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

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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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UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.

Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.

Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.

According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.

“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.

“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.

“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.

“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”

Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.

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Enabulele Lauds Okpebholo’s Bold Reforms As Edo Sports Witnesses Revival

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5 days ago

April 30, 2026

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as a bold and transformative approach to sports development.

Speaking on efforts to reposition sports in the state, Enabulele noted that with Okpebholo’s visionary leadership, the sector has witnessed renewed growth.

In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, the Edo Sports Commission boss attributed the progress to the governor’s strategic policies and sustained commitment to youth development, which he said have laid the foundation for a more structured and results-driven system.

“His Excellency has demonstrated clear vision and genuine commitment to sports development. The level of support we are receiving has significantly repositioned Edo as a competitive force in national sporting events,” he said.

He explained that targeted investments in grassroots development are already producing results, with a growing number of young talents being identified and nurtured across multiple disciplines.

“We are deliberately building from the grassroots. A large percentage of our athletes today are homegrown, which speaks to the sustainability of our development model,” Enabulele added.

The Commission, he noted, is also shifting away from an over-reliance on football to a broader multi-sport focus.

Edo State, he said, is now recording improved performances in athletics, combat sports, and other emerging areas.

“Our goal is to strengthen all sports. The results are beginning to show across different disciplines, and this is only the start,” he said.

Enabulele further pointed to ongoing improvements in sports infrastructure and athlete welfare as critical factors in sustaining performance and encouraging wider participation among young people.

“We are building a system that will endure. With the continued support of the governor, Edo is on course to becoming a dominant force in sports at both national and international levels,” he stated.

He expressed confidence that the current momentum would translate into greater achievements for Edo athletes, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to excellence, discipline, and long-term development.