Nottingham Forest ended the 2023/24 season with a 2-1 away win over Burnley on Sunday, and Steve Hodge praised one individual. Chris Wood scored twice to lead the Reds to victory. It guaranteed he reached 15 goals for the season, cementing Forest’s Premier League position. Forest led 1-0 after just under 80 seconds and added a second goal on 14 minutes. Josh Cullen cut the deficit in 72 minutes. Hodge was impressed with one of the architects for the Forest goals. He gushed about him as he watched from the stands at Turf Moor. What Steve Hodge said about Anthony…
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Dr Rajpal Brar believes Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford will not play the whole 90 minutes against Southampton in the play-off final. According to the injury expert, for the Englishman to play on Sunday, May 26, he must be in partial training right now, followed by a pair of full training sessions. The 30-year-old may suffer from chronic pain in that area and be unable to heal in time for the game, having missed the second leg against Norwich as well. Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, Brar, a Physical Therapist and Sports Scientist, said of Bamford: “The patellar tendon…
The new city council leader aims to ‘work her magic’ at Nottingham Forest City Ground. Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis will be called by the city’s council chairman for urgent talks about the future of the City Ground. The council’s new leader wants to meet with the club’s owner and chairman, Tom Cartledge, to try to encourage them to continue in their existing home. It follows repeated communication breakdowns with the club currently at odds with the council over the rent and lease situation at the City Ground, with Marinakis spearheading the charge to locate alternative prospective venues for the…
Jesse Marsch has secured his first position since leaving Leeds United in February 2023, following his hiring as Canada’s new head coach. Marsch is scheduled to coach Canada in the 2017 Copa America, where he might face Tyler Adams, Brenden Aaronson, and Weston McKennie, three of his former USMNT teammates from Leeds. He could also face his Leeds predecessor, Marcelo Bielsa, who is now in charge of Uruguay. However, given the way the draw has played out, that is doubtful. Following his long-overdue termination at Elland Road, Marsch was associated with a variety of different roles during his 15-month absence.…
Southampton enters Sunday’s play-off final with Leeds United at Wembley with a tiny psychological advantage, having completed the double over the Whites during the regular season. Danny Mills has given a warning to his old club Leeds United ahead of the Championship play-off final against Southampton. The Whites travel to Wembley Stadium on Sunday with the goal of securing an immediate return to the Premier League. United’s confidence is high following their great performance in the second leg of their play-off semi-final against Norwich City. Daniel Farke’s team blasted the Canaries apart, cruising to a comfortable 4-0 victory. In the…
Liverpool fans previously hoped for a fairytale reunion with former midfielder Xabi Alonso when the club’s future beyond Jurgen Klopp was still uncertain. The Merseysiders were unable to tempt the Spanish head coach away from Bayer Leverkusen, but they did manage in recruiting an appealing proposition in Arne Slot. Even if the Bundesliga winner had expressed interest in a move to Anfield, the Dutchman would have remained a strong contender. “No one at Liverpool doubts Alonso would have been a serious candidate if he had been willing to take the position. However, they argue that a declaration of interest from…
Nottingham Forest are considering hiring a head coach who is respected by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. The Reds ended their season with a 2-1 victory over Burnley Sunday, ensuring their Premier League status. Despite completing his goal of keeping Forest in the top division, Nuno Espirito Santo’s future at the City Ground remains uncertain. Earlier today, Fabrizio Romano said that Espirito Santo was not assured to continue at Forest next season, despite conversations taking place. Evangelos Marinakis is now considering a head coach who has received acclaim from four-time Premier League winner Guardiola. Nottingham Forest wants Roberto De Zerbi.…
Jurgen Klopp may have only just heard the door slam behind him as he exited Anfield, but Liverpool’s transfer plans appear to be taking shape. The Reds are entering the summer with Michael Edwards back in charge and a new manager, Arne Slot, looking to make an impression after replacing Klopp. Of course, we all know that Liverpool’s transfer policy is not just based on what the manager wants or asks for. Edwards and Richard Hughes will have a plan, and a number of players will be on the list of prospective summer additions. According to sources, the Reds are…
All eyes are on Wembley on Sunday afternoon as Southampton face Leeds United in the Championship play-off final, and Russell Martin has provided an update on two Saints strikers. Leeds advanced to the final with a 4-0 second-leg victory over Norwich City, who fired manager David Wagner less than 24 hours after the defeat at Elland Road. Southampton emulated Leeds, who had drawn 0-0 with West Brom in the first leg at The Hawthorns. The Saints easily defeated the Baggies 3-1, with West Brom grabbing a consolation goal in the 97th minute. The Saints are well-known for their striker choices,…
Leeds United will make an immediate return to the Premier League with a shootout victory over Southampton at Wembley Stadium, according to Ally McCoist. Daniel Farke’s Whites will meet Russell Martin’s Saints in the capital on Sunday (26 May), looking to build on their excellent triumph against Norwich City at Elland Road last time out and gain promotion to the top division. Despite Southampton’s two victories over Leeds this season, talkSPORT analyst McCoist has backed Farke and his team to win. On talkSPORT on Monday (20 May, 8:05), he said: “I believe that one will go all the way, and…