Oliver Glasner admits Eagles landing on lofty perch comes as some surprise
Posted Monday, May 20, 2024 by PA
Oliver Glasner replied with an emphatic “no” when asked if he expected his first three months in charge of Crystal Palace would result in his new side equalling a best-ever top-10 Premier League finish.The mood was sour in south London when the Austrian took over a relegation-threatened Eagles side in February, a nadir best exemplified by the protest banners raised by a disillusioned...Full Story »
People were right – Rob Edwards admits survival task ‘became too much’ for Luton
Posted Monday, May 20, 2024 by PA
Rob Edwards admitted the doubters were right about Luton after they were relegated from the Premier League following a final-day 4-2 defeat to Fulham at Kenilworth Road.Adama Traore opened the scoring for the Cottagers with Raul Jimenez on target twice and Harry Wilson rounding things off midway through the second half. Carlton Morris (penalty) and Alfie Doughty scored to make it 1-1 and 2-3, bu...Full Story »
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe ‘desperate to keep’ Bruno Guimaraes
Posted Monday, May 20, 2024 by PA
Eddie Howe hopes Bruno Guimaraes was not bidding Newcastle a fond farewell after scoring the goal which clinched seventh place.Guimaraes capped a 4-2 win at Brentford with a late strike and celebrated in front of the away fans in a Toon bucket hat.The Brazil midfielder, linked with a move away this summer, then spent a long time waving to the travelling support after the final whistle.“I d...Full Story »
Ange Postecoglou looking to push on after Tottenham finish fifth
Posted Monday, May 20, 2024 by PA
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says a fifth-placed finish in the Premier League is a good achievement in his first season but insisted he has “lofty ambitions”.Spurs confirmed their place in next season’s Europa League with a 3-0 win at relegated Sheffield United on the final day of the season.Dejan Kulusevski’s double and Pedro Porro’s strike ensured they finished...Full Story »
Nuno Espirito Santo achieves ‘main objective’ as Forest win secures survival
Posted Monday, May 20, 2024 by PA
Nuno Espirito Santo said he would celebrate with “two or three beers” after Nottingham Forest made sure of their Premier League status with a 2-1 win at already-relegated Burnley.Chris Wood scored a brace inside the opening 15 minutes against his former club to eliminate any worries that Luton might have beaten Forest to 17th place – something that would have required an unlike...Full Story »
We have to do everything to give fans a trophy – Erik ten Hag
Posted Monday, May 20, 2024 by PA
Erik ten Hag says Manchester United must “do everything” to repay the “best fans in the world” by lifting the FA Cup after his club suffered their worst Premier League finish.The 20-time English champions signed off a dismal top-flight campaign with a 2-0 win at Brighton but finished in eighth place – their lowest final position since coming 13th in the old first di...Full Story »
Change is good – Jurgen Klopp asks Liverpool to embrace future under Arne Slot
Posted Monday, May 20, 2024 by PA
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp told Anfield to never stop believing and to welcome his successor Arne Slot like they welcomed him as “change is good”.Speaking at a presentation on the pitch, made by owners John W Henry and Tom Werner, chief executive Billy Hogan and Sir Kenny Dalglish after the 2-0 victory over 10-man Wolves, the German addressed the crowd and offered a positive outl...Full Story »
Martindale praises fans after relegation and warns Livingston of ‘massive reset’
Posted Monday, May 20, 2024 by PA
Livingston manager David Martindale admitted it is time for a reset at the club as his already relegated side ended their six year stint in the cinch Premiership with a 1-1 draw at home to Hibernian.Myziane Maolida had fired Hibernian in front just after half-time but Bruce Anderson’s composed finish salvaged a point for Livingston.Martindale believes half his squad will change but he was ...Full Story »
Don Cowie turns attention to preparing Ross County for relegation play-off
Posted Monday, May 20, 2024 by PA
Ross County interim manager Don Cowie says his side will focus on recovering mentally for the play-offs after slipping into a final battle to avoid relegation.With St Johnstone beating Motherwell, the Staggies needed a win against Aberdeen in Dingwall.But despite Dons defender Angus MacDonald’s second-half dismissal and the hosts hitting the woodwork in stoppage time, the game ended in a 2...Full Story »
Jean-Philippe Mateta hat-trick ensures Crystal Palace end season on a high
Posted Monday, May 20, 2024 by PA
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s hat-trick capped off an emphatic 5-0 victory for Crystal Palace over Aston Villa and inspired his side to equal both a best-ever 10th-placed and 49-point Premier League finish.The Frenchman, who has now scored nine times in the Eagles’ last eight matches, became just the second Palace player to score three in a Premier League contest, and the first to do so at ...Full Story »