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Cardiff City: Who could replace sacked manager Erol Bulut?

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September 23, 2024

Cardiff City: Who could replace sacked manager Erol Bulut?

Cardiff are known to admire former Newport County manager and current Wales assistant James Rowberry, who previously worked under Neil Warnock, Neil Harris and Mick McCarthy during a lengthy coaching association with the Bluebirds.

It is thought the highly regarded 39-year-old was approached by Cardiff about returning in a coaching capacity over the summer before remaining in his role as head of elite coaching with the Football Association of Wales. Appointed to Craig Bellamy’s backroom staff only last month, it remains to be seen whether he wants to walk away from the international stage for a second crack at club management should the Bluebirds call.

Former Leeds number two Cameron Toshack is another who has had previous contact with the club, the son of club legend John and a former player himself having been the subject of interest in roles at second-tier clubs.

There have also been previous admiring glances at Freyr Alexandersson, manager of Cardiff’s Belgian ‘sister club’ KV Kortrijk.

The 41-year-old from Iceland was reported earlier this year to have had previous discussions with Cardiff’s management and had ambitions of working in British football, adding that he “would love to coach Cardiff”.

A former manager of the women’s national side in Iceland, as well as assistant with the men’s team, Alexandersson led Lyngby Boldklub to the top-flight and survival in Denmark, before saving Kortrijk from relegation having arrived with just 10 points on the board from the opening 20 games.

Cardiff owner Vincent Tan remains a significant shareholder at Kortrijk with several players having been loaned from south Wales to the Belgian team.

Closer to home, boyhood Bluebird Nathan Jones has made no secret of his desire to lead the club he served as an apprentice.

From Blaenrhondda, Jones has twice had successful spells at Luton Town either side of difficult tenures at Stoke in the Championship and Southampton in the Premier League. He is currently at League One Charlton who have made an impressive start to the new campaign and would certainly understand the desire of the club’s fanbase for a more front-foot approach to games after frustrations with the caution showed under Bulut.

Cardiff, though, are willing to consider their options as they look to both pull away from the foot of the Championship, and try and finally find the right fit for manager.

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Guardiola: Chasing Perfection

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September 23, 2024

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How and why has Pep Guardiola been able to revolutionise football?

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Listen: What next for Hearts?

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September 23, 2024

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Thomas Duncan, Ryan Stevenson and Simon Donnelly discuss the big Scottish football news

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World Triathlon Series 2024 – Weihai: How to watch on BBC, schedule & GB squad

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September 23, 2024

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World Triathlon Series 2024 - Weihai: How to watch on BBC, schedule & GB squad

Olympic medallists Beth Potter and Alex Yee lead the British contingent for the World Triathlon Championship Series event in Weihai, and you can watch it live on the BBC.

The leg in China on 27 September is the last chance for the athletes to accrue points heading into the finals in Andalucia, Spain in October.

GB have a strong contingent, with Kate Waugh, Georgia Taylor-Brown and Sophie Coldwell joining Paris 2024 bronze medallist Potter in the women’s race. Olympic champion Yee is one of five Britons competing in the men’s race.

Yee sits in third in the men’s standings, with defending champion Potter third in the women’s.

Australian Matthew Hauser sits top of the men’s standings going into Weihai, while France’s Paris gold medallist Cassandre Beaugrand leads the women’s with compatriot Emma Lombardi in second. Four-time world champion Bermudian Flora Duffy is fifth.

After China the series will move to Spain for the finals, where additional points – 1,250 for the men’s and women’s winners compared to 1,000 in the other legs of the series – will be available. The finals will also be available to watch live on the BBC.

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Where did it go wrong for Naismith & what's next for Hearts?

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September 23, 2024

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Where did it go wrong for Naismith & what's next for Hearts?

BBC Sport Scotland analyses the reasons behind Steven Naismith’s sacking and considers what might come next for Heart of Midlothian.

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WSL agrees new £45m sponsorship deal with Barclays

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September 23, 2024

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WSL agrees new £45m sponsorship deal with Barclays

A new three-year agreement has been reached with Barclays to remain the title sponsor of the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship.

The deal is understood to be in the region of £15m a year, including investment and marketing, double the previous arrangement which runs out at the end of this season.

It is the first major contract secured by the WSL’s new takeover company, Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL).

Barclays became the title sponsors in 2019 and the renewal is said to be the biggest deal in women’s domestic football.

There has been a continual increase in viewing figures and attendances across the WSL over the past few years.

WPLL chief executive Nikki Doucet said: “Barclays has been a leading light when it comes to supporting women’s football and they become a founding partner for WPLL as we embark on a transformational journey to grow the game.

“This record multi-year investment demonstrates long-term commitment and is important because it provides positive endorsement and increased support for what we are trying to accomplish.”

Barclays has also extended its partnership with the Premier League, agreeing a new four-year deal.

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Australia: Tony Popovic named head coach after Graham Arnold exit

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September 23, 2024

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Australia: Tony Popovic named head coach after Graham Arnold exit

Former Crystal Palace defender Tony Popovic has been named Australia’s head coach following the resignation of Graham Arnold.

Arnold stepped down last Friday after six years in the role following a shock 1-0 home defeat against Bahrain and a draw against Indonesia in World Cup qualifying earlier in September.

Those results have left Australia fifth in the Asia standings, with only the top two teams automatically qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

The 51-year-old, who played 58 times for the Socceroos, has signed a two-year deal.

“It’s a role that comes with great responsibility, and I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity,” said Popovic.

“This is undoubtedly a very proud moment for myself and my family. To be entrusted with guiding our national team is a privilege I do not take lightly.”

Popovic spent five years with Crystal Palace before leaving in 2006.

He played for the Socceroos in the 2006 World Cup and has coached in Australia, Turkey and Greece since retiring in 2008.

Australia host China in Adelaide on 10 October in their next World Cup qualifier.

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