Новости за 11.09.2019

Craig Halkett insists Hearts players are fully behind manager Craig Levein despite the criticism he has received following their slow start to the season.Leveins men find themselves 11th in the Ladbrokes Premiership table after picking up just two points from their first four league games of the new campaign.Some fans have reacted by calling for Levein to quit but defender Halkett, who moved to Tynecastle from Livingston in the summer, says the boss has the backing of the squad.With the results,... Читать дальше...

Defender George Edmundson knows he must be ready to take his opportunity at Rangers when it comes along.The 22-year-old has found himself on the fringes since moving to Ibrox from Oldham in the summer, with his only starts coming in Europa League qualifiers againstSt Josephs andProgres Niederkorn in July and last months Betfred Cup win at East Fife.Edmundson made his Ladbrokes Premiership debut in the closing stages of the dramatic 2-1 win over Kilmarnock on the opening day but he has been made to... Читать дальше...

Lucas Piazon says he is tired of being loaned out and wants to bring his Chelsea career to a permanent end.The Brazilian winger moved to Stamford Bridge in 2011 but has made just three first-team appearances for the Blues since then.Piazon has spent the majority of his Chelseacareer out on loan, embarking on eight different temporary spells in six different countries.And after spending time at Malaga, Vitesse, Frankfurt, Reading, Fulham, Chievo and current club Rio Ave, Piazon is keen to depart Chelsea... Читать дальше...

Manchester Uniteds recent troubles from the penalty spot have left them with a shockingly poor record among Premier League clubs.Both Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford missed penalties for United before the international break as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer searches for a reliable option.The PA news agency has looked at penalty success rate for the last 10 seasons for every team in the Premier League and Football League, with only one current top-flight side ranking below United.Long-term woes for United(PA... Читать дальше...

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan has opened up about his struggles in the Premier League.Manchester United brought the Armenia international to England in 2016, paying £30m to secure his services from Borussia Dortmund.The attacking midfielder struggled to replicate his Bundesliga form at Old Trafford, though, and was sent to Arsenal in exchange for Alexis Sanchez in January 2018.But Mkhitaryan also failed to convince at the Emirates Stadium, with the Gunners loaning him out to Roma this summer.And the 30-year-old... Читать дальше...

Celtic winger Mikey Johnston was disappointed to miss Scotland Under-21s victories over San Marino and Croatia with a groin injury but insists he is focusing on returning to full fitness as soon as possible.The injury, which he sustained in Celtics 2-0 derby win against Rangers, will keep him out for Saturdays trip to Hamilton but he hopes to be back in action sooner rather than later.Ive just got a groin strain so Ill miss the weekends game but Ill hopefully be back after that, said Johnston, speaking... Читать дальше...

Vincent Kompanys poor luck with injuries has struck again, ruling the former Manchester City captain out of his own testimonial.The four-time Premier League winner was due to say farewell to the club by playing in a star-studded friendly at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening.But, much in keeping with the latter half of his City career, the defender has been curtailed by a muscular problem, this time a hamstring issue.Kompany, who left City at the end of last season to take up the role of player-manager at Anderlecht... Читать дальше...

The European Club Association has announced that Inter Milan chairman Steven Zhang has been appointed to its executive board.The Chinese businessman has been in charge of running Serie A giants Inter since October of last year, having been on the board of directors since 2016.Zhang has replaced former Arsenal chief executive and current Milan CEO Ivan Gazidis on the executive board, after the former Gunners suitwas forced to step down following his club's exclusion from European competition this season. Читать дальше...

Former Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany has announced that he will miss his own testimonial at the Etihad Stadium this evening due to injury.The veteran defender, who now hold to the role of player-manager at his boyhood club Anderlecht in the Belgian First Division, was due to take part in a farewell match at the Citizens home ground in a City Legends vs Premier League All-Stars match.However, the 33-year-old has stated that he will miss the match due to a hamstring problem.In an interview... Читать дальше...

"I wanted to take him from Man City when he didn’t get the games," Arsene Wenger revealed this week."I tried to lure him because he’s from London. I tried to get him to Arsenal. He’s one of the best players of his generation. He can dribble, he has the arrogance."We've been here before. Jadon Sancho is merely the latest in a string of high-profile footballers that Arsenal's former boss could have signed but didn't, adding to thechoir of sighs inthe red half of north London. Luckily for Gooners, Unai... Читать дальше...

9.= Majed Abdullah, Saudi Arabia (147 caps, 71 goals)Abdullah burst onto the scene as a 17-year-old, scoring seven goals in three games against Russia, Bulgaria and Iran in a 1977 junior tournament. He netted twice on his debut for the senior Saudi team, and managed 71 goals in 147 games between 1977 and 1994.At the 1984 Olympics he scored against a Brazil side containing a young Dunga; four years later, he helped Saudi Arabia draw with Argentina in the Australia Bicentenary Gold Cup (we all remember that... Читать дальше...

September’s international break may have come at an unwelcome time for die-hard fans of club football, but the latest batch of Euro 2020 qualifiers have offered a strong indication about whether each of the home nations will qualify for next summer’s tournament across Europe.Englandtook a major leap to direct qualification with thumping wins over Bulgaria and Kosovo, while Wales also managed a pair of victories against Belarus and Azerbaijan.Irelandhave held on to top spot in Group D after a 1-1... Читать дальше...

Midfielder Jordan Henderson says Raheem Sterling is cashing in on his hard work after his England goal glut continued.It seems remarkable to think that Sterling went over 1,000 days without scoring for his country after he bagged his eighth goal in eight games in the 5-3 Euro 2020 qualifying win over Kosovo on Tuesday.The Manchester City forward also claimed three assists and has become one of the most productive players in Europe.Henderson and Sterling are locked in a duel with their club sides... Читать дальше...

Gareth Southgate is pleased by the way Englands youngsters are progressing and believes the frenetic win against Kosovo will serve them well.Gone are the days where profile led to selection for the Three Lions over potential, with four players aged 22 or under starting Tuesdays Euro 2020 qualifier in Southampton.A further two in that age bracket came off the bench in the 5-3 victory over a Kosovo side who ruthlessly punished individual mistakes at St Marys, with Michael Keane and Harry Maguire errors... Читать дальше...

Arsenal forward Reiss Nelson has praised David Luiz for helping him on the pitch this season.The Gunners completed the signing of Luiz from Chelsea on transfer deadline day last month.And Nelson, who has become part of Unai Emery's first-team squad after spending last term on loan at Hoffenheim, says Luiz has already been a huge help."It's a great feeling to have a lot of big characters in the team who are willing to help the younger players come through and help them do well," he told Arsenal.com. Читать дальше...

Per Mertesacker believes Arsenal players let Arsene Wenger down during the latter stages of his tenure at the Emirates Stadium.Wenger ended his 22-year reign as Gunners boss at the end of 2017/18.Arsenal finished outside the top four in the Frenchman's final two seasons at the helm, although they did win the FA Cup in 2017.And Mertesacker, who played under Wenger for seven years and now works as manager of Arsenal's academy, believes he and his team-mates did not do their long-serving boss justice."Arsene... Читать дальше...

Hamilton boss Brian Rice has warned his team they must be organised when they face champions Celtic.Accies head into Saturdays clash on the back of a strong performance in their 2-2 draw at Hearts prior to the international break.But Rice knows they face a stern test when Neil Lennons free-scoring Celtic head to New Douglas Park.He said: We need to have a really, really good day and Celtic need to be a bit below par. And if that happens, you just never know in football.But if you dont compete first and foremost then youve got no chance. Читать дальше...

Nabil Fekir's former agent has leapt to the defence of Liverpool after the France international insisted his proposed 2018 move did not fall through because of a problem with his knee.Fekir appeared poised to move to Anfield from Lyon for £53m last summer, only for the Premier League side to supposedly pull out after reviewing the results of his medical.The forward suffered a cruciate ligamentinjury in 2015/16, and Liverpool reportedly feared that he could suffer a recurrence in the future.However... Читать дальше...

Edwin van der Sar has reservations about returning to Manchester United as sporting director.The former goalkeeper won four Premier League titles, the Champions League and the League Cup during his six years as a player at Old Trafford.The Dutchman currently works as Ajax's chief executive officer and has been earmarked for a similar role at United.However, according to Ian McGarry of the Transfer Window Podcast, Van der Sar is not entirely convinced by the existing structure at the club."He is keen... Читать дальше...

James Collins is keeping his feet firmly on the ground after announcing his arrival on the international stage with his first Republic of Ireland goal.The 28-year-old Luton striker was handed a senior debut as a substitute in Tuesday nights 3-1 friendly victory over Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium, and celebrated his elevation in style when he turned home Enda Stevens cross to cement the win three minutes from time.However, despite his understandable excitement, he swiftly turned his attention to Saturdays... Читать дальше...

Alan Browne is on red alert for the Republic of Irelands crucial Euro 2020 qualifying showdowns with Georgia and Switzerland after reminding manager Mick McCarthy of his worth.The 24-year-old Preston midfielder marked a rare start for his country with the opening goal his first in the green jersey in a 3-1 friendly victory over Bulgaria on Tuesday evening to confirm his return to contention after a series of niggling injuries.Browne has made only one appearance to date in the Group D campaign,... Читать дальше...

England midfielder Declan Rice says the shine was taken off the Euro 2020 qualifying win over Kosovo by their defensive lapses.The Three Lions roared back from conceding after only 34 seconds at St Marys to lead 5-1 at half-time, but a shoddy defensive display after the break saw it end 5-3.All three of Kosovos goals came from individual mistake and the West Ham man was guilty of giving the ball away in the lead-up to the second goal. After their early slip, the first half was a brilliant... Читать дальше...

Mick McCarthy has challenged Troy Parrott to force his way into contention at Tottenham to stand a chance of making the Republic of Ireland senior squad.The 17-year-old year-old striker has enjoyed a remarkable few days with the Republics Under-21s, scoring the winner on his debut against Armenia on Friday evening before adding a double to that first goal after coming off the bench in a 3-1 European Championship qualifier victory in Sweden on Tuesday.His feat came just hours before McCarthys much-changed... Читать дальше...

Englands defensive mistakes gave Gareth Southgate food for thought on a night when his attackers devastating play proved enough to see off Kosovo in a thrilling Euro 2020 qualifying clash.The Three Lions boss was at pains to stress in the build-up that international footballs new boys were not only far better than their place 120th in the world rankings but the toughest Group A test to date.Yet while Englands march towards Euro 2020 continued with a fourth win from as many qualifiers, the pulsating... Читать дальше...