Новости за 07.02.2020

Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend has revealed how an open and honest conversation with manager Roy Hodgson helped him rediscover his form as he battled personal issues.Townsend opened up in The Players Tribune in December about his past struggles with a gambling addiction, admitting he had hit rock bottom before getting caught by the FA he was fined and suspended for four months in June 2013 and then subsequently getting counselling.The England international said that help not only saved my football career... Читать дальше...

Eamonn Brophy admits the last two games have been a much-needed boost for him and his team-mates but he never let his slow start to the season get to him.After scoring four goals in his first 25 games this season, Brophy has netted three in his last two as consecutive wins ended a run of seven straight defeats in the Ladbrokes Premiership.The 23-year-old had hoped to build on a spectacular campaign which saw Killie finish third and him make his Scotland debut but he knows football does not always... Читать дальше...

St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright will always have a special place in his heart for the Scottish Cup but he reckons the affection for the tournament is universal.Wright led Saints to their first major triumph in 2014 when they beat Dundee United in the final.And while the FA Cup has become a second-string competition for many of Englands big clubs, the Scottish equivalent retains its shine with Celtic determined to maintain their dominance, Rangers desperate to end their long wait for a major trophy... Читать дальше...

Tonightin the Championship, Bristol City host Birmingham.Kick-offis at 7.45pmGMT, withthe gamebeing shown on Sky Sportsin the UK. See below for watching details where you are: SEE ALSO Premier League live stream best VPN: how to watch every game from anywhere in the worldUse a VPN to watch a Championship live stream from outside your countryIf you’re abroad for the game, your domestic on-demand services won’t work because the broadcaster knows your location based on your IP address. Your access to the game will be automatically blocked... Читать дальше...

Jim Goodwin has seen some of his St Mirren imports perk up on discovering how close they are to a Hampden trip.Goodwin knows Saints face a tough task against Motherwell on Saturday after losing five goals without reply in two games against the Steelmen this season.But St Mirrens League Cup-winning captain has given his new players a lift by telling them they will be 90 minutes from Hampden if they win.Goodwin, who has lost Ryan Flynn to a cruciate ligament injury, said: You try to explain to some of the new lads... Читать дальше...

Erling Haaland’s having an alright season, isn’t he?After impressing in the Champions League for RB Salzburg, the blonde bombshell’s sent shockwaves around the world since signing for Borussia Dortmund. In just 136 Bundesliga minutes, he’s managed to rack up seven goals already - that’s one every 19 minutes of football.Frankly, 19 minutes a goal is astonishing. You can’t even get through an episode of Friends without Haaland scoring. If he continues at this rate, he’ll score 180 goals next season.So... Читать дальше...

Subscribe to the podcast onSpotify here,on Acast hereoron iTunes hereJose Mourinho divides opinion. He’s won European titles, multiple Premier Leagues, Primeira Ligas, Scudetto, and a La Liga in an honours list that boasts 19 major trophies in as many years in management.But his self-confidence, temperament, and philosophy have brought detractors. It’s nearly a decade since he won the Champions League and five years since he won the league, bringing questions over whether the 57-year-old is now a... Читать дальше...

Hamilton head coach Brian Rice is relishing their underdog status ahead of the William Hill Scottish Cup clash with Rangers.Accies are again fighting a relegation battle and got off the bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership at the expense of Hearts when they drew 1-1 with St Mirren on Wednesday.So Rice is happy that the pressure will be off on Saturday with Rangers facing demands to end their long wait without a major honour.First and foremost we want a cup run and its great to be in it and even better... Читать дальше...

Burnley midfielder Mace Goodridge has signed a one-year extension to his contract through to 2021.The 20-year-old, currently a regular for the Under-23s, has yet to make his senior bow for the Clarets, although was an unused substitute for the 5-0 Premier League defeat at Spurs in December and 2-0 win at Manchester United just over two weeks ago.Goodridge told the club website: Obviously, I have been in and around the first team a couple of times and thats where I want to be.You can see how well the first-team lads have done... Читать дальше...

Andrea Pirlo is no stranger to the Milan derby, having appeared on both sides of the divide during an illustrious playing career.The 40-year-old officially retired from football in 2017, after a stint playing in MLS for New York City FC. Ahead of this weekend’s meeting between AC Milan and Inter he shared his thoughts with La Gazzetta dello Sport.When analysing the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, Pirlo emphasised the unique qualities of Inter boss Antonio Conte, who he previously played under... Читать дальше...

Philippe Coutinho was long touted for a move to Barcelona, which finally came to fruition in January 2018. But two years down the line, they’re willing to sell their record signing at a substantial loss.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Brazilian playmaker could be available for €80million, which is €40million less than they originally spent on bringing him to the Nou Camp.Although Barcelona went on to win La Liga and the Copa del Rey just months after Coutinho joined, his form tailed off considerably... Читать дальше...

Plenty of experienced players have left Old Trafford this season with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to reshape his squad, placing greater emphasis on youth and potential.Following the arrival of Harry Maguire for £80million, making him the most expensive defender of all time, Chris Smalling was pushed further down the pecking order. He was eventually sent on loan to Roma at the end of August.He made his debut against Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico and proceeded to become a commanding presence at the heart of the Roma defence... Читать дальше...

Ianis Hagi21-year-old Ianis has represented Romania at every youth level, from U15 to U21, and now the senior team - it perhaps wasn't difficult to scout such a talent though. His father Gheorghe is widely regarded as one of the greatest talents ever from Romania, and set up his own youth academy. Now at Rangers on loan from Genk, Ianis has notched his first goal in Scottish football. The Hagi story continues.Justin KluivertOne of the brightest talents in recent years to come from the fabled Ajax academy... Читать дальше...

The table lies. Obviously the literal points tally is true enough, but, contrary to popular belief, the table does lie – about how good or bad each team really is. Also, Santa isn’t real. Sorry.xG, as you probably know by now, refers to expected goals. It’s a metric that analyses the quality of shots taken by each side in a match and, using tens of thousands of simulations, calculates a probable scoreline on the basis of those goalscoring chances. Here, read this if you like.As xG has become better-known... Читать дальше...

Championship clubs are set to follow the Premier Leagues lead and push their summer transfer deadline back to September 1.Top-flight clubs voted on Thursday to extend the window after deciding that being out of sync with Europes other big leagues put them at a disadvantage in terms of player recruitment.For the last two summers, the window has closed for clubs in the top two divisions on the Thursday before the start of the Premier League season.At a Shareholders Meeting today, #PL clubs voted to... Читать дальше...

The introduction of safe standing areas in Englands top two divisions has moved a step closer after an interim report said seated areas incorporating barriers had a positive impact on spectator safety.The interim report from the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) found that installing barriers in a seated area mitigated the risk of crowd collapse.Sports minister Nigel Adams welcomed the report and said: Over a million people watch live football at a ground every week, and having spoken to fans across the country... Читать дальше...

The first Premier League winter break will be split over two weekends, giving players, managers and fans some time to recharge their batteries for the run-in.While most of Liverpools squad have used the opportunity to get away for some warm-weather relaxation, it will have been business as usual for the eight teams involved this weekend.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the talking points across the latest round of Premier League fixtures.Fun in the sunView this post on InstagramDutch... Читать дальше...

Brighton manager Graham Potter has no fresh injury concerns to deal with ahead of his sides Premier League clash with Watford on Saturday.In a further boost for the Seagulls boss, Shane Duffy trained on Thursday, after he missed the West Ham match following a minor operation, while Dan Burn has been making progress from a shoulder injury.New signing Tariq Lampty has been settling into the squad, but the manager suggested Saturdays match could come too soon for the former Chelsea player.Tom Cleverley... Читать дальше...

New signing Tony Watt is likely to feature in Motherwells William Hill Scottish Cup fifth-round tie against St Mirren if international clearance arrives in time.Manager Stephen Robinson has fitness doubts over defender Declan Gallagher (ankle knock) and midfielder Allan Campbell (back/hamstring).Charles Dunne (groin), David Turnbull (knee) and Barry Maguire (ankle) remain out.Motherwell provisional squad: Gillespie, Tait, Grimshaw, Carroll, Hartley, Gallagher, Mugabi, Campbell, Donnelly, OHara, Polworth... Читать дальше...

Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson feels a very, very hungry Tony Watt can make a long-term home at Fir Park.The 26-year-old has signed a deal until the end of the season but Robinson is open to a longer arrangement should the forward prove himself.The former Celtic player was a free agent after leaving CSKA Sofia last month and quickly impressed after starting training with Motherwell earlier this week.Robinson decided he would be an ideal addition after selling James Scott to Hull late on transfer deadline day.Robinson said... Читать дальше...

Daniel Stendel believes Hearts are embroiled in a relegation battle the players may not have expected before the start of the Ladbrokes Premiership season.Following the 3-3 away draw with St Johnstone at the weekend, the Jambos suffered their first defeat in five matches on Wednesday night when they lost 3-2 to Kilmarnock at Tynecastle to send them bottom of the table again, one point behind Hamilton.Ahead of the William Hill Scottish Cup tie away to Falkirk on Saturday head coach Stendel, who took over from Craig Levein in December... Читать дальше...

Exeter are likely to be without two key players as they look to get their Sky Bet League Two promotion challenge back on track when Stevenage visit St James Park on Saturday.Goalkeeper Jonny Maxted sustained a side/stomach strain in the warm-up of last weekends 2-1 defeat at leaders Swindon, with the club awaiting the results of a scan that will determine his length of time on the sidelines.Maxteds absence means Lewis Ward, who joined the Grecians on a season-long loan deal from Reading at the start of the season... Читать дальше...

Ten minutes are on the clock and there are 28 playersto guess - that's 11 in 2004, plus three substitutes, and 11 in 2010, plus three substitutes.Remember to tweet your scores@FourFourTwo, and challenge some friends while you're at it.THEN TRY:Quiz! Can you name the 30 most successful clubs in world football? Arrogant? Perhaps. But at least FourFourTwo cover star Jose Mourinho has backed his Jupiter-sized ego with two Champions League trophies.He's in an elite gang. Only Jose, Carlo Ancelotti, Ernst Happel... Читать дальше...

Graham Potter insists the mood is good in the Brighton camp despite the clubs recent winless run.The Seagulls have won one of their last 10 Premier League matches and have not tasted victory in 2020 so far, but Potter remains confident.Its been good, really good, I think thats the encouraging thing, Potter said when asked about the mood of the camp after five top-flight matches without a win.With the test of the Premier League, you dont win that often, but certainly this season we havent won that much.Weve only won six this season... Читать дальше...

Eddie Howe insists Josh King is fully focused at Bournemouth after the collapse of his mooted deadline-day move to Manchester United.United failed to agree terms with the Cherries on a deal for Norway striker King, before recruiting ex-Watford hitman Odion Ighalo on loan from Shanghai Shenhua.Oslo-born King came through Uniteds academy before joining Bournemouth in 2015 following two years at Blackburn.King hit 12 Premier League goals last term and is closing in on full fitness after a thigh problem... Читать дальше...