Ittihad nab Portuguese winger Jota as Tigers’ summer spending spree continues
RIYADH: Saudi football team Al-Ittihad have confirmed the signing of Portuguese winger Jota from Celtic.
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Steven Reid returns to coaching role at Nottingham Forest
Former Republic of Ireland international Steven Reid has returned to Nottingham Forest as first-team coach a year after leaving for a new challenge.
Shelbourne coach Alan Quinn to appeal severity of four-month ban for gambling
Shelbourne first-team coach Alan Quinn says he intends to appeal the severity of his four-month ban for breaching gambling regulations, adding that he was bitterly disappointed at the lack of support he received from the club once allegations were made against him.
Gerrard takes up Saudi Arabian club offer
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is the latest big name to make the move to Saudi Arabia after signing a deal to become head coach of Al-Ettifaq. The 43-year-old has returned to management after being sacked by Aston Villa in October less than a year into the job after winning just two of their opening 12 Premier League games.
Pochettino wants to return 'happiness' to Stamford Bridge
New Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino wants to bring happiness back to Stamford Bridge and is aiming to win in style. The Argentinian took up his new post at the start of July and heads to west London at a turbulent time for the club. The Blues finished 12th in the Premier League last season, playing under four different managers who all struggled to integrate over €600million of new signings into the team.
Steven Gerrard joins Al-Ettifaq as head coach
DAMMAN: Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is the latest star name to make the move to Saudi Arabia after signing a deal to become head coach of Al-Ettifaq. The 43-year-old has been out of the game since being sacked by Aston Villa in October. “Where legends are found. We’re thrilled to announce Steven Gerrard is our new head coach,” the club said in a post on Twitter.
Marcelo Brozovic becomes the latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr
RIYADH: Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is the latest elite player to join the Saudi Arabian league by joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. Brozovic moves to the Saudi Pro League having played in the Champions League final in his last match with Inter Milan — as team captain. “Everyone wanted him. He wanted only us,” Al-Nassr said in a tweet announcing Brozovic’s arrival Monday.
Steven Reid returns to Nottingham Forest as first-team coach
Former Republic of Ireland international Steven Reid has returned to Nottingham Forest as first-team coach a year after leaving for a new challenge.