Roberto Martinez
Aston Villa set to hold talks with John Terry to replace Dean Smith
Aston Villa are set to hold talks with John Terry about becoming their new manager after they sacked Dean Smith last week, according to reports. The former Chelsea star worked under Smith as an assistant head coach until July 2021 when he departed Villa Park. However, as per Football Insider, the 40-year-old could return to the Lions as they are set to hold discussions with him over the coming days. Terry is said to have strong links with the club’s chief executive Christian Purslow who has been associated with Villa since August 2018. The Birmingham based club have also been linked with other candidates, including Steven Gerrard and Roberto Martinez. Martinez is currently serving as the manager of Belgium, having joined them in August 2016. The Spanish ...
Next Aston Villa manager: Roberto Martinez and Steven Gerrard linked
Aston Villa have recently sacked Dean Smith after a series of poor performances in the Premier League and the Premier League club are now looking to bring in a replacement soon. According to Rob Dorsett from Sky Sports, Belgium national team manager Roberto Martinez and Rangers manager Steven Gerrard are on the shortlist to replace Smith. – Roberto Martinez and Steven Gerrard on #avfc shortlist of poss candidates to replace Dean Smith– Villa expected to speak to at least 5 or 6 managers (or their reps) as they narrow down their search– Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand an outside chance, but one Villa will speak to — Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) November 8, 2021 Smith helped Aston Villa to an 11th placed finish last season and the Premier League club strengthened their squad heavily during the ...
Newcastle United next manager: Roberto Martínez, Steven Gerrard and Unai Emery are the leading contenders
Newcastle United are still looking for potential replacements for manager Steve Bruce and the Times are reporting that Roberto Martinez, Steven Gerrard and Unai Emery are currently the leading contenders. The Premier League side underwent a £300 million takeover earlier this month and the new owners are looking to bring in their own manager. The magpies have had a disastrous start to the season so far and they were beaten by Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League yesterday. Newcastle currently find themselves 19th in the league table and they have failed to win a single Premier League game. It is evident that Bruce is not the right man to lead the club back to its former glories and the new owners will have to bring in a quality replacement. Steve Bruce has now managed 1,000 games in his ...
Roberto Martinez to stay on as Belgium coach
Roberto Martinez will stay on as Belgium coach despite the country’s European Championship exit and attempt another tilt at a major title at next year’s World Cup, he said in an interview with Belgian newspapers on Friday. Martinez, whose contract runs until after next year’s tournament in Qatar, had not given any clarity on his plans since Belgium were beaten 2-1 by Italy in Munich in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals a week ago in a major disappointment for the team, who have spent the last three years top of the Fifa rankings. “I’m staying as coach. When I feel I no longer have anything to contribute is when I will leave,” he said. “But I don’t have that feeling now. I was a bitterly disappointed to be knocked out but now I’m looking ahead to the World Cup in Qatar. And also the Nations Leag...
Romelu Lukaku backed to succeed Robert Lewandowski at Bayern Munich
Former Belgium striker Emile Mpenza has tipped Romelu Lukaku to succeed Robert Lewandowski at Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old has excelled at Inter, scoring 64 goals in just 95 matches since joining the Serie A side from Manchester United in 2019. The forward has a similar record for the national team, having struck 63 times in 96 caps for the Rode Duivels, including three at Euro 2020. Mpenza has been amazed by the ex-Chelsea and Anderlecht player’s development and believes Bayern would be smart to look at him if they need to replace Poland sensation Lewandowski following his 48-goal campaign in Germany. “Romelu’s strength in a duel and his speed are outstanding. That makes it so difficult for the defenders against him,” Mpenza told Sport Bild. “If they go into a duel with him, he uses his...
Belgium coach: Kevin De Bruyne’s Euro 2020 participation still unclear
The possibility of Kevin De Bruyne competing for Belgium in the European Championship remains unclear as he recovers from facial fractures, coach Roberto Martinez said on Wednesday. The midfield talisman broke his nose and eye socket in a clash in the Champions League final last weekend but it would be days before Belgium were clear about his chances of competing, Martinez told reporters. “I would say that until next week we won’t know exactly where we are with Kevin. Now, allow him now to relax. “He could be available for the Euros but when, we don’t know at the moment. It’s too early to give you an answer now, we must first get the green light from the medical side.” De Bruyne had been scheduled to join up with Belgium’s squad just days before their opening Group B match against Russia i...
Spurs in talks with 47-yr-old regarding managerial vacancy, two others on Levy’s shortlist
Tottenham Hotspur are thought to be locked in talks with Belgium national team manager Roberto Martinez regarding their managerial vacancy. According to Sky Sports, the former Premier League manager could be a long term replacement for Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese manager was sacked earlier in the season, and Ryan Mason is currently the interim manager at the London club. Martinez has done an exceptional job with Belgium, helping them climb to the top of the FIFA rankings. The 47-year-old has already informed friends that he’s looking to return to club management. Martinez has done well in the Premier League previously with Wigan Athletic and Everton. He was previously linked with Liverpool and Arsenal. Graham Potter and Ralf Rangnick are also on Tottenham’s shortlist to replace Mourinho,...
Tottenham speak to two Bundesliga managers as they hunt for new boss
Reuters Tottemham Hotspur have reportedly stepped up their search of finding a new manager by speaking to Hansi Flick and Ralf Rangnick. The North London side currently have former midfielder Ryan Mason at the helm on an interim basis following the sacking of Jose Mourinho last month. Mason has won three out of his four Premier League matches in charge – helping Spurs climb to sixth in the table. And with European football looking all-but secure for next season, Daniel Levy is now turning his attention to finding a permanent boss to take over in the summer. Tottenham were keen on luring Julian Nagelsmann away from RB Leipzig, but it has been confirmed that he will take over from Hansi Flick at Bayern Munich. According to the Guardian, Spurs have spoken to Flick about him potentially moving...
Spurs make contact with 47-yr-old, manager very keen on taking over next season
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Belgium manager Roberto Martinez. According to Football Insider, the 47-year-old is on the London club’s shortlist to replace Jose Mourinho and Martinez is keen on the job. The report further states that he is willing to leave his role as the Belgium national team manager immediately after the European Championship in order to take over at the Premier League club. Apparently, the Premier League side have already made contact with the 47-year-old manager and he remains a strong contender to take over from Ryan Mason at the end of the season. The Belgium manager is thought to be ‘pushing strongly’ for the managerial post at Tottenham and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds over the coming months. Martinez did an impressive jo...
UEFA Nations League: France draw Belgium, Italy to face Spain in semi-finals
The draw for the UEFA Nations League finals has been conducted, with World Cup holders France set to square off against world number ones Belgium while hosts Italy face Spain next October. The European governing body rubber-stamped Milan and Turin as the cities set to welcome the second edition of the tournament’s showpiece last four event on Thursday, confirming that the Group 1A winners would be on home soil. Roberto Mancini’s Azzurri will welcome La Roja under the stewardship of Luis Enrique to San Siro on October 6, while Didier Deschamps’ Bleus will face Les Diables Rouges led by Roberto Martinez at Allianz Stadium a day later. The winners will then meet in Milan three days later on October 10, with the third-place play-off unfolding in Turin upon the same date. The second semi-final ...
Gareth Bale: Real Madrid blocked my return to Premier League
Gareth Bale has accused Real Madrid of making it “very difficult” to leave the Spanish club as the Wales forward looks to end his Bernabeu exile. Bale is out of favour with Real manager Zinedine Zidane and played just 48 minutes of Madrid’s 12 games when the Spanish season resumed after the coronavirus lockdown. Zidane, who has feuded with Bale throughout his two spells in charge, said the winger did not want to play in last season’s Champions League last-16 second-leg tie at Manchester City. Bale has two years left on his Real contract, but there appears little chance he will force his way into the manager’s plans. The 31-year-old almost joined Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning in 2019 before Real pulled the plug on the deal, a decision that still irks Bale. “I think the club needs...
