Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has cut a swathe through his squad as he plans for a return to the Premier League by releasing eight players.
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Manchester United win helped ignite Fabinho’s Liverpool career
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho was something of a slow-burner following his summer arrival from Monaco but he believes arch-rivals Manchester United helped ignite his Anfield career.
James McPake confirmed as new Dundee manager
James McPake is determined to restore pride at Dundee after being installed as the manager of the relegated club.
Liverpool and Spurs poised for a hot affair in Champions League final
Liverpool defenders Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold have brushed off concerns the Madrid heat will be detrimental to the Champions League final.
Celtic boss Lennon eyeing reinforcements but not planning ‘sweeping changes’
Neil Lennon is poised to follow up months of preparation in the transfer market after being confirmed as Celtic manager.
Kane trains but Pochettino remains coy over his Champions League place
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino was keeping tight-lipped over whether Harry Kane would start the Champions League final.
Celtic chief seeks continuity with Lennon
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell admitted continuity and certainty played a major role in handing Neil Lennon the manager’s job on a long-term basis.
Liverpool’s dynamic defensive duo desperate ‘for a little bit of silverware’
Liverpool full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson have played a huge part in the team’s attacking threat this season but they would swap all of their assists to win the Champions League.
Klopp not concerned by losing run in finals
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has laughed off his appalling record in finals by rebranding himself a “world record-holder in winning semi-finals” and insisting he is not the problem.
Gerrard to hold talks with Grezda
Frustrated Rangers winger Eros Grezda is set to be the latest member of Steven Gerrard’s squad to knock on the manager’s door for crunch talks on his future.
The major tasks ahead of Neil Lennon at Celtic
Neil Lennon has been appointed Celtic’s new permanent manager.
Celtic confirm Lennon as manager
Neil Lennon has been confirmed as Celtic’s permanent manager on a rolling 12-month contract.
UEFA ‘looking into’ claims local officials opened gates to fill Baku stadium
European football’s governing body UEFA is investigating claims local officials opened the turnstiles at Baku’s Olympic Stadium during the Europa League Final on Wednesday because of embarrassing pictures of empty seats.
Jota close to Villa switch, with Gardner heading the other way in Birmingham swap deal
Aston Villa are close to signing Birmingham forward Jota, with Gary Gardner heading to St Andrew’s.
Neville confident England squad are ready for Women’s World Cup
England boss Phil Neville insists he trusts every player in his squad as they prepare for their final match before the Women’s World Cup in France.
Aston Villa keen to make impact in Premier League, says chief executive
Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has vowed the club will not just make up the numbers in the Premier League.
Brewster named in Liverpool squad for Champions League final
Teenager Rhian Brewster has been included in Liverpool’s Champions League squad for the final in Madrid.
Former England keeper Green announces retirement
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Green has announced his retirement from football.
James McPake confirmed as new Dundee manager
Dundee have confirmed the appointment of James McPake as their new manager, with experienced coach Jimmy Nicholl arriving as his assistant.
Battle between Kane and Salah heats up ahead of Champions League final
The battle between Harry Kane and Mohamed Salah is just one of the many sub-plots to the Champions League final between Tottenham and Liverpool.