Lampard luah rasa kecewa

 BEKAS pengendali Chelsea, Frank Lampard mengakui sedikit kecewa selepas dipecat daripada melatih kelab gergasi Liga Perdana Inggeris (EPL) itu pada Isnin.

Menurutnya, dia tidak mendapat masa yang mencukupi musim ini untuk mengemudi kelab ke tahap yang lebih baik sekali gus mencapai sasaran yang ditetapkan oleh pengurusan pasukan.

"Ketika pertama kali saya mengambil alih tanggungjawab ini, saya faham cabaran dan kesukaran ketika mengendalikan sesebuah pasukan bola sepak.

"Dalam masa sama, saya sedikit kecewa kerana tidak diberikan masa yang mencukupi musim ini. Namun, apa jua situasinya, saya cukup berbangga dengan apa yang telah kami capai setakat ini.

"Malah, saya juga berbangga dengan beberapa pemain dari akademi yang berjaya masuk ke dalam pasukan utama dan beraksi dengan baik. Mereka adalah masa depan untuk kelab ini," katanya.

Lampard yang mula mengemudi Chelsea pada 2019 dipecat oleh Chelsea selepas persembahan kurang memberangsangkan The Blues yang menyaksikan mereka berada di kedudukan kesembilan liga pada ketika ini.

Dalam pada itu, Lampard turut berterima kasih kepada Chelsea yang memberikan peluang kepadanya untuk melatih pasukan tersebut.

"Ia merupakan satu penghormatan untuk mengendalikan Chelsea, sebuah kelab yang telah menjadi sebahagian besar daripada hidup saya sejak sekian lama.

"Saya ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada peminat atas sokongan luar biasa yang saya terima selama 18 bulan terakhir. Saya juga ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Roman Abramovich (pemilik pasukan), pemain, pasukan bimbingan saya dan semua orang di kelab atas kerja keras dan dedikasi mereka," katanya.

Chelsea dijangka mengumumkan bekas pengendali Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Thomas Tuchel sebagai pengganti Lampard dalam masa terdekat.

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Unai Emery breaks social media silence after Arsenal sacking

The former Gunners boss was dismissed from the club after the Europa League defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt, with Freddie Ljungberg taking over as interim manager.

Unai Emery has broken his social media silence by posting for the first time since leaving his role at the Emirates Stadium two weeks ago.

The Spaniard was shown the door after a poor start to the season, with a 2-1 Europa League defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt proving to be the last straw for Arsenal chiefs.

That defeat left the Gunners winless in seven games in all competitions, and with the possibility of Champions League football returning to the Emirates Stadium next season diminishing, Arsenal decided to take action.

Freddie Ljungberg has been in charge as caretaker manager since Emery's sacking. He has overseen one draw, one loss and one win in the Premier League. His team also came from two goals down to earn a draw in the Europa League against Standard Liege.

While the Ljungberg and the players have been continuing to work in order to try and turn their season around, Emery has given an insight into what he has been doing now he has more spare time on his hands.

"Always very grateful to this great staff. #keepworking," he posted on his Twitter account, alongside a picture of him with some of his staff at Arsenal.

EPL : Claude Puel SACKED by Leicester after 4-1 thrashing at home to Crystal Palace

• Claude Puel has been sacked as manager of Leicester after a 4-1 defeat at home
• Foxes have won just four league games at home all season as Puel now departs 
• Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is the favourite to be the club's next manager 
• Pressure has been mounting on Puel as club have not won since New Year's Day
• Puel was told of the decision by sporting director Jon Rudkin on Sunday morning

Leicester have acted after the 4-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace meant the side have lost seven of the last nine games.

The atmosphere among players at Puel's methods is said to be at rock bottom, and the pre-season target of seventh appears a remote prospect. The club are 12th, only eight points above the relegation places. 

Sportsmail reported before Christmas that low morale put Puel's position in real jeopardy

Claudio Ranieri and Craig Shakespeare were also sacked after failing to win in six consecutive matches.

Wilfried Zaha scored a brace on Saturday as Leicester's dismal start to the year continued

January signing Youri Tielemans looked to make his mark in the centre of midfield with some weaving runs

Ronald Koeman (Everton) dipecat

Ronald Koeman 'disappointed' at Everton sacking but wishes team 'good luck in the future'

The Dutchman was axed on Monday after the 5-2 home defeat to Arsenal left them languishing down in eighth in the Premier League table

Ronald Koeman has revealed he is disappointed at his sacking as Everton manager but wishes the team luck going forward.

The Dutchman was axed on Monday after the 5-2 home defeat to Arsenal left them languishing down in eighth in the Premier League table despite an extensive summer spend.

Koeman guided the Toffees to seventh place last term but the loss to the Gunners proved the final straw after a difficult start to this year's campaign.

"I would like to place on record my thanks to the players and staff for all their hard work and commitment during my 16 months as Everton manager," he said in a short statement on Twitter. "I would like to thank Bill Kenwright, Farhad Moshiri and the Everton Board for the opportunity to have managed a great club and to the fans as well for their passionate support for the club.

"Naturally, I am disappointed at this moment, but I wish the team good luck for the future."

Under-23s manager David Unsworth has been placed in temporary charge and will oversee preparations for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The Toffees have already begun their search for a new permanent boss with Burnley's Sean Dyche, who has already attracted the interest of Leicester, under consideration.

It is understood, however, that he would want a tangible offer to consider leaving Burnley having been irritated by Crystal Palace’s reticence in the summer and what was a perceived as a greater desire to look abroad. 

Aitor Karanka leaves relegation-battling Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough have sacked manager Aitor Karanka following a run of 10 Premier League games without a win.

Karanka leaves with the club 19th in the table with 11 games to play, having scored only two goals in eight league games in 2017.

"Middlesbrough Football Club can today confirm the departure of Head Coach Aitor Karanka," a statement on the club's official website confirmed. "Following discussions, both parties have agreed that it is in the best interests of the club to make this change.

"The club would like to thank Aitor for all his hard work over the past three-and-a-half years and for the success we've had during that time. We wish him all the best for the future."

Karanka said: "I'd like to thank Middlesbrough for a wonderful opportunity and the players, staff and all the people at the club who I have worked with.

"I'd also like to thank the fans for their support. This club will always hold a special place for me and I wish everyone connected with Middlesbrough Football Club the very best for the future."

Middlesbrough confirmed Steve Agnew will step up from his role as assistant head coach to take control of first team affairs with immediate effect.

Boro host Manchester United on Sunday before trips to Swansea and Hull

After leaving Patrick Bamford and Stewart Downing out of the squad for the FA Cup quarterfinal defeat against Manchester City on Saturday, Karanka said: "Where the players show me that they are ready to play and they are fighting and they are going to fight for the club is on the training ground every day.

"I am with them every day and on Friday, I will always choose at least 18 fighters."

Karanka, previously an assistant to Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid, was appointed in 2013 and led the club to promotion in 2016.

EPL : RANIERI dipecat?

• Former Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has released a heartfelt statement 
• Premier League title-winning boss has thanked the club and its supporters 
• Ranieri hopes fans will 'smile every day' thinking about what they achieved  
• 65-year-old leaves the club one point above the Premier League relegation zone

Former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri said his 'dream died' after being sacked nine months after leading them to an extraordinary Premier League title.

The Midlands club announced on Thursday night that they had parted company with the Italian owing to a 'painful but necessary' decision in a bid to avoid relegation, less than 24 hours after the first leg of the Champions League last 16 defeat by Sevilla.

Ranieri, who was told he would be leaving with immediate effect on his return from Spain by director of football Jon Rudkin, has released a statement in which he expressed his sadness at the end of a 'wonderful journey' with the club he will always love.

Claudio Ranieri arrives at his house on Friday afternoon after being sacked by Leicester City

The 65-year-old said: 'Yesterday my dream died. After the euphoria of last season and being crowned Premier League champions all I dreamt of was staying with Leicester City, the club I love, for always.

'Sadly this was not to be. I wish to thank my wife Rosanna and all my family for their never ending support during my time at Leicester. My thanks go to Paolo and Andrea who accompanied me on this wonderful journey. To Steve Kutner and Franco Granello for bringing me the opportunity to become a champion.

'I have to thank Leicester City Football Club. The adventure was amazing and will live with me forever. Thank you to all the journalists and the media who came with us and enjoyed reporting on the greatest story in football. 

'My heartfelt thanks to everybody at the club, all the players, the staff, everybody who was there and was part of what we achieved. But mostly to the supporters. You took me into your hearts from day one and loved me. I love you too. 

Ranieri was happy to smile for a selfie outside his home despite his sadness at leaving the club

'No one can ever take away what we together have achieved, and I hope you think about it and smile every day the way I always will. 

'It was a time of wonderfulness and happiness that I will never forget. It's been a pleasure and an honour to be a champions with all of you. Claudio Ranieri.' 

The Italian signed a new four-year contract at the King Power Stadium only last August, meaning he can expect to be compensated in the region of £3million.

Ranieri, who was honoured as coach of the year by FIFA, has received widespread sympathy for being dismissed just 298 days after the club were crowned champions of England, but he was criticised for the club's free-fall towards a relegation battle.

Leicester chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and son Aiyawatt (right) opted to sack Ranieri
 

eicester's achievement in the 2015-16 season will remain one of the greatest in British sport

Retired John Bird, 75, from Leicester, said: 'It is very sad but whatever happens they can't take away what we had last year.

'Something had to be done but it's such a savage way of doing it.

'Can anybody else come to a team like Leicester and do what Ranieri did?

'It will never happen again.'

Claudio Ranieri helped Leicester to the Premier League last season but was sacked this term

Paul Camm, 46, an NHS worker, from Leeds, said: 'It's a bit of a shock after all he did last season.

'I think it would have been better to let him go at the end of the season.'

Steve Murray, 63, a council worker from Leicester said: 'He should never have been sacked, at least not until the end of the season.

'I think it is an incredibly harsh decision.'

 

Tony Bailey, 51, a council worker from Leicester, said: 'It is not just the wrong time to sack him, but he is also the wrong person to blame.

'It is the players who are to blame.

'Since the success of last year they think they won't be able to do it again.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4257376/Claudio-Ranieri-s-statement-Leicester-City-sacking.html#v-7314593592442074493
 

‘Lebih takut mati daripada dipecat’ -Dunga

FOXBOROUGH – Selepas diaibkan Peru dengan gol kontroversi, pengendali Brazil, Carlos Dunga (gambar) ternyata tidak takut dipecat daripada skuad kebangsaan selepas kecewa dengan kekalahan tidak terhormat daripada saingan Copa America Centenario 2016 kelmarin.

Dunga ternyata kecewa dengan keputusan pengadil yang mengesahkan gol Raul Ruidiaz pada minit ke-75 yang didakwa menggunakan tangan untuk mara ke suku akhir setelah menjuarai Kumpulan B.

Ini adalah tugas kedua Dunga bersama Brazil, selepas cemerlang bersama skuad samba apabila menjuarai Copa America 2007 dan Piala Konfede­rasi pada tahun 2009 serta pernah menjulang Piala Dunia sebagai kapten pada tahun 1994.

Jelas ini adalah tekanan buat Brazil dalam persediaan mereka untuk menghadapi Sukan Olimpik Rio de Janeiro sekali gus mahu menjelmakan keme­nangan di laman sendiri selepas gagal menjuarai Piala Dunia 2014.

“Saya tidak takut dipecat tetapi apa yang saya takutkan adalah kematian. Pihak pengurusan tahu apa yang kami lakukan dan cara kami bekerja.

“Bila kamu bekerja bersama skuad Brazil kami tahu akan dikenakan pelbagai kritikan jika gagal menjelmakan sebarang keputusan yang baik.

“Di Brazil kami mahu mendapat keputusan yang singkat tetapi dalam bola sepak adalah satu perkara yang rumit dan kita perlu sabar untuk mendapat keputusan terbaik,” ujar Dunga.

Difahamkan Dunga akan mengadakan pertemuan dengan Presiden Konfederasi Bola Sepak Brazil (CBF), Marco Polo Del Nero untuk menentukan nasibnya bersama skuad Brazil. – Agensi.

Jose Mourinho SACKED

Chelsea Football Club and Jose Mourinho have today parted company by mutual consent.

All at Chelsea thank Jose for his immense contribution since he returned as manager in the summer of 2013.

His three league titles, FA Cup, Community Shield and three League Cup wins over two spells make him the most successful manager in our 110-year history. But both Jose and the board agreed results have not been good enough this season and believe it is in the best interests of both parties to go our separate ways.

The club wishes to make clear Jose leaves us on good terms and will always remain a much-loved, respected and significant figure at Chelsea. His legacy at Stamford Bridge and in England has long been guaranteed and he will always be warmly welcomed back to Stamford Bridge.

- Mourinho Family

Liverpool akhirnya pecat Rodgers

LONDON – Setelah me­ngalami dua kekalahan dan tiga keputusan seri, pihak pengurusan Liverpool nampaknya sudah hilang sabar dengan prestasi tidak menentu pengurusnya, Brendan Rodgers apabila mereka mengumumkan penamatan kontraknya serta- merta sejurus tamat aksi menentang Everton yang menyaksikan keputusan seri 1-1.

Dalam satu kenyataan yang dikeluarkan semalam, Liverpool berkata, mereka sudah hilang kepercayaan terhadap pengendali berusia 42 tahun itu dan telah memberi notis tamat kontrak serta- merta.

“Li­ver­pool kini dalam proses untuk melantik pengurus baharu dalam masa se­ming­gu.

“Walaupun keputusan yang dibuat ini adalah sukar, kami percaya tindakan yang dilakukan itu akan memberi lebih peluang kepada kami untuk mencipta kejayaan pada masa akan datang.

“Kami sentiasa dahagakan cita-cita serta kejayaan yang besar untuk Liverpool. Kami percaya perubahan yang dilakukan ini akan membawa faedah yang besar kepada pasukan,” katanya.

Sebagai rekod, Rodgers hanya sempat mengemudi Liverpool selama dua tahun tanpa membawa sebarang trofi kejuaraan. Namun, pada musim 2013/2014, dengan bantuan pemain terbaik dunia, Luis Suarez, Liverpool berjaya menduduki tempat kedua liga dengan mengumpul sebanyak 84 mata, sekali gus melayakkan mereka untuk beraksi pada kempen Liga Juara-Juara.

Dalam perkembangan lain, teka-teki mengenai pengendali yang bakal mengemudi Liverpool selepas ini hangat diperkatakan oleh media tempatan.

Bekas pengendali Borussia Dortmund, Jurgen Klopp dikatakan sebagai calon yang bakal menduduki ‘kerusi panas’ yang ditinggalkan Rodgers. – Agensi