Новости за 21.12.2019

Sir Geoff Hurst has led the tributes to his World Cup-winning team-mate Martin Peters, who has died at the age of 76.Former West Ham and Tottenham midfielder Peters, who scored Englands second goal in the 1966 final against West Germany, died in his sleep on Saturday morning following a long battle against Alzheimers disease.Peters was part of the Hammers trio of captain Bobby Moore and Hurst, who scored a hat-trick in the 4-2 victory at Wembley, in Sir Alf Ramseys side.Hurst wrote on Twitter: Today... Читать дальше...

Sean Dyche claims he is confused by what football fans expect fouls for after Burnley snatched a dramatic 1-0 win from a bad-tempered game at Bournemouth.Clarets substitute Jay Rodriguez settled a dismal Premier League contest in the 89th minute with the games only attempt on target.An tetchy afternoon on the rain-soaked south coast was littered with free-kicks and bookings, while Burnley striker Ashley Barnes and Cherries midfielder Phillip Billing were both fortunate to escape red cards.Unimpressed... Читать дальше...

Swansea manager Steve Cooper praised match-winner Andre Ayew as the strikers late goal gave his side all three points in a 1-0 victory at Luton.With just eight minutes to go, it was Ayew who chested Jay Fultons cross over the line from a matter of inches to send the Swans back into the top six of the Championship.Cooper said: It was an easy finish, but youve got to be there to do that.Andres got a fantastic knack of being in the right place to score all types of goals and I was just glad he was there to nod it in.He couldnt miss... Читать дальше...

Derby manager Phillip Cocu refused to condemn his sides ill-discipline after they lost 3-0 at Reading their sixth successive Championship game without a win.The Rams had defender Scott Malone sent off early on and also had eight players booked by referee Michael Salisbury.Malone saw a straight red in the fourth minute for a push on Yakou Meite, with Charlie Adam tucking in the resultant penalty.Although Derby battled well with 10 men, and twice struck the woodwork, they conceded a second goal to... Читать дальше...

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes accused Celtics Kristoffer Ajer of laughing and winking at the red-carded Sam Cosgrove while lying on the ground after what he felt was a brilliant tackle.Cosgrove was shown a straight red card by referee Euan Anderson soon after Odsonne Edouard had scored Celtics 66th-minute winner in a 2-1 victory for the Ladbrokes Premiership leaders at Parkhead.Cosgrove had earlier headed his 20th goal of the season to cancel out Christopher Julliens early strike and the Dons missed... Читать дальше...

Charlton boss Lee Bowyer is hoping for a change of luck and some new signings following a dramatic 2-2 draw at QPR.The injury-plagued Addicks rescued a point courtesy of Naby Sarrs equaliser with 11 seconds remaining.But their injury crisis worsened when Jonathan Leko went off with a knee problem in the first half, and Bowyer is desperate to strengthen his depleted squad when next months transfer window opens.Bowyer said: The physio has just said to me that its a knee injury and it doesnt look good.Hell... Читать дальше...

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo believes his side were lucky to still be in contention before a stirring comeback was completed by Raul Jimenezs late winner in a 2-1 victory over struggling Norwich.The Mexicans strike added to Romain Saiss equaliser as Wolves rallied following an opening 45 minutes where Norwich dominated and should have been further ahead.The Wolves boss admitted his side were lucky to still be in the game at half-time but was delighted with the reaction they showed after the break.Nuno said... Читать дальше...

Grant McCann believes Hulls comprehensive 3-0 victory against Birmingham can inspire his players ahead of the busy festive period.McCanns side are now just four points off the Sky Bet Championship play-off places following their third consecutive win at the KCOM Stadium.But the Hull head coach is convinced there is still much more needed if dreams of finishing in the top six are to be realised.He said: This performance will give us a lot of confidence going into three games in such a short space... Читать дальше...

Boss Ralph Hasenhuttl saluted two-goal Danny Ings after he fired Southampton out of the drop zone.The strikers brace inspired the Saints to a 3-1 win at Aston Villa and see them leapfrog their fellow Premier League strugglers.Jack Stephens also netted in the first half and, while Jack Grealish scored a spectacular late goal, the visitors deserved victory.They have now won three of their last five games to sit three points above the relegation zone after Ings 12th goal in his last 13 games.Hasenhuttl said... Читать дальше...

Barnsley boss Gerhard Struber plans to have a very merry Christmas following a 2-1 victory over Millwall that he described as good for the soul.The win not only boosted the Tykes spirits but also provided a much-needed boon to their points tally as they climbed off the bottom of the Championship table in time for Christmas, leapfrogging Wigan and Stoke to move one point behind Luton in 21st.Patrick Schmidts stoppage-time header sent the visiting fans wild and handed Millwall a rare home loss after... Читать дальше...

Huddersfield manager Danny Cowley accused Nottingham Forests coaching staff of showing a lack of respect after clashing with Sabri Lamouchi during the Terriers 2-1 win.Steve Mounie bagged his first goal of the season and skipper Christopher Schindler was also on target as Huddersfield upset promotion-chasers Forest in a fiery clash at the John Smiths Stadium.A half-time melee saw Cowley and Forest boss Lamouchi clash on the touchline and down the tunnel as the contest boiled over, as well as at the... Читать дальше...

Hamilton manager Brian Rice felt his young squad played like men as they beat Hearts 2-1 to win for the first time since September and move off the bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership table.Goals from Mickel Miller and Will Collar put the home side into a two-goal lead before Olly Bozanic got one back for Hearts.But Accies held on to record a precious win that their manager felt had been well merited.He said: I dont normally say this when we win games but we thoroughly deserved it. Our second-half... Читать дальше...

Aaron Wan-Bissaka believes Manchester United are well placed to kick on for the rest of the campaign.Signed from Crystal Palace in a big-money deal over the summer, the 22-year-olds first season at the club has had its fair share of ups and downs.United have put in some poor performances yet head into 2020 with the Carabao Cup semi-finals and Europa League knockout phase to look forward to.Where we're at pic.twitter.com/FcplkokOaJ Premier League (@premierleague) December 20, 2019Ole Gunnar Solskjaers... Читать дальше...

Frank Lampard has called for control from his Chelsea stars in Sundays derby clash at Tottenham.Blues boss Lampard continues to challenge his team to show more fight, but has warned them not to overstep the mark at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Chelsea slumped to a fourth loss in five Premier League games in last weekends 1-0 reverse to injury-hit Bournemouth.Lampard saw his side lose at home to Bournemouth last time out (Martin Rickett/PA)Former England midfielder Lampard wants Chelsea to be more daring to hit back to form... Читать дальше...

Carlo Ancelottis appointment as Evertons new boss is an undoubted coup for the Merseyside club.The 60-year-old Italian has won major trophies in his homeland, England, France, Spain and Germany and is one of only three managers to win the Champions League three times.He won it twice with AC Milan and once with Real Madrid and joins Bob Paisley, who won the old European Cup on three occasions with Liverpool, and Zinedine Zidane (also Real Madrid) in an elite club.Ancelotti led Chelsea to the league... Читать дальше...

Everton have appointed Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager after sacking Marco Silva earlier this month.The 60-year-old Italian is one of only three managers to win the Champions League three times twice with AC Milan and once with Real Madrid.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at Ancelottis in-tray following his arrival at Goodison Park.Harness Ferguson feel-good factorDuncan Ferguson has been an animated figure on the touchline during his spell as caretaker boss (Martin Rickett/PA)Duncan Ferguson... Читать дальше...

Everton have appointed Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager on a four-and-a-half-year deal.The 60-year-old Italian replaces Marco Silva, who was sacked earlier this month, and becomes Evertons fourth permanent boss since the departure of Roberto Martinez in May 2016.Ancelotti told Evertons website: This is a great club with a rich history and a very passionate fan base. There is a clear vision from the owner and the board to deliver success and trophies. | Introducing the new manager of Everton Football Club, @MrAncelotti! Читать дальше...

Macclesfield fans fear the club will follow Bury out of the English Football League this season.Chaos reigned on Friday night as the EFL confirmed Macclesfields home clash with Plymouth today was off due to the club failing to secure a safety certificate for its Moss Rose ground, yet owner Amar Alkadhi said the game would be played as scheduled.The EFL has confirmed the club is to be charged with misconduct for failing to fulfil its fixture obligations.EFL statement: Macclesfield Town v Plymouth... Читать дальше...

In December 1984, near the midpoint of the English season, the players and coaching staff of Liverpool took some time off from the First Division grind and travelled to Tokyo.They had flown halfway around the globe not as part of a drive for the introduction of a winter break, but in order to contest the wonderful, wild and often dangerous Intercontinental Cup.Opposing them in their efforts to become the de facto best team in the world would be Independiente, Argentina’s El Rey de Copas–the undisputed kings of the Copa Libertadores. Читать дальше...

New Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is ready to channel the ruthlessness he witnessed under Pep Guardiola as he sets out to whip the Gunners into shape.The 37-year-old left the backroom staff at Manchester City on Friday to take the managerial job at the Emirates Stadium on a three-and-a-half year deal.He replaces Unai Emery, who was sacked three weeks ago after 18 months in charge, but will not be in the dugout for Saturdays Premier League trip to Everton.Interim boss Freddie Ljungberg will take... Читать дальше...

Steven Gerrard praised his Rangers side for keeping their cool amid another night of shame at Easter Road.The Ibrox side swept Hibernian aside with a 3-0 masterclass to cut the gap on league leaders Celtic back to two points.But their win was overshadowed as once again as members of the Leith support let their club down.Ryan Porteous, centre, is sent off after a wild challenge that sparked trouble on the sideline and in the stands (Steve Welsh/PA)Gers defender Borna Barisic was lucky to escape serious... Читать дальше...

Jamie Vardy has been told to expect a game off during what Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has described as a nonsense festive schedule.Leicester face an 8pm kick-off on Boxing Day for their top-of-the-Premier League clash with Liverpool at the King Power Stadium, and then go again 45.5 hours later when they visit West Ham.Only Wolves have a shorter turnaround time at 44 hours and 45 minutes in between matches just after Christmas.The Foxes then complete four games in 10 days with a trip to Newcastle on New Years Day... Читать дальше...

New Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is ready to be ruthless with his squad as he looks to revive the clubs flagging fortunes.The 37-year-old left the backroom staff at Manchester City on Friday to take the managers job at the Emirates Stadium on a three-and-a-half year deal.He replaces Unai Emery, who was sacked three weeks ago after 18 months in charge, but will not be in the dugout for Saturdays Premier League trip to Everton.Interim boss Freddie Ljungberg will take charge of the game at Goodison... Читать дальше...

Rangers proved they can live without Alfredo Morelos as they swept past hapless Hibernian 3-0 on the latest night of shame at Easter Road.The Ibrox top goalscorer was banned for the meeting with Jack Ross team after his sending off at Motherwell but it made little difference for the Light Blues.Steven Gerrard had the luxury of replacing his 27-goal hitman with Jermain Defoe and the veteran Englishman rounded off a dominant win early in the second period.Ryan Kent and Joe Aribo terrorised Hibs for... Читать дальше...

Middlesbrough moved six points clear of the relegation zone in the Sky Bet Championship as second-half goals from Ashley Fletcher and Lewis Wing secured a 2-1 win over Stoke.Stoke remain rooted in the bottom three despite having claimed the lead when Sam Clucas slotted home from inside the box.Fletcher equalised four minutes after the Potters opener and Wing fired home an excellent long-range winner with 19 minutes left to extend Boros winning run at the Riverside to three games.With Britt Assombalonga... Читать дальше...