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https://ift.tt/AX2kmw6Jv Chelsea have enjoyed their first full year under manager Thomas Tuchel, and it’s already been quite a ride. His appointment last January, following the sacking of club legend Frank Lampard , was quickly followed by European success – but how does he rate across his first full 12 months at Stamford Bridge? GETTY Tuchel was unveiled as Chelsea’s new manager last year GETTY Ex-Paris Saint-Germain boss Tuchel became Chelsea’s 15th manager of owner Roman Abramovich’s tenure in west London The Blues were in ninth position in the Premier League when Tuchel took over from Lampard and faced a uphill battle to finish in the Champions League places. Overall, he’s managed 67 games in his first year at the club – winning 40, drawing 18 and losing on nine occasions in all competitions – with Manchester City the only side to have earned more Premier League points since the German’s arrival. The 48-year-old has plenty of brilliant achievements to his nam...

https://ift.tt/osStQmEXi Chris Wilder has had a stellar managerial career so far, from leading Northampton Town out of League Two to achieving promotion to the Premier League with Sheffield United. Throughout his time across the top four tiers of English football, the 54-year-old has faced countless managers, whether they’re young upstarts or dugout Goliaths. GETTY Chris Wilder’s Middlesbrough currently sit two points off the Championship play-off places He’s battled it out with the likes of Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, and Jose Mourinho, even managing a win against the latter. It’s been an incredible ride for Wilder, who is now back in the Championship, attempting to get Middlesbrough back into the Premier League. Speaking exclusively to talkSPORT host, and good friend, Tony Cascarino, the Boro gaffer revealed all about those he’s faced off against. So who are the smartest, the great communicators, and the ones he’d love to have a pint with? We find out in a game of ‘Wh...

https://bit.ly/3IED6Ii The January transfer window is approaching the end and Manchester United could be looking to do some winter business. Things haven’t exactly gone to plan for the Red Devils this term with Ralf Rangnick’s side looking way off the pace in what was expected to be a title-challenging season. Getty Ralf Rangnick has some work to do in the transfer window Unfortunately for them it seems that all is not well in the United camp. While some players could be moving on this month, Rangnick’s side could be tempted to bring in one or two fresh faces to give the team a new lease of life going into the second half of the season. talkSPORT.com brings you all the latest transfer news and gossip from the red half of Manchester. Phil Jones Bordeaux are plotting a shock move to sign Phil Jones, according to L’Equipe. The Manchester United defender has recently completed his comeback from injury and will be looking for regular first team football. The defender has mad...

https://ift.tt/3GnGINr Missing out on the signing of Luis Diaz will stir up some all-too familiar sad memories for Tottenham fans. Spurs appeared to be front-runners to sign Porto winger Luis Diaz, however, the Colombian has decided to sign for Liverpool instead. Getty Liverpool have beaten Spurs to the £45million signing of Diaz, 25 Time will tell on whether Diaz is a hit for Liverpool, although their transfer business under Jurgen Klopp’s management suggests he’ll be a hit at Anfield. And if that happens, Spurs will only be able to look on jealously as Diaz potentially tears it up at Liverpool and adds to their silverware collection. But Spurs have been here before having missed out on some truly top players in the past. talkSPORT.com picks out SEVEN stars they came oh so close to signing. AFP or licensors Who’d be a football chairman, eh? Rivaldo The appointment of Daniel Levy as Spurs chairman in 2001 was supposed to mark a new era for the club but instead i...

https://ift.tt/30kQalx Frank Lampard is the man Everton want as their new manager, talkSPORT understands. Lampard came out as the leading candidate after a final round of interviews in London on Friday. Getty Lampard was sacked by Chelsea just over a year ago The former Chelsea chief has lined up a very experienced backroom team to join him at Goodison Park and even cancelled a family trip abroad to attend the interview in person. Lampard was one of three candidates who made the final shortlist drawn up by Everton owner Farhad Moshiri along with ex-Porto title winner Vitor Pereira and caretaker-boss Duncan Ferguson. Everton want to formally appoint Rafa Benitez’s successor this weekend in time for Monday’s transfer deadline. GETTY Rooney said he had turned down the opportunity to have an interview with the Toffees The 43-year-old is expected to be in place for next Saturday’s FA Cup fourth round tie against Brentford. Former Everton player Wayne Rooney was als...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Seven games into this Premier League campaign, Everton sat a lofty fifth on the ladder. A gritty 1-1 come-from-behind draw at Old Trafford took their tally to 14 points, their highest total through seven games since 2004-05. January 29, 2022

https://ift.tt/3r9aAbM We’re nearing the end of January and for Tottenham Hotspur there is still significant work to do. Antonio Conte has already revealed that his team need to be improved if the club are to fulfill their ambitions of breaking into the top four. Getty Conte has high hopes for the transfer market Several players have have been linked with a club, while others have been tipped for a move away from North London. Here talkSPORT.com brings you all the latest transfer news and gossip from North London. Adama Traore Tottenham target Adama Traore is set to seal a return to Barcelona, talkSPORT understands. The Spain international, 26, is up for sale this month as Wanderers attempt to cash in on a player who has just 18 months remaining on his contract. Spurs saw a £15million bid rejected last week and reports had suggested an agreement around £20m was close. However, Traore is now on the cusp of a loan move to the Nou Camp that will see him join with the opti...