A last minute Jean-Phillipe Mateta winner on Saturday was enough to cost Brendan Rodgers his job as manager. The Northern Irishman presided over one of the most successful periods in Leicester’s history. Only their incredible 2016 title win stops it from being called the most successful period in their history. However, Brendan Rodgers and Leicester
Ultimately, Saturday’s 2 – 0 defeat against Aston Villa was the final nail in the coffin for Graham Potter at Chelsea. The announcement that Graham Potter had been sacked as manager followed on Sunday evening. Graham Potter will have many sympathisers, however, this decision felt inevitable given Chelsea’s results. It’s hard not to think the surprise
The Jose Mourinho performance may not be taken seriously in England anymore, but he landed on his feet in Rome. It may seem odd to weary Premier League fans, but Jose Mourinho still has admirers. Particularly in Italy, where he presided over an incredible period of success as Inter Milan manager. So while he exists
Tottenham Hotspur forward Heung-Min Son says he feels responsible for manager Antonio Conte’s recent departure from the club. Antonio Conte left Spurs by ‘mutual consent’ this week following the Italians’ remarkable rant after their last game. After surrendering a last minute equaliser to Southampton, Conte called the players ‘selfish’ and lambasted the club in general.
We’ve had 28 games, a World Cup in between and now, the 2022/2023 Premier League enters the final stretch. It’s been a good season because with ten games left, the fate of every team in the league has yet to be decided. Can Arsenal hold on for a phenomenal Premier League title win over Manchester
In entirely predictable news, Antonio Conte has been let go from his position as manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Antonio Conte made his position untenable with his incredible rant after Spurs’ 3-3 draw with Southampton. His following clarification that his words were aimed solely at the players were never going to smooth things over. Antonio Conte
Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojberg has, in an understated way, responded to Antonio Conte’s now-eternal post-Southampton rant about the players. “Tottenham’s story is this – 20 years there is this owner and they never won something. Why?” Conte said. “If they want to continue in this way, they can change the manager, a lot of managers,
Mesut Ozil was a ‘blink and you’ll miss him’ type of player, and that’s how the news of his retirement feels. The former Germany, Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday. He does so as one of the greats, but also with a sense of unfulfilled potential, frustration almost.
New/old Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says the fans will rally around them as they pursue Premier League safety. Roy Hodgson will dearly hope they do, because everybody else is tutting disapprovingly in their direction. In an industry of bad guys, Palace are apparently the baddest following their decision to sack Patrick Viera. Considering he
If Antonio Conte is still Tottenham Hotspur manager after the international break, it will be a miracle. Especially when you consider how very hard he is trying to get sacked. Antonio Conte is a bad loser who was already inclined towards outbursts of emotion. The former Inter and Chelsea coach has had a torrid year
