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We are defeated in offside time, not Fergie time: Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy after Manchester United win FA Cup tie with controversial goal | Football News

We are defeated in offside time, not Fergie time: Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy after Manchester United win FA Cup tie with controversial goal | Football News

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Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy was left fuming after Manchester United’s Harry Maguire scored a late controversial goal which dumped the Foxes out of the FA Cup. “We are not defeated in Fergie time, we are defeated in offside time,” Nistelrooy said after the match. Television replays showed Maguire appeared to be offside, but the linesman did not raise his flag and VAR is not used in the FA Cup until the fifth round. “(VAR) wasn’t necessary. Look, VAR you have a couple of centimetres, couple of inches. This was half a metre clear in line. It’s a hard one to take. We deserved to go into extra time and go for the battle in extra time and maybe penalties,” the former Dutch forward said. Story continues below this ad The result handed United only their third win in their last eight games at Old Trafford across all competitions, and the fans something to cheer about after a smattering of boos saw the team off at halftime. In the match, holders United were poor …

Premier League: Mid-Season Manager changes in the Tournament so far | Football News

Premier League: Mid-Season Manager changes in the Tournament so far | Football News

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Liverpool leads the Premier League after 18 games of the 2024/25 season, just ahead of Arsenal. Wolves, Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton are at the opposite end of the table, with Gary O’Neil and Russell Martin both fired on December 15th due to poor performances. Despite struggling in the early months of the season, Erik ten Hag was the first manager to be fired on October 28th, following Manchester United’s worst start to a Premier League season. Steve Cooper was fired just than a month later, following a succession of ineffective Leicester City games that left them just above the bottom three. Last season, nine clubs switched managers, and four have already opted to make a change so far. Ruben Amorim Ruben Amorim was appointed as United’s new head coach on November 1, 2024, and his official stint began ten days later. During his gardening vacation from Sporting CP, he scored a significant victory over Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League, which provided hope for United fans. On November 24, …

Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘hurt’ at being asked to leave Manchester United | Football News

Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘hurt’ at being asked to leave Manchester United | Football News

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Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy revealed he was “hurt” his promising spell as Manchester United interim manager came to an end after Ruben Amorim was appointed manager of the club. The former Dutch striker Van Nistelrooy impressed during his four games in charge after the sacking of Erik ten Hag. While he was politely told he couldn’t continue at the club, leaving them opened the doors for him to join Leicester City. His first game in charge of his new club is at home against West Ham on Tuesday. Van Nistelrooy said that though he was disappointed, quickly came to terms with his departure after amicable talks with Amorim.He says he’s fully focused and ready to “work around the clock” to lift Leicester, who are a point above the Premier League relegation zone after Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at Brentford. “I was disappointed, yeah, very much so, and it hurt that I had to leave,” the 48-year-old said. “The only job I would take as an assistant was at United because of the bond that …

Two weeks after leaving Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy to be named new Leicester City manager | Football News

Two weeks after leaving Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy to be named new Leicester City manager | Football News

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Two weeks after leaving his role as interim manager of Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to make a swift return to the Premier League. The former Manchester United striker will return as the manager of Leicester City, according to reports in London.The 48-year-old Dutchman would replace Steve Cooper, who was sacked after just 157 days in charge following Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat by Chelsea. The Manchester United legend has reportedly held extensive talks with the Leicester hierarchy this week. Leicester have discussed the post with him, while the club’s hierarchy has been determined to explore a number of options but he could be appointed before the trip to Brentford on Saturday. Other possible candidates, including former Chelsea manager Graham Potter, and ex-West Ham manager David Moyes, the report added, quoting sources. Former Premier League champions Leicester are 16th in the table, one point above the relegation zone and are in dire need of a turnaround. And Van Nistelrooy could just be the person they need. During his interim spell at Old Trafford, …

Manchester United and Ruud van Nistelrooy part ways after Dutchman’s interim coaching stint ends | Football News

Manchester United and Ruud van Nistelrooy part ways after Dutchman’s interim coaching stint ends | Football News

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Ruud van Nistelrooy whose term as Manchester United interim manager ended on Sunday after the team thrashed Leicester City 3-0 in the Premier League, said that the experience was a special one. “It was a beautiful moment. To come back to the club and I’ve started working, and then doing the four games, all at home, getting some good results and some good goals. To close it down with this, it’s special. My dad was here, my son. So it was a fantastic moment, he said according to a post by United. However, the club on Monday decided to part ways with the Dutchman as new coach Ruben Amorim takes charge. Ruud van Nistelrooy and three first-team coaches have departed the club with our best wishes for the future. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to United ❤️#MUFC — Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 11, 2024 “Manchester United can confirm that Ruud van Nistelrooy has left the club. Ruud rejoined in the summer and has taken charge of the team for the past four matches as …

Erik Ten Hag was far cry from visionary manager he was at Ajax

Erik Ten Hag was far cry from visionary manager he was at Ajax

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With defeats and draws mounting, Erik Ten Hag was walking on thin ice. The latest defeat, against West Ham United, ended his agony and the torrent of criticism from the fans and media, making him the fifth full-time manager in eleven years to be shown the pink slip. What began as a bright new era for Manchester, after Ten Hag’s team finished third in his first season, quickly spiralled into a period of stagnation. Ten Hag deserves sympathy, in that a copious amount of injuries crippled him last season, where the record title-winners finished eighth. This year, rumours were abound that Ten Hag’s powers were clipped, that he did not have a free hand in transfer decisions and picking the playing eleven. Whatever be, he was a far cry from the visionary manager he was at Ajax. His United iterations were both sloppy and clumsy. The style, if at all there was one, was indistinct. The form of big players dropped, youngsters, but for Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot, made marginal improvements. Performances fluctuated, and …

Erik Ten Hag sacked by Manchester United

Erik Ten Hag sacked by Manchester United

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Erik Ten Hag left his role as the manager of Manchester United on Monday morning after the latest 1-2 defeat to West Ham United on Sunday continued the club’s worst start in Premier League history. Assistant coach Ruud Van Nistelrooy, a former striker at Manchester United who joined the club at the start of the season, will take over as the interim manager in place of Ten Hag. Manchester United announced the departure on their social media and website and said: “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager. Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.” The statement then said, “We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future. Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited.” United currently stand …