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3 days ago
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Former Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool assistant set to join Manchester City
Manchester City are set to appoint former Liverpool assistant coach Pepijn Lijnders into their backroom staff ahead of the new season, it has been revealed. The fast-moving situation concerning Manchester City's coaching structure comes just days after the club confirmed a trio of exits from Pep Guardiola's long-standing collective of backroom staff members. Advertisement Following their respective contract expiries at the end of the last season, City announced that assistant manager Juanma Lillo and technical coach Inigo Dominguez would both be leaving their posts at the Etihad Stadium. The former had expressed a desire to return to his home of Spain, while the pair were not the only exits with Carlos Vicens – who held responsibility as a set-piece coach – would also bring an end to his stay via his first steps into a senior managerial position. Despite Manchester City's attempts at prolonging his association with the club through a contract renewal offer, Vicens opted to take up the position of head coach at Portuguese side SC Braga. Advertisement As such, with the FIFA Club World Cup pending and plans for the new season well underway within the Etihad Stadium offices, City officials have moved fast to secure a new addition – and a familiar face – into their first-team coaching staff. According to The Times, former Liverpool assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders – who worked directly alongside ex-Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp – is now set to be appointed into Pep Guardiola's backroom staff at Manchester City. This is a developing story. More to follow.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Forgotten former Liverpool winger leading contender to become next Hull City manager after stint in SLOVENIA
He famously fell out with Liverpool gaffer Benitez AL IN Forgotten former Liverpool winger leading contender to become next Hull City manager after stint in SLOVENIA Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Liverpool star Albert Riera is a leading contender to become the next Hull City boss. Riera is currently manager of NK Celje, who are fourth in Slovenia's top flight going into the final day. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Albert Riera is a leading contender to become the next Hull City manager Credit: Getty The ex-Anfield winger has worked wonders in his second stint as the club's boss but is thought to be keen on managing in England. And Hull are on the lookout for a new man in charge after they sacked Ruben Selles at the end of the season. Selles had steered Hull to Championship safety on the final day but it was not enough to save his job. The Spaniard was the third manager to be dismissed by Hull owner Acun Ilicali in the last year along with Liam Rosenior and Tim Walter. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS SOLD TRAFFORD Man Utd put every star up for sale as cup loss leaves 'em in financial ruin Former Sunderland and Rangers boss Michael Beale has been interviewed by Hull for the vacancy. While ex-Newcastle midfielder Emre Belozoglu joins Riera on the club's four-man shortlist. Riera steered NK Celje to a huge quarter-final berth in the Europa Conference League despite finishing 21st out of 36 teams in the league phase. After beating Cypriot side APOEL in the knockout play-off, Celje beat Swiss side Lugano via penalties in the last 16. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But the club crashed out in the final eight after losing 4-3 on aggregate to Serie A side Fiorentina. A wideman in his playing days, Riera first moved to England in 2006 when Manchester City loaned him in from Espanyol. Former Premier League club closing in on return to EFL despite finishing 23 POINTS behind play-off opponents In 2008 he joined Liverpool and spent two years at Anfield, scoring five goals and providing nine assists in 56 appearances. However, his time at the club was cut short after he was suspended by then-manager Rafa Benitez. The Spaniard made comments to the Spanish press regarding his first team opportunities and was subsequently exiled and transfer listed. Riera also played for Olympiacos, Galatasaray, Watford, Udinese, Zavrc and Koper. Since hanging up his boots, Riera has managed alongside Slovenian club NK Olimpija Ljubljana as well as French side Bordeaux. Riera began his managerial career with Olimpija in July 2022 and went on to win the league title in his first season.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Forgotten former Liverpool winger leading contender to become next Hull City manager after stint in SLOVENIA
FORMER Liverpool star Albert Riera is a leading contender to become the next Hull City boss. Riera is currently manager of NK Celje, who are fourth in 2 Albert Riera is a leading contender to become the next Hull City manager Credit: Getty The ex-Anfield winger has worked wonders in his second stint as the club's boss but is thought to be keen on managing in England . And Hull are on the lookout for a new man in charge after they at the end of the season. Selles had steered Hull to Championship safety on the final day but it was not enough to save his job. The Spaniard was the third manager to be dismissed by Hull owner Acun Ilicali in the last year along with READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Former Sunderland and Hull for the vacancy. W hile ex-Newcastle midfielder Emre Belozoglu joins Riera on the club's four-man shortlist. Riera steered NK Celje to a huge quarter-final berth in the Europa Conference League despite finishing 21st out of 36 teams in the league phase. After beating Cypriot side APOEL in the knockout play-off, Celje beat Swiss side Lugano via penalties in the last 16. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But the club crashed out in the final eight after losing 4-3 on aggregate to Serie A side A wideman in his playing days, Riera first moved to Espanyol . Former Premier League club closing in on return to EFL despite finishing 23 POINTS behind play-off opponents In 2008 he joined However, his time at the club was cut short after he was suspended by then-manager Rafa Benitez. The Spaniard made comments to the Spanish press regarding his first team opportunities and was subsequently exiled and transfer listed. Riera also played for Olympiacos, Since hanging up his boots , Riera has managed alongside Slovenian club NK Olimpija Ljubljana as well as French side Riera began his managerial career with Olimpija in July 2022 and went on to win the league title in his first season. 2 Riera spent two seasons at Liverpool Credit: Reuters
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Martin in advanced talks to be Leicester boss
Relegated Leicester City are in advanced talks to appoint former Southampton head coach and ex-Rangers and Scotland defender Russell Martin as their new manager after deciding to sack Ruud van Nistelrooy. (Football Insider) Steven Gerrard is set to hold talks with Rangers over the next 48 hours with a view to returning to Ibrox as the club's next manager and the 44-year-old Englishman will not face any tax complications, previously thought to be a possible stumbling block, following his exit from Saudi Arabia in January. (Daily Mail) Advertisement Steven Gerrard has asked Rangers for more time to talk over his return to Glasgow as manager with his wife, Alex, who had hoped they could move from Bahrain to Dubai, but is thought likely to bring former Ibrox midfielder Steven Davis and ex-Anfield team-mate Jordan Henderson with him should he take the job. (Daily Record) Betting has been suspended on Steven Gerrard being named the new Rangers manager, with former Liverpool team-mate saying the Englishman is unable to attend his anniversary match next week "for professional reasons". (Glasgow Times) Celtic pathways manager Darren O'Dea is set to finalise his move to Swansea City this week after the 38-year-old agreed a three-year contract to become the Championship club's new assistant manager. (Sky Sports) Giorgos Giakoumakis says he left Celtic for Atlanta United in 2023 because of his "fragile" relationship with manager Ange Postecoglou, but the 30-year-old Greek striker currently with Mexican club Cruz Azul would love to play for the Scottish champions again some day. (Daily Record) Advertisement Leicester City are eyeing a move to bring Jeffrey Schlupp back to the club with the 32-year-old left-back due to be out of contract with Crystal Palace at the end of his loan to Celtic. (Football Insider) Celtic are bracing themselves for interest and bids for 25-year-old winger Nicolas Kuhn this summer. (Football Insider) Heart of Midlothian chief executive Andrew McKinlay has admitted the Edinburgh club "got it wrong" when appointing Neil Critchley as head coach and has revealed that a new contract offer has been made to 29-year-old striker Lawrence Shankland. (Sky Sports) Hearts sporting director Graeme Jones says contract discussions with Lawrence Shankland will have a cut-off point but says they are ongoing and he is still hopeful they will be able to retain the club captain. (Edinburgh Evening News) Advertisement Hearts are close to signing Alexandros Kyziridis, the 24-year-old Greek winger who is out of contract this summer with Zemplin Michalovce, hope to agree a deal for 25-year-old Kazakhstan forward Islam Chesnokov before his contract with Tobol ends in October, while Belgian striker Elton Kabangu's loan move from Union Saint-Gilloise is set to be made permanent for a fee in the region of £250,000. (Edinburgh Evening News) Sporting director Graeme Jones says he and Derek McInnes will add the "human" element of decision making over new signings to make sure any players earmarked by the Jamestown Analytics talent scouting system fit the new head coach's style of play. (Daily Record) Hibernian sporting director Malky Mackay says the Scottish Premiership club are open to either taking Nectarios Triantis back on loan or paying a transfer fee but are waiting on Sunderland to decide what they want to do with the 22-year-old midfielder. (Edinburgh Evening News) Wrexham director Humphrey Ker has shut down reports that the club promoted to the Championship are about to sign Tom Cairney with the 34-year-old Scotland midfielder out of contract with Fulham this summer. (TalkSport) Advertisement St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari says he had to release 16 players from his squad because his side had "become used to losing" on their way to relegation and he hopes transfer-listed Josh Rae can also return permanently to Raith Rovers, where the 24-year-old goalkeeper had been on loan. (The Courier) Raith Rovers could make a move for Josh Rae after the goalkeeper was made available for transfer by St Johnstone. (The Courier) Veteran Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has vowed to defy critics in his homeland and continue his international career with Denmark. (The Herald) Dundee have submitted fresh plans for a new junction allowing access to the club's proposed new stadium at Camperdown as they continue to seek council approval. (The Courier)
Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
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Sadio Mane sends heartfelt message to Taiwo Awoniyi after horror injury
Liverpool icon Sadio Mane shared the dressing room with stricken Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi during his time at Anfield and has sent him a lovely message as he recovers from injury Sadio Mane has sent his prayers to former Liverpool team-mate Taiwo Awoniyi as he recovers from his horror injury. The Nottingham Forest star ruptured his intestine colliding with a goalpost against Leicester last weekend. He initially attempted to play on but was forced off the pitch. Awoniyi's condition then deteriorated, needing to undergo emergency surgery before being put in an induced coma to aid his recovery. Awoniyi has been brought out of that since. And as he begins his road to recovery, Mane posted a message of support to his ex-Anfield colleague. Sharing an image of Awoniyi during his time on Merseyside, the now Al-Nassr forward wrote: 'Get well soon my brother! My prayers are with you and your family.' Awoniyi, 27, spent six years at Anfield but failed to make a first-team appearance due to work permit issues. He was sent out on a series of loans before joining German side Union Berlin permanently. 25 goals in 65 appearances in the German capital convinced Forest to splash out a reported £17m on the striker in 2022 and he has gone on to score 19 goals for the Midlands side. Forest remain in the hunt for a Champions League berth, but defender Ola Aina has admitted the scary nature of Awoniyi's injury has impacted the dressing room. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Aina said: 'T is a very chilled guy. He doesn't like to get in the way. He goes about his own business but he can have fun as well. 'He has been in a couple of my [ YouTube ] videos but I know he doesn't like the cameras too much so I try not to put them in his face. I respect that about him. I have sent him a message of course. The whole team has. Will Forest secure a Champions League spot? Share your thoughts in the comments below 'I have heard he is recovering well so hopefully we will hear from him soon. I knew he had hurt himself at the time but just didn't realise it was to that extent. I only really heard when everyone was sending messages on our players' group chat. 'We have a lot of things in common, me and Taiwo. Like our faith. But this is our team-mate and brother and someone we spend most of the year with day in day out. It affects everybody in some sort of way. All we can do is show our support and hopefully everything goes well for him now.' Forest will be without Awoniyi as they attempt to seal a Champions League spot over the next fortnight. They take on West Ham on Sunday before a key clash with Chelsea on the final day. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
