Ashford United co-owner Lloyd Hume set to stay on as manager next season while naming his ideal successors at Homelands
Co-owner Lloyd Hume is ready to stay on as Ashford United manager next season.
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'Goalies are weird' So this is why Rangers bond between Butland and McGregor intrigues me so much – Scott Arfield
If there's one thing I’ve learned from 20 years in football, it’s that goalkeepers are all a bit weird.
Inter Milan And AC Milan Level In Derby Italian Cup Semi-Final
Inter Milan and AC Milan's Italian Cup semi-final was left finely balanced on Wednesday after the two giants of Italian football played out a 1-1 draw at the San Siro. Hakan Calhanoglu's strike in the 67th minute made sure that Inter would head into the tie's second leg later this month with the scores level. Turkey captain Calhanoglu's low shot squirmed past Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and cancelled out Tammy Abraham's brilliantly taken opener which was netted a minute after half-time. "It was an even game. Milan had a few chances and so did we, but in the second half we played a bit better," said Calhanoglu.
Liverpool Beat Everton As Title Looms, Manchester City Win Without Erling Haaland
Liverpool moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win in the Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday, while Manchester City beat Leicester 2-0 to bolster their bid to reach the Champions League. With just eight games left, Liverpool sit 12 points clear of second-placed Arsenal, who beat Fulham 2-1 on Tuesday. Arne Slot's side had lost their previous two games in the League Cup final against Newcastle and the Champions League last 16 against Paris Saint-Germain. But they got back on track in their march towards a record-equalling 20th English title, and first since 2020, in Slot's maiden season in charge.
Stuttgart Beat RB Leipzig To Reach German Cup Final
Stuttgart set up a German Cup final clash with third-division Arminia Bielefeld after a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig on Wednesday. Under the watchful eyes of Jurgen Klopp, the new head of global soccer for Leipzig's owners Red Bull, the visitors were outclassed by a strong Stuttgart side. Goals from Angelo Stiller, Nick Woltemade and Jamie Leweling took Stuttgart to victory, putting them on track for a first German Cup triumph since 1997. The victory continues Stuttgart's rise since former Leipzig youth-team coach Sebastian Hoeness took over in April 2023.
Arne Slot 'Hates' Offside Rule That Gave Liverpool Win Over Everton
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he does not agree with the offside rule that meant Diogo Jota's goal stood to beat Everton 1-0 on Wednesday, but that the right decision was made. Jota fired home the only goal just before the hour mark at Anfield as Liverpool opened up a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Luis Diaz had been in an offside position when James Tarkowski cut out a pass towards the Colombian. But Diaz then pounced on the loose ball to tee up Jota to drill in his first goal since January. Everton boss David Moyes said he was disappointed to lose a derby to a "clearly offside goal". However, Slot said the officials did get the decision right as the rules stand given Tarkowski deliberately played the ball.
Injuries Put Undermanned Bayern Munich's Title Bid To The Test
Away at in-form Augsburg on Friday, Bayern Munich's hopes of winning the Bundesliga title will depend on how they manage an injury crisis ripping through the club. Bayern are six points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen with seven games remaining but a series of injuries to key players, particularly at the back, have the German giants limping toward the finish line. Defender Hiroki Ito broke his foot for a second time this season on Saturday, joining a long-term injury list including left-back Alphonso Davies, centre-back Dayot Upamecano, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic and forward Kingsley Coman.
Jose Mourinho Grabs Galatasaray Coach's Face After Losing Istanbul Derby
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho grabbed the face of his opposite number at fierce local rivals Galatasaray after a 2-1 defeat on Wednesday in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals. After the final whistle, Mourinho grabbed Okan Buruk, before briefly squeezing the Turkish coach's nose. Buruk was then seen to collapse to the ground holding his face. The match culminated with three red cards -- one for Fenerbahce and two for the visitors -- in the 92nd minute of the cup tie. Fenerbahce, currently second in the Turkish league, have an intense rivalry with Galatasaray, the leaders and two-time defending champions. The 62-year-old Mourinho, who arrived in Turkey last summer, was suspended for four matches and fined at the end of February for comments made after a league match against Galatasaray.