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Our weekly round-up of soccer's sillier side, featuring the oh-so prestigious Globe Soccer Awards — and Stoke City Tim Spiers36 Millwall have appointed Alex Neil as their new head coach following the resignation of Neil Harris earlier this month.
The 43-year-old Scot joins the club as one of the most experienced managers in the Championship, having previously managed Norwich City, Preston North End, Sunderland and Stoke City in the division.
He has signed a long-term contract, the club say, and will be joined by assistant head coach Martin Canning.
Millwall are currently 13th in the Championship with 28 points from their opening 23 matches; eight points above the relegation zone and eight points from the promotion. .. Colin Millar17 Arsenal scored from two set-pieces against Manchester United on Wednesday, leading to TV pundit Berbatov's comments Elias Burke141 Pep Guardiola lost again at Anfield on Sunday — but where do other title-winning managers struggle the most? Elias Burke24 Advertisement Liverpool have been drawn against Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after thrashing West Ham United on Wednesday evening.
West Ham took the lead after Jarell Quansah put through his own net but two goals either side of half-time from Diogo Jota put the hosts in command. Mohamed Salah scored off the bench before Cody Gakpo netted a quickfire brace of his own to complete a resounding 5-1 victory for the holders.
Newcastle United’s third-round match against AFC Wimbledon was postponed on Tuesday due to flooding and will now take place at St James’ Park. .. Callum Davis64 Tim Spiers' weekly look at the lighter side of football, featuring an old rivalry and the same old Chelsea Tim Spiers28 Richard Sutcliffe visits the newest destination for fans out to tick off visits to all 92 stadiums in English football's top four divisions Richard Sutcliffe40 Arsenal's former home is now the site of plush flats but there are some sorry sights where footballing cathedrals once stood Richard Sutcliffe61 Xherdan Shaqiri has rejoined Basel on a three-year contract following his departure from Chicago Fire.
32-year-old Shaqiri and the Chicago Fire confirmed they had mutually agreed to terminate the Switzerland international’s contract on Wednesday. His deal had been due to expire at the end of the 2024 MLS season.
“It fills me with pride and I am very happy that I can return to my hometown of FCB today, ” Shaqiri said. “I have had a deep connection with the club and the region since I was a child. As a fan and of course as a player.
“I completed my football training in Basel. .. Ali Rampling45 Where out-of-contract players, including Dwight Gayle and Ciaran Clark, go to get their pre-season training. .. Elias Burke30