he can now look forward to his first week of senior Ireland duty. It wasn't just Esua who was playing the spoiler role for the visitors. After a dominant start, in which the Tribesmen pinned their hosts back and came close to scoring through Vincent Borden, they retreated into a formidable defensive shape and soaked up lots of pressure. With Garry Buckley and Rob Slevin at the heart of their rearguard action, Galway kept the Premier Division leaders a safe distance from goal. They gave goalkeeper Evan Watts plenty of protection, and the on-loan Swansea City youngster only had to dirty his gloves twice in the first-half. The first was 12 minutes in, when Aaron McEneff attempted to bend the ball inside the right-hand post, but was denied by the flying Welshman. McEneff's effort was the last of a flurry of activity around the Galway box. Slevin did a brilliant job of cutting out Graham Burke's low cross from the left, with Michael Noonan lurking behind him. The Galway defender could easily have diverted the ball into his own net, but got his angles spot-on to send the ball to safety. Buckley deflected a Noonan shot over, while Jack Byrne drilled a low 25-yard shot well wide during that dangerous spell. Midway through the first-half, Danny Grant's cross was met acrobatically by McEneff, but his bicycle kick cleared the crossbar. Noonan was constantly on the shoulder of the last defender, inviting his teammates to tee him up for a run on goal. When Byrne did just that, with a pass from deep inside Rovers territory, the 16-year-old sprinted towards goal, with Graham Burke in support. Burke opted to run inside, rather than continue on Noonan's right, and that squeezed the space available to his young teammate, who still got his shot off, but saw it spin wide off a Galway boot. Watts' second stop, low to his left, denied Grant six minutes before the break, while moments later Rovers had a loud penalty appeal waved away, after Burke's shot hit Slevin on the knee and then the hand. Galway defender Buckley had a big let-off seven minutes into the second-half when he got his foot to McEneff's low centre and sent the ball just wide of his own goal. Hoops boss Stephen Bradley turned to an embarrassment of riches on his bench to try to break the deadlock, with Danny Mandroiu, Ozhianvuna, Rory Gaffney, Aaron Greene and Dylan Watts all coming on. There were chances for Ozhianvuna and Gaffney, but they could not break the deadlock. Shamrock Rovers: Ed McGinty 6; Adam Matthews 6 (Rory Gaffney 76), Roberto Lopes 6, Cory O'Sullivan 7; Danny Grant 6, Aaron McEneff 6 (Danny Mandroiu 59, 6), Matthew Healy 6, Jack Byrne 6 (Dylan Watts 69, 6), Josh Honohan 6 (Victor Ozhianvuna 59, 6); Graham Burke 7, Michael Noonan 7 (Aaron Greene 69, 6). Galway United: Evan Watts 7; Jeannot Esua 8, Garry Buckley 8, Robert Slevin 8, Greg Cunningham 7 (Robert Burns 57, 6); David Hurley 6 (Conor McCormack 76), Vincent Borden 6 (Stephen Walsh 89), Cian Byrne 7, Ed McCarthy 6; Patrick Hickey 6, Moses Dyer 6 (Killian Brouder 89). Referee: Kevin O'Sullivan
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Wynne Evans confirms he's been AXED by the BBC after probe as he shares emotional statement
detailed the extent of his mental health battles following the scandal Wynne detailed the extent of his mental health battles following the scandal , exclusively with The Sun HUGE BLOW Wynne Evans confirms he's been AXED by the BBC after probe as he shares emotional statement Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HEARTBROKEN Strictly star Wynne Evans has been dropped by the BBC, he has revealed. The opera singer has confirmed the corporation will not be renewing his one year rolling contract following a four-month investigation. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Strictly star Wynne Evans has been dropped by the BBC Credit: Dan Charity 5 Wynne has secretly patented the name of his BBC Wales radio programme Credit: Twitter 5 He is launching his own eponymous breakfast show next month Credit: Facebook However, The Sun can reveal Wynne has secretly patented the name of his BBC Wales radio programme and is launching his own eponymous breakfast show next month in a move sure to infuriate Beeb execs. In an Instagram statement the Welshman, 53, wrote: "My beloved Wynners, From the very depths of my heart — thank you. "These past few months, your love has been the light in my darkest days. Every message, every word of encouragement, every moment you stood by me has carried me through more than you could ever know. 'It breaks my heart to say the BBC has decided not to renew my contract so I won't be returning to my radio show. I'm gutted. "That show wasn't just work — it was home. It was us. We laughed, we cried, we sang like nobody was listening. And somehow, through the airwaves, we became a family. "But here's what I believe with everything I've got: what we built cannot end here. So — deep breath — here goes... We're getting the band back together. "The Wynne Evans Show is coming back, live every day from 9am–12pm on a new app, on Alexa and Google (we don't have to say 'smart speaker' anymore!) and at 'This is our next adventure. And I need you more than ever. We will have great music, my question of the day, the mystery voice, your soundtrack stories and so much more, because we have each other again." News of Wynne's axing comes four months after he was dropped from the Strictly tour for using the word 'spitroast' at the official media photocall. Fresh twist in Strictly row as furious Wynne Evans sues producers after he broke foot & was told to keeping dancing Whilst the star insisted he used it in reference to fellow contestant Jamie Borthwick - in reference to his ability to contort his legs over his head like a chicken - the BBC insist he brought the organisation into disrepute. It is understood Wynne, who has fronted the Go Compare ads since 2009, was informed of the corporation's decision by email on Thursday. It comes just days after he gave an emotional interview to the Sun on Sunday detailing the extent of his mental health battles following the scandal. Asked if he had been made a scapegoat following previous BBC controversies, he said: 'I wouldn't use that word and it's very difficult for the BBC because, historically, and by their own admission they've got it very, very wrong. "So now they have to investigate everything, and they have to be seen to investigate everything. Personally I don't think I was due an investigation but I understand why they've had to go through this process. 'I loved the dancing part, and I did do really well but the rest of it wasn't right for me with my personality and with depression. It wasn't the right thing. 'But I can see other people who have thrived on it, but for me it's not something I would do again. I wish I hadn't done it.' Last night a source close to Wynne said: "He is obviously gutted but deep down, he knew this verdict was probably coming. 'Wynne has been overwhelmed with support from friends, family and celebrities and has already had a couple of exciting TV objects mooted. 'He is now super-excited to get going on his radio show - he has an exciting couple of big name guests already lined up, and cannot wait to see what lies ahead." 5 Wynne was dropped from the Strictly tour for using the word 'spitroast' Credit: PA
