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Head coach John Eustace says Derby County have repeatedly defied expectations since his arrival in February.
The 45-year-old started his final pre-game press conference of the season by telling BBC Radio Derby that he felt the Rams have long been seen as relegation write-offs.
Six wins in the past 10 games, including a dramatic 1-0 victory against Hull City last week, means they can secure safety on the final day
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media ahead of their game against play-off chasing Bristol City on Monday (20:00 BST).
Here are some of the key lines:
On earning promotion on Monday: “It’s important when you achieve something very special with the club…you have to celebrate it. Cherish it and value the moment.” Sounds like the “fire beast” diluted the celebratory flames with a few bottles
Having been relegated from the Premier League in 2018, Swansea made the Championship play-offs in 2020 and 2021.
Since then, they have had finishes of 15th, 10th and 14th in the second tier.
Sheehan believes Swansea’s next managerial appointment must be part of a rebuilding process if the club are to re-establish themselves as promotion contenders.
“Get it right, that’s all I would say,” the former Luton and Southampton coach
Moyes became the Premier League’s youngest manager when he took over at Everton in 2002 at the age of 39, and 23 years later he is now the top-flight’s oldest boss.
In his first spell in-charge, Everton consistently finished in the top half of the table, competing in Europe and reaching an FA Cup final.
But he picks up the reigns from Dyche in a very different position.
Everton avoided
Steve Hermon, BBC Radio WM
On Saturday morning, the understanding was that while the t’s hadn’t been crossed and the lower case i’s hadn’t been dotted, negotiations were at an advanced staged and the expectation was that Raphael Wicky would be appointed as the new Albion head coach in time for this weekend’s Championship game at home to Stoke City.
It’s a huge blow for the Baggies because the Swiss
Former Manchester United assistant head coach Rene Hake is a contender to become West Bromwich Albion’s new boss.
The 53-year-old is on the shortlist to replace Carlos Corberan as the Baggies close in on the Spaniard’s replacement.
Dutchman Hake is available after leaving Old Trafford in November following Erik ten Hag’s sacking.
He only moved to United in July, to work under ten Hag along with Ruud van Nistelrooy, having
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says the vast expense of bringing him in will not shield him from the sack if he fails to produce a winning team.
While United sources stress there is total support for the new boss inside Old Trafford, recent results and performances have made some fans nervous.
Away supporters booed their team at the final whistle of the 2-0 defeat by Wolves at Molineux
Are you feeling a connection with Manchester United fans?
“Yes, for sure I feel that, maybe because I am a little bit [of] an emotional person. I can transmit that, even in interviews I think. Maybe because I am different from the last coach and this can bring a different connection with the next guy.
“I believe that I am the right guy. People always believe the next guy is
Yes, he will ultimately be judged by results on the pitch, but this was a highly accomplished and assured first media conference by Ruben Amorim, whose confidence was immediately apparent as he strode purposefully into a packed room at Carrington with a smile and “hi guys” to the assembled journalists, before fielding a host of questions from both English and Portuguese reporters.
In recognition of the limited time the coach
Lampard has been out of management since his short-term return to Stamford Bridge as caretaker manager ended after the conclusion of the 2022-23 season.
He has previous experience of the Championship having led Derby County to the play-off final in 2019 before going on to work at Chelsea and Everton in the Premier League.
Lampard is the current odds-on favourite with bookmakers, while former Sky Blues striker Robbie Keane has