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- Klopp: No approach for me from Man United
- The Football Weekly, FREE from FourFourTwo
- Premier League Preview: Man United vs Norwich
- Adams expecting raucous Old Trafford atmosphere
Klopp: No approach for me from Man United Posted: 24 Apr 2014 10:55 AM PDT The German has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford following David Moyes' departure earlier this week, but Klopp has reiterated that he is committed to Dortmund. During his five-year tenure at the Signal Iduna Park, Klopp has guided Dortmund to two league titles, DFB Pokal glory and the club were also beaten finalists in the UEFA Champions League last season. United's search for a new manager began after Moyes was sacked on Tuesday, but Klopp has again stated that he is happy in Germany and stressed that he has had no contact with the Premier League champions. "I think Man U is great, but I am still really happy here because there are around 1,000 reasons why I really like working at this club," he said on Thursday. "Therefore, it cannot have anything to do with the greatness of a team, even if there were to be an offer. "And to react to this is a bit uncomfortable when there has not been an offer, so to reject it before an offer comes is personally embarrassing for me." Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti and Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone have also been linked with the vacant United post. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
The Football Weekly, FREE from FourFourTwo Posted: 24 Apr 2014 10:00 AM PDT The new app, which works on all Apple and Android devices, updates ahead of each weekend's fixtures to bring football fans content on their mobiles. With entirely separate content from the monthly magazine (also now available in abespoke-for-iPad version), theWeeklybrings interviews, analysis, reaction and previews. The seventh issue, available now, looks at the blossoming of a 21st-century grudge: Chelsea vs Liverpool. And, in a week where Manchester United sacked David Moyes, we've got the inside story on why the Scot's reign ended so disastrously. Michael Cox suggests how Liverpool can fix their leaky back-line as they look to land a first-ever Premier League title. There's also an exclusive interview with Southampton left-back and England World Cup hopeful Luke Shaw, while we travel to Germany to find out more about Munich's fascinating third club, SpVgg Unterhaching (managed by none other than former Tottenham and Liverpool left-back Christian Ziege). We also get the lowdown on the Wolfsburg centre-back destined for international greatness, reveal the managers who did the least and most to transform their sides into title winners, and share a chuckle at Ed Woodward's expense with Back of the Net. And if that's not enough to tickle your fancy, there's full match previews of every Premier League and Champions League game, with tailored betting advice from William Hill. TheFootball Weeklyis downloadable for free atGoogle Playand theApp Storeand updates every Thursday evening. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
Premier League Preview: Man United vs Norwich Posted: 24 Apr 2014 08:04 AM PDT The club has dominated the headlines since Tuesday, when manager David Moyes' reign was brought to an end after just 10 months in charge. The 27-year tenure of Alex Ferguson was always going to be a hard act to follow, and so it proved with Moyes departing Old Trafford two days after a dismal 2-0 defeat at his former club Everton. Moyes has been replaced by United legend Ryan Giggs on an interim basis, with the Welshman enlisting the help of former team-mates Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Phil Neville to help prepare the side for the final four matches of the season. The first of those comes at Old Trafford on Saturday with the visit of relegation-threatened Norwich, as United look for a positive end to what has been a disappointing campaign. The champions are consigned to their lowest ever Premier League finish, and United fans will be hopingGiggs' standing at the club will inspire the players to end the season on a high note. Giggs - with 631 Premier League appearances to his name - takes on the task of management for the first time and on Saturday he faces another novice in the form of opposite number Neil Adams. Adams took charge after Chris Hughtondeparted earlier this month and has overseen two defeats in his two games at the helm, 1-0 at Fulham and 3-2 at home to Liverpool last time out. Norwich are17th in the table, just two points above the drop zone having won just twice in their past 13 league matches. Despite the upheaval at Old Trafford, Adams knows his men come into the game as underdogs, but says that is a tag that suits them perfectly. "We're used to it, we expect it," he told the club's official website. "Obviously teams at the bottom of the table are going to be underdogs in most of the games but it's irrelevant whether you're underdogs. It's about you and how you go about your business." Adams confirmed Joseph Yobo remains out with a calf problem, although long-term absentee Elliott Bennett returns after a knee injury. For United, senior figures Nemanja Vidic (knock), Robin van Persieand Patrice Evra(both knee) all remain doubts, as does right-back Rafael da Silva (hamstring). This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
Adams expecting raucous Old Trafford atmosphere Posted: 24 Apr 2014 07:55 AM PDT Norwich, embroiled in a relegation scrap that sees them just two points above the bottom three, travel to Manchester for Ryan Giggs' first game in charge of United. The presence of Giggs – who has replaced the sacked David Moyes on a temporary basis – is sure to create a positive mood inside the ground. But Adams refused to dwell on the timing of United's decision ahead of the match, instead preferring to focus on ways his side can spoil the party. Adams said on Thursday: "It is what it is. It's as simple as that. "We're playing a good team, with good players, that have probably not done as well as they would have liked this season, hence (the news) this week. "We'll be going there with a game plan and (thinking) how we can cause them a problem. "The crowd will be up for it, that's for sure. We can imagine how it is going to be. "Ryan Giggs has been a huge fan's favourite at Manchester United. He's one of the best players the club has ever had. Naturally there's going to be a reaction to that. "(But) we're going to Old Trafford thinking of ways of how to hurt Manchester United." Adams says the club's preparations have been no different this week and has called on his squad to step up for the big occasion. Norwich have lost their last four matches and with clashes against Chelsea and Arsenal to follow, would dearly love a positive result at United. "We'll be ready…the focus we've had this week has been exactly the same as always," he added. "What I've insisted on is hard work and 100 per cent effort. This is what we have to do in the situation we're in. "It's a time for big characters and big people who realise the situation we're in and what's required." Adams also revealed that Joseph Yobo would miss with a calf problem, but that midfielder Elliott Bennett would be in his matchday squad. Bennett has not featured for Norwich since the opening day of the season after suffering a serious knee injury. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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