Some things are inevitable in life, and Jose Mourinho ostracises certain players when he takes over a new club to send a message to the dressing room is right up there with death and taxes. He doesn't it everywhere he goes, it rarely seems to be successful and it comes back to bite him after a few months when he's on the verge of being sacked, but that also feeds into the narrative that the g...Full Story »

There aren’t many positions in Manchester City’s star-studded squad that need reinforcing but one area of the pitch manager Pep Guardiola will be wary of is the defensive midfield role. Despite having both Rodri and Fernandinho at his disposal, with the latter set to turn 37-years-old next summer, the Citizens would do well to bring in the Brazilian’s long-term successor and ...Full Story »

JOSE MOURINHO’S week went from bad to worse as he was sent off in Roma’s 0-0 draw with Napoli on Sunday. The Special One suffered his heaviest EVER defeat on Thursday as Roma were thumped 6-1 by Norwegian minnows Bodo-Glimt in the Europa Conference League. Jose Mourinho was sent off during Roma's 0-0 draw against Napoli And just three days later, Mourinho was sent to the stands ag...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho has confirmed his stance on whether he would be willing to leave AS Roma to join Newcastle United - a club that he admits to having an 'emotional connection' with Jose Mourinho has responded to the rumours linking him with the newly-vacant manager's job at Newcastle United. The current AS Roma coach was asked about a possible Premier League return following the £300million t...Full Story »

Michael Duff hailed Kyle Joseph’s quality as his brace fired Cheltenham to a 3-1 home win over Morecambe.The Swansea loan prospect struck twice in three second-half minutes to help secure the Robins’ second win in four days and lift them into the top half of the table.Liam Sercombe had put them ahead before Adam Phillips’ leveller before half-time for the visitors.“Kyle&r...Full Story »

A quick second-half brace from Swansea loanee Kyle Joseph secured a convincing 3-1 home victory for Cheltenham over Morecambe.It was the first ever League One meeting between the newly-promoted clubs and Cheltenham opened the scoring in the 26th minute through Liam Sercombe.The fit-again midfielder finished well into the bottom-left corner for his first of the season after Mattie Pollock nodded ...Full Story »

Roma coach Jose Mourinho is being linked with Newcastle United. Newcastle have been urged to bring Mourinho BACK to the Premier League by former Leeds defender Danny Mills. The 44-year-old says the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss would guide the Magpies 'to success'. The Special One, despite taking a job at Roma in the summer, is being linked with a return to the Premie...Full Story »

Puig, 22, has played a bit-part role for Barcelona for the last couple of seasons and it is claimed Mourinho is prepared to offer him a lifeline. Roma boss Jose Mourinho is interested in signing Barca fringe player Riqui Puig Credit: Getty Despite being starved of minutes in the first-team, Puig has been reluctant to quit his boyhood club until now, having joined Barca at the age of 14. The...Full Story »

Newcastle United have discovered Jose Mourinho’s stance on leaving Roma to replace Steve Bruce at St James’ Park. Bruce’s position at the Magpies appears to be in a perilous state following Sunday’s visit of Tottenham Hotspur. Newcastle were recently taken over by the mega-rich Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and look set to go on a major recruitment drive. That ...Full Story »

When Henrikh Mkhitaryan found the net for Jose Mourinho's Roma - to put the Giallorossi two goals ahead of Empoli - it cemented the Special One's place in Serie A history. Mourinho has now overseen 42 unbeaten home games in a row in the Serie A, a run that started with his Inter Milan side in 2008. The 58-year-old surpassed Massimiliano Allegri record at Juventus - that spanned from September ...Full Story »

The Roma manager is reportedly looking to his former club for transfer ideas. Roma manager Jose Mourinho is eyeing up Tottenham for future transfer targets, according to reports in Italy. Mourinho has made a decent start to life at Roma after he was sacked by Spurs in April and he is now considering raiding his former club to strengthen his hand in the Italian capital. The Roma manager could f...Full Story »

Shrewsbury midfielder Josh Vela is an injury doubt for the home game against Wycombe.Vela was forced out of Saturday’s home win against AFC Wimbledon with a knock and will be assessed by boss Steve Cotterill.Daniel Udoh replaced Vela and went on to score the Shrews’ winner, so he will be hoping to return to the starting line-up.Forward Rekeil Pyke could be back in contention after mi...Full Story »

MAURIZIO SARRI held a live EAGLE aloft as his Lazio side soared to a 3-2 derby-day victory against bitter rivals Roma. The Italian came out on top in the battle of the former Chelsea managers with Jose Mourinho suffering defeat in his Derby della Capitale debut. Maurizio Sarri held an eagle aloft after winning the Derby della Capitale Goals from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Pedro and Felipe Ander...Full Story »

Northampton will again be without defender Sid Nelson for their game against Swindon at the PTS Academy Stadium.The 25-year-old suffered an ACL tear and a meniscus tear in training last week and will be out of action long term.Jack Sowerby made his first appearance for the Cobblers in their 1-0 win over Newport last week and could line up in midfield once again.Ali Koiki will be looking to start...Full Story »

Northampton captain Joseph Mills will miss the visit of Scunthorpe as he starts a long spell on the sidelines after breaking his ankle last weekend.Ali Koiki looks set to step into defence having replaced Mills in the draw with Crawley, while Dominic Revan was brought in on loan on deadline day as cover.Midfielder Jack Sowerby made his comeback in the EFL Trophy win over Forest Green after two m...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady admitted to feeling “really deflated” after skipper Joseph Mills suffered a suspected broken ankle in Saturday’s goalless League Two draw at Crawley.Former Forest Green defender Mills was hurt in a 72nd-minute collision with Sam Ashford and was carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital.Brady said: “I can’t say too much but he was ru...Full Story »

Ross County new boy Joseph Hungbo is available for the visit of Rangers in the cinch Premiership on Sunday.The 21-year-old winger joined on a season-long loan from Watford to become County’s 10th summer signing.Jake Vokins remains out with a broken foot as Malky Mackay’s side look for their first league win of the season.Glen Kamara and Kemar Roofe return to the Gers squad for the tr...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho enjoyed an emphatic 10-0 victory in his first game in charge of new club Roma on Thursday. Roma welcomed Serie D's Montecatini to the club training ground for a preseason friendly where Mourinho's side got off to the perfect start. Borja Mayoral scored a hat trick and strikes from Carles Perez, Gianluca Mancini, Riccardo Calafiori, Nicolo Zaniolo, Nicola Zalewski, Amadou Diawar...Full Story »

New manager Jose Mourinho began work at AS Roma on Friday promising to restore long-term prosperity after the Serie A club came 29 points behind champions Internazionale in seventh last season. "We want to make a Roma of success, but a future of success -- not an isolated moment of success ... we want to do something sustainable," he told the club website. Asked what had changed since he led...Full Story »

Paulo Fonseca has agreed 'in principle' a two-year contract with Tottenham which includes the option of a further 12 months, according to reports. Spurs have been on the hunt for a new permanent manager since Jose Mourinho was handed his P45 on the week of their Carabao Cup final against Manchester City back in April. Antonio Conte appeared set to take over earlier this month, only for talks w...Full Story »