Новости за 05.02.2020

Celtic face a double disciplinary charge over claims they failed to keep their players in check during recent clashes with Hamilton and Partick Thistle.The Hoops have been issued with a notice of complaint relating to last months William Hill Scottish Cup win at Firhill and Sundays 4-1 triumph over Accies at the Foys Stadium.Hamilton have also been charged with breaching the same disciplinary rule 204 and both clubs face a maximum fine of 20,000 if found guilty.Disciplinary rule 204 requires officials... Читать дальше...

Tonight sees Tottenham take on Southampton in an FA Cup fourth round replay, as Mauricio Pochettino's last two teams go head to head.We've listed his 10 most played players at Southampton - where he managed during the 2013/14 campaign - and Tottenham, where he managed from 2014 until last October.You've got fiveminutes to name as many as you can. Tweet us with your scores@FourFourTwoand we'll retweet the best ones.THEN TRY...Quiz! Can you name every Bundesliga champion since 1962? Spurs and the Saints... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola lost and drew his first two games as Barcelona boss in 2008 to Numancia and Racing Santander.He would go on to win the treble in his first season in charge at Camp Nou, but was under pressure at the start of his managerial bow.Speaking exclusively to FourFourTwo in our March 2020 issue, in shops on Friday February 7,legendary midfielder Iniesta confirmed rumours that he helped Guardiola stick to his principles after disappointing results on the pitch.“It’s true,” he said. “He was under... Читать дальше...

If shots lead to goals then these out-of-form footballers must surely be due a handful soon enough.For the purposes of working out who actually has goals in their boots, the following list considers only players who have scored a minimum of five goals this season.So whose luck must surely be about to come in?Not-so-sharp shooters(Mark Kerton/PA)With seven goals by the end of gameweek 17, Brightons Neal Maupay became a differential favourite of the Fantasy Premier League masses earlier in the season... Читать дальше...

A judge has dismissed another bid to wind up Bury Football Club.Judge Sally Barber analysed the latest stage in Burys case at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London on Wednesday.She had dismissed an earlier winding-up application in mid-December.Both applications related to tax debts and were made byHM Revenue and Customs officials.The latest winding-up application had been lodged shortly before Christmas and tax officials had said more than 50,000 was owed, Judge Barber heard.She dismissed... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho says it is "not good for the emotions" for Premier League managers to have access to television screens in the dugout.A clip of Mourinho protesting a decision during Tottenham's 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Sundaywas shared widely on social media.Raheem Sterling was booked for a strong challenge on Dele Alli in the first half, with the England international arguably fortunate to avoid a red card.Sterling then went down in an incident involving Hugo Lloris immediately after the... Читать дальше...

Lifelong Manchester United fan Odion Ighalo had no hesitation in taking a pay cut to complete his dream deadline-day move to Old Trafford.Already short in attack following the summer departures of Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku, a back injury sustained by Marcus Rashford on top of the failed move for Erling Haaland made a January reinforcement crucial for United.Bournemouths Josh King was among a variety of late options considered, with United eventually plumping for a shock move for ex-Watford... Читать дальше...

Port Vale striker Tom Pope is facing the prospect of a further ban relating to social media after being charged with an aggravated breach of Football Association rules.Pope served a one-game suspension last month for improper Twitter comments following posts made regarding Manchester City and England defender John Stones, but now faces a more serious charge over a separate matter.In tweets sent in early January Pope, having been asked to predict the WWIII result, wrote: We invade Iran then Cuba then... Читать дальше...

Christian Eriksen has confirmed he held talks with Manchester United before his move to Inter.The Denmark international left Tottenham for the Italian outfit last week in a deal worth £17m.United were linked with the playmaker during the January transfer window and last summer.And while Eriksen admits he did discuss a potential move to Old Trafford with the club, he says he wanted to play in a different league after six-and-a-half years in England."[There were links] For a few years but it was never... Читать дальше...

Bruno Fernandes says former Manchester United stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani helped to convince him to join the club.The Portugal international moved from Sporting CP to Old Trafford last week in a deal worth an initial £46.5m.Fernandes made his debut in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Wolves, a result which keeps United within six points of the top four.And the midfielder has now revealed that two of his compatriots, Ronaldo and Nani, had only positive things to say about the Red Devils."Yes, I talked... Читать дальше...

MORE ON CRISTIANO RONALDOQuiz! Can you name all 33 clubs Cristiano Ronaldo has scored against in the Champions League?Cristiano Ronaldo turns 35: His whole record-breaking career so far“Look at that. Has he just winked then?!”It’s July 1, 2006 and Ian Wright is spitting feathers in the BBC World Cup studio.“Please tell me no,” sighs a weary Alan Hansen.Cristiano Ronaldo’s crime? Winking at the Portugal bench shortly after Wayne Rooney’s red card for stamping on Ricardo Carvalho’s meat and two veg... Читать дальше...

MORE ON CRISTIANO RONALDOQuiz! Can you name all 33 clubs Cristiano Ronaldo has scored against in the Champions League?Year Zero: How Cristiano Ronaldo's 2006/07 Manchester United season turned him into the player we know2002/03: Sporting Lisbon - 31 apps, 5 goalsHonours: Portuguese Super CupRonaldo bags two goals in his Primera Liga debut against Moreirense in October, aged 17. The following month, he meets Arsene Wenger at the Arsenal training ground, but a move doesn’t materialise.2003/04: Manchester United - 40 apps... Читать дальше...

Kick-off is at 7.45pm GMTand the game is being shown on BT Sport 2in the UK. See below for watching details where you are: SEE ALSO Premier League live stream best VPN: how to watch every game from anywhere in the worldUse a VPN to watch Celtic v Motherwell live stream from outside your countryIf you’re abroad for the game, your domestic on-demand services won’t work because the broadcaster knows your location based on your IP address. Your access to the game will be automatically blocked, which... Читать дальше...

Kick-off is at 7.45pm GMTand the game is being shown on BT Sport 1in the UK. See below for watching details where you are: SEE ALSO Premier League live stream best VPN: how to watch every game from anywhere in the worldUse a VPN to watch Tottenham Hotspur v Southamptonlive stream from outside your countryIf you’re abroad for the game, your domestic on-demand services won’t work because the broadcaster knows your location based on your IP address. Your access to the game will be automatically blocked... Читать дальше...

MORE ON CRISTIANO RONALDOCristiano Ronaldo turns 35: His whole record-breaking career so farYear Zero: How Cristiano Ronaldo's 2006/07 Manchester United season turned him into the player we knowHe's 35 years old today, but Cristiano Ronaldo isn't about to slow down any time soon. He's been at the top for over 15 years now.He’ll probably still be banging them in the year 2118, when he’s just a brain in a jar and Real winger Cristiano Ronaldo Jr Jr Jr is pinging crosses off his great grandpa to send... Читать дальше...

Kepa Arrizabalaga’s season has reached its lowest point. He was left out of the Chelsea side which drew 2-2 with Leicester last weekend and, with Frank Lampard’s players now heading into their winter break, that was presumably a decision taken with the goalkeeper’s reaction in mind.Lampard wants Kepa to stew over this. That’s clear in the timing. Over 14 days, he's presumably calculated that the player will have time to sulk and pout, then to reflect and, finally – hopefully – to come up with a productive response.He’ll need to... Читать дальше...

Liverpools youngsters have been urged not to let their FA Cup win over Shrewsbury be the defining moment of their careers.The youngest side in the clubs history with an average age of 19 years and 102 days beat League One Shrewsbury in a fourth-round replay courtesy of ex-Manchester United academy graduate Ro-Shaun Williamss second-half own goal.But that did not tell the whole story as the youngsters enjoyed 58 per cent possession, had 12 shots to their opponents three and also won 14 corners to... Читать дальше...

Steven Davis has revealed the Rangers squad held a private dressing room summit meeting as they look to rescue their Ladbrokes Premiership title charge.Gers hopes of claiming a first championship crown in nine years have been left hanging by a thread after slipping up against Hearts and Aberdeen.The loss at Tynecastle and Saturdays goalless draw against Aberdeen have allowed rivals Celtic to surge seven points clear, albeit having played a game more.Midfielder Davis knows his side have not been at... Читать дальше...

Birmingham head coach Pep Clotet praised the workrate of his team after they twice came from behind then beat Coventry 4-1 on penalties after the Emirates FA Cup fourth-round replay ended 2-2 after extra-time.Goalkeeper Lee Camp saved penalties from substitutes Liam Walsh and Jamie Allen as Birmingham won the shootout to clinch a fifth-round tie away to Leicester.Harlee Dean in the second minute of time added on and Jeremie Bela, in the 120th minute, equalised to send the game to a shootout after... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp sent messages of support and congratulations before and after the youngest side in Liverpools history beat Shrewsbury 1-0 in their FA Cup fourth-round replay.The manager and his squad were, somewhat controversially, absent on their scheduled mid-season break but the German still maintained contact with the coaching staff and the players and had an able deputy in James Milner offering his experience and expertise at close quarters.While his team-mates are currently on holiday, Liverpools... Читать дальше...

Steve Bruce endured a rollercoaster of an evening he claimed sums up life at Newcastle as they secured extra-time victory over Oxford in their FA Cup fourth-round replay.On course to coast into round five for the first time since 2006 courtesy of Sean Longstaff and Joelinton goals, the Magpies then conspired to seemingly throw away a clash at West Brom.Liam Kellys fine free-kick reduced the arrears before Nathan Hollands injury-time equaliser sent the tie the distance.Oxford were the better side... Читать дальше...

Reading manager Mark Bowen admitted he did not care if his side won or lost their FA Cup penalty shoot-out against Cardiff after reaching the last 16 of the competition.The Royals booked a fifth-round home tie with Sheffield United next month after fighting back from 2-0 and 3-2 down to draw 3-3 after extra-time.Reading then won a seventh straight FA Cup replay by claiming the shoot-out 4-1 as Garath McCleary, Gabriel Osho, Jordan Obita and Sone Aluko kept their nerve from the spot.I actually said... Читать дальше...

Derby boss Phillip Cocu insisted Wayne Rooneys FA Cup meeting with Manchester United will be special.The former England captain scored a late penalty to seal a 4-2 FA Cup fourth-round replay victory over Northampton.Tuesday nights win set up a fifth-round showdown with Rooneys old club at Pride Park next month.Andre Wisdom, Duane Holmes and Jack Marriott also netted for the hosts while Nicky Adams goal and Sam Hoskins penalty kept the Cobblers in the game.Rooney Uniteds record scorer netted for... Читать дальше...

A superb solo effort from Allan Saint-Maximin saw Newcastle edge past Oxford in extra-time of their FA Cup replay and reach the fifth round for the first time in 16 years.Oxford took the tie the distance with two goals in a frenetic final six minutes of normal time but Saint-Maximins strike was enough to settle the contest 3-2 in favour of Steve Bruces side.Recent cup runs have been lacking for Newcastle but they would have thought they were on a smooth course to round five as Sean Longstaff and... Читать дальше...

The Football Associations director of womens football Baroness Sue Campbell hopes BTs 4-3-3 Home Nations strategy will ensure the next generation of girls taking up the sport have the volunteers to handle the growth.Phil Neville led the England Women to the World Cup semi-finals last summer and it has resulted in a spike in participation for the womens game.While that will hopefully produce even more Lionesses for the future, to do that volunteers are needed at grassroots level.On Tuesday, BT announced... Читать дальше...