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Although the axe appears likely to fall on Erik ten Hag at Manchester United and Frank de Boer had a nightmare spell at Crystal Palace, there’s renewed optimism that Liverpool – led by their data-driven recruitment approach – are targeting the right man in Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot, after the 45-year-old rejected English overtures last term and has since won more silverware. Continue reading “Given his managerial rise, Liverpool’s pursuit of Arne Slot should be no surprise”
Having found themselves locked in a game of the season contender at Shelbourne on Monday night, St Patrick’s Athletic travel to fellow European hopefuls Dundalk keen for better fortunes in Friday’s 7.45pm kick-off from Oriel Park: 3rd vs. 4th. So then, who will hold their nerve as the prospect of a top-three place intensifies, with only five matches of the season remaining? Continue reading “Preview – Dundalk vs. St Patrick’s Athletic: European hopefuls collide in Friday’s crunch clash”
Serge Atakayi was St. Patrick’s super sub, as the forward’s anticipation and quick thinking helped them snatch a late winner in the blistering Bulgarian heat against CSKA Sofia, giving them a slender one-goal cushion ahead of next week’s UEFA Conference League second leg tie. Continue reading “CSKA Sofia 0-1 St Patrick’s Athletic: Atakayi the late matchwinner as Saints snatch first leg”
Can St Pats quickly forget their preventable cup defeat as they prepare for a tough task away in Bulgaria, or will CSKA Sofia take a commanding first leg lead with them to the Tallaght Stadium, firmly placing one foot in this season’s UEFA Europa Conference League group stages? Read this match preview, ahead of tonight’s compelling 6pm KO from Stadion Balgarska Armia. Continue reading “CSKA Sofia vs. St Patrick’s Athletic: First part of final UECL qualifying assignment up next”
Shane Blaney’s fantastic free-kick and a late strike from substitute Max Mata saw Sligo Rovers complete a historic win over Motherwell, sealing their place in the third qualifying round of this year’s UEFA Europa Conference League where they next play Norway’s Viking FK a week today.
Continue reading “Sligo Rovers (3) 2-0 (0) Motherwell: Blaney, Mata secure historic UECL win, Norway trip awaits”
Sligo Rovers have a slender one-goal lead to protect against Scottish Premiership side Motherwell as they look to progress into the final round of this season’s Europa Conference League Qualifiers, with kick-off at the sold-out Showgrounds from 7pm tomorrow night.
Continue reading “Sligo Rovers vs Motherwell Preview: Finely poised Europa Conference League second leg awaits on Thursday”
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