Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Saturday, 9 May 2026
Friday, 8 May 2026
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Alejandro Garnacho needs guidance, not just talent, says Wayne Bridge
Wayne Bridge says Alejandro Garnacho may need an old head or father figure at Chelsea, as the winger battles injury and uncertainty in a squad overhaul.
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Julian Brandt's Dortmund farewell is about the numbers
Julian Brandt leaves Borussia Dortmund with 216 Bundesliga appearances, 43 goals and 50 assists, before a farewell against Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Will Lankshear on Oxford: why he felt like a signing, not a loanee
Will Lankshear says his Oxford United loan felt like a permanent move, and he ended with 12 goals, four assists and top scorer status.
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Andoni Iraola tops Crystal Palace manager search
Crystal Palace have made Andoni Iraola their preferred choice to replace Oliver Glasner, with a quick decision wanted before summer recruitment.
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Igor Thiago backs Brentford's Champions League push
Igor Thiago says Brentford can beat Manchester City and believes sixth place could become a Champions League route if the Aston Villa scenario opens the door.
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Rory Finneran first senior Ireland call-up underlines Newcastle's fast-track faith
Rory Finneran has earned his first senior Republic of Ireland call-up after training with Newcastle's first team, with the 18-year-old in contention to
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Alphonso Davies injury leaves Canada sweating World Cup opener
Alphonso Davies injury leaves Canada unsure for June 12 after Bayern said he will miss several weeks and TSN reported a 4-5 week timeline.
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Steven Gerrard texted Willian and Toni Kroos in Liverpool recruitment drive
Steven Gerrard's autobiography says he texted Willian and Toni Kroos in bids to bring them to Liverpool, but both turned him down.
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Brian Brobbey is the road Manchester United did not take
Brian Brobbey once called Manchester United his dream club, but United passed twice and may finally have found their No.9 in Benjamin Sesko.
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Michael Carrick Manchester United analysis
BBC analysis says Manchester United's results under Michael Carrick are strong, but the underlying numbers point to overperformance, not control.
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Luis Diaz's Bayern Munich breakout is turning heads
Luis Diaz has 26 goals and 21 assists in 48 Bayern games, with Vincent Kompany praising his fit and Liverpool's sale looking sharp.
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Ismael Koné feud with Roberto De Zerbi is already over
Jesse Marsch blasted Roberto De Zerbi over Ismael Koné’s Marseille fallout, but Koné says they met in London, hugged and moved on.
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Loïs Openda Juventus season under the spotlight after Spalletti's admission
Spalletti admits he made a mistake with Loïs Openda's Juventus minutes, as the forward's 2 goals in 34 appearances fuel the debate.
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Nick Woltemade still has a role in Eddie Howe's plans, says Newcastle
Eddie Howe insists Nick Woltemade still has a future at Newcastle after another benching and says the £69million striker remains in his plans.
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Tottenham fans face an Arsenal dilemma they did not want
BBC Sport’s fan feature shows Tottenham supporters split on Arsenal at West Ham, with Spurs 17th and one point above West Ham.
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Michael Carrick's Sunderland return still comes with the weight of 2012
Michael Carrick says Sunderland's role in Manchester United's 2012 title heartbreak still sticks, 14 years after Aguero's goal for City.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold England omission leaves Wayne Rooney uneasy about Thomas Tuchel
Rooney called Trent Alexander-Arnold's England omission mind-boggling and said Thomas Tuchel still seems to be figuring out his squad.
Thursday, 7 May 2026
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Manchester City rebuild starts with Silva and Stones
Manchester City’s rebuild is already framed by the confirmed exits of Bernardo Silva and John Stones, with Guardiola uncertainty still around.
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Manchester City Brentford stadium rename turns Etihad into charity showcase
Manchester City will temporarily rename the Etihad for Brentford, with Ruben Dias, schoolchildren and City in the Community front and centre.
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Duncan Ferguson’s final Everton goal was exactly as messy as it sounds
Duncan Ferguson’s final Everton game ended with a 92nd-minute penalty rebound after cramp, a save and a 2-2 draw with West Brom.
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Hearts vs Rangers showed McInnes' biggest change was mental, not tactical
Hearts vs Rangers ended with another comeback, as Blair Spittal's impact and Lawrence Shankland's 71st-minute winner moved Hearts three points clear.
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Arsenal vs PSG: Gerrard backs underdog blueprint
Steven Gerrard says Arsenal can upset PSG in the Champions League final by embracing underdog status, using physicality and set pieces.
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia warns Arsenal will make the final difficult
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia says Arsenal will make the Champions League final difficult for PSG, after the French side's 6-5 aggregate win over Bayern.
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Xavi Chelsea manager search is shaped by a bleak league run and an £85m windfall
Chelsea are still searching for Liam Rosenior’s successor, with Xavi reportedly open to the job and an £85 million Club World Cup windfall in play.
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Liverpool squad review starts with Alisson and the summer audit
Liverpool's £446 million rebuild faces tough summer calls on Alisson, Joe Gomez and Wataru Endo after a fourth-place finish and 4-0 PSG exit.
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Jamie Vardy says his rise from non-league was a one-off he would not repeat
Jamie Vardy says his rise from non-league to Premier League champion was a one-off and admits the journey was physically and mentally brutal.
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
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Bundesliga relegation battle set up for a brutal final-day finish
Bundesliga relegation battle: Wolfsburg and St. Pauli are split by one point and goal difference, with Bayern, Leipzig and Heidenheim shaping the finish.
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Bayern Munich penalty against Paris Saint Germain explained
Why Bayern Munich were not awarded a penalty against Paris Saint Germain, and why VAR Marco Di Bello was right under the IFAB handball law.
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Tottenham join UEFA Cup elite after Europa League final win over Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao as Brennan Johnson's goal made Spurs one of six clubs with 3+ UEFA Cups.