2021-22-23-24-25 News Thread

[Ed H in Pasadena]

Benfica lost to Qarabag 3-2 in the Champions League, sacked manager Bruno Lage, and brought back (after 25 years) Jose Mourinho.

Jose Mourinho: Back at Benfica after 25 years, but a risk for both?

As Jose Mourinho returns to Benfica after 25 years, is it a risk for both parties with elections looming?

www.bbc.com

 

[andyt]

Benfica lost to Qarabag 3-2 in the Champions League, sacked manager Bruno Lage, and brought back (after 25 years) Jose Mourinho.

Jose Mourinho: Back at Benfica after 25 years, but a risk for both?

As Jose Mourinho returns to Benfica after 25 years, is it a risk for both parties with elections looming?

www.bbc.com

He wasn’t unemployed very long.

 

[jeffbear]

Well, nobody's hiring his morose ass to do TV, and apparently he's either easily bored or has spent every dime he's ever made.

 

[andyt]

Sheffield Wednesday may be facing a points deduction. The September payroll was late and there are other financial problems.


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[jeffbear]

Speaking of manager changes ... Rangers dumped Russell Martin after only 4 months in charge. 1 win and 5 draws through the first seven games will do that.

Russell Martin sacked by Rangers: Ibrox side dismiss head coach following Falkirk draw after 123 days in charge

Rangers have sacked their fourth manager in under three years; ex-Southampton manager won one of his seven league games in charge and lost both Europa League ties, although did progress in the League Cup

www.skysports.com

 

[andyt]

Speaking of manager changes ... Rangers dumped Russell Martin after only 4 months in charge. 1 win and 5 draws through the first seven games will do that.

Russell Martin sacked by Rangers: Ibrox side dismiss head coach following Falkirk draw after 123 days in charge

Rangers have sacked their fourth manager in under three years; ex-Southampton manager won one of his seven league games in charge and lost both Europa League ties, although did progress in the League Cup

www.skysports.com

Steven Gerrard and Rangers held talks on Thursday and Friday but he ultimately turned down a chance to return to the Ibrox. Gerrard felt the timing wasn’t right. He’s been out of coaching since leaving Saudi club Al Ettifaq in January.

 

[VinatieriDefinesClutch]

He doesn't want to ruin the only part of his resume that isn't a flaming pile of shit. Probably a smart move.

 

[andyt]

Jack Wilshere is on the verge of being named manager at Luton. It would be his first permanent senior position, having previously coached Arsenal’s U18s and taking charge at Norwich as a caretaker the last 2 matches of last season after spending the season as an assistant.

Luton sit 11th in League 1 after back to back relegations.

 

[jeffbear]

Steven Gerrard and Rangers held talks on Thursday and Friday but he ultimately turned down a chance to return to the Ibrox. Gerrard felt the timing wasn’t right. He’s been out of coaching since leaving Saudi club Al Ettifaq in January.

Good call. Their summer recruitment was ... let's go with subpar