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EPL: Why Man Utd May Not appoint Ten Hag As Next Manager Revealed

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4 years ago

April 6, 2022

Manchester United’s board has two major concerns about hiring Ajax’s Erik Ten Hag as their next permanent manager after interviewing him, the UK Independent reports.

The Dutchman spoke to United officials last month and immediately became the favourite for the job at Old Trafford.

However, Ten Hag’s interview raised concerns with United’s board for two reasons.

First, he was said to have “not blown people away”, because of a lack of charisma.

Ten Hag spoke to Tottenham Hotspur last summer but lost out on the job as chairman Daniel Levy also felt he did not have a strong personality.

The second concern was Ten Hag’s lack of Premier League experience.

United are worried about appointing a manager from the Netherlands, as they’ve been scarred in the past with signings from Holland.

The Red Devils have spent a combined £70m on Donny van de Beek and Memphis Depay in recent years and neither player has been able to replicate the form they showed in their homeland in the Premier League.

Nevertheless, it’s said Ten Hag is still the favourite for the job at Old Trafford but his interview has left a window of opportunity for challengers like Pochettino.

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NPFL Announces Resumption Date For Second Stanza

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2 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has announced a date for the start of the second stanza of the 2025-26 season.

The second stanza will commence on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026.

The fixture will start with mid-week games across all the designated NPFL centers.

The NPFL disclosed this in a letter addressed to all the clubs.

The league body urged clubs to expect fixtures congestion in the second stanza.

Rivers United occupy top position on the NPFL table with 37 points from 19 matches.

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Chelsea Coach Hails 3 Players For Keeping Team Together After Maresca’s Departure

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January 6, 2026

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Chelsea interim coach, Calum McFarlane has hailed three Blues players for keeping the team together after Enzo Maresca departed from the Premier League west London club.

Speaking after Chelsea’s recent Premier League 1-1 draw with Manchester City, McFarlane lauded Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Enzo Fernandez for their leadership and unifying influence in the Blues’ squad.

“I think it is a good moment to speak about the players. This is not an easy job,” McFarlane told reporters after the match.

“There is a lot of change that has gone on. Enzo was incredibly successful with this group. Some of them were shocked by the decision to sack Maresca.

“The character that they have shown today. Reece is a big one. Reece, Tosin and Enzo have really dragged the group together.”

Chelsea’s next Premier League tie is against Fulham on Wednesday.

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AFCON: Jesus Saved My Life – Super Eagles Defender, Calvin Bassey

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18 hours ago

January 5, 2026

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Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey has revealed that Jesus Christ saved his life.

Speaking to reporters in Morocco as Nigeria prepares for their AFCON Round of 16 match against Mozambique on Monday night, the Fulham star also opened up about his struggles in life in the past.

“Jesus is my personal Lord and Savior; He saved my life and helped me so much,” Bassey expressed.

“I have been through hard periods and it is been something I have been able to hold on to.”

Bassey has solidified his position as a vital player for the Super Eagles under head coach Eric Chelle.