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Japanese clubs cannot compete with big-spending Saudis, says Kobe coach Skibbe
JEDDAH, April 21 : Vissel Kobe coach Michael Skibbe has questioned whether clubs from Japan can compete with their counterparts from cash-rich Gulf state leagues after his side were eliminated from the Asian Champions League Elite by holders Al-Ahli.
Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth was without long-term no.2 Richard Dobson for the first time on Saturday, as Pete Gill stepped up to assist in the dugout
Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth admitted it was a strange feeling to be without his long-term assistant at the weekend.
Former Tottenham star Edgar Davids condemns ‘lack of quality, lack of management’
HONG KONG: Former Tottenham star Edgar Davids on Tuesday told AFP that the fallen London giants will find it hard to avoid relegation and condemned “a lack of quality and a lack of management.” Tottenham are on their third manager of a disastrous season and sit in the Premier League relegation zone, two points adrift of safety with five matches left. Former Netherlands international midfielder Davids said the appointment of Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi three weeks ago was a good move, but fears for Spurs’ Premier League future. Asked by AFP how Tottenham had ended up in such a predicament, Davids said: “It’s very obvious, if you pay peanuts, you get … “It’s a lack of quality and a lack of management. Everything.” Davids, who played for Spurs in 2005-2006 after starring for Ajax, AC Milan, Juventus, Barcelona and Inter Milan, said Spurs should have strengthened an injury-hit squad in the winter transfer window. “I hope they stay up, I think it’s a very good thing they got in De Zerbi,” said the 53-year-old, speaking at the announcement of the “Hong Kong Football Festival” featuring Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus in August. “But it’s hard.
Folkestone Invicta to partner with Tonbridge-based Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
Folkestone Invicta are to partner with another Academy to launch a new post-16 programme.
Welling United boss Ryan Maxwell explains why achieving Isthmian Premier safety with the Wings is his best achievement in management
Ryan Maxwell ranks the “minor miracle” of keeping Welling United up as his best achievement in management.
Al-Ahli stage dramatic comeback to reach second consecutive ACL Elite final
RIYADH: It was a night to remember for Al-Ahli fans. The Greens have progressed to their second consecutive AFC Champions League Elite final after beating Japan’s Vissel Kobe 2-1.
Jefferson blunt about McCarthy's future with Murray a Viking - ESPN
EAGAN, Minn. — As the Minnesota Vikings navigate a likely quarterback change this offseason, receiver Justin Jefferson has found himself squarely in the middle.
Whitstable Town manager Jamie Coyle tips Punjab United to finish in Southern Counties East League Premier Division play-off places - and win them - as he reflects on 2-0 Kent Senior Trophy Final win over them
Whitstable boss Jamie Coyle is tipping Punjab United to finish in the play-off places this season - and win promotion with them!