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EPL: You’ve Been A Disaster, Simon Jordan Slams Incoming Man United Coach

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4 years ago

May 14, 2022

Former Crystal Palace owner, Simon Jordan has described incoming Manchester United assistant coach, Steve McClaren, as a disaster, wondering why the club should show interest in the Englishman.

McClaren, a former England Manager and former assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford is said to be returning to the club to work with newly appointed Erik ten Hag.

Erik ten Hag takes over the Old Trafford hot seat from interim boss Ralf Rangnick and the 52-year-old is set to add McClaren to his backroom staff.

McClaren worked with Ferguson between 1999 and 2001 and Jordan was surprised at the move to bring back the former Newcastle United manager to Old Trafford.

He told talkSPORT that McClaren’s best days are firmly behind him, insisting, “It has been a disaster at every club he attached himself to in the last ten years and I think his day has been and gone,” said the former Crystal Palace chairman.

“They [the clubs] have all been in situations that have never worked out well.

“This is not the Manchester United that Steve McClaren was fortunate enough to be involved in, this is a different Manchester United.

“I don’t know what they base this current recruitment of Steve McClaren on – FC Twente are not Manchester United.”

“I look at Steve McClaren and I think, there is nothing about you and what you say and what you’ve done in the last 10 years of your management career.”

Erik ten Hag is tasked with the responsibility of returning Old Trafford to its glory days with the club failing to lift any tangible silverware since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson.

Currently sixth in the Premier League table, the Red Devil will now fight to play in the Europa League next season as any hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season have crashed with their 3-0 defeat to Brighton last Thursday.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.