here.Premier League matches. What can he do other than say he here’s to fight?
“I’m focused on getting this team out of the situation we’re in. That’s my only concern. I’m working with everybody involved at Leicester to get the best out of the squad. You need to be tough, strong and committed. We’re united as group.
“Our responsibility is to keep working, be united as a team. Our performance can ignite something in the supporters. We all know what real support can do to the players on the pitch, the 12th man effect. I only hope it can happen, but it’s also up to us.”
Under pressure, already.
wrote in this ESPN piece:
“The league placings create the knockout bracket. Unlike in previous seasons, where there would be open draws, paths will be set after this phase has been completed. The new “seeding” system means the highest-placed teams can’t face each other until the latter stages of the knockout round.
“However, the value of being placed high in the table has been complicated by poor European seasons for Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, who have unexpectedly become possible opponents earlier in the knockout rounds.”
according to Teeside Live. Swansea City are due a percentage of any transfer fee received as part of the agreement that took him to Plymouth Argyle back in 2023. The forward is now undergoing a medical to finalise the move. Finn Azaz is believed to have played his part in convincing his former teammate on the move to the Riverside.Premier League since November against Leicester on Sunday.
Spurs held on to beat Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday and take a big step towards the knockout stages despite Postecoglou only having 13 fit senior players to choose from for their trip to Germany. Djed Spence and Pape Matar Sarr remain doubts for the visit of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side, although Sergio Reguilon could return.
Asked if he would be happy to bring in new players just to improve squad depth, Postecoglou said: “It just depends. It depends on the player, it depends on how they fit into what we do. It’s not just about bringing in another body, but yes, there is still no doubt we need to help these players because we’ve still got some significant games in the next two or three weeks before we get players back.”
Postecoglou, whose side are sixth in the Europa League standings and face Elsfborg in their final match, has also predicted there could be a frenzy of transfer activity after next week’s European matches, when the Champions League and Europa League group stages both come to a finish.
He said: “Yeah, potentially. I mean I really think that has been a factor because if you look at the way European competitions are stacked up, that would be done and dusted by now and people would know if they are in the Champions League or if they are in the Europa League and adjusted their sights. Maybe after last night and I’ve had a close look at the three-page table, thankfully we’re on the first so I don’t need to go beyond that, but if there is any significant clubs in there and out of the competition, it may make things happen a little bit quicker.”
Premier League. As a result of the request, the FA undertook a thorough consultation with stakeholders and invited submissions from the Welsh clubs.
“Following careful consideration, taking into account various factors including equal opportunity for clubs to participate in the same competitions, for the same rewards on an equal basis; concerns raised by stakeholders regarding competition integrity, fixture congestion and player welfare, and the impact on the standing of existing competitions, the FA board has rejected the request.”
Memories of Welsh clubs playing in Europe via the old Welsh Cup but:
”In March 2012, UEFA stated that Welsh clubs playing in the English football league system could not qualify for European competitions via the Welsh Cup but they could qualify via the English league and cup competitions.”
Don’t think it’s this Steve Claridge.via X, and the Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, who was sat with Eddie Howe this morning. Abdukodir Khusanov is now headed to big-spending Manchester City.
”Howe confirmed this morning that Newcastle had done all the preparation to sign Khusanov this month but were simply unable to move because of PSR situation. Man City swooped in and got him instead. Newcastle would have liked to sign him in the summer. Paul Mitchell a big fan of the centre back. Unless there is a late twist, Newcastle will not be signing anyone this month.”
Premier League team news and press conferences to come. All to play for in the PL, with Manchester City v Chelsea taking the eye after Pep Guardiola’s latest horror show in Paris. Bournemouth v Nottingham Forest is a battle of coming forces in the Premier League, perhaps an intriguing tactical battle in the making, as Nuno always has a plan.
Plus, news from the WSL, where Chelsea v Arsenal is first v second.
Source: theguardian.com
