Nick Montgomery is new Hibs manager favourite as Neil Lennon leapfrogged by Central Coast Mariners boss
Central Coast Mariners manager Nick Montgomery has shot to the top of the betting to become the next Hibs manager.
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Nick Montgomery under Hibs manager consideration as Central Coast Mariners boss eyed as Lee Johnson replacement option
A-League-winning coach Nick Montgomery is being considered for the vacant Hibs job.
Durand Cup: Clinical Mohun Bagan Beat Mumbai City FC 3-1 To Enter Semi-finals
Reigning Indian Super League champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant came up with a fine performance to outplay Mumbai City FC 3-1 in the fourth quarterfinal of the Durand Cup on Sunday. For Mohun Bagan, the goal-scorers were Jason Cummings, Manvir Singh and Anwar Ali, whereas Jorge Pereyra Diaz scored the consolation goal for Mumbai. The former will be up against FC Goa in the semifinals here on Thursday. Mumbai City head coach Des Buckingham named a strong XI, with Diaz, Bipin Singh and Lallianzuala Chhangte leading the attack, while Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Akash Mishra and Yoell Van Nieff were in the defence.
Mohun Bagan Secure 3-1 Comeback Win vs Abahani Dhaka, Make AFC Cup South Zone Group Stage
Mohun Bagan scripted a stunning second-half comeback to secure a 3-1 victory over Abahani Limited Dhaka in the AFC Cup playoffs at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday. The visitors impressed with their counter-attacking prowess in the first-half, capitalising on their swift breaks to create dangerous opportunities. Mario Lemos' tactics bore fruit in the 17th minute when their key marksman Cornelius Stewart benefitted from a goalkeeping howler by Vishal Kaith, to seize the opportunity against the run of play.
Mohun Bagan Wary Of In-Form Abahani Limited Dhaka In Crucial AFC Cup Clash
Facing challenges of a demanding preseason and a revamped team composition, a rusty Mohun Bagan Super Giant will be wary of in-form Abahani Limited Dhaka when they clash in Kolkata on Tuesday for a spot in the AFC Cup South Zone group berth. The Mariners are in the midst of a hectic preseason where they are also competing in the Durand Cup and in the Calcutta Football League Premier Division. Bagan has assembled a big budget team for the season, and it's no secret that the AFC Cup takes precedence for the Sanjiv Goenka-owned side.
Mohun Bagan Return To Winning Ways, Beat Machhindra FC 3-1 To Book AFC Cup Playoff Berth
Anwar Ali rose to the occasion with a double strike as Mohun Bagan Super Giant overcame their derby debacle with a 3-1 win over Machhindra FC to confirm their South Zone playoff berth in the AFC Cup, in Kolkata on Wednesday. Mohun Bagan will face Abahani Limited Dhaka in their playoff fixture here on August 22. The Bangladesh outfit secured a 2-1 win over Club Eagles of Maldives in another preliminary round two clash on Wednesday.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant Coach Seeks More Time For Players To Adapt, Bring Their A-Game
A derby loss is not an ideal preparation for Mohun Bagan Super Giant ahead of their AFC Cup campaign and coach Juan Ferrando on Monday sought some "more time" for their star-studded side to come on their own. Despite boasting a high profile roster, the Indian Super League champions failed to impress, losing to arch-rivals East Bengal 0-1 in a Durand Cup derby on Saturday, ending their eight-match winning streak spanning over four years. "We can't change the past, we try to learn and improve," the Spaniard said in a media interaction ahead of their AFC Cup Preliminary Round 2 match against Macchindra FC of Nepal slated on Wednesday.
James McGarry nears Aberdeen FC transfer as Central Coast Mariners defender 'close' to six figure deal
Central Coast Mariners defender James McGarry is reportedly 'close' to sealing a move to Aberdeen.