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Manchester United icon Roy Keane has received huge support to take over as caretaker manager following the sacking of Ruben Amorim. Caretaker Darren Fletcher is currently in charge, but United are actively searching for a new manager, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick believed to be the frontrunners. Former team-mates Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt publicly supported Keane’s appointment until the end of the campaign. Speaking on his podcast The Good, The Bad and The Football, Butt supported this idea, claiming that Irish players have “changed incredibly over the last 10 years”.Gary Pallister confirmed Keane has been out of…
Fierce rivals Derby and Leeds will reignite their rivalry in Sunday’s FA Cup third round clash, with the Premier League side looking to bounce back from a heartbreaking defeat to Newcastle in the embers of the game. Daniel Farke’s side are unbeaten in seven games and will face their Championship opponents with confidence.This match has added spice not only from the days of Brian Clough and Don Revie as managers, but many will remember the Spygate drama in 2019 and the subsequent derby victory in the Championship play-offs. Leeds are expected to have a frosty atmosphere at Pride Park as…
Manchester United could have a busy January despite being without a permanent manager. An interim head coach is expected to remain in place until the end of the season, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expected to take charge. The former United striker spoke on Saturday about his sensational return to Old Trafford, where he previously managed the Red Devils.It is now increasingly likely that Solskjaer will be given the reins until the end of the campaign. He could oversee a productive January and United are thought to be considering several signings. There is also the possibility of saying goodbye to several…
Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur players had to be separated at the final whistle after a brawl broke out in the FA Cup third round.January 10, 2026, 19:55Updated January 10, 2026 20:11Tottenham and Aston Villa players separated in ugly scenes at full-time (Image: )There were some unpleasant moments at the final whistle after Aston Villa’s 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in their FA Cup third-round tie. Players from both teams clashed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Morgan Rodgers and Joao Parinha involved at the beginning of the incident.Several players from both teams were brought together as the situation threatened to…
Macclesfield recorded a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup on Saturday, but Rob Smethurst spoke about how he bought the non-league club as the holders were eliminated.January 10, 2026, 18:47Updated January 10, 2026 20:38Rob Smethurst buys Macclesfield in 2020 after four days of hesitation! (Image: Getty Images)Rob Smethurst basked in the glory of his shock 2-1 FA Cup win over Crystal Palace as he recalled his decision to buy Macclesfield FC after four agonizing days in Ibiza.On Saturday afternoon, Silkman hosted the current FA Cup holders and it was a real treat for them. There are approximately…
Manchester City sensation Rayan Cherki previously faced a secret trial at Chelsea before turning down a move to Stamford Bridge as he deemed it “too easy”. Charlton forward Myles Leburn has revealed details of Cherki training with Chelsea as a youngster.The Frenchman, who was at Lyon at the time, turned up in west London “without the club’s knowledge”, The Sun reported. Lieburn recalled that Cherki was much better than everyone else and suggested that he turned down the transfer simply because he was good.”He came over from France and was a rainbow flick player in training,” Leburn said.”I thought: ‘Oh…
Macclesfield delivered one of the most surprising results in the FA Cup on January 10, when the semi-professional team defeated holders Crystal Palace in a historic shock that will be remembered for generations.The hosts, who are 117 places below the Premier League side, defied all expectations as Macclesfield played disciplined and determined from start to finish, closing the gap on paper on the pitch.Palace, who shocked Manchester City by winning the FA Cup last May, dominated possession but struggled to create clear chances, resulting in an uneasy nine-match winless run despite their combination of youth and on-field experience.Paul Dawson put…
Charlton Athletic’s FA Cup match against Chelsea on Saturday night had to be called off due to a medical emergency. After about 10 minutes, Chris Kavanaugh stopped the match and an emergency announcement was made in the Valley: “There is a medical emergency in the audience. Thank you for your patience.”TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher also explained: “The game is just suspended here due to the medical situation within the Valley. That’s why the Chelsea players went to Liam Rosenior and the Charlton players went to the touchline and to Nathan Jones.”He later added: “I hope it’s not too serious…
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Eventually, Samuel Eto’o was happy, too.Disappointment quickly turned to pride for Cameroon after being eliminated by Morocco in the African Cup of Nations quarter-finals.Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president Eto’o angrily reprimanded his players during Friday’s match in Rabat, but later spoke to his players in the locker room and praised them for restoring honor to the team after the pre-tournament turmoil.This was partly the fault of Eto’o, who sacked coach Mark Bliss less than three weeks before the African Cup, citing complaints about the Belgian’s “disrespectful and biased misconduct” towards Eto’o and the federation, as well…
Manchester United parted ways with Ruben Amorim earlier in the week and held talks with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over his sensational return to Old Trafford.17:42, January 10, 2026Updated January 10, 2026 20:54Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be on the verge of making a sensational return to Manchester United (Image: Clive Brunskill)Manchester United are continuing to consider who will take charge of the first team following Ruben Amorim’s departure, and hope to select an interim head coach by “early next week”.Amorim, 40, was sacked less than 24 hours after last Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Leeds, with the game at Elland Road…