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West Ham reach £30m agreement with Man Utd for Harry Maguire
West Ham reach £30m agreement with Man Utd for Harry Maguire
Manchester United have agreed to sell Harry Maguire to West Ham United for a £30m fee after the Hammers agreed to up their contract offer for the defender.
2023-08-09 17:52
Lee wins Australian PGA Championship for third DP World Tour title
Lee wins Australian PGA Championship for third DP World Tour title
Min Woo Lee held his nerve after a shaky start to fire a three-under-par 68 and win the Australian PGA Championship by three strokes from Japan's Rikuya Hoshino Sunday, earning...
2023-11-26 14:57
The key questions behind Vera Pauw’s Republic of Ireland departure
The key questions behind Vera Pauw’s Republic of Ireland departure
The Republic of Ireland are looking for a new manager after opting not to renew Vera Pauw’s contract despite seeing her guide her team to the World Cup finals for the first time. Pauw’s departure brings an end to a four-year reign which has seen the nation’s women scale new heights, but the Dutchwoman’s tenure has not been without controversy. Here, the PA news agency takes a look Pauw’s time at the Irish helm. What is Pauw’s background? A former defender who was capped 89 times by the Netherlands, Pauw’s coaching career includes spells with Scotland, the Dutch, who she led to the semi-finals of the 2009 European Championships, Russia and South Africa, as well as National Women’s Soccer League side Houston Dash in the United States. The 60-year-old was appointed to succeed Colin Bell as Ireland boss in September 2019. How did Ireland fare under her charge? Having finished third in Group I after a 3-1 home defeat by Germany, Ireland missed out on qualification for the Euro 2022 finals. Defeat by eventual Group A winners Sweden in their opening World Cup qualifier did not deter the Republic, who went on to finish second and then, courtesy of Amber Barrett’s lone strike, beat Scotland in a play-off to book their ticket to Australia and New Zealand. Ultimately they did not progress after narrow defeats by co-hosts Australia and Olympic champions Canada, as well as a draw with Nigeria. What place does she hold in Irish football history? Pauw is one of only three coaches, along with Jack Charlton and Mick McCarthy, to lead Ireland to the finals of a senior World Cup. Along with Giovanni Trapattoni and Martin O’Neill, who took the men’s team to Euro 2012 and 2016 respectively, they are the only five people to send out a senior Irish team at the finals of any major tournament. Where did it go wrong? Rumours of disquiet within the camp have grown in recent months and several players notably declined to support their manager when asked during World Cup press conferences amid speculation that a conservative approach on the pitch was unpopular in the dressing room. Suspicions of a fracture grew amid a public spat between Pauw and skipper Katie McCabe after the Arsenal winger appeared to call for a substitution during the Nigeria game. The manager later offered a “she’s not the coach” riposte; McCabe responded on social media with a zipped mouth emoji. Pauw had gone into the tournament against the backdrop of a renewed focus on allegations – which she strongly denies – of bullying and belittling behaviour during her time in Houston, for which she was sanctioned by the NSWL earlier this year. How have supporters reacted to the news? Not well. Many fans have taken to social media to claim Pauw has been treated poorly after what she has achieved with Ireland, many pointing out that the men’s team has not reached the World Cup finals since 2002. Who could replace her? The FAI’s head of women and girls’ football Eileen Gleeson has been placed in interim charge for next month’s Nations League openers against Northern Ireland and Hungary and could be considered for a longer-term role. Like Gleeson, Tom Elmes is highly regarded in the women’s game in Ireland, but as a member of Pauw’s coaching team, may suffer if the FAI decide to make a clean break. Liverpool boss Matt Beard has been touted as a potential replacement, as has former England captain and Manchester United manager Casey Stoney, currently in charge at San Diego Wave. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Savannah Marshall would relish rematch with rival Claressa Shields in MMA cage England Women to get same match fees as men after Ashes summer boosts profile Daniel James injury blow for Wales ahead of Euro 2024 qualifier against Latvia
2023-08-30 19:52
NFL preseason could be a good test of how teams approach the league's new kickoff rule
NFL preseason could be a good test of how teams approach the league's new kickoff rule
Special teams coaches and standout players weren't happy when the NFL changed the kickoff rules this offseason to allow fair catch touchbacks in the field of play
2023-08-10 03:25
Donald Trump Interrupts Criticism of Joe Biden to Wonder Why the Patriots Stink
Donald Trump Interrupts Criticism of Joe Biden to Wonder Why the Patriots Stink
How the mighty have fallen.
2023-10-11 01:54
Is Jude Bellingham joining Real Madrid?
Is Jude Bellingham joining Real Madrid?
The latest on Jude Bellingham's potential move to Real Madrid. How close is it to getting done?
2023-05-11 00:59
Manchester United suffer further injury blow ahead of FA Cup final
Manchester United suffer further injury blow ahead of FA Cup final
Anthony Martial will miss the FA Cup final with a hamstring problem as his injury-hit season has come to an end. The French forward strained his hamstring in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Fulham on Sunday and tests showed he tore a muscle. Without Martial, who has scored nine times this season, United’s 30-goal top scorer Marcus Rashford could play as a centre-forward against Manchester City at Wembley. Wout Weghorst, who has only scored twice in his loan spell and who has not found the net in his last 15 games, is the other option available to manager Erik ten Hag. Martial has been Ten Hag’s first-choice striker this season but has only started 17 of their 61 matches in all competitions and has only struck two goals in his last 12 appearances. However, he did score twice against City as a substitute in United’s 6-3 defeat at the Etihad Stadium in October. Concerns about Martial’s fitness are a reason why Ten Hag’s major objective in the summer transfer market is to sign a centre-forward. United are also waiting to see if winger Antony will recover from an ankle injury in time, with Ten Hag saying the Brazilian will "probably" be fit. Read More ‘He has a decision to make’: Erik ten Hag delivers stark message to Harry Maguire Premier League 2022/23 season awards: Best player, manager, transfer flop and breakthrough act
2023-05-31 04:23
Canha's sacrifice fly after rain delay lifts Mets to 2-1 win over Nationals
Canha's sacrifice fly after rain delay lifts Mets to 2-1 win over Nationals
Mark Canha had a sacrifice fly after a 97-minute rain delay in the bottom of the eighth inning, lifting the New York Mets to a 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals
2023-07-28 12:22
Everything Sherrone Moore said after Michigan beats Ohio State again
Everything Sherrone Moore said after Michigan beats Ohio State again
After leading Michigan to a rivalry victory over Ohio State, interim head coach Sherrone Moore revealed what Jim Harbaugh said to him before the game.
2023-11-26 08:26
Premier League clubs scout Lens stars Kevin Danso, Seko Fofana & Lois Openda
Premier League clubs scout Lens stars Kevin Danso, Seko Fofana & Lois Openda
Seven Premier League clubs sent scouts to watch Lens trio Kevin Danso, Seko Fofana and Lois Openda in action.
2023-05-10 01:21
Barcelona hint at defender exit after La Liga registration
Barcelona hint at defender exit after La Liga registration
Barcelona register Clement Lenglet to play in La Liga in a move that could signal a departure from the club is on the cards.
2023-08-26 18:48
Fulham's Mitrovic set to join Al Hilal
Fulham's Mitrovic set to join Al Hilal
Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is set to join the Premier League exodus to Saudi Arabia after Al Hilal agreed a fee...
2023-08-20 01:51