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Scottish Premiership selections: Livingston v Kilmarnock, Jordi Altina and Martin O’Neill in focus

Scottish Premiership selections: Livingston v Kilmarnock, Jordi Altina and Martin O’Neill in focus

πŸ’₯ Discover this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ“Œ **What You’ll Learn**: When Martin O'Neill last captained Celtic on December 3, he must have thought his coaching career was over once again.Emerging from the managerial wilderness for his first role in six years following the acrimonious departure of Brendan Rodgers, O'Neill has won seven of his eight matches in charge and restored confidence to both Celtic fans and supporters.If possible, he has enhanced his already lofty reputation at Parkhead after winning seven major titles in his first stint from 2000-05.He handed over an in-form side to new…
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Rita Guarino: What can we expect from West Ham under the new coach?

Rita Guarino: What can we expect from West Ham under the new coach?

πŸ”₯ Discover this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ’‘ **What You’ll Learn**: Guarino's start at West Ham couldn't be any tougher when they visit defending champions Chelsea on Sunday (12:00 GMT). But the Italian insists that she is "not focused" on the opponent and does not expect her team to change overnight. "We talked about some principles, but the time we spent with the team was very short, so we couldn't train everything," Guarino added. β€œIn this game, I want to see and see how we execute the work we did this week."Every minute of training I…
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Daily Football – Commentator’s View: Prawn sandwiches and back to square one

Daily Football – Commentator’s View: Prawn sandwiches and back to square one

✨ Discover this must-read post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ’‘ **What You’ll Learn**: Available for over a yearJohn Murray, Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce Ball talk football, travel and language. They discuss the FA Cup schedule and the lack of free games, as well as Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca losing their jobs. There is a development in the first commentators' clash of the year. More unintentional pub and movie names, and which captions will end up in our great glossary? Suggestions are welcome on WhatsApp voice messages on 08000289369 and emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk 02:00 Competition controversy leaves…
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Liam Rosenior: Chelsea manager says he will ignore ‘noise’ after appointment

Liam Rosenior: Chelsea manager says he will ignore ‘noise’ after appointment

πŸš€ Check out this insightful post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: βœ… **What You’ll Learn**: Rosenior achieved seventh place with Strasbourg in the French League last season, securing the European League.The French side are part of the multi-club BlueCo ownership group owned by Todd Buhle and Clearlake Capital which also controls Chelsea - but have rejected suggestions they have been appointed to fall in line with their bosses."I don't think it's possible to be in this job and not be your own man," Rosenior added.β€œI understand I'm not an alien and I know what's being said in the press,…
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Celtic: Kyogo Furuhashi is ‘unlikely’ to return from Birmingham City

Celtic: Kyogo Furuhashi is ‘unlikely’ to return from Birmingham City

πŸ’₯ Check out this must-read post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ’‘ **What You’ll Learn**: O'Neill would rather add to his squad than lose anyone as he begins his second spell in charge this season after Wilfred Nancy was sacked just eight games into his tenure.Reports had indicated that Celtic were in talks with Birmingham about including Kyogo on loan, but City coach Chris Davies said on Thursday that he expected the Japanese striker to remain with the Championship club.Asked if the 30-year-old Japanese striker could return, O'Neill replied: "I was going to say it's probably unlikely. I think…
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Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin has warned of the ‘aura’ of Celtic boss Martin O’Neill

Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin has warned of the ‘aura’ of Celtic boss Martin O’Neill

πŸš€ Explore this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: βœ… **What You’ll Learn**: Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin expects a very different test for Celtic when the two sides face off in Glasgow on Saturday and knows the impact Martin O'Neill's 'aura' can have on the dressing room.Godwin's side won the previous encounter 2-1 at Tannadice last month as part of Celtic's stumble under Wilfried Nancy, who was sacked on Monday after six defeats in eight games.O'Neill oversaw seven wins in eight games as caretaker coach earlier this season after Brendan Rodgers resigned in October. He now returns…
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Oldham Athletic, Chesterfield, Salford City and Accrington Stanley have all been frozen

Oldham Athletic, Chesterfield, Salford City and Accrington Stanley have all been frozen

πŸš€ Read this must-read post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: βœ… **What You’ll Learn**: Saturday's League Two fixtures at Oldham Athletic, Chesterfield and Accrington Stanley have been postponed, while Salford City's FA Cup tie at home to Swindon Town has also succumbed to freezing weather conditions.Pitch inspections on Thursday at Boundary Park and SMH Group Stadium found the playing surfaces frozen, while an inspection of the pitch at Stanley on Friday also led to the match being postponed.The Latics were due to face Notts County, seventh-placed Spireites were due to welcome ninth-placed Colchester while Accrington were due to welcome…
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A former Chelsea employee has been spared prison after a Β£200,000 scam

A former Chelsea employee has been spared prison after a Β£200,000 scam

πŸ’₯ Check out this awesome post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: βœ… **What You’ll Learn**: Getty ImagesClaire Walsh defrauded Chelsea FC between June 2019 and October 2023A former assistant treasurer manager at Chelsea Football Club has been spared jail after defrauding the club of more than Β£200,000 through false ticket refunds.Claire Walsh, from Chelsea, admitted dishonestly abusing her position to obtain Β£208,521.65 between June 8, 2019 and October 23, 2023.The 39-year-old was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for 18 months, at Isleworth Crown Court. Prosecutor Alex Allaudi told the court that Walsh had been "making false refunds…
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Antoine Simenho: Why did Manchester City sign the β€œexceptional” Bournemouth striker?

Antoine Simenho: Why did Manchester City sign the β€œexceptional” Bournemouth striker?

πŸš€ Explore this trending post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: πŸ’‘ **What You’ll Learn**: The profile of the Semenyo is unique, and at the stated price point, it seemed like a no-brainer.Stylistically, we've seen City tend to attack in transition more quickly this season than previously under Guardiola, who played to the strengths of Haaland, Foden, Tijjani Reynders and Doku - attacking quickly across wide distances.As a result, City have scored more quick kicks this season than they did in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons combined.Bournemouth's direct style of attack means that Semenho's pace, good play, intelligent decision-making and…
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Newcastle United v Bournemouth: How Louis Miley silenced the critics

Newcastle United v Bournemouth: How Louis Miley silenced the critics

πŸ”₯ Explore this must-read post from BBC Sport πŸ“– πŸ“‚ **Category**: βœ… **What You’ll Learn**: It's been quite a trip.Miley, whose three brothers are also talented north-east footballers, became Newcastle's youngest player to score and create a goal in the Premier League, aged 17.He also remains the youngest player in Champions League history to assist a goal for an English club after making an assist against Milan in 2023.James Huntley came through the ranks at Newcastle's academy, and was on the bench when the midfielder played against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes in his breakout season."He was excellent…
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