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Post by bluetornados on Mar 11, 2024 10:40:09 GMT
INCREDIBLE: Serie A: Lecce manager Roberto D'Aversa sacked after headbutting Verona striker..ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/F828/production/_132882536_gettyimages-2073204481.jpgLecce have sacked manager Roberto D'Aversa after he headbutted Verona striker Thomas Henry following Sunday's 1-0 loss in Serie A. D'Aversa, 48, and Henry both received red cards for their part in the incident which took place as tempers flared after the final whistle. The Lecce boss admitted his actions were "inexcusable" when speaking after the game at Stadio Via del Mare. Lecce announced D'Aversa had been "relieved of his duties" on Monday. The club put his dismissal down to "the events that occurred at the end of the Lecce-Verona match". Sunday's loss saw Lecce drop to 15th in Italy's top flight, two places below Verona, with just a one-point cushion to the relegation zone. Lecce have won just one of their last 12 league fixtures, losing nine during that stretch. They appointed D'Aversa to replace Marco Baroni last summer. D'Aversa previously spent time in charge of Virtus Lanciano, Parma and Sampdoria.
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Post by lostinspace on Mar 12, 2024 19:32:32 GMT
Rafa Benitez, after just 8 months in charge of Celtic Vigo,shown the door .. formerly manager of Liverpool and ..if you're an Everton supporter we're glad to see him leave Goodison,and also at Chelsea...the club " thank him and his staff ( also departing the club) for their endeavours" despite them being awful 😊
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 12, 2024 22:01:30 GMT
Adding to the post above: Rafa Benitez is Sacked by Celta Vigo after a dismal eight months in charge..by Ed Carruthersi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/12/14/82362077-13187519-image-a-66_1710252014936.jpgCelta Vigo have announced that they have parted ways with their manager Rafa Benitez after less than a season in charge, with the former Liverpool boss 'failing to achieve the club's expectations.' The embattled Spaniard, who joined the LaLiga club in July 2023, had refused to quit his role as the Celta boss, following a poor run of form. The 63-year-old had been out of work for over a year after he was let go by Everton in 2022 but stepped back into management to take charge of 33 games at Celta Vigo. He would go on to see his side lose 14 league matches with Celta slumping to 17th in the Spanish top flight - two points clear of the relegation zone. The club said in a statement: 'Rafa Benítez and his staff leave RC Celta after eight months of absolute dedication and total commitment, but in which the team has not obtained the results expected by the club. 'The club would like to express to Rafa Benítez and his assistants its most sincere gratitude for the honesty and professionalism they have shown since their arrival and the tireless work they have done. 'RC Celta would also like to wish them the best of luck and success in the future.'
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 20, 2024 3:02:07 GMT
Gary Rowett: Birmingham City bring back former manager as interim boss..By Ged Scott, BBC Sport.
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Gary Rowett left his job as Millwall manager in OctoberBirmingham City have brought back popular former manager Gary Rowett as interim boss until the end of the season in a bid to end their alarming run of Championship results. The 50-year-old, who has been doing media work since leaving Millwall in October, has taken charge in the continued absence of Tony Mowbray. Assistant Mark Venus has stood in since Mowbray stepped away on 19 February. But Blues have picked up just one point in the six Championship matches since. That has left the US-owned club on the edge of the relegation zone with eight games left this season, kept out of the bottom three only on goal difference. Mowbray is having medical treatment for an unnamed illness and the club confirmed he "will take a formal medical leave of absence until the start of pre-season 2024-25". Venus will also step away until the start of next season. Mowbray played a role in identifying Rowett as the man to take on the role in his absence, the club added. "Based on Tony's decision to take some additional time away, we agreed it is in the club's best interests to appoint Gary Rowett to lead the team forward from the touchline for the final eight games of the season. Gary is an experienced leader and has our full support," said co-owner and chairman Tom Wagner. Former Blues player and manager Rowett is back at the club for a third time and will become the sixth different man to pick a team this season, following John Eustace, Wayne Rooney, caretaker Steve Spooner, Mowbray and Venus. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/D184/production/_132963635_venomogga.jpgMark Venus (left) has been Tony Mowbray's right-hand man in all his time in management
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 22, 2024 23:29:59 GMT
John Doolan: Accrington Stanley interim boss appointed manager on three-year deal..
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John Doolan has overseen one defeat, one victory and one draw in his three games in interim charge of Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley have appointed interim boss John Doolan as their first team manager on a three-year contract. The 55-year-old has been in charge for three games after taking over when long-serving manager John Coleman was sacked earlier in March. Doolan, who has been a coach at the club since 2017, has taken four points from a possible nine in interim charge. "I am very excited to take this role full-time, I am happy, I just can't wait to get going," Doolan said. "Now the buck stops with me, the players are asking questions, the staff, there is everything to manage, but I have taken that responsibility on since I became interim manager and I have embraced it." In his role as first-team coach, Doolan was part of the backroom team that helped Stanley to the League Two title in 2018 - while he also previously played for the club. Prior to joining Stanley as a coach, Doolan worked in the Liverpool and Everton academies, and also coached at Wigan during their time in the Premier League. He then moved to Hibernian in 2014, where he was part of their management team as they won the Scottish Cup in 2016. "Having known John for several years, I'm confident he has the attitude, aptitude, and footballing ability to ensure our club grows and is run in a stable manner," chairman Andy Holt added. "I look forward to helping John in his pursuit of the right people, and to assist him over the coming years wherever possible."
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 1, 2024 22:23:05 GMT
Ian Foster: Plymouth Argyle head coach sacked after three months in charge..By Brent Pilnick, BBC Sport.
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Ian Foster won just four of his 17 games in charge - only three of those wins came in the ChampionshipPlymouth Argyle have sacked head coach Ian Foster after just three months in the job. The former England Under-20 boss has been in charge of the Championship club since early January after Steven Schumacher left for Stoke City. After an initial good start, Argyle's form fell away drastically over the past two months as they won just one of 11 Championship games. The slump has left Argyle one place and one point off the relegation places. Director of Football Neil Dewsnip and first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell will take charge of the team for the remainder of the season. First team coach Simon Ireland and goalkeeping coach Daryl Flahavan - who joined the club under Foster - will stay on their roles. "Ian was hired through a thorough and extensive recruitment process and his coaching credentials really stood out when making the appointment," chairman Simon Hallett said in a statement on the club website. "But we have to balance long-term stability against short-term decisions, and we have given Ian as long as possible to see if results could improve. "Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case, and we feel now is the right time to make a change to give us the best chance of securing survival." ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/16D37/production/_133059439_ianfosterbristolcity1april2024rex3.jpgNo permanent Plymouth Argyle boss has had a shorter time in charge of the club as Ian FosterArgyle's 1-0 loss to Bristol City at Home Park on Easter Monday was their fifth successive home game without a goal. In two of those games they failed to register a shot on target, leading to calls from some supporters for Foster to go. Foster, who left his role as Steven Gerrard's assistant at Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq to take over at Argyle, was unbeaten in his first five games in charge of the side as he led Argyle to wins over Sutton United in the FA Cup and victories over Cardiff City and Swansea City. But following an extra-time loss to Leeds United in an FA Cup fourth-round replay, a 2-0 win at Middlesbrough and two draws were the only positive results in the following 11 league games. Immediately after the Bristol City loss Foster said he had had no discussions with the Argyle board about his future in the role, or any concerns that the club might seek a new head coach. "Nobody's happy when you don't win a game of football - this is our lives and our livelihoods," Foster told BBC Radio Devon. "We're fighting and that's the key thing. We're not a group who take things lightly, we're not a group that give in, we're not a group who look for excuses. "We take responsibility and we'll try our best to go again."
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 3, 2024 19:10:30 GMT
Former Rotherham United boss Ronnie Moore has secured a return to football – as Hartlepool United’s chief scout..by Tom Coatesi2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article6900262.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/3080979.jpgFormer Tranmere manager Ronnie MooreThe 71-year-old has been away from the game since 2016, when his stint in charge of non-league outfit Eastleigh came to an end. However, he has now returned to one of his former clubs to take on a scouting role. As part of his new role, he will attend games to watch Pools targets and also aid with the decision-making process when it comes to signing players. He said: "It's fantastic to be back at Hartlepool and I'm really looking forward to it. I've never forgotten my time at Pools - I had a few promotions in my career, but that survival feeling was one of the best emotions I've ever felt. The supporters were extraordinary and I’m passionate about this club. I want to see it back where it belongs. “Often as a manager I would scout players myself, but I’m really looking forward to being able to solely focus on recruitment, giving it my full time and attention. We've got a list of targets to look at for the summer and it's important to get some winning players into the squad. It's not just about how good they are on the pitch but what they're like in the dressing room - that's why doing the correct due diligence is vital.” Hartlepool’s chairman Raj Singh added: “What Ronnie achieved here as a manager puts him in the highest regard and you can tell that he cares deeply about the Club and wants it to be successful. That for me was very important. "He also knows this level of football exceptionally well and is based in Yorkshire, allowing him to easily cover the patch south of Hartlepool where a lot of our players can realistically come from. I’d like to welcome Ronnie back to the club and wish him every success." A forward in his playing days, Moore represented the likes of Rotherham, Charlton Athletic and Cardiff City before hanging up his boots. He then ventured into management and has had two spells in charge of Rotherham.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 17, 2024 11:48:26 GMT
Leam Richardson: Rotherham United sack head coach after Championship relegation..
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Leam Richardson won just two of his 24 matches as Rotherham bossRotherham United have sacked head coach Leam Richardson, two weeks after their relegation to League One was confirmed. The Millers have endured a torrid campaign and are 22 points adrift of safety with three games to play. Richardson took over in December from the sacked Matt Taylor but won just two of his 24 games in charge. "The search to appoint a new first-team manager is already under way, with further communication to follow in due course," the club said in a statement. Assistant Rob Kelly has also left the South Yorkshire club. Rotherham are the sixth team in the Championship, alongside Huddersfield, Birmingham, Millwall, Plymouth and Sunderland, to have changed managers at least twice this season. Former Wigan boss Richardson had been out of the game for a year when he was appointed as Taylor's successor at the New York Stadium. He took over with the club at the foot of the table, a position they remained in for the entirety of his tenure. Relegation was confirmed with a 1-0 home defeat by Plymouth on 5 April and they lost their following two games at West Brom and Swansea. Last season's second-tier survival had ended a run of six seasons where the club were either promoted to or relegated from the Championship. They host Birmingham City on Saturday in their penultimate home game of the season.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 17, 2024 17:06:00 GMT
Steve Evans: Rotherham United reappoint Stevenage manager after sacking Leam Richardson..
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Steve Evans won 57 of his 120 matches in charge of StevenageRotherham United have reappointed Stevenage boss Steve Evans as manager after sacking Leam Richardson. The Millers parted company with Richardson on Wednesday morning, two weeks after their relegation to League One was confirmed. Evans led the South Yorkshire side from League Two up to the Championship in his first spell in charge between 2012 and 2015. The Scot and assistant Paul Raynor have signed three-year deals. "Leam's departure was not something we took lightly, but following extensive conversations at board level, it was unanimously agreed that a change of direction was needed to give us the best possible chance of bouncing back to the Championship at the first time of asking," chairman Tony Stewart told the club website. "In Steve and Paul, we have two individuals that understand the Rotherham United 'DNA' and know what it takes to build a successful team. They have a proven track record of success at a plethora of clubs, including our own." The 61-year-old becomes Rotherham's third manager of what has been a dismal campaign.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 22, 2024 16:45:42 GMT
Barnsley sack boss Neill Collins with one game remaining..
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Neill Collins won 24 of his 52 games in charge of BarnsleyLeague One Barnsley have sacked head coach Neill Collins with one game of the regular season left. The Tykes are fifth in the third tier but are without a win in their past five matches. Should they fail to beat Northampton on Saturday in their last game, they will drop out of the play-off places if two of Lincoln, Oxford and Blackpool win. Collins, 40, took over at Oakwell in July after a spell in charge of USL Championship side Tampa Bay Rowdies in the USA. Director of football Mladen Sormaz said in a statement on the club website, external that "with a crucial season conclusion ahead of us, we feel that now is the right time to make a change". The South Yorkshire side have not dropped out of the top six once since 3rd October. They were three points off second-placed Bolton with a game in hand after blowing a 2-0 lead over Wanderers in a home match on 5 March. However, they subsequently lost 5-1 at home to Lincoln five days later and have won just two of their nine matches since then and Saturday's 3-2 reverse at Blackpool proved to be the Scot's last match. Coach Martin Devaney has been placed in interim charge as Barnsley look to secure a play-off berth for the second successive season. Lincoln host promoted Portsmouth, while Oxford and Blackpool face away trips to Exeter and Reading respectively in League One's final round of matches on Saturday.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 24, 2024 16:16:33 GMT
Tom Cleverley named permanent Watford boss..
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Tom Cleverley took over as interim head coach at Watford after Valerien Ismael was sacked in MarchTom Cleverley has been named the new permanent head coach of Championship club Watford. The former England player took over as interim boss after Valerien Ismael was sacked in March. Cleverley, 34, has lost just one of his seven matches in charge, with the Hornets safe from relegation in 15th place. The ex-Manchester United and England midfielder spent three spells at Vicarage Road as a player, twice on loan, and retired from his playing career at Watford last year.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 29, 2024 21:06:05 GMT
League Two Gillingham sack head coach Stephen Clemence..i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article31626530.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/0_GettyImages-1800544199.jpgLeague Two side Gillingham have parted company with head coach Stephen Clemence after almost six months in charge. The Gills, who finished 12th in the table, said in a statement that results have "not met the standards and expectations set by the club". "The board believe a change is necessary to give the club the best possible chance of gaining promotion next season," the statement said., external Clemence, 46, was appointed as Neil Harris' successor in November 2023 with the club eighth in the division. He won 12 of his 34 games in charge as Gillingham missed out on the play-offs by six points. Assistant head coach Robbie Stockdale has also left the club. "We have been met with a really difficult decision," managing director Joe Comper said. "We are impatient to achieve success for the supporters, and feel that our best chance of having that success is by making a change at this point.” This was Clemence's first job in management having previously been on Steve Bruce's coaching staff at Hull City, Aston Villa, Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle and West Brom. They were seventh with five games remaining this campaign but took only four points from those matches to miss out. Their 12th-placed finish this season sees them remain in the fourth tier for a third consecutive campaign. "We now begin the process of appointing a successor," director of football, Kenny Jackett said. "We will be looking to make an appointment as quickly as possible, so the new management team can form an integral part of the squad building process straight away."
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Post by bluetornados on May 7, 2024 17:46:41 GMT
League Two Gillingham appoint Mark Bonner as manager..
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Mark Bonner grew up watching the U's on the terraces. Gillingham have appointed former Cambridge United boss Mark Bonner as their manager. The 38-year-old succeeds Stephen Clemence who was sacked at the end of last month after almost six months in charge. Bonner guided Cambridge to promotion from League Two in 2021 but was sacked in November with the club four points above the League One relegation zone. Bonner has agreed a two-year contract at the Priestfield Stadium. "He has the experience to get us where we want to go," managing director Joe Comper told the club website. "We were specifically looking for a leader with direct experience playing successfully in League Two. "We were also looking for someone who had promoted a team out of the league and had the skills to build that sort of ambitious culture.” Bonner was Cambridge's academy manager before initially taking temporary charge at the Abbey Stadium after Colin Calderwood's sacking in January 2020. He led the club to four successive victories and was handed the role permanently, guiding the U's to promotion the following season. The club finished 14th in his first season in League One and 20th the season after. Bonner also guided them to the fourth round of the FA Cup in January 2022 after beating Premier League side Newcastle United 1-0 at St James' Park. “I am delighted to join Gillingham FC and can't wait to get started as manager, as we get to work on preparing for the new season and building a team that supporters enjoy watching and a culture that the players love being part of," Bonner told the club website.
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Post by bluetornados on May 7, 2024 17:56:50 GMT
Hull City sack boss Liam Rosenior after not making play-offs..i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article30979155.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/0_GettyImages-1674461672.jpgHull City head coach Liam Rosenior has been sacked after failing to guide his side into the Championship play-offs. Rosenior, who had agreed a three-year deal in December, steered the Tigers to seventh place in the Championship this season – their first top-half finish since 2016. Hull’s 1-0 defeat by Plymouth on Saturday meant they missed out on the play-offs by just three points. But Rosenior’s efforts were enough to make him one of three nominees for the Championship manager of the season award, won by Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna. Rosenior, 39, who was in charge for 18 months, spent five years as a Hull player and helped them to gain promotion to the Premier League in 2013. Hull owner and chairman Acun Ilicali said in a statement, external: “This has been the most difficult decision I have had to make as chairman of this wonderful football club. “No matter how trying the circumstance, I have to remove personal sentiment from these moments and ensure the long-term vision of the club is at the centre of my thinking. “Since Liam’s arrival, we have enjoyed an open working relationship and progress has undoubtedly been made over the course of his tenure. I thank him for all his work. “However, it has become evident that our visions for the future are not aligned and I feel that now is the time to make a change. “I know what this club can achieve, and we will not stop in the pursuit of that. We now have many highly talented players at our disposal and we will continue to invest and improve our playing personnel to give this club and its fans the success they deserve.”
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Post by bluetornados on May 11, 2024 5:12:03 GMT
Huddersfield boss Andre Breitenreiter leaves after relegation..i2-prod.examinerlive.co.uk/incoming/article29085285.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/1_GettyImages-2149946285.jpgHuddersfield Town boss Andre Breitenreiter has left by mutual consent following the club's relegation from the Championship. The German took over in February after Darren Moore was sacked but won just two of his 13 games as the Terriers were relegated to League One on the final day of the regular season last Saturday. Before their relegation was confirmed, Breitenreiter criticised the pre-season that veteran boss Neil Warnock had presided over last summer and said the team lacked unity. His exit means Huddersfield are now looking for a sixth permanent manager since Carlos Corberan left in July 2022. The club said in a statement:, external "Positive discussions were held between the club and Andre regarding the future. However, with time it became evident that it was in the best interest of both parties to amicably part ways." Owner Kevin Nagle added: “I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with Andre over the past three months and he departs with our best wishes, while contingencies in place have seen our recruitment process for a new head coach advance. “Supporters should rest assured that all decisions made are with the best intentions of our club in mind, and we look forward to moving on in a positive manner with a new head coach."
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Post by bluetornados on May 13, 2024 20:17:58 GMT
Huddersfield Town appoint Michael Duff as head coach...i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk/incoming/article9282537.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/0_GettyImages-1801969233.jpgHuddersfield Town have appointed former Barnsley and Swansea City boss Michael Duff as their new head coach on a three-year contract. The 46-year-old returns to management having been sacked by the Swans in December. Duff's arrival comes after former boss Andre Breitenreiter left the club by mutual consent earlier in May, following the club's relegation from the Championship. “Since leaving my last role, I’ve had time to reflect, recharge and focus on what the next challenge I wanted to take on would look like," Duff told the club website., external "Whatever was to come had to be right and be a good fit, and that is exactly what this feels like." Duff is now Huddersfield's sixth permanent manager since Carlos Corberan left the Terriers in July 2022. Prior to joining Barnsley, Duff spent four years with Cheltenham Town and led them to the League Two title and subsequently 15th in League One - their highest-ever league finish. He then moved to Oakwell, taking the Tykes to the 2022-23 League One play-off final where they were narrowly beaten by Sheffield Wednesday in extra time. Following that defeat, Duff left for Swansea City last summer - however, his time in south Wales was less successful and he was sacked by the club after less than six months in charge. Duff takes over with the club facing third-tier football for the first time in 12 years after a season to forget in 2023-24. Since reaching the Championship play-off final just two years ago, the Terriers have been on a steep decline. Breitenreiter took over in February after Darren Moore was sacked, but the German won just two of his 13 games in charge as the club lost their second-tier status on the final day of the season. "I know that our supporters expect a certain level of commitment, desire, high energy and passion from their play, and those are the high standards I’ve kept for all of my sides," Duff added. "I know the club, the area and the fans from having crossed paths in the past, but now I want to get to know them properly from a place of belonging - and above all else, I want our supporters to have pride in their team again."
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Post by bluetornados on May 15, 2024 7:54:51 GMT
This is the manager of the season IMO, for getting Aston Villa in to the Champions League for next season with a 4th place finish...ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/5/15/98d12fbf-3c33-4704-940b-5b9e77b0d682.jpgUnai EmeryThat table also shows that Tottenham's defeat means that fourth-placed Aston Villa can no longer be caught so have qualified for the Champions League for the first time (since being rebranded from the European Cup). Tottenham had been the only team who could have overtaken Villa but are now five points behind Unai Emery's side with one game remaining. Villa have not reached Uefa's premier club competition since it rebranded from the European Cup to the Champions League in 1991-92. They last played in the European Cup 41 years ago in 1982-83 having won the competition the season before. Villa did finish second and fourth in the Premier League in 1992-93 and 1995-96 respectively, but in both those seasons only first was good enough to reach the Champions League. ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/523/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/5/15/71277e4a-ed96-4f0b-adef-cbbbeece0919.jpgVilla's players and staff were holding their annual awards night at Villa Park on Tuesday and celebrated as the result at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was confirmed. The club posted photos on social media of Emery and the players cheering and spraying champagne.
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Post by lostinspace on May 17, 2024 9:03:05 GMT
Following their Play off defeat to Leeds United Norwich City have sacked manager David Wagner
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Post by bluetornados on May 17, 2024 13:32:25 GMT
Adding to the post above: David Wagner has been dismissed at Norwich after they suffered a 4-0 defeat at Leeds in their Championship play-off semi-final second-leg on Thursday evening..Nick Mas**ter, BBC Sport Senior Football News Reporter & Paul Grunill, BBC Sport England.i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article32831753.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/0_David-Wagner.jpgNorwich City have sacked boss David Wagner less than 24 hours after their crushing Championship play-off defeat by Leeds. The Canaries have acted following Thursday's 4-0 semi-final second-leg loss which condemned them to a third successive season in the second tier. Arsenal coach Carlos Cuesta is of interest as a replacement having worked with sporting director Ben Knapper when he was loans manager at the Gunners. "David has operated with class and dignity throughout his period as Norwich City head coach, but we now feel that the time is right for us to move in a different direction," said Knapper. “We remain committed to progressing our football club, in both the short and long-term, working through a diligent and thorough strategy. “The appointment of a new head coach is an important one. We will now work and continue our due diligence with the view of making an appointment in the near future.” Wagner's assistant Christoph Buhler has also left Carrow Road. The German was on borrowed time after Knapper replaced Stuart Webber in November and they dropped to 17th in November after a 3-1 home defeat by Blackburn at the end of a run of seven defeats in nine games, and only one win. But a fine second half to the season saw them win eight straight home games to finish sixth and earn a play-off spot. They drew 0-0 with Leeds at Carrow Road in the first leg on Sunday but a dire performance saw the Whites cruise to the play-off final, where they will play Southampton or West Brom. Wagner told BBC Radio Norfolk after the loss at Elland Road: "This is super disappointing, we were very poor and it really hurts." Wagner, who led Huddersfield to promotion to the Premier League in 2017, was appointed in January 2023, replacing Dean Smith, and eventually finished 13th in the Championship last season. He failed to reference Knapper during a post-game press conference following the final day 1-0 defeat at Birmingham, despite praising his predecessor Webber for his support. It is a time of change at Carrow Road as Delia Smith and Michael Wynn Jones are no longer majority shareholders, with Norfolk FB Holdings, led by American businessman Mark Attanasio, now matching their 40% stake.
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Post by bluetornados on May 21, 2024 8:45:29 GMT
Tony Mowbray steps down as Birmingham City boss..i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article32158137.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/0_Sheffield-Wednesday-v-Birmingham-City-Sky-Bet-Championship.jpgTony Mowbray has resigned as manager of relegated Championship club Birmingham City. Mowbray, who had been on sick leave since February, has informed the club of his decision to stand down with immediate effect. Blues co-owner Tom Wagner said: “We are disappointed that Tony will not be coming back to lead the team forward but respect his decision to put his health and his family first." Mowbray, who succeeded Wayne Rooney in early January, won four of his eight games in charge before temporarily stepping down in February. He then took a full medical leave of absence in March, at which point his assistant Mark Venus also stepped down, allowing former Blues boss Gary Rowett to return. But Birmingham failed to stay up and Mowbray now wants to "focus on making a full recovery from his surgery and spending time with his family".
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