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Why Gareth Southgate is perfect fit for Man Utd if they sack Erik ten Hag with former England boss ‘obvious choice’

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GARETH SOUTHGATE is the “obvious choice” to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United if he is sacked.

That is the opinion of former Chelsea and England star Joe Cole.

Gareth Southgate is the 'obvious choice' to be the next Man Utd manager

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Gareth Southgate is the ‘obvious choice’ to be the next Man Utd managerCredit: Getty
Joe Cole outlined his reasons why the ex-England boss should be the next boss

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Joe Cole outlined his reasons why the ex-England boss should be the next bossCredit: Alamy
But Cole believes Erik ten Hag can leave with his head held high

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But Cole believes Erik ten Hag can leave with his head held highCredit: Getty

Cole, 42, believes Southgate‘s previous links with new Man Utd sporting director Dan Ashworth will help “steady the waters” at the creaking Old Trafford outfit.

Speaking to PaddyPower, ahead of United’s trip to Porto this Thursday, Cole said: “Gareth Southgate is the obvious choice for Man Utd.

“If you look at the ownership group, with Dan Ashworth – he worked with Southgate at the FA and it’s actually reminds me a lot with when Gareth took over at England and having to steady the waters.  

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“The fans weren’t happy, and he managed to galvanise them and it might be the right place at the right time for Gareth.

“I hate talking about next managers when the manager is still in play but it’s really tough to look at Man Utd and – knowing how football is – know that they must be thinking about doing something. 

Erik ten Hag is a top manager, and he’d walk away with his head high and silverware on the table – like he did at Ajax.

“He’ll get another job and that might suit his style a bit better.”

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United have scored just five Premier League goals so far this season to eight conceded, with a record of two wins, one draw and three defeats.

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They also failed to beat FC Twente in their opening Europa League match, and now face a tough away test at Porto before travelling to Aston Villa before the international break.

But despite results flattering to deceive, Cole reckons that should the axe come down on Ten Hag’s time with the Red Devils, the Dutchman will be able to walk away with his head held high.

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Cole said: “It could be a blessing that Manchester United are playing away from Old Trafford on Thursday [against Porto] in a game when not much will be expected of them.

“It’s a really tough part of our job because Erik ten Hag comes to speak to us and he’s always very respectful he answers the questions, and he doesn’t shy away. But ultimately, it’s just not happening [for him].

“If he walks away he walks away from Manchester United in the next few months, he walks with his head held high.

“He won silverware and is part of the history but I think the players look like they need a new voice around them.

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Man Utd ratings vs Tottenham

MANCHESTER UNITED suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.

Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half for fouling James Maddison, forcing Erik Ten Hag’s side to play with 10 men against Ange Postecoglou’s team.

After back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente fans hoped United would redeem themselves against Spurs.

However, the match at Old Trafford quickly turned sour. Brennan Johnson scored early and things worsened when Fernandes was sent off allowing Spurs to extend their lead to 3-0.

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And here is how SunSports Charlie Wyett rated the Manchester United stars.

Andre Onana – 5

Stood his ground to deliver a good save from Timo Werner who was clean through – no chance for either goal.

Noussair Mazraoui – 5

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First in the refs’ book for chopping down Destiny Udogie. Could also have blocked Micky van de Ven for the goal. Just watched Solanke make it 3-0.

Matthijs de Ligt – 4

Shocking first half. Failed to cut out the cross from Micky van de Ven which led to the first goal.

Lisandro Martinez – 5

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Switched off for the Spurs goal and was drawn to the ball and Johnson was left unmarked.

Diogo Dalot – 5

Gave the ball away in dangerous areas and struggled against Johnson.

Manuel Ugarte – 5

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Suffered a stinker and was lucky to last until the 73rd minute.

Kobbie Mainoo – 5

Not one of his better performances and was taken off just before half-time following Fernandes’ sending-off.

Marcus Rashford – 5

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Over-ran the ball for Tottenham’s first. Way off the pace.

Bruno Fernandes – 4

Arguably the worst captain in United’s history. Deserved red card for his challenge on James Maddison.

Alejandro Garnacho – 6

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Had United’s only chance in the first half but hit the outside of the post. Improved in the second half.

Joshua Zirkzee – 5

Looked completely lost up front – threatening to be another poor Erik ten Hag signing. Replaced at half-time.

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Mount (for Mainoo 45)  5, Casemiro (for Zirkzee 46) 7, Hojlund (for Rashford 73) 5, Eriksen (for Ugarte 73) 5.

“It’s really tough but I’m only going off what I see and how the players are reacting.

“The body language, they look lost and it’s hard because it’s Erik ten Hag’s team not doing well.

“He’s got a fantastic but tough job and he’s a nice guy but I just think it may have run its course.”

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On the game against Porto this week, Cole added: “The problem with Manchester United coming to town, is when they’re a wounded animal, the name is still Manchester United.

“The Porto players will be up for it, the manager and fans will be too and the whole place will be a cauldron. 

“I’ve played there and it’s a tough place and I can only see a Porto win, I really can. I’d go with 3-1 Porto.”

Southgate turned England from deluded group of individuals into heroes who love pulling on white shirt, writes Charlie Wyett

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GARETH SOUTHGATE won nothing but changed everything, writes Charlie Wyett.

The decision for him to resign is the correct one but Southgate leaves a legacy which will hugely benefit his successor.

So how will he be viewed in history? It might be kinder in a few years’ time.

At the moment, there is still so much frustration at the way it all ended in Berlin.

Yet Southgate is second only to Sir Alf Ramsey in terms of overall success and no other manager gets close.

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To get to two major finals — one on foreign soil for the first time — was a huge achievement.

So was the overhaul of a dysfunctional football team which had just lost to Iceland at Euro 2016.

The players were so paranoid they even refused to tell us in France who was the best at playing table tennis.

That deluded group of individuals thought everyone was against them — and they weren’t.

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Southgate changed all that with a far more grown-up approach.

He encouraged the players to tell their own story, to express themselves, and he got rid of a siege mentality that did not need to exist.

Former manager Fabio Capello used to moan that the England team played with fear.

Under Southgate, players loved pulling on that white shirt.

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There were no more cliques, no more egos and no more pulling out of squads with dubious injuries which then cleared up by the next Prem game.

Southgate created a club atmosphere within the England team and now you only have to look at the pictures each time the players greet each other at St George’s Park.

They are all mates, pulling together in the same direction, as it should be.

Southgate has been a class act and he leaves with his head held high.

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England just fell short with him in charge. There’s no denying that.

But let’s hope Southgate will still get the respect he deserves and is remembered as the man who did, indeed, change everything.

Read Charlie Wyett’s full article on Gareth Southgate.

Or check out all of Charlie’s Euro 2024 columns.

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Jorge Martin’s lead over Francesco Bagnaia has grown to 20 points ahead of this weekend’s race at the Chang International Circuit.

The Pramac rider also won the last edition of the event in 2023 by 0.253s over Bagnaia.

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2024 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix session timings in different timezones

Session

GMT

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BST 

CEST/CET

ET

PT

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AEDT

JST

IST

FP1

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03:45

04:45

05:45

23:45

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20:45

14:45

12:45

09:15

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FP2

08:00

09:00

10:00

04:00

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01:00

19:00

17:00

13:30

FP3

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03:10

04:10 05:10

23:10

20:10

14:10

12:10

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08:40

Qualifying

03:50

04:50 05:50

23:50

16:50

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14:50

12:50

09:20

Sprint

08:00

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09:00 10:00

04:00

01:00

19:00

17:00

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13:30

Warm up

03:40

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04:40

23:40

20:40

14:40

12:40

09:10

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08:00

09:00

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04:00

01:00

19:00

17:00

13:30

2024 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix session timings in local time

Friday 25th October 2024

  • Free Practice 1: 10:45 – 11:30 local time
  • Free Practice 2: 15:00 – 16:00 local time

Saturday 26th October 2024

  • Free Practice 3: 10:10 – 10:40 local time
  • Qualifying: 10:50 – 11:30 local time
  • Sprint: 15:00 local time

Sunday 27th October 2024

  • Warm up: 10:40 – 10:50 local time
  • Race: 15:00 local time

2024 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix session timings in the UK and Portugal

Friday 25th October 2024

  • Free Practice 1: 04:45 – 05:30 BST
  • Free Practice 2: 09:00 – 10:00 BST

Saturday 26th October 2024

  • Free Practice 3: 04:10 – 04:40 BST
  • Qualifying: 04:50 – 05:30 BST
  • Sprint: 09:00 BST

Sunday 27th October 2024

  • Warm up: 03:40 – 03:50 GMT
  • Race: 08:00 GMT

Please note that clocks in the UK move back one hour at 2:00 on Sunday

2024 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix session timings in Europe 

Friday 25th October 2024

  • Free Practice 1: 05:45 – 06:30 CEST
  • Free Practice 2: 10:00 – 11:00 CEST

Saturday 26th October 2024

  • Free Practice 3: 05:10 – 05:40 CEST
  • Qualifying: 05:50 – 06:30 CEST
  • Sprint: 10:00 CEST

Sunday 27th October 2024

  • Warm up: 04:40 – 04:50 CET
  • Race: 09:00 CET

Please note that clocks in in Europe move back one hour at 3:00 on Sunday

2024 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix session timings in the US (Eastern Time)

Thursday 24th October 2024

  • Free Practice 1:  23:45 – 00:30 ET

Friday 25th October 2024

  • Free Practice 2:  04:00 – 05:00 ET 
  • Free Practice 3: 23:10 – 23:40 ET 
  • Qualifying: 23:50 – 00:30 ET 

Saturday 26th October 2024

  • Sprint: 04:00 ET 
  • Warm-up: 23:40 – 18:50 ET

Sunday 27th October 2024

2024 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix session timings in the US (Pacific Time)

Thursday 24th October 2024

  • Free Practice 1:  20:45 – 21:30 PT

Friday 25th October 2024

  • Free Practice 2:  01:00 – 02:00 PT
  • Free Practice 3: 20:10 – 20:40 PT
  • Qualifying:  20:50 – 21:30 PT

Saturday 26th October 2024

  • Sprint: 01:00 PT
  • Warm-up: 20:40 – 20:50 PT

Sunday 27th October 2024

2024 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix session timings in Australia

Friday 25th October 2024

  • Free Practice 1: 14:45 – 15:30 AEDT
  • Free Practice 2: 19:00 – 20:00 AEDT

Saturday 26th October 2024

  • Free Practice 3: 14:10 – 14:40 AEDT
  • Qualifying: 14:50 – 15:30 AEDT
  • Sprint: 19:00 AEDT

Sunday 27th October 2024

  • Warm-up: 14:40 – 14:50 AEDT
  • Race: 19:00 AEDT

2024 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix session timings in Japan

Friday 25th October 2024

  • Free Practice 1: 12:45 – 13:30 JST 
  • Free Practice 2: 17:00 – 18:00 JST 

Saturday 26th October 2024

  • Free Practice 3: 12:10 – 12:40 JST 
  • Qualifying: 12:50 – 13:30 JST
  • Sprint: 17:00 JST

Sunday 27th October 2024

  • Warm-up: 12:40 – 12:50 JST
  • Race: 17:00 JST

2024 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix session timings in India

Friday 25th October 2024

  • Free Practice 1: 09:15 – 10:00 IST 
  • Free Practice 2: 13:30 – 14:30 IST

Saturday 26th October 2024

  • Free Practice 3: 08:40 – 09:10 IST 
  • Qualifying: 09:20 – 10:00 IST
  • Sprint: 13:30 IST

Sunday 27th October 2024

  • Warm-up: 09:10 – 09:20 IST
  • Race: 13:30 IST

Can’t find your country or region in the list? Check the MotoGP schedule page for the broadcast times in your local timezone.

Can I stream the Thailand Grand Prix?

MotoGP has its own on-demand streaming service, offering live broadcast of practice, qualifying and the Sprint, as well as highlights. The MotoGP Video pass is available for an annual fee of 139.99 euros. Several local broadcasters also stream MotoGP races on their official websites

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BBC Sport rugby league reporter Matt Newsum

The decision to appoint Danny McGuire is, to some extent, a gamble given his relative inexperience as an out-and-out head coach but there is every reason to suggest he is the perfect fit for such a post.

First of all, his rugby league brain made him one of the sharpest halves around, so he understands the sport inside out.

He has played under some esteemed coaches such as Tony Smith, Brian Noble, Brian McDermott and Tim Sheens, and coached alongside Smith during his time at Hull KR, where he did get a taste as interim boss in succeeding his old mentor.

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McGuire has done hard yards as an assistant and has an appreciation and understanding of the set-up at the Tigers already having worked on Craig Lingard’s staff.

I don’t think there is a person in rugby league who doesn’t warm to the personality of McGuire, a thoughtful, reflective and decent human being – he is someone you would want to play for.

He seems likely to be joined by old Rhinos team-mate Brett Delaney who has recently left Hull KR’s staff and who is also highly thought of.

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Yuki Tsunoda is surprised it has taken Red Bull so long to offer him a Formula 1 test, but thinks elements in the “background” have stopped it happening before now.

As revealed by Motorsport.com earlier this week, Tsunoda is being lined up for his first proper run in a Red Bull F1 car after the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

The details have not been finalised yet – and Tsunoda admits the plan could yet fall through – but he has expressed delight that he appears to be finally getting the opportunity.

“I think that this will happen, maybe” he said ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix. “But with Red Bull Racing, you never know until the day.”

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Despite having raced for Red Bull’s sister squad under its AlphaTauri/RB identity since  2021, the Japanese has only ever managed to drive a Red Bull car in demo runs.

Asked if he was surprised it has taken so long to get to this point, Tsunoda said: “If you asked that in the second year or third year I’d be very surprised, but it’s up to me to get used to it.

“I kind of got used to how difficult [it was] to get even a single day [of] testing [when I am] outperforming most of the team-mates previous years.

“But yeah, there are probably things that I didn’t really know [about], something going on around the background that I didn’t know. And for sure, at the same time, there’s probably the view that I’m not really able to improve as much as they wanted at this level, especially for radio communications.” 

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Although Tsunoda would have hoped to have his Red Bull opportunity before now, he thinks even a single day of running will give him a chance to demonstrate what he can really do.

“It’s a very good opportunity,” he said. “At least I finally can show a bit of my driving and they just can see how I’m driving.

“I think it’s very important. So at least it feels great. Finally, they’re giving me an opportunity. I don’t know if it still happens or not, but there’s something even I heard from them directly. So, yeah, I try to maximize my opportunity.”

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Tsunoda has also thanked Honda, which has supported his career and played a key role in pushing Red Bull to give him the F1 run.

“Definitely Honda helped me to push that testing,” he added. “I am very appreciative of them.

“Obviously, I was pushing since already the first race, as well, even for last year. But yeah, I was able to show results that I [have] stepped a little bit more compared to last year and also there was a push to Red Bull as well.”

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