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Stoke City boss Mark Robins says things around the club “feel different” heading into the new season – and that they remain desperate to end their near-decade absence from the Premier League.
Robins is preparing for his second full season in charge, hoping to return the Potters to the top flight for the first time since relegation in 2018.
In the eight seasons since, Stoke have failed to mount a
Newcastle have appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following Eddie Howe’s exit.
The German has signed a four-year deal with Newcastle, who paid £9.5m (€11m) compensation to Saudi side Al Ahli, whom Jaissle led to consecutive Asian Champions League crowns over the last two years.
Jaissle has been with his new squad since the weekend and his first match in charge will be a pre-season friendly against Valencia
Wolves begin their season on Friday with an EFL Cup tie against League Two side Port Vale before opening their Championship campaign seven days later at home to Blackburn.
“Since the first moment I talked with them and trained with them, all the players work very hard to try and do all I want from them,” Peixoto said.
“The team has started to grow up physically and tactically and understand
Howe added: “After nearly five years of giving my life, heart and soul into the club with unrelenting energy, I feel that it is in the best interests of both myself and the club to step away, recharge and take a break.
“Although it’s been incredibly difficult to make this decision, I know in my heart that it’s the right one.
“It has been the privilege of my lifetime to
Matthias Jaissle is the surprise favourite to take over as Newcastle head coach as Eddie Howe’s replacement – and would arrive with a strong recent record of success.
Howe, 48, is set to leave St James’ Park after nearly five years. He had been in charge since November 2021 when he replaced Steve Bruce and took the Magpies to their first domestic trophy in 70 years by winning the Carabao
Andoni Iraola won his first match in charge of Liverpool as his new side produced an impressive display to beat Sunderland 4-2 in their opening game of their summer tour of the US.
Iraola, who replaced Arne Slot at Anfield in June, will have been delighted with some of the football Liverpool produced in the Nashville heat, especially a fine team move that led to the opening goal for young
“Everything’s in place, I get completely backed and it’s going to give me the opportunity in the next two years to improve again,” Bellamy said before his side’s 1-1 draw with Ghana in Cardiff on 2 June.
“Links? I understand it but I don’t look too far. I love what I have here.
“I’ve been offered that elsewhere as well, but I have this here already.
“Wales gave me this
Bristol City are poised to appoint former Notts County and Forest Green boss Ian Burchnall as Michael Skubala’s assistant manager.
The Robins are also trying to bring QPR first-team coach Steve Bould to Ashton Gate as Skubala looks to finalise his backroom team.
Boss Skubala joined the Robins last month after leaving Lincoln, having guided the Imps to the League One title as they returned to the second tier
In his last interview as Wolves head coach, Rob Edwards told BBC Sport he’s looking forward to a “fresh start” with the club over the summer, following their relegation from the Premier League.
READ MORE: Wolves sack Edwards after seven months
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Phil Jones has left Blackburn Rovers to pursue “another opportunity” away from Ewood Park.
The former Rovers defender, who played for the club between 2002 and 2011, returned in February to be part of Michael O’Neill’s coaching staff.
The 34-year-old has been linked with Sheffield United where Chris Wilder is revamping his backroom staff.
“We are naturally disappointed to see him leave [but] we respect his decision to continue developing
