Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Saturday, 5 September 2026
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![Harrison Biggins 77.7-yard goal tops Rooney and Beckham]()
Harrison Biggins 77.7-yard goal tops Rooney and Beckham
Harrison Biggins’ 77.7-yard goal for Newport County was longer than Wayne Rooney’s 61-yard strike and David Beckham’s 59-yard effort.
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![Alexander Isak's fast start gives Liverpool a lift]()
Alexander Isak's fast start gives Liverpool a lift
Alexander Isak scored twice in nine minutes at Ipswich as Liverpool finally got their first Premier League win of the season.
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![David Raum contract extension talks opened by Leipzig]()
David Raum contract extension talks opened by Leipzig
RB Leipzig have confirmed extension talks with David Raum, whose 145 appearances, seven goals and 30 assists highlight his value.
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![Derby County takeover collapse left summer plans in limbo]()
Derby County takeover collapse left summer plans in limbo
Stephen Pearce says Derby County's collapsed takeover left the club in a summer holding pattern, but David Clowes still funded major transfer spending.
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![Martin O'Neill happy with Celtic's late transfer business as Derek McInnes backs Rangers' dressing room]()
Martin O'Neill happy with Celtic's late transfer business as Derek McInnes backs Rangers' dressing room
Martin O'Neill says he is happy with Celtic's late transfer business, while Derek McInnes says Rangers now have the committed, united dressing room he wanted.
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![David Moyes says Everton have to live with deadline day disappointments]()
David Moyes says Everton have to live with deadline day disappointments
David Moyes said Everton had to live with deadline day disappointments after a collapsed move for Folarin Balogun, while Jack Grealish arrived and Iliman
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![Northampton Town clear key approval stage in Alexandre Pato-backed investment]()
Northampton Town clear key approval stage in Alexandre Pato-backed investment
Northampton Town say an Alexandre Pato-backed consortium has cleared IFR and EFL approval, with the deal now moving to final paperwork.
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![Harry Kane says Bayern use him as one of two 10s, not a fixed striker]()
Harry Kane says Bayern use him as one of two 10s, not a fixed striker
Harry Kane says his Bayern role is closer to one of two 10s than a fixed nine, after scoring 73 goals last season in a deeper job.
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![Joe Riley on leaving Manchester United behind and enjoying life after football]()
Joe Riley on leaving Manchester United behind and enjoying life after football
Joe Riley says injury pushed him out of full-time football, but at 29 he is happier balancing Rylands with a career in financial services.
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![Jude Bellingham freer under Mourinho at Real Madrid]()
Jude Bellingham freer under Mourinho at Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham says he feels freer at Real Madrid under Jose Mourinho, with two goals and three assists in three La Liga games.
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![Manchester City FPL tips as Cherki surges into the spotlight]()
Manchester City FPL tips as Cherki surges into the spotlight
BBC FPL expert Gianni Buttice says Rayan Cherki is Manchester City’s standout buy after two price rises, with Erling Haaland still the safest captaincy option.
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![Scottish Premiership transfer window leaves Celtic and Rangers work to do]()
Scottish Premiership transfer window leaves Celtic and Rangers work to do
Celtic sold for £49.5m and spent £36.2m, Rangers added 14 players again, and the Scottish Premiership transfer window closed with questions still to answer.
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![Nicolas Jackson FPL value looks the cleanest bet after Chelsea's fast start]()
Nicolas Jackson FPL value looks the cleanest bet after Chelsea's fast start
Nicolas Jackson's £6.5m FPL case leads the debate, with 1 Premier League appearance, a 7.0 rating and Chelsea's 4-3 win over Brighton.
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![Oliver McBurnie says Hull City deal was a no-brainer]()
Oliver McBurnie says Hull City deal was a no-brainer
Oliver McBurnie says signing a new Hull City contract was an easy decision, with the forward settled and wanting to finish his career there.
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![Arsenal vs Chelsea preview as Sutton warns of counters]()
Arsenal vs Chelsea preview as Sutton warns of counters
Chris Sutton says Chelsea may give Arsenal the ball and counter quickly as both clubs go into the new season on 100% winning starts.
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![Liverpool Champions League squad leaves out Chiesa and Endo]()
Liverpool Champions League squad leaves out Chiesa and Endo
Liverpool have left Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo out of their 25-man Champions League squad, with Atletico Madrid up next.
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![Bradley Barcola needed no hard sell for Liverpool move]()
Bradley Barcola needed no hard sell for Liverpool move
Iraola says Bradley Barcola did not need convincing for Liverpool. Talks centred on tactics, roles and the collective before a possible debut at Ipswich.
Thursday, 3 September 2026
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![Morgan Gibbs-White too good for England to ignore]()
Morgan Gibbs-White too good for England to ignore
Oliver Glasner says Morgan Gibbs-White is too good to ignore, with the Nottingham Forest midfielder's form keeping England talk alive.
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![Julian Alvarez back in training, but Atletico Madrid trust test remains]()
Julian Alvarez back in training, but Atletico Madrid trust test remains
Julian Alvarez is back in full training at Atletico Madrid, but BBC reporting shows the bigger task is rebuilding trust with supporters after his
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![Ismaila Sarr needs time after Liverpool move collapse]()
Ismaila Sarr needs time after Liverpool move collapse
Pierre Sage says Ismaila Sarr needs time after Liverpool's failed bid, and Palace expect the winger to recover before Saturday's trip to Fulham.
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![Ethan Nwaneri joins Dortmund and the English pathway is the story]()
Ethan Nwaneri joins Dortmund and the English pathway is the story
Ethan Nwaneri joins Borussia Dortmund as the club’s English pathway still shapes young talent, with Sancho and Bellingham the key reference points.
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![Mike Dean says he turned refereeing into a game]()
Mike Dean says he turned refereeing into a game
Mike Dean says he used to test himself in Premier League games, including 20 to 25 minutes without a whistle and 15 minutes in the centre circle.
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![Mohamed Salah welcomes third child as Trabzonspor setback bites]()
Mohamed Salah welcomes third child as Trabzonspor setback bites
Mohamed Salah has welcomed his third child, Leil, and said Trabzonspor is still his club after a European setback.
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![VfL Osnabrück tifo turns Bayern München cup tie into a spectacle]()
VfL Osnabrück tifo turns Bayern München cup tie into a spectacle
VfL Osnabrück unveiled a months-long rollercoaster tifo before their German Cup tie with Bayern München, using club history and colour to set the tone.
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![Lewis Hall not the answer for Manchester United, says Roy Keane]()
Lewis Hall not the answer for Manchester United, says Roy Keane
Roy Keane says Manchester United's Lewis Hall chase is not the answer at left-back, with United still short of natural cover behind Luke Shaw.
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![Manchester United transfer window judged by the numbers]()
Manchester United transfer window judged by the numbers
Manchester United's transfer window was quiet on deadline day but busy in midfield and goalkeeping, with Santos, Tielemans and Baleba arriving.
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![Eduardo Camavinga gets Mourinho backing after Malaga]()
Eduardo Camavinga gets Mourinho backing after Malaga
Jose Mourinho backed Eduardo Camavinga after Malaga, and the midfielder's 64 passes, 9 recoveries and 83 touches showed real involvement.
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![Bruno Fernandes reveals centre-back past and training edge]()
Bruno Fernandes reveals centre-back past and training edge
Bruno Fernandes says he started as a centre-back, explains why he loves testing himself against Benjamin Šeško, and praises Alex Scott.
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
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![Lionel Messi retirement: Mourinho pays tribute]()
Lionel Messi retirement: Mourinho pays tribute
Lionel Messi retired from Argentina on Monday at 39, leaving with 125 goals in 207 appearances. Jose Mourinho called it unforgettable.
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![Michael O'Neill hopeful over Northern Ireland training centre plans]()
Michael O'Neill hopeful over Northern Ireland training centre plans
Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland's training centre plans at Galgorm can still move toward a 2028 opening, while Conor Bradley may not return until
