data-mm-id=”_7a02a6av8″>Mike Vrabel did not find himself holding a gig as the NFL head coaching carousel went round and round this winter. Which could be see a surprise considering the success he's had with the Tennessee Titans and his ability to instill legitimate toughness and physicality. It seems like that type of power and presence would speak volumes and get a team to bite because an established track record feels so much safer than the unknown. On the other hand, Vrabel is very large because he played linebacker in the NFL. At 6-foot-4 and 260 pounds he's going to be the most physically imposing person in most rooms. In fact, pretty much anywhere except … an NFL team facility. Speaking on The Athletic Football Show, Dianna Russini relayed some information gleaned fro…
data-mm-id=”_3dxanf93r”>The San Francisco 49ers will begin their 2024 season on Monday Night Football against Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets at home, but they will be without an important piece to their offense. Swiss Army knife Christian McCaffrey, who has been dealing with calf and Achilles injuries across the past week, won't suit up in the opener, per Mike Garofolo. CMC did initially feel confident about playing in Week 1 despite being listed as questionable, but the Niners have decided to keep him on the sidelines. Per Garofolo, CMC tested out his calf on Monday but it didn't feel completely right. Given this is the first game of the campaign, it's certainly smart to be cautious. Jordan Mason will be San Francisco's starting running back in place of McCaff…
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts would be surprised if the Gunners made a move for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins this summer.
as they look to improve their options in attack ahead of next season.
Arsenal are looking to buy a new striker in the summer
Arsenal have been gradually improving over the last couple of seasons with their summer signings of Kai Havertz, , Jurrien Timber and David Raya strengthening their depth of quality.
The Gunners have been challenging for the Premier League title again this season but one area of their side which has come under fire is their striker department.
Arsenal have shared the goals well throughout the team but some pundits and former players have questioned whether Arteta s side can win the Premier League title…
According to Fabrizio Romano, Ruben Amorim was never the chosen one to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool before they opted for Arne Slot.
Klopp announced in January that this season would be his last as Liverpool s manager. Their board were aware of his decision a couple of months before this so they had plenty of time to search for his successor.
Xabi Alonso was initially the overwhelming favourite to replace Klopp but he has opted to stick with Bayer Leverkusen for one more season.
Amorim subsequently emerged as a standout candidate but
Slot has done a superb job with Feyenoord. They won the Eredivisie title last season and they have lifted the KNVB Cup this term.
Last week, Romano revealed that Liverpool are appointing Slot becaus
Amorim…
Man Utd see Thomas Frank as a strong contender to replace Erik ten Hag if they decide to replace the Dutchman at the end of the season, according to reports.
The Red Devils are heading towards a summer of change after Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS completed a deal to buy 27.7 per cent of Man Utd from the Glazers.
Ten Hag is under severe pressure with winning just one of their last eight league matches and currently sit eighth in the Premier League table, while they also crashed out of Europe before Christmas.
Numerous names have been linked with potentially replacing Ten Hag if INEOS make the decision to appoint a new manager with England s Gareth Southgate and Bayern Munich s Thomas Tuchel two of the most mentioned.
However, a report earlier today insist…
Chelsea are closing in on a deal to bring Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca to Stamford Bridge as their new manager, according to reports.
The Italian, who until last summer was Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City, has guided the Foxes back into the Premier League at the first time of asking following their relegation 12 months ago.
That, and the style of football with which he achieved it, has impressed the hierarchy who are looking for a successor to Mauricio Pochettino after they parted ways after just one season.
, who has guided the Tractor Boys to back-to-back promotions to the Premier League.
, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claimed: We keep hearing so many stories about the Chelsea manager situation, which is normal of course after th…
Chelsea have reportedly agreed personal terms with Crystal Palace star and top Manchester United target Michael Olise, while the Blues consider the sale of a fellow forward.
Olise has caught the attention of near enough all the Big Clubs in the Premier League, with as one of his first signings at Old Trafford, and Pep Guardiola thought to be a big admirer.
The 22-year-old nearly moved to Stamford Bridge last summer as Chelsea thought they had activated his £35m release clause, only to be told by Palace that Olise himself had to activate it.
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As per the conditions of the release clause, Palace would have needed to agree a fee with Olise in order to sell him – with £35m the minimum – and he would have passed that information on to Chelse…
Georgia and Czechia played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in Hamburg to leave their qualification to the knockout stages of Euro 2024 alive.
Patrik Schick s sixth European Championship goal, surpassing Milan Baros, cancelled out Georges Mikautadze’s penalty opener but despite their dominance the Czechs could not force the win they needed.
They now have to beat Turkey in their final Group F match to stand a chance of progressing to the knockout stage, while minnows Georgia face an even more formidable task against Portugal.
An additional concern was a calf injury to Schick, whose six-goal haul from the last two Euros is more than Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane have scored, late in the second half.
Georgia again entertained but were under the cosh throug…
That was a close one. England have made the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after edging past Switzerland in a penalty shootout. Here are the player ratings.
It was a much-improved performance compared to last time, but s issues with chance creation still shone through as the game went the full distance.
Here are the player ratings.
Jordan Pickford
Up until Breel Embolo put one past him in the 75th minute, Pickford didn’t have much to do. He was almost caught out by a clever Xherdan Shaqiri corner in extra time, but thankfully the post came to his rescue.
The 30-year-old boasts a good record when it comes to saving penalties and the shootout was where he really came into his own.
After delaying Manuel Akanji for as long as human…
Fabrizio Romano has revealed Chelsea s three priorities for the transfer window and responds to the Blues links with Fulham star Andreas Pereira.
Chelsea have spent over £1bn in two seasons under their American owners but have been more circumspect so far this summer, bringing in Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Omari Kellyman, Renato Veiga, Marc Guiu and Tosin Adarabioyo for around £65m.
Ian Maatsen, Lewis Hall and Omari Hutchinson have all been sold for a combined £90m as they look to comply with Premier League profit and sustainability rules, and further additions will be made with avoiding sanctions in mind.
They continue to look for buyers for Conor Gallagher, with Atletico Madrid, Tottenham and Aston Villa all interested in the midfielder, valued by the Chelsea c…